How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA has 181 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Fusion, which is 7% of the 2,516 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2012 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA's data does not list a related recall tied to this Electrical System complaint category for the 2012 Fusion.

At what mileage do electrical problems usually show up on the 2012 Fusion?

The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this area is 62,200 miles.

What electrical failures do owners report most on the 2012 Ford Fusion?

Owners describe burned-out AC blower motors and wiring, repeated tail light bulb and socket burnout, and sudden power steering assist failures.

Did the electrical complaints lead to any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this area on the 2012 Fusion lists 8 crashes, 4 fires, and 7 injuries among the reported complaints.

2012 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 181 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion, 7% of its 2,516 total complaints that year. The typical failure was reported at a median of 62,200 miles, and NHTSA shows no related recall for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 181; 7% of 2,516
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 62,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the air conditioning blower motor and its wiring harness burning out, cutting off cabin airflow while driving at highway speed.
Tail light and turn signal bulbs are reported to burn out repeatedly, with melting around the bulb socket and a burning smell noticed by the driver.
Several owners describe sudden power steering assist failure with no warning, causing the wheel to lock up or become extremely hard to turn while driving at low speed.
One complaint describes a faulty temperature sensor triggering a false overheating warning, followed by the engine bucking, losing power, and slowing to about 30 mph on the freeway.

When 2012 Ford Fusion electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 28, 2011, latest Sep 6, 2026.

181 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2014 Q4 (10).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Fusion model year

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

200680 (11%)
200763 (6%)
200831 (2%)
200925 (2%)
2010334 (7%)
2011214 (8%)
2012181 (7%)
2013180 (10%)
2014173 (13%)
2015110 (11%)
2016158 (10%)
2017130 (12%)
201827 (6%)
201938 (12%)
202039 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA has 181 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Fusion, which is 7% of the 2,516 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2012 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA's data does not list a related recall tied to this Electrical System complaint category for the 2012 Fusion.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually show up on the 2012 Fusion?: The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this area is 62,200 miles.
What electrical failures do owners report most on the 2012 Ford Fusion?: Owners describe burned-out AC blower motors and wiring, repeated tail light bulb and socket burnout, and sudden power steering assist failures.
Did the electrical complaints lead to any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this area on the 2012 Fusion lists 8 crashes, 4 fires, and 7 injuries among the reported complaints.