2010 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 695 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion, 14% of all complaints for that model year, with 37 crashes, 16 injuries, and 3 fires linked to the issue. A related recall (19V904000) covers ABS Hydraulic Control Unit valves reacting badly with certain brake fluids.
- Brakes complaints
- 695
- 14% of 5,129 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 5,129
- Crashes reported
- 37
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 16
- Median mileage
- 101,529 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal drops to the floor with little or no resistance during normal or hard braking, often leading to a rear-end collision.
- Sudden loss of power steering and brakes together, sometimes accompanied by an 'AdvanceTrac needs service' warning and illuminated ABS, traction control, or emergency brake lights.
- Steering wheel becomes very stiff or locks up with no prior warning, making the vehicle hard to control.
- Complete brake failure on a downhill or mountainous stretch, sometimes paired with a strong burning odor from the brakes.
- At least one report describes a fire that started near the engine with no prior warning lights, destroying interior components.
When 2010 Ford Fusion brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 9, 2009, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 19V904000Dec 18, 2019Brakes600,166 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Risk: If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.
Brakes complaints by Fusion model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford Fusion?
- NHTSA lists 695 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion, which is 14% of the 5,129 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion?
- Yes. Recall campaign 19V904000 covers 2006-2010 Ford Fusion (and related Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr, and MKZ) models. Ford says ABS Hydraulic Control Unit valves may react with certain brake fluids, and dealers flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new reservoir.
- Have the brake problems caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this issue on the 2010 Fusion shows 37 crashes, 16 injuries, and 3 fires.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 101,529 miles.
- Is the 2010 Fusion worse than other years for brake complaints?
- The 2010 model year's 695 brake complaints are the highest raw count in the range shown, though its 14% share of that year's total complaints is lower than the 2008 (40%) and 2009 (52%) model years.