CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Ford Fusion has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2,517 complaints with NHTSA, including 107 crashes, 9 fires, 64 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (1,482 reports).
2012 Ford Fusion recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Shards
The driver's side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.
Front Air Bag Inflator Can Explode and Send Metal Fragments
Some front air bag inflators used as replacement service parts may rupture when the air bag deploys.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards
This recall covers certain 2010-2014 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including Edge, Fusion, Mustang, Ranger, MKX, MKZ, Zephyr and Milan models, depending on model year and where the vehicle was sold or registered.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture in a crash that deploys the air bag.
Power Steering May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder at Low Speed
The electric power steering assist system in certain vehicles may shut down because of a fault in the steering motor sensor.
Most common 2012 Ford Fusion problems
Problem areas named in the 2,517 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1,482 |
| Air Bags | 406 |
| Electrical System | 164 |
| Power Train | 158 |
| Unknown Or Other | 119 |
| Engine | 111 |
| Service Brakes | 104 |
| Structure | 100 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 86 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 80 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle to start the engine, the power steering became inoperable. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); however, the dealer refused to perform the steering gear recall repair because no Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) were present. The contact stated that the dealer was withholding Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) information to avoid replacing the steering gear. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Our 2012 Fusion suffered a sudden loss of power steering, was diagnosed with code U3000 at a Ford dealer, and that the dealer confirmed it matches the 15S18 recall symptoms despite being built two months outside the window. Our vehicle was manufactured at the Hermosillo plant in 2012, just two months outside the 15S18 recall window. It suffered an identical, sudden loss of power steering assist while driving, indicating Ford's recall parameters failed to capture all vehicles fitted with the defective component.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist, causing the steering wheel to be significantly difficult to turn. The contact was able to drive to the nearby residence and parked in the driveway. The message "Service Power Steering Assist" was displayed after the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
I got a 2012 ford fusion se 2.5 4l power steering gone out in it,I put in the vin number to see if mine was recalled it said 0 but my car has the part in the car that made the car recalled ,on the dash its says power steering service its dangerous and I had my child in the car vin number on my car is [XXX] I seen where other 2012 ford fusion se 2.5 4l was recalled for the power steering going out INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While I was driving my 2012 Ford Fusion on August 3rd the steering cut out. I parked the car and re-started it and it worked again. It went to the shop (Extra Mile Automotive) on XXX where they informed me of the 2015 recall on the steering. Recall number 15S18 and program 15N01 When I spoke with [XXX] Ford in [XXX], they said they replaced the electrical piece of the recall on December 7th 2015, but not the steering shaft. [XXX] (the westlie ford employee) said because the electrical was completed, the recall procedure was marked as completed, even though [XXX] said that this is very much tied to the original recall. I asked him to submit a Special Service Support Center request to get
2012 Ford Fusion questions
Does the 2012 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Fusion: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Shards; Front Air Bag Inflator Can Explode and Send Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards; Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Power Steering May Cut Out, Making Steering Harder at Low Speed. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Fusion?
Based on 2,517 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1,482), Air Bags (406), Electrical System (164).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Ford Fusion has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.