Does the 2010 Ford Fusion have a suspension or wheel recall?

Yes. Recall 11V574000 covers 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles with 17 inch steel wheels built in specific date ranges, addressing rear brake disc flatness. Ford will inspect the rear brake discs and replace them as needed.

How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2010 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 184 complaints in this area for the 2010 model year, which is 4% of all complaints filed for that year.

At what mileage do these suspension and wheel problems tend to occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 61,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

Were there any crashes linked to suspension or wheel problems on the 2010 Fusion?

NHTSA data shows 8 crashes and 2 injuries associated with complaints in this problem area for the 2010 Ford Fusion.

What specific wheel problem did owners report most on the 2010 Fusion?

Multiple owners described lug nuts or wheel studs shearing off, in some cases causing a wheel to separate from the car while it was being driven.

2010 Ford Fusion Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 184 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion, 4% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 61,000 miles. A related recall (11V574000) covers rear brake disc flatness on cars with 17 inch steel wheels.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 184; 4% of 5,129 complaints
All complaints this year: 5,129
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 61,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Wheel lug nuts or studs sheared off, sometimes causing a wheel to separate from the vehicle while driving.
Owners describe vibration, shimmy, or shake felt through the steering wheel or body before a lug or stud failure was found.
A front tire locked up suddenly at speed after a banging noise from outside the vehicle, leading to loss of control.
Multiple owners in the same fleet purchase reported identical lug nut or stud failures on separate vehicles within a short time.
Wheel separation incidents led to loss of control, with at least one case resulting in a crash and a totaled vehicle.

When 2010 Ford Fusion suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 12, 2010, latest Jul 8, 2026.

184 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2012 Q1 (14).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion

NHTSA 11V574000Dec 7, 2011Suspension, Wheels & Tires128,616 vehicles
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan vehicles equipped with 17 inch steel wheels and built from april 1, 2009, through april 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through november 13, 2010. The wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate.
Risk: While driving, multiple stud fractures could occur at the wheel location, and the operator may experience vehicle vibration and/or wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake disc surface for flatness and replace the discs as necessary. Additionally, the wheel lug nuts will be replaced on all four wheels. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 24, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Fusion model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200620 (3%)
200738 (4%)
200812 (1%)
200919 (2%)
2010184 (4%)
201180 (3%)
201272 (3%)
201347 (3%)
201457 (4%)
201531 (3%)
201653 (3%)
201727 (2%)
201813 (3%)
20194 (1%)
20209 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Ford Fusion have a suspension or wheel recall?: Yes. Recall 11V574000 covers 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles with 17 inch steel wheels built in specific date ranges, addressing rear brake disc flatness. Ford will inspect the rear brake discs and replace them as needed.
How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2010 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA lists 184 complaints in this area for the 2010 model year, which is 4% of all complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do these suspension and wheel problems tend to occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 61,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
Were there any crashes linked to suspension or wheel problems on the 2010 Fusion?: NHTSA data shows 8 crashes and 2 injuries associated with complaints in this problem area for the 2010 Ford Fusion.
What specific wheel problem did owners report most on the 2010 Fusion?: Multiple owners described lug nuts or wheel studs shearing off, in some cases causing a wheel to separate from the car while it was being driven.