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3FAHP0JA7CR••••••2012 Ford FUSION
This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford FUSION build (56 vs 15).
56on this build
2220on the model
144builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedSteering 29Air Bags 9Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashFeb 2018
The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving 25 mph, the contact drove over a curb and crashed into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact's head struck the windshield, but there was no medical attention required. It was not determined…
SteeringMar 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle at the residence, the messages "Service Power Steering” and Check Stability" were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle steering wheel had seized and was unable to turn to the left or…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2021
Power Steering Assist Fault. When attempting to operate vehicle, it would not allow for steering. This put my entire family at risk for accident
Service BrakesMar 2020
The brake pedal is soft and travels further than normal. Braking distance is significantly increased. I brought the car to the dealership and turned out that the hydraulic control and the electronic control units are both faulty, based on some research it appears this is a known…
StructureFeb 2020
Driver's door latch stopped working. Suddenly could not open the door to exit vehicle after parking it. Door does open from the outside but not from within
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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 3FAHP0JA7CR283402 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.