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2010 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are engine problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?

793 owners have reported engine problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion, 16% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 41,000–74,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

793 complaints 16% of all 2010 complaints 55,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Engine 3
Emission control 2
Cooling system 1
Catalytic convertor 1
Gas recirculation valve (EGR VALVE) 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (744 of 793). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.

Engine complaints by Fusion year

2008 Fusion 39
2009 Fusion 37
2010 Fusion 793
2020 Fusion 57

Related recalls

No recall covers engine problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion. See all 13 recalls for this year.

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Other 2010 Ford Fusion problems

Common questions

What are common 2010 Ford Fusion engine problems?

Complaints most often name the engine, emission control and cooling system.

At what mileage do 2010 Ford Fusion engine problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 41,000–74,000 miles. The middle value is about 55,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2010 Ford Fusion engine problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2010 Ford Fusion. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.

Which Fusion year has the most engine complaints?

The 2010 Fusion, with 793 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.