Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2020 Ford Fusion.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
The front left lower control arm (driver's side) snapped off (broke) while turning a corner. There was no reason for the breakage other than turning. It was repaired through insurance. The driver's safety as well as the safety of pedestrians were put at risk because the breakage forced the car to turn sharply to the left. Because of this, the vehicle struck a utility pole. The pole had very little damage, but damage was done to the car. The policeman at the scene inspected the damage, as well as the insurance adjuster in the days following the accident. No warning lights or messages were displayed before the control arm broke. If this had happened at hi-way speeds, it is likely that the resulting loss of control would have resulted in a multi-vehicle accident, resulting in fatalities.
Finish on inside of wheels flacking off and rusting.
Constantly with this specific vehicle, especially with the lane assist. The vehicle continuously jerks either left or right even within the green parameters of the lane, especially when doing a slight turn on the highway. When it is raining the vehicle Smart as go offline an cannot read the lane or the vehicle in front of it. When I first purchased the vehicle after driving for less than a year I had to take the vehicle in because the engine was warped. Constantly when I’m the vehicle the apple car play system would either freeze or the screen would go black.
Wheel bearing had to be replaced, heard sound while in motion and slowed down car. Car one year old and less then 30k miles.
The michelin energy saver a/s had two failed tires one with a blow out and the other with a side wall bubbles. Tires only have 1800 miles on them on a brand new car. Dealership claimed road hazard but nothing was hit and there were no punctures.