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2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA logged 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 9% of its 508 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 75,250 miles. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
48
9% of 508
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
75,250 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a yellow or orange wrench warning light appearing on the dash followed by a sudden loss of power, with the car unable to accelerate past roughly 20-40 mph.
  • Some drivers describe the vehicle losing speed while merging onto or driving on the highway, forcing them to use hazard lights and pull over.
  • Several complaints mention the wrench light and limited power recurring intermittently, sometimes clearing after the car is shut off and restarted.
  • A few owners report the problem being diagnosed as a sticking throttle body assembly, with dealers stating the issue occurs frequently.
  • One complaint describes unintended acceleration on a downhill grade paired with the wrench icon appearing on the dashboard.

When 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 18, 2013, latest Mar 19, 2020.

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2013Aug 2013Aug 2014May 2015Jun 2016May 2017Jun 2018Jul 2019
48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Mar 2020; peak Aug 2013 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year

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

  1. 201048 (9%)
  2. 201112 (9%)
  3. 20123 (3%)
  4. 201330 (24%)
  5. 201412 (18%)
  6. 20156 (13%)
  7. 20164 (8%)
  8. 201718 (26%)
  9. 201810 (17%)
  10. 20195 (14%)
  11. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 48 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is 9% of the 508 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid transmission or powertrain?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
At what mileage do these powertrain problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 75,250 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the wrench light?
Owners describe a wrench warning light appearing on the dash accompanied by sudden loss of acceleration, with the car limited to low speeds, sometimes while driving on the highway.
Did these complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

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.