Electronic Stability Control Problems of Ford Fusion - part 1

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v162000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic stability control (esc) and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair, and it was determined that rodents had chewed the soy-based esc wiring harness. The contact was informed that the esc wiring harness and purge solenoid valve needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the engine needed to be cleaned due to rodent droppings and that mothballs needed to be placed beneath the hood to deter rodents from entering the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,546.

See all problems of the 2017 Ford Fusion 🔎.

Sudden loss of power steering, says service advancetrack as well as service power steering now which has been listed as an issue for many of my make and model car.

See all problems of the 2012 Ford Fusion 🔎.

The vehicle was stationary in my garage. I was attempting to leave for work and the vehicle wouldn't start. I checked the fluids and checked battery cable and finally the vehicle started with hesitation. Warning lights 'sterring asist fault' 'low battery feature' an 'service advance trac' appeared. Could not turned the sterring wheel at all to back out of garage. Battery is 1year old should not be low.

See all problems of the 2016 Ford Fusion 🔎.

There was electrical malfunctioning taking place and the power steering was malfunctioning and the car would just stall and like lock up everything in it and everything would be flashing on and on inside on and off.

My car is having trouble with the power streeting wheel. As I was driving my car the wheel tighten up and it was hard for me to turn. Power streering at fault is what flashes on the dashbored. I use my car to go to school and work and right now it's hard for me to do so. I went to the car dealer ship and they want two grand to fix it! they say I need rack and pinion.

On10/4/2020, traveling forward on a nearby county road at approx 40 mph, the abs warning and advancetrac system failure warning lights came on. I applied pressure to the brakes and there was no power brakes. After becoming very excited and believing the vehicle would not stop, depressed the brake pedal several inches further than normal and felt resistance. With enough pressure I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop but not an easy task. If this had been a situation in which I needed to stop quickly, I do not believe this could have been managed. Contacted a family member and I followed them slowly to the local Ford dealer. The Ford dealer called the next day and stated that it was an abs module failure and that this part would not be available until November 2020. In doing research, I found that recall # 19s54 had been issued. And ask the dealer about it. They stated that my car was not part of the recall as the time range is from Feb 22, 2006 until July 15th, 2009 for Fusions built at the hermosillo mexico plant. My Fusion was built on August 1st, 2009 or 2 weeks later at the same plant. The dealer also stated that my part # did not match exactly to the Ford recall part # listed but is still part of the abs module. (a few #s off - I. E. 2c215 vs. 2c219) this all seems odd that in reading the other incidents, my Fusion had identical issues but because it was built 2 weeks later at the same plant in mexico and the part # is a few digits off but part of the same module, my Fusion's incident is somehow different. I question the validity of the test and codes. Also what is a person suppose to do when no parts are available for at best, 30 days. I guess I'll see in 30 days.

See all problems of the 2010 Ford Fusion 🔎.

Numerous times I have been driving and the power steering fault warning would flash across the display. When I tried to restart the car, the display changes warnings and says "power steering fault" or "severice power steering now". Had a local mechanic clear out the code and steering would go back to normal. . . Everything has been fine since but now the steering wheel makes a whining/weird sound when turning the wheel under 10mph and its very stiff when trying to turn but once I get over 10mph it loosens up and is normal. . . My car isn't currently under any recall but I feel like the power steering should be under recall if its a continuous issue.

When pushing the start button, the car struggles to start. The battery was checked and no problems were found. Sometimes the car does not detect when the drivers seatbelt is not on while driving or sitting still. The beeping sounds the car typically makes when backing, alerting the driver is a completely different sound now. Other beeping noises are also different sounds and pitches. The engine light turns on and off. Faint scratching noise under the hood. Windows will go down by themselves.

Vehicle codes started to appear on the dashboard ( temp light, engine light, battery light) warning signs also appeared ( overheating in engine ) engine coolant started to decrease no leak was detected. It was taken to a mechanic to get evaluated and they came to the conclusion that it was leaking internally into the car which caused other issues. This car was purchased February 2020 so 8 months later the car has completely crashed. White smoke is also expelling from the vehicle exhaust. The spark plugs are burning up they were replaced approximately 8 days ago and they are completely burned white.

When the steering wheel is turned all the way to either side, multiple alarm sounds go off in the vehicle including loss of power steering, loss of reverse sensors, loss of hill assist and loss of stability control. This occurs anytime the wheel is fully turned, either stationary or moving. This occurred 2 years ago in the same vehicle and they replaced the computer, after not finding any other issue. Now it is occurring again, same symptoms, same cause. A video can easily be sent if requested.

When driving steering intermittently has gone out with �power steering assist fault� appearing on the screen, usually restarting the car would fix it. Now going to work car didn't have power steering, after restarting advancetrac came on as well and now power steering assist fault is on permanently.

Service power steering light illuminated, total loss is steering while I was driving. Popping sound. Very dangerous. Goes in and out, sometimes works then suddenly while driving it stops working.

