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2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 33% of its 46 total complaints for the year. One crash was reported. The median mileage at failure was 75,000, and no steering recalls are tied to this model year in the data.

Steering complaints
15
33% of 46
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power steering while driving, sometimes while turning through an intersection.
  • Steering wheel bolts have loosened or snapped, making the wheel feel loose or as if it could detach from the column.
  • Some describe a knocking or snapping noise from the front of the vehicle, later diagnosed as the steering gear motor separating from the rack and pinion.
  • Steering wheel jerking during turns has been reported along with the traction control light coming on, sometimes after a steering bolt was replaced.
  • Intermittent power steering loss paired with warning lights has occurred more often in cold weather, then resolved on its own after hours or a day.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel locking up entirely, tied to a mention of an earlier recall that they said was never actually completed.

When 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 21, 2015, latest Jan 13, 2025.

2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2015Jul 2018Dec 2020Nov 2021Mar 2023May 2024Jan 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Jan 2025; peak Dec 2020 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2015 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.

  1. 2010138 (27%)
  2. 201143 (33%)
  3. 201236 (38%)
  4. 201319 (15%)
  5. 201414 (22%)
  6. 201515 (33%)
  7. 20165 (9%)
  8. 201712 (17%)
  9. 20187 (12%)
  10. 20195 (14%)
  11. 20201 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Is steering a common problem on the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Yes. NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for this model year, which is 33% of all 46 complaints filed for the 2015 Fusion Hybrid.
Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The data provided lists no related recalls for steering on this model year, though some owner complaints reference a prior steering bolt recall from earlier Fusion years.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on this model year is 75,000 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash linked to steering complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid, with no fires or injuries reported.

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.