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CarComplaints.com Notes: Power steering problems started rearing their ugly head in the 2010 Fusion, so you'd think Ford had plenty of time to make sure those problems didn't creep into the 2012. But here we are.

The Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) is a mess. It fails at an alarming rate. Don’t believe us? Take a look at NHTSA’s data on the subject.

And much like the power steering, we’re still seeing the same throttle body failures that started in 2010 continue in 2012.

1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
114,139 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2012 Ford Fusion steering problems

steering problem

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2012 Ford Fusion Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 062024

Fusion

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle became extremely difficult to steer the vehicle. The power steering assist light was illuminated. The contact stated that the steering assist failure started 4 years prior to the failure and as per the dealer, the vehicle was not under recall. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer yet. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Plain City, OH, USA

problem #2

Jul 182023

Fusion

  • 63,418 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,418.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #1

Oct 102022

Fusion

  • 149,000 miles
The contact's wife owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized, and excessive force was needed to steer. The contact's wife was able to turn into a parking lot and the vehicle was turned off. After the vehicle was restarted, the steering wheel seized as the service power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module and the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the mechanic's shop awaiting repair. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering), however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

- Odessa, TX, USA

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