2010 Ford Fusion Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 132 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion, 3% of that year's 5,129 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 72,250. A related recall (10V161000) covers front seat manual recliners.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 132
- 3% of 5,129 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 5,129
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 72,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Front seats reportedly reclined unexpectedly backward during rear-end impacts, tied to the manual recliner recall.
- Owners describe airbags failing to deploy during moderate-to-high speed collisions, including one at 50-55 mph.
- Some report loss of power steering while cornering, leading to loss of vehicle control.
- A small number of owners describe the hood unlatching on its own at highway speed on the hybrid variant.
- Front headrests were described as angled too far forward, causing neck and shoulder discomfort during normal driving.
When 2010 Ford Fusion body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 23, 2009, latest Dec 29, 2024.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 10V161000Apr 20, 2010Structure & Body33,256 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "head restraint." the recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does the 2010 Ford Fusion have?
- NHTSA lists 132 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion, which is 3% of the 5,129 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
- Yes. Recall 10V161000, reported April 20, 2010, covers front seat manual recliners on 2010 Fusion, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, and related Mercury models; dealers replace the manual recliners for free.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically appear on the 2010 Fusion?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Fusion is 72,250 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 10 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Ford Fusion.