2010 Ford Fusion Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 892 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Ford Fusion, 17% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 51,000 miles. A related recall (10V222000) covers a park rod guide retention pin that may let the vehicle roll despite being in park.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 892
- 17% of 5,120
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 51,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners describe unintended forward acceleration or engine surge when pulling into or out of parking spaces, in some cases resulting in collisions.
- Some report the transmission shutting off with a wrench warning light, loss of acceleration, and violent shaking that requires restarting the vehicle.
- Several describe hesitation or delayed power response when pressing the accelerator, followed by the engine revving excessively before the transmission delivers power.
- Multiple owners report the transmission slipping or getting stuck in third gear before jerking into fourth gear during acceleration.
- One owner reports the vehicle rolling backward after being placed in park on an incline, consistent with the park rod guide pin issue covered by the recall.
- Another owner reports needing to let the engine idle for several minutes before the transmission would allow a gear shift.
When 2010 Ford Fusion transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 12, 2010, latest Jul 9, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 10V222000May 24, 2010Transmission & Powertrain19 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 fusion, milan, and escape vehicles manufactured from february 27, through march 26, 2010. The park rod guide retention pin may not have been properly installed which fails to conform to the requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention".
Risk: A vehicle parked without an engaged park pawl and without an applied parking brake may have unintended movement which may cause a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 and for the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (tdd). Representatives are available monday through friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Transmission & Powertrain 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 transmission complaints does the 2010 Ford Fusion have?
- NHTSA lists 892 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Fusion, which is 17% of the 5,120 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Ford Fusion?
- Yes. Recall 10V222000, reported May 24, 2010, covers a park rod guide retention pin that may not have been properly installed, which can allow the vehicle to move even when placed in park.
- At what mileage do 2010 Fusion transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2010 Fusion is 51,000 miles.
- Did the 2010 Ford Fusion transmission issues cause crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2010 Fusion shows 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries reported.