FORD FUSION HYBRID · model year

2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID

638 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash reports for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2010FORDFUSION HYBRID carries 638 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 13 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 FUSION HYBRID is steering with 136 filings, followed by air bags (135) and service brakes (75). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.

NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2010 FUSION HYBRID, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

638
Complaints
13
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

638 filings

Crashes Reported

13 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
STEERING136
AIR BAGS135
SERVICE BRAKES75
POWER TRAIN47
ENGINE46
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL45
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM38
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28
UNKNOWN OR OTHER16
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC16
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)14
STRUCTURE:BODY10
SUSPENSION7
WHEELS6
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM2

Recent Complaints

20250408SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the brake pedal suddenly depressed all the way to the floorboard. The contact became aware that the brakes were no longer functioning properly. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

20250401STEERING

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while reversing into a parking space at 2 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel became significantly difficult to turn. The contact could not recall whether a warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Tire Kingdom, where it was diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to Ford Campaign Number: 15S18. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Mileage: 150,000

20250318SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake system, ABS, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the message "Brake System Failure" was displayed. The contact drove with caution to the residence, and then had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that further diagnostic testing was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

Mileage: 162,000

20250312SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "ABS fault Detected" was displayed, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU). The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Mileage: 42,000

20250303AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bags warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that it would take three days to receive the diagnostic results. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Mileage: 109,000

20250213SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the "Check Brake System" message was displayed on the instrument panel and the brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard, the vehicle responded as needed. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Mileage: 160,000

20250213TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the "Check Brake System" message was displayed on the instrument panel and the brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard, the vehicle responded as needed. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Mileage: 160,000

20250122SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop immediately until the parking brake was applied. The brake warning light was illuminated, and an unknown message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to Pep Boys, who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Mileage: 200,000

20250114STEERING

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the vehicle to the left or the right, the steering wheel seized. The failure occurred intermittently but had become more pronounced and constant. The vehicle was now only able to be driven in a straight direction, whether going forward or in reverse. The steering assist failure light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic who confirmed the diagnostic result. The mechanic informed the contact of an unstated recall and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall or under warra

Mileage: 99,000

20250103STEERING

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the driver's side front tire. The contact was able to exit the highway and drove to a tire store and had the tire replaced. The contact stated that after the tire was replaced while leaving the store parking lot, the check engine and power steering assist warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence but turning the steering wheel was extremely difficult, requiring extra effort to turn the steering wheel. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to a closed NHTSA Action Number: EA17004 (Steering). The failure mileage was 229,875.

Mileage: 229,875

20241030SERVICE BRAKES

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The contact had to slam on the brake pedal for the vehicle to stop. The Service Advance-trac, brakes, and check brake system messages were displayed. The contact researched online and discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Mileage: 106,000

20241030SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The contact had to slam on the brake pedal for the vehicle to stop. The Service Advance-trac, brakes, and check brake system messages were displayed. The contact researched online and discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Mileage: 106,000

20241024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving in a park lot and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

Mileage: 162,000

20241021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 7-10 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt stiff. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal harder, the vehicle hesitated to respond, causing the braking distance to be extended. The ABS warming light and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact resumed driving; however, the failure worsened, and the vehicle failed to stop. The contact engaged the electric parking brake, and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module, Part Number: BE5Z2C219H, had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part had been discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the part had been discontinued and the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Mileage: 200,000

20240813PARKING BRAKE

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The contact stated that additional pressure was needed to depress the brake pedal while slowing down and stopping. The parking brake and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was due to the ABS. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the ABS. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

20240813SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The contact stated that additional pressure was needed to depress the brake pedal while slowing down and stopping. The parking brake and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was due to the ABS. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the ABS. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

20240528SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while slowing for a traffic signal at approximately 20 MPH, the ABS and several other brake warning lights illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle was not slowing down as needed. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed down to the floorboard. The contact stopped the vehicle by engaging the parking brake. The contact had the vehicle towed to a non-manufacturer dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

20240330SERVICE BRAKES

The brakes on my 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid, occasionally stop working, and the brake pedal, Has to be pushed harder and further than usual for the brakes to engage. This creates an extremely dangerous situation for anyone driving the vehicle, and any other vehicles sharing the roadway near my vehicle. The vehicle was not involved in an accident, but very easily could’ve been. After the first time this happened, I replaced the brakes on my vehicle, however, that did not fix the issue. Upon further research, I found there was a Ford safety recall (19S54) on 2010 Ford Fusions for this very issue. The problem I am having, is caused by a valve within the brake system's hydraulic control unit sticking open, forcing the driver to push the brake harder and further than usual for the brakes to engage. Ford recalled more than 600,000 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ sedans from the 2006 through 2010 model years for the previously mentioned problem under Ford safety recall number

20240329SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH the vehicle lost braking functionality. The contact depressed the brake pedal and regained some braking power. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who topped off the brake fluid and informed the contact to return in a week. The contact returned to the mechanic and the brake fluid was still full however, the failure recurred. The contact referenced TSB: 09-22-11 (Brake Controller) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA Hotline. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a case. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

20240307SERVICE BRAKES

The brakes are acting in the same manner described in the previous recall issued by this agency. My vehicle was manufactured at the same plant as the previous recall for the same problem. I am at a loss as too what it will take? Will it take more loss of life? Get off your ass and do something!! Thousands of people are experiencing the same problem open your eyes and do something!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID have?
The 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID has 638 NHTSA complaints, 13 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID?
The most-complained component for the 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID is STEERING with 136 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS and SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2010 FORD FUSION HYBRID safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.