2010 Ford Fusion Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 705 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion, 14% of all complaints filed for the year, the highest share of any Fusion model year. A related recall (campaign 15V793000) covers fuel system issues on 2010-2011 Fusion vehicles. Owners reported 7 crashes and 1 fire tied to this area, with failures showing up at a median of 58,827.5 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 705
- 14% of 5,129 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 5,129
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 58,828 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Some owners describe fuel leaking from a punctured or damaged fuel tank, in one case requiring the fire department to respond.
- Owners with the capless fuel tank system report the automatic shut-off failing to trigger during fill-ups, causing fuel to spill out of the filler neck onto the ground.
- Several owners describe a recurring check engine light tied to an evaporative emissions system code (P0456) that dealers struggled to diagnose or fix.
- A common pattern involves the wrench (powertrain) warning light illuminating along with a sudden loss of throttle response, dropping the car into a low-power 'limp mode' that owners say is dangerous in traffic.
- Some owners report the engine stalling or losing power unexpectedly while driving, sometimes tied to fuel line or fuel flap contamination that mechanics said needed cleaning.
When 2010 Ford Fusion fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 15, 2009, latest Mar 10, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 15V793000Nov 24, 2015Fuel System411,205 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
Risk: The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.
Fuel System 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 Fuel System complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Ford Fusion?
- NHTSA lists 705 Fuel System complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion, which is 14% of all 5,129 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion fuel system?
- Yes. Campaign 15V793000, reported in 2015, covers 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles; Ford said dealers would update the powertrain control module and inspect the vehicle.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2010 Fusion?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this fuel system area is 58,827.5 miles.
- Did the 2010 Fusion's fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint area for the 2010 Fusion includes 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.
- How does the 2010 Fusion compare to other Fusion years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2010 model year has by far the highest share, at 14% of complaints, compared to 9% in 2011 and 1-8% in other model years listed.