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3FAHP0JA6AR••••••2010 Ford FUSION
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2010 Ford FUSION build (60 vs 26).
60on this build
4366on the model
167builds in total
Most reportedSteering 24Air Bags 14Vehicle Speed Control 10Engine 9
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringSep 2024
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering became stiff and was difficult to turn. The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) warning light was illuminated. The vehicle…
Service BrakesDec 2020
2010 ford fusion. No issue with brakes until 12/18/20. Parking in snow slush ABS system briefly engaged, since exactly that event the brake pedal sinks to floor under foot pressure, required pumping to get full stop. No issue with master cylinder, fluid level, or brake…
Power TrainSep 2020
I was driving my vehicle one saturday morning and the brake pedal went down to the floor and after I pumped the brakes a few times the brakes started to work again so I immediately called a mechanic to take a look at it
Air BagsNov 2018
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V046000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable. The dealer don chalmers ford (2500 rio rancho bvld se, rio rancho, nm 87124, 505-897-2500) was contacted and…
EngineJun 2017
Driving locally, wrench and engine lights came on suddenly. When I got short ways to store, turned engine off and restarted, lights gone - thought it was a fluke. Proceed to drive home to contact ford, both lights come on again, car begins declerating with no warning, no action…
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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 3FAHP0JA6AR248153 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.