2012 Ford Fusion Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 65 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion, 3% of its 2,516 total complaints, with 3 crashes reported and no fires. Owners commonly describe sudden power loss and stalling tied to the throttle body, with a median failure mileage of 51,850. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system data.
- Fuel System complaints
- 65
- 3% of 2,516
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 51,850 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle loses power or stalls suddenly while driving at highway or city speeds, sometimes accompanied by a wrench-shaped warning light on the dash.
- Throttle body actuator problems cause shaking, no throttle response, and complete loss of acceleration, forcing drivers to coast to the shoulder.
- Engine dies unexpectedly and will not restart immediately, then sometimes restarts on its own after a delay.
- Fuel spills from the filler neck during refueling on the hybrid version of the car.
- Some drivers report the car restarting and running normally for a period before the stalling problem repeats.
When 2012 Ford Fusion fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 10, 2012, latest Sep 24, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Ford Fusion
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System 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 fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford Fusion?
- NHTSA lists 65 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion, which is 3% of the 2,516 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Fusion fuel system?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2012 Ford Fusion fuel system.
- At what mileage do 2012 Ford Fusion fuel system problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for reported fuel system complaints on the 2012 Ford Fusion is 51,850 miles.
- Did the 2012 Ford Fusion fuel system issues cause crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 7 injuries linked to Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2012 Fusion compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2012 Fusion's 3% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2010 (14%), 2011 (9%), and 2013 (8%), among the model years listed.