2010 is also the year we started seeing complaints about the power steering failing. Throttle and steering failure? Yeah, that’s why this is a clunker.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,015 miles
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I have a 2010 Ford Fusion and this is my second entry into this database for a broken stud. After ~21000 miles, a second stud on the front drivers wheel has failed by shearing completely. Once again the dealer will only replace the broken stud, leaving me to worry over the remaining studs. Also, it has taken two nights for the dealership to receive the new stud.
Several months ago, the rear left wheel of M Y 2010 Fusion was falling off. I managed to stop, tow and fix the car. In April, my passenger right wheel fell off causing me to lose control, hit a pole and total my 7 month old vehicle. I was issued numerous tickets and lost my job due to this accident. One month later, Ford contacts me to reimburse me for the first episode (I received the check), but took no blame for any of the problems with my vehicle. I was told my car was listed in the recall from Ford. Afterward I found out that there are many other complaints for my Ford Fusion.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the front driver side lug nut detached from the wheel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure nor was the vehicle inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were 33,000.
Multiple fractures of wheel studs on 2010 Ford Fusion, creating very dangerous situation. One failure was four studs at once, leaving only one stud available to prevent complete failure and loss of control.
- Grand Junction, CO, USA
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During a long trip back from a weekend vacation I felt my front drivers side wheel begin to wobble. When I pulled over to check it out I noticed that I only had 3 lugnuts holding the wheel on. I also noticed a third that looked loose. When I grabbed it, it fell out in my hand with the stud broken off in the lugnut. The other 2 missing lugnuts spots also had studs broken off. The rear drivers side wheel had also lost a lugnut and had a broken stud.
While pulling out of the driveway a neighbor noticed a lug nut fall off my vehicle. I stopped the car immediately and we determined that the car was missing 2 lug nuts, one from each front tire. We went to make sure the remaining lug nuts were securely attached and when applying a slight amount of pressure to another lug nut it snapped off. This happened with two nuts. The inside stud that the lug nut attached to looks as if the metal is crumbled. The vehicle has 13600 miles on it and has had the tires rotated once at 6600 miles by the Ford dealership we purchased the car from. This is well within the standards the warranty requires (at 7500 and 15000)
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the openings in the wheels allowed ice to freeze inside and would cause the vehicle to vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 5,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 2,000. Updated 5/9/11 updated 06/06/11
2010 Ford Fusion. 19,000 miles. Noticed a missing lugnut on 4/11/11. One wheel stud on front driver's side wheel has snapped off. Car is currently at the dealer for service.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the front and rear passenger side wheels were bent and would need to be replaced. The front passenger side wheel was replaced and the dealer stated that the vehicle was safe to drive with the other defective wheel. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 17,229. Updated 05/04/11 the consumer stated the vehicle pulled to the left and there was a vibration coming from the vehicle. Also, the wheels were bent. Updated 07/08/11
Found two missing lug nuts/studs from the left rear tire of a 2010 Ford Fusion. Car had only 10,000 miles and the tires/wheels had never been serviced. I found 1 lug nut with the stuud in it laying in my street. Stud looks like a clean break not typically associated with overtightening. After insisting, the dealer replaced both. Will keep an eye on the rest based on number of complaints found online.
I discovered missing lug nuts on two separate wheels on my 2010 Ford Fusion SE. The front passenger side wheel and the rear drivers side wheel. As I looked closer, I noticed that the wheel stud bolt had broken off. I do not know when the wheel studs broke although the one on the rear driver side appears to have happened some time ago as the surface of the break has already corroded. The surface of the break on the front passenger wheel appears to be more recent as there is little to no corrosion. This issue did not cause an accident or any vehicle damage that I am aware of at this time. The vehicle has 17,460 miles on it and was purchased at the end of May 2010. This vehicle is used for personal use - I drive it to and from work which is a 65 mile round trip.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the rear tire studs fractured several times and were replaced yet the failure consistently recurred. The dealer advised that the failure was not common for a vehicle with such low mileage. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 7,500.
Broken wheel studs 2010 Fusion 2 broke Oct 2010 left rear whell replace 2-8-11 noticed 1 missing passenger front 1 missing driver rear. Delaer will not replace all as I requested for safety. Updated 02/11/11 updated IVOQ 03/16/11
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While traveling 35 mph, the contact heard a banging noise from outside the vehicle; suddenly the front drivers side tire locked up, causing a loss of control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the cause of the failure could not be determined. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000 and the current mileage was approximately 17,000. Updated 01/04/11 updated 01/07/11
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- Johnson City, TN, USA