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2010 Ford Fusion recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Air bags | 7 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | – |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | – |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
| Wheels | 1 | – |
| Power train | 1 | – |
| Seats | 1 | – |
Safety recalls13
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 10, 202121V158000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V158000
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| Feb 16, 202121V081000 | Air bags: frontalIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V081000
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| Feb 16, 202121E013000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 21E013000
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| Dec 18, 201919V904000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleIf the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V904000
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| Jan 7, 201919V001000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 19V001000
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| Nov 1, 201818V775000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIf the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V775000
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Owner complaints by component5,925
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,812 | 31 |
| Power train | 987 | 17 |
| Vehicle speed control | 888 | 15 |
| Engine | 788 | 13 |
| Air bags | 738 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 655 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 539 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 397 | 7 |
| Fuel system | 238 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 237 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 177 | 3 |
| Wheels | 164 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 159 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 122 | 2 |
| Structure | 122 | 2 |
20 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Fusion, Fusion Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“I own a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The vehicle has a recurring loss-of-braking problem associated with the ABS/ AdvanceTrak system.”
- Steering
“Electronic power steering”
- Service brakes
“My brakes felt mushy for a couple days. Next day br a ke fluid dash light came on. brake fluid was so low couldn't see it. Went to autozone bought brake fluid .dot 3 per internet.”
Other Ford Fusion model years
- 201420 recalls1,430 complaints
- 201320 recalls1,957 complaints
- 20125 recalls2,616 complaints
- 20117 recalls2,926 complaints
- 201011 recalls5,639 complaints
- 20096 recalls1,023 complaints
- 20085 recalls1,353 complaints
- 20074 recalls1,064 complaints
- 20064 recalls730 complaints
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2010 Ford Fusion recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Fusion have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Ford Fusion. The most recent, 21V158000 (reported March 10, 2021), concerns air bags. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2010 Ford Fusion recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 7 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Ford Fusion?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 1,812 complaints out of 5,925 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 153 crashs and 13 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Ford Fusion?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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