How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2010 Ford Fusion have?

NHTSA lists 128 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Fusion, making up 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion related to structure or body issues?

Yes. Recall 10V161000, reported April 20, 2010, covers front seat manual recliners on 2010 Fusion, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Milan, and Mountaineer vehicles built between December 15, 2009 and February 3, 2010. Dealers replace the manual recliners free of charge.

Were there crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 10 injuries among the 128 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Fusion.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2010 Fusion is 72,640.5 miles.

How does the 2010 Fusion compare to other Fusion years for this problem area?

The 2010 Fusion had 128 Structure & Body complaints at a 3% share, lower in share than 2012 (5%), 2013 (15%), 2014 (9%), and 2016 (6%), but higher in raw count than most years after 2016.

2010 Ford Fusion Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA logged 128 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion, 3% of that year's total complaints, with 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 10 injuries reported. A related recall (10V161000) covers front seat manual recliners on vehicles built between December 2009 and February 2010.

Structure & Body complaints: 128; 3% of 5,120
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 10
Median mileage: 72,641 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Front seats reportedly recline unexpectedly backward when the vehicle is struck from behind, tied to a manual seat recliner recall.
Owners describe interior door panels separating or bulging near the window switch armrest area, sometimes starting at very low mileage.
Several reports describe crashes where front airbags failed to deploy during moderate to high-speed collisions.
Some owners report sudden loss of power steering while turning, leading to loss of control and curb strikes.
One report describes seat belts locking or freezing during a crash, preventing a passenger from getting out after a fire.

When 2010 Ford Fusion body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 15, 2010, latest Dec 29, 2024.

128 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2024 Q4; peak 2015 Q1 (6).

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.

2010128 (3%)
201188 (3%)
2012127 (5%)
2013264 (15%)
2014123 (9%)
201545 (5%)
201692 (6%)
201712 (1%)
20184 (1%)
20193 (1%)
20206 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2010 Ford Fusion have?: NHTSA lists 128 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Fusion, making up 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion related to structure or body issues?: Yes. Recall 10V161000, reported April 20, 2010, covers front seat manual recliners on 2010 Fusion, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Milan, and Mountaineer vehicles built between December 15, 2009 and February 3, 2010. Dealers replace the manual recliners free of charge.
Were there crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 10 injuries among the 128 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Fusion.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2010 Fusion is 72,640.5 miles.
How does the 2010 Fusion compare to other Fusion years for this problem area?: The 2010 Fusion had 128 Structure & Body complaints at a 3% share, lower in share than 2012 (5%), 2013 (15%), 2014 (9%), and 2016 (6%), but higher in raw count than most years after 2016.