2012 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems
Owners filed 198 brake complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion, 8% of that year's 2,516 total complaints. Reports describe brake pedals going to the floor with no stopping power, often paired with steering pull, at a median 82,000 miles. NHTSA lists no recalls tied to this brake pattern.
- Brakes complaints
- 198
- 8% of 2,516
- Crashes reported
- 22
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 82,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal reportedly goes to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes described as feeling soft before failing.
- Loss of braking is often reported together with a steering pull to one side or a locked-up steering wheel at the same moment.
- Some owners report the car failing to slow down at intersections or stop signs, leading to collisions with signs, curbs, or other vehicles.
- A few complaints describe stalling, jerking, or shaking while braking or shifting into reverse, along with dashboard warning lights.
- One complaint links unintended acceleration to a perceived loss of brake effectiveness while backing out of a parking spot.
When 2012 Ford Fusion brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 19, 2013, latest Aug 6, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 Ford Fusion
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford Fusion?
- NHTSA lists 198 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion, which is 8% of the 2,516 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2012 Ford Fusion?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2012 Fusion?
- Owner complaints report a median mileage of 82,000 miles at the time of the brake failure.
- Did the reported brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- Yes. Among the brake complaints, NHTSA data shows 22 crashes and 7 injuries reported for the 2012 Ford Fusion.
- Are brake complaints worse for 2012 than other Fusion years?
- The 2012 Fusion's brake share is 8% of its total complaints, lower than years like 2009 at 52% and 2010 at 14%, based on the year-by-year complaint counts.