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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3FADP0L36AR212430 · Checked Sep 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 15

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3FADP0L36AR•••••• 2010 Ford FUSION

This build is quieter than most: 15 complaints against 26 for the average 2010 Ford FUSION build.

15on this build
4367on the model
167builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reported Service Brakes 6 Air Bags 2 Tires 2 Engine 2

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Service Brakes crash Aug 2023
When driving my brake system (ABS) lit up on the dash and I had to put additional force on the brakes in order to stop. There was no warning that occurred prior to the dash warning coming on. I took the car to Krieger Ford service department and they could not locate any issue…
Air Bags crash Jun 2011
The contact owns a 2010 ford fusion hybrid. A vehicle crashed into the drivers side of the contacts vehicle and the air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and stated that since his insurance was…
Electrical System Jul 2024
Driving on the highway in the fast lane, vehicle suddenly lost all power. A message on the car said “ pull over safely “. No prior warning of anything wrong with the vehicle. I managed to dodge traffic with my hazard lights on and came to a stop on the side of the highway. I…
Tires Jun 2022
While driving 45mph on a smooth road, the tire sidewall blew out. Tire torn in several places. No sign of any contributing damage that could have caused the problem, nor was there a pothole or road debris. Tires are from 2019, and had 25,000 miles of use
Steering Jul 2019
Power steering fails and warning message appears for both power steering failure and advance track failure. Problem is intermittent and often, but not always, resolves after shutting car off, waiting a minute and restarting. Car still runs but has now power steering and is…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FADP0L36AR212430 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.