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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 78 engine complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 15% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 75,000. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Engine complaints
78
15% of 508
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of power and severe deceleration while driving on the highway, sometimes dropping speed to 15-35 mph.
  • A wrench-shaped warning light appears on the dash along with reduced acceleration or a total loss of throttle response.
  • Vehicle stalls repeatedly at low speed, sometimes requiring multiple restarts or a tow to a dealer.
  • Owners report diagnosis of a sticking or failed throttle body assembly tied to the power-loss events.
  • One report describes unintended acceleration in a parking lot that resulted in a crash.

When 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 26, 2013, latest Jun 11, 2019.

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2013Sep 2013Jul 2014Jul 2015Jul 2016Oct 2017Nov 2018
78 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Jun 2019; peak Aug 2013 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201078 (15%)
  2. 201115 (11%)
  3. 20129 (9%)
  4. 201317 (13%)
  5. 201410 (15%)
  6. 20158 (17%)
  7. 201617 (32%)
  8. 20177 (10%)
  9. 20188 (14%)
  10. 20199 (26%)
  11. 20201 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 78 engine complaints for the 2010 Fusion Hybrid, making up 15% of all 508 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine problem?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
At what mileage do 2010 Fusion Hybrid engine problems occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 75,000 miles.
What do owners describe when the engine problem happens?
Owners describe sudden loss of power on the highway, a wrench warning light, reduced acceleration, and stalling, often traced to a throttle body issue.
Did the engine problem cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries linked to these engine complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.