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2012 Ford Fusion Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 72 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion, about 3% of its 2,516 total complaints. These reports include 6 crashes and 1 injury, with a median failure mileage of 80,000 miles, and there are no related recalls in this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
72
3% of 2,516
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden tire blowouts or sidewall failures, sometimes preceded by a tire pressure warning light and loud noise while driving at highway speed.
  • Some describe premature and uneven tread wear or tires that blew out after only a small number of miles, well before expected tire life.
  • Multiple owners describe lower ball joint or lower control arm failures causing a rotating or knocking noise from the front suspension, discovered during inspection or at the dealer.
  • Front-end failures involving the control arm and tie rod ends were reported at higher mileage, sometimes tied to a knocking sound when turning or backing up.
  • A few complaints combine suspension and steering symptoms, such as a flat tire appearing alongside a power steering warning light.

When 2012 Ford Fusion suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2012, latest Jul 30, 2026.

2012 Ford Fusion suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter62012 Q12014 Q12016 Q32018 Q12019 Q32021 Q12023 Q32026 Q2
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q3 (6).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 2010184 (4%)
  2. 201180 (3%)
  3. 201272 (3%)
  4. 201347 (3%)
  5. 201457 (4%)
  6. 201531 (3%)
  7. 201653 (3%)
  8. 201727 (2%)
  9. 201813 (3%)
  10. 20194 (1%)
  11. 20209 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ford Fusion have a suspension or tire recall?
No. NHTSA does not list any recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion in this data.
How common are suspension and tire problems on the 2012 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA lists 72 complaints in this area, about 3% of the 2,516 total complaints filed for the 2012 Fusion.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2012 Fusion is 80,000 miles.
Have suspension or tire issues led to crashes on the 2012 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 Fusion includes 6 crashes and 1 injury among the reported complaints.
What kind of suspension failures do owners describe most on the 2012 Fusion?
Owners most often describe tire blowouts or sidewall failures and lower ball joint or control arm failures causing noise from the front suspension.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.