2010 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
Steering complaints make up 32% of all 2010 Ford Fusion complaints, with 1,661 reports, 32 crashes, 19 injuries, and 1 fire. NHTSA lists no related recall for this model year, though owners note recalls covering 2011-and-newer models.
- Steering complaints
- 1,661
- 32% of 5,129 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 5,129
- Crashes reported
- 32
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 19
- Median mileage
- 101,054 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of power steering while turning at low speed, causing the wheel to become extremely stiff or lock up entirely.
- Complete steering seizure during turns that leads to loss of control and collision with curbs, guard rails, or parked objects.
- Power steering failure accompanied by simultaneous loss of traction control, ABS, and stability control warning lights.
- A hard pull to one side, described as similar to a blown tire or torque steer, occurring both during normal driving and after a prior steering failure.
- Intermittent steering failure that sometimes resets itself after restarting the vehicle or clearing dashboard codes, only to recur later at higher speeds.
When 2010 Ford Fusion steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 23, 2010, latest Sep 19, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Fusion model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering problems in the 2010 Ford Fusion?
- NHTSA lists 1,661 steering complaints for the 2010 Fusion, which is 32% of all 5,129 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2010 Ford Fusion steering issues?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the 2010 Fusion steering problems, even though several owners mention recalls that applied to 2011-and-newer Fusion models.
- At what mileage do steering failures typically occur on the 2010 Fusion?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 101,054 miles.
- Did the 2010 Ford Fusion steering problem cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 32 crashes, 19 injuries, and 1 fire linked to steering complaints on the 2010 Fusion.
- Is the 2010 Fusion worse than other years for steering complaints?
- Yes. The 2010 model's steering complaints are 32% of its total complaints, while earlier years like 2008 and 2009 show only 1% and 2% respectively, though 2011 and 2012 report even higher shares at 51% and 59%.