See all problems of the 2011 Ford Fusion 🔎.

Appearlly Ford motor company knew about apim system malfunctioning that they extended the warrant starting from 2014 for 5 years and didn't notify to the customers so after your warranty is gone the apim system will no longer work and by law all manufacturing need to notify of any abnormal situation on your vehicle. Their understanding is that this does not fall under a safety recall, but without having the speakers or sound working you will not hear your seatbelt chime you will not hear your motor senses chime when crossing a-line, you will not hear your vehicles chime reversing nor will you see your camera. I have seen 1000ths of people having the same problem and Ford will not fix it because "their warranty has expired" they are requesting $1000 to fix it. Hopefully this can be announced for another customers before their warranty expires and they don't have to pay 1000 dollars like myself.

See all problems of the 2014 Ford Fusion 🔎.

I was driving my 2010 Ford Fusion se on a highway and suddenly the steering wheel locked up and became extremely difficult to turn. I was fortunate enough to be able to turn into a local shopping mall. An alert popped up in the dash that said service electrical power steering. I called my local Ford service company and the service technician explained that this was a recall on the rack and pinion/ steering gear for my car model. He explained to me that this was a recall and unfortunately a common issue with the vehicle I had. However, I found out that my VIN was not included in this recall, and was informed that I would have to pay for the repairs myself. I called the Ford company and explained to them the issue thinking that they would simply add my vehicle and I was told that my VIN wasn't included. I explained to them how they could call my local dealership where my car was being repaired to confirm what I said was true, however, I was told they wouldn't do that. I asked to speak to a supervisor and the supervisor called a day later. She told me that at this time my car would not be added to the recall. I asked her how and why they came to this conclusion and she informed me that this was protocol. I asked her if they did any research into why my VIN was not added the first time, or double checked to see if there was an oversight as to why my VIN was not added and she told me that they did not look into my issue or claim, she just listened to the call, and called me back to inform me that at this time the would not add my car to the recall list. I asked her who decided to add the vehicles was it Ford or NHTSA and she informed me she did not know. I again ask her how I can get someone to review this issue as this is a serious recall and matter. I explained to her that I could have been on the interstate when the steering went out. She told me to contact NHTSA.

I was driving down the road about approx 40 mph when my light went off saying that my traction controls were both on and in use. It was like my power steering went completely out, out of no where. I was driving straight and it also popped up that my steering and hill assist was not working. I was afraid to pull over and shut my car off and be stuck, so I drove it down the road a few miles more and turned it off in my parking lot. When I turned it back on, everything seemed fine. Also, after fueling my vehicle up, it has been rough idling for a dew and then will even out. When stopping at a light, it will also rough idle and even back out as well. I am at approx 65,000 miles, 2016 awd Ford Fusion turbo. I am due for an inspection and oil change next week and hopefully get some answers as to what it could be. It makes me completely scared now because I am a single mother with kids. After reading several other complaints that are just like mine, this doesn't seem like an isolated incident.

If my car sits at idle for too long like stuck in traffic or waiting at a drive thru the maintenance light comes on and it will not shift. The rpms rev up but it acts like it is stuck . It won't move over a few mph. Then if you shift it into neutral it makes a loud noise and the whole car jerks like the transmission is about to fall out. I shut the car off and started it again and it will not shift right. You can floor the gas and it barely moves then it will come out of it and drive fine until you have to sit idle again. It is very dangerous and I have tried everything to fix it at multiple mechanics shops and nothing works. Have changed multiple sensors and it always seems to happen again. 07.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the anti traction stabilizing system warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer sunnyside motor CO. , inc. (944 main st, holden, MA 01520; (508) 829-4333) who stated that the sensor assembly was replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

Car kept giving us a flat code for gears. . . . Saying transmission wasnt in park. Car wouldnt start or shift gears. . . This happened as we were driving the car.

When the engine gets to a warm temperature and then shut off and left for 10 or so minutes, when the engine is restarted, put it drive, within several seconds (15 seconds to 120 seconds) it will begin shuttering and die while driving. Restarting the engine after it quits (which takes about 2 seconds, longer than normal) will start and will again die when beginning to drive. I have been experiencing this issue for about 5-6 months on my Ford with +/- 66k miles. The issue is getting worse and much more frequent. No check engine light or diagnostic codes are present. I have experienced this issue multiple times when turning onto a busy road and it is becoming more and more of a safety concern. I do not experience this issue following a cold engine start.

Lose of power steering and my dashboard keeps flashing to check it! my dashboard also keeps saying that my advance trac isnt right or unstable! plus my air conditioning unit blows hot air on hot days! my air bag was supposed to been fixed on 02/11/2020 by a Ford dealership and it is back to it's old self.

The a/c air blower sometimes come on then off, it always comes on when I have the fog lights on. I heard others with 2012 Ford Fusion have this issue as well.

