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3FAHP0HAXAR••••••2012 Ford FUSION
This build draws 12.0× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford FUSION build (186 vs 15).
186on this build
2224on the model
144builds in total
4involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedSteering 69Vehicle Speed Control 31Air Bags 30Engine 26
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashSep 2023
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated his Godson was driving the vehicle 20 mph when he proceeded to apply the brake pedal, however, the brakes did not engage The vehicle crashed into a wall coming to a complete stop. The brake warning light illuminated after…
SteeringcrashDec 2019
The contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The driver lost control of the steering and crashed into a utility pole. After the crash, the…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashOct 2011
On october 1, 2011, while pulling into a parking space, going less than a few miles an hour and applying the brake , the car suddenly lurched forward and accelerated on its on - jumped the curb and crashed through the window of a business
Fuel SystemJun 2021
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the gasoline odor was much more evident after refueling. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.…
Air BagsApr 2021
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V158000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
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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 3FAHP0HAXAR178629 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.