2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 138 steering complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 27% of all complaints filed for that model year. These reports include 3 crashes and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 96,197. No related recalls are listed in this data.
- Steering complaints
- 138
- 27% of 508
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 96,198 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering assist cuts out suddenly while driving, sometimes with no warning, making the wheel very hard or nearly impossible to turn.
- A "service power steering now" message appears on the dash along with a "service advance trac" warning right before or during the loss of assist.
- Some drivers report the steering wheel became rigid or locked entirely, leading to loss of control and collisions.
- The problem sometimes recurs after dealer service, with owners reporting the same failure returning within weeks of a repair.
- A few owners noted the issue followed a low tire pressure alert, suggesting a possible link between tire sensors and the power steering warning.
- Some owners were told a software update or steering shaft/rack replacement was the fix, but the failure returned for at least one owner after that repair.
When 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid steering complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 9, 2014, latest Aug 14, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is steering a common problem on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 138 steering complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which makes up 27% of all 508 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any year in the 2010–2020 range shown.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid steering issue?
- No related recalls are listed in this data for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid steering complaints.
- At what mileage does the steering problem usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 96,197 miles, though individual reports range widely below and above that figure.
- How serious are these steering complaints?
- NHTSA data tied to these complaints includes 3 crashes and 1 injury, with owners describing sudden loss of power steering assist making the vehicle hard to control.
- What warning signs show up before the steering fails?
- Owners commonly report a "service power steering now" message and a "service advance trac" alert on the dash just before or during the loss of steering assist.