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2010 Ford Fusion Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 184 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2010 Ford Fusion, 4% of all 5,129 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 15 Fusion model years. These complaints report 8 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 61,000 miles.

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

When 2010 Ford Fusion suspension complaints were filed

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

2010 Ford Fusion suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter142010 Q42012 Q32014 Q22016 Q12017 Q42019 Q42022 Q32026 Q2
184 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2012 Q1 (14).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion

  1. 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.

  1. 200620 (3%)
  2. 200738 (4%)
  3. 200812 (1%)
  4. 200919 (2%)
  5. 2010184 (4%)
  6. 201180 (3%)
  7. 201272 (3%)
  8. 201347 (3%)
  9. 201457 (4%)
  10. 201531 (3%)
  11. 201653 (3%)
  12. 201727 (2%)
  13. 201813 (3%)
  14. 20194 (1%)
  15. 20209 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Ford Fusion have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 184 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2010 Ford Fusion, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 61,000 miles.
Which Ford Fusion year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2010 Ford Fusion has the most suspension complaints (184), compared with 184 for the 2010.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010 Ford Fusion concerns the suspension: 11V574000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.