2012 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems
Owners filed 198 brake complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion, 8% of all complaints for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 82,000. NHTSA lists no recall tied to this brake pattern, and the complaints describe pedal loss, sudden acceleration overriding braking, and steering lockup during braking events.
- Brakes complaints
- 198
- 8% of 2,516 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 2,516
- Crashes reported
- 22
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 82,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal going straight to the floor with no stopping power, sometimes leading to a collision.
- Some reported sudden unintended acceleration that overwhelmed the brakes and prevented the car from slowing down.
- Several complaints describe a power steering or 'service power steering now' warning appearing along with a hard-to-turn or locked steering wheel while braking or turning.
- A few owners noted the brake pedal felt soft before failing to stop the vehicle.
- One report described stalling and jerking, with acceleration dropping off and shaking at stops, alongside intermittent dashboard warning lights.
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 recall is listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints reported on the 2012 Ford Fusion, even though some owners mentioned a recall in their complaint text.
- At what mileage do 2012 Ford Fusion brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2012 Ford Fusion is 82,000 miles.
- Did the 2012 Ford Fusion brake issues cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to these 198 brake complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion shows 22 crashes and 7 injuries, with no fires reported.
- Is 2012 the worst year for Ford Fusion brake complaints?
- No. Among Fusion model years, 2010 had the most brake complaints at 695, while 2012 had 198, so 2012 is not the highest brake-complaint year for this model.