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2010 Ford Fusion Steering Problems

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

How common are steering problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion?

1,662 owners have reported steering problems on the 2010 Ford Fusion, 32% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 75,000–130,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

1,662 complaints 32% of all 2010 complaints 102,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Electric power assist system 7
Rack and pinion 5
Rack 3
Gear box (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 2
Hydraulic power assist system 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (1,378 of 1,662). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.

Steering complaints by Fusion year

2008 Fusion 11
2009 Fusion 16
2010 Fusion 1,662
2011 Fusion 1,435
2012 Fusion 1,473
2017 Fusion 52
2018 Fusion 19
2019 Fusion 7
2020 Fusion 12

Related recalls

No recall covers steering 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 steering problems?

Complaints most often name the electric power assist system, rack and pinion and rack.

At what mileage do 2010 Ford Fusion steering problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 75,000–130,000 miles. The middle value is about 102,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2010 Ford Fusion steering 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 steering complaints?

The 2010 Fusion, with 1,662 complaints.

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