AI Damage2012 Ford Fusion Energi: common problems
Owners of the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 50% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 25% of all complaints
- Steering: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Ford issued recall 15s18 for the power steering assist systems that shut down. In november I took my car into the local ford dealership for a different recall on an airbag. I was informed of the above recall and stated at the time I didn't find it necessary, my car had high mileage and had never had any issues.
Tires constantly lose air. I have been told it is the tire sensors. I have to constantly check out the tires to make sure they are inflated properly.
Takata recall power steering went completely out. No power steering at all. Started the vehicle up and started to drive and no power steering. Car started making a dinging noise and the information box on the dash said service power steering advance trac now.
Drive train whine,slightly more intense over the years. Car has original tires with 42000 miles.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,524 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Fusion Energi has 35 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, powertrain, wheels. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: steering or power steering problems (50%), knocking, grinding or other noise (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2012 Ford Fusion Energi from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2012 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.