general problems of the 2012 Ford Fusion

This is a general concern, not limited to only my car. Daytime running lights do not turn on the tail lamps. People believe if they have the drl turned on, they’re safe, but they are difficult to see in rain/fog/tunnels etc. Drl should include tail lamps also, automatic headlamps only come on when it gets dark enough out. It’s surprising how many tail lamps come on half way through the turnpike tunnel. Auto lamps should simply come on when you turn on the key. That’s a frustration of mine. Thank you for listening.

Rear tail light side parking marker. All marker lights in working order is required to pass delaware state inspection. The led is hard wired within the housing unit and is not a replaceable bulb. I have to replace the housing assembly for 160. 00 plus tax for a simple light. Car is 10 years old. I don't believe Ford expected it to fail for the life of the car. Part 13404. The side marker light is not on the parts diagram. I can replace the part but was hoping Ford would cover the bill, but I admit, I am venting frustration.

After going to several service places with my brakes they are yet giving issues having to pump them to stop. Power steering system assist shut down while driving and door latches won't open from the inside. The local Ford place said I need to contact Ford motor company because there are recalls for my issues but not for my VIN number and I need to get them added under my VIN so they can fix it with no charge.

Took my car in to have the airbag safety recall repaired last week. Had not driven at night until 2 days ago and noticed my low beam lights are no longer working. I have checked the fuses, light bulbs, and even replaced the headlamp switch but nothing. The Ford dealership where I had it repaired stated the repair would not affect my lights. Had the car for the past 4 years and never had a problem until now. Too coincidental.

Taillights sockets are discolored and burnt looking. The plastic that holds the socket is melted.

This car has a major problem with the gauges that also prevents the air conditioning and radio working properly plus certain external lights and directional lights as well as the high beam indicator. This is going on almost a year now and the gauges will "black out" as well so you cant see how fast you are going or other functions. This should be a major safety concern. I do have some video of the problem I will attach. This happens all the time if the car is sitting or in motion. For some reason I cant post the video of the problem but there are plenty of the same ones on you tube.

My right rear taillight has burned, causing the bulb to melt in the socket, possible fire hazard I would think. Socket & the bulb have been replaced. Both the Ford dealership & retail auto parts store, have denied any knowledge of this issue.

I am facing electrical issue in my car very frequently. The electrical problem occurs two ways, 1) while running 2) while starting the car while running:- when the electrical issue come while car is running then the below problem occurs, 1. Transmission should not be set to parking, if set to parking then we cannot move to neutral or drive. It will be stuck and tow is the only option. 2. Turn lights will not work. 3. Head lights will not work. 4. Door glass sliding will not work. 5. Ac will not work 6. Car display will not work for clock am/fm 2) while starting the car:- if the problem occurs while starting the car then I will be able to only start the car and the automatic transmission will not work. We cannot move the transmission from parking to neutral or drive. Towing the vehicle is the only option. This is dangerous while driving at night, I got this issue one time at night and I got the tough time in towing the car and getting to service centre. As the service centre is always busy they wont get the time to diagnosis immediately and at the time of they check it work properly. Any way they were not able to find any issues with me car. But when I take the car back to home the electrical issue often occurs. No one assure of the safety, and I am trying my best to drive at night and highways. Extremely dangerous.

I moved the turn indicator lever up turn right and the quick blinker sound began. From past experience, I knew that a light bulb may be burned out. The bulb could not be checked alone because it wouldnt come out of the socket; the blackened blown bulb was fused to the socket. I replaced the entire socket/bulb set ($30. 13 socket and $6 for a set of 2 bulbs). The next day, I moved the turn indicator lever down to turn left and the quick blinker sound began again. Again, the bulb alone could not be removed. The left blackened blown bulb and socket are fused. I have never had a bulb fuse into the socket before, let alone having it happen to two in a span of 24 hrs. The fuses to the lights were not burned out - there was no warning displayed to advise of a potential fire hazard. We spoke to our sales representative, since this was purchased by us 3 months ago as a preowned vehicle w/a 12month warranty. He said he was unaware of any issues and directed us to the service dept. Our call was directed to an answering machine. We will follow through.

As I was coming from bible study this night; my car turned off; I saw a screw driver symbol appear and it went dead. After waiting for awhile for my husband, we were able to crank it again and proceed home. Two days later; it did the same thing. We took it to stokes of beaufort, where we purchased it and was told that there was a recall on our year. They advised us to take it to oc welch; and was told there that they recalled Fusions, but not our VIN #, but was told that they checked it and so nothing wrong. We would have to wait tell it stops completely. I do have extended warranty; but they didnt see the need to go any further. Days later, after coming from the laundry mat, the same thing happened again on top of a bridge with my two grand babies in the car, it just stopped. What am I to do???.