The notification appears as power steering assist fault service required, this happens during the drive, which poses a serious risk, I think this has to be dealt with. And Ford wants to charge customers 1800$ for this.

The power steering has gone out again after I had it replaced less than 2 years ago. Thankfully it went out on start up and not while driving or I might have been in danger.

The vehicle has no power steering or traction control. It is displaying the power steering assist fault and service advance traction control. According to the dealer, the only way to correct the problem is replacing the rack & pinion which is $1400. I've researched a recall on 2011 Fusion's with the same problem. Why is the 2010 excluded? I do not feel the vehicle is safe to drive, but is the only transportation I have. The fault occurs all the time, sitting, driving, etc.

My car said. Service power steering and service advance trac. Then not even 5 minutes later I could no longer turn the whe and hit a curb and broke my rim. I was not going over 35 mph and can not turn the wheel at all. Now it says service power steering now.

The steering wheel has locked up and the dashboard is reading service advancetrac soon/power steering fault. Unable to drive vehicle. Warning message appeared while car was in motion on a city street. Car locked up at a red light.

Service advanced track not working stationary.

While driving the power steering failed and said power steering assist fault. Also the stability control system is showing. I know there were recalls on the 2012 Ford Fusion in 2015. This has happened 4 times to me and almost caused an accident while driving with my children in the car. 3 times it failed then came back working but now doesn't work at all. This is my only form of transportation and I need to have the recall honored on this car. I raise 2 of my grandchildren and I do not have $2000 to fix this problem. Thank you.

Por este medio quiero notificar que unos minutos despues DE encender el vehiculo el volante se puso muy fuerte casi al punto DE tener un accidente. Imediatamente que el volante se puso muy pesado en el panel se ectivo una notificacion que dice: service power steering now. Inmediatamente comienzo a buscar informacion hasta que doy con el numero telefonico DE la Ford y ellos mismos me indicaron que mi vehiculo habia sido reparado por ese mismo recall hacen tres a�os atras y que actualmente mi auto tiene un recall por bolsas DE aires. En el 2017 yo no era propietaria DE esa unidad pero si realmente el auto habia sido reparado ya por ese mismo recall entonces no completaron el arreglo por que DE ser asi , el auto no me diera problema por lo mismo que segun ellos fue reparado en el 2017. Me encanta el Ford y espero que me puedan resolver esa situacion. Entiendo que si ese recall se hubiese correjido tal y como se suponia no tenia por que volver a aparecer nuevamente y pasar la mala experiencia DE casi tener un accidente. Espero que ustedes me puedan ayudar.

When driving the vehicle, and there is a bump right tire seems to shake, when turning to the right I hear a scrape. When the vehicle is on and on parking, a rattling noise goes off.

Whenever I try to make a left or right turn my dashboard lights up reading �power steering assist fault� and my steering wheel locks up and I can not turn or do anything unless I turn off my car and turn it back on. Sometimes I would have to constantly do this till I can drive. I always notice whenever I have my ac on it makes my power steering assist act up.

The car is very unsafe.

The steering gear bolts and inner steering gearbox on my 2014 Ford Fusion are visibly corroded. The corrosion on the steering your bolts cause the bolts to snap and health in caused the steering gearbox two separate. There should be no corrosion on the inside of the steering gearbox since the steering gearbox is supposed to be a sealed in it. I contacted Ford motor company on may 20, 2020 to ask them to add my vehicle to the recall list for the steering gearbox the Ford motor company representative who I was speaking with told me my car has been serviced for the recall in October 2018 however my car still have the original bolts to ask them to add my vehicle to the recall list for the steering gear bolt the Ford motor company representative who I was speaking with told me my car had been serviced for the recall in October 2018 however my car still has the original aluminum torque bit head bolts when the bolts snapped in March 2020, I was informed that the recall should have replace the bolts with hex head bolts. I took a lot of pictures and I have videos stored on my mobile phone showing the damages to my vehicles steering gearbox and the steering gear bolts. Ford motor company said that all they can do is note that the bolts have snapped but would not take further responsibility in the matter of issuing recall or repairing the current broken parts in my steering gear motor box unit. Please investigate these issues or add my car to the recall list so that the necessary repairs can be done without costing myself thousands of dollars for something that seems to me to be clearly a recall issue.

I was driving on the freeway when the brake light came on my dash then began to blink. I started to pull to the side of the freeway when I noticed my brakes were not working, I coasted to a stop and called triple a. The car was towed to a repair shop where I was told there was nothing wrong with the brakes. I drove the car out of the repair shop and when I came to the first stop sign again it felt like I had no brakes. I was only going about 15 mph so I was able to stop the car by pushing extremely hard down on the brake pedal and using the aid of my emergency brake. I returned the car to the repair shop and after 2 days they informed me that the car had a problem that only the dealership can fix. The car needed the brake system software updated because of a glitch resulting in the brake hydraulic control unit to get stuck open or react slowly.

Power steering went out and it says service advancetrac system & ser ice power steering.