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throttle body failure
stilbreathing, 10/11/2013
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
50 of 51 people found this review helpful
I had been mostly satisfied with my 2010 Fusion until the throttle body failed at 68,466 miles. I was driving on an interstate highway without shoulders, passing a truck, when I lost complete power. I lost speed and coasted to a stop where an on-ramp merged onto the highway. I feared for my life. Cars passing at highway speeds. No warning. AAA saved me along with city police who warned on-coming traffic. This could have been deadly. It cost $433 to fix.
Loss of Power while Driving
maggb, 11/09/2012
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
51 of 55 people found this review helpful
Seems to be an ongoing issues for many. My 2010 fusion has 26K miles and at random times will lose power while driving down the highway. I push on gas pedal, and nothing happens. First two times no engine light came on. I coast over to side of highway and put the car in park, it shakes very bad. Then I turn the car off. I restart the car and is fine. This has happened 4 times now, so car is in shop. They think it is Throttle Body. Ford Dealer says, there is no re-call since they don't have that many complaints. This can be a very dangerous outcome waiting to happen. I just want to get the word out to others to be aware of this.
DO NOT BUY
monikag2012, 03/01/2013
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
54 of 60 people found this review helpful
This is the worst car I have ever had. We bought a 2010 used and it had no apparent problems. A month later the throttle body needed replaced. Then we fixed that and the o2 sensors are out so we get 18 mpg. and now the power steering is out, and it has already cost 114 to reset the code because it's hydraulic and It broke the day after fixing it with the same power steering problem, and now ford is charging 1070 to fix it. This car is junk. The throttle body and power steering are problems that are a big problem for this vehicle, yet no recall has been made. wish i had known that its such a common problem!! Do not buy if you want a safe and reliable car. i will not put my 3 month old in this
Fusion JUNK
Fusion Junk, 10/19/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
32 of 35 people found this review helpful
Had transmission troubles from day one. Ford gave me the runaround for 6 weeks until I sold it. Never buy a Ford product again!
I HATE THIS CAR!
mhelling1985, 03/28/2013
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
67 of 77 people found this review helpful
I come on here to see if the problems I'm having were just my bad luck. It turns out that I'm not.I bought a Fusion SE 2.5 auto used in 2011 with 10000 miles on it two weeks after I bought it the master cylinder went out. Then two months later the trans went out the control unit and valve body were the problem. A month after that the power steering hose blew. Three weeks after that the ac quit. About a week ago the alternator went out. All this and the car only has 35000 miles on it. trust me this car is a crappy car. I hope my review will keep at least one person for buying this car.
Not a happy first time Ford owner
T Jessen, 02/17/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
Bought a Ford for the first time (Fusion SE) The car seemed to struggle as it automatically shifted through the gears. Dealer couldn't find a problem & the husband insisted there was. My husbands thought was to have them drive it for at least a 60 mile period as he noticed more on his work days. Manager took the car home, put a monitor on the car and suddenly the found a problem. They told us it was a defect in the transmission and they would replace it. Only 6500 miles? Warranty on the trans doesn't start over and some owners had 2 or 3 transmissions replaced. Defect on the fuel filler (new part installed.Took for granted my automatic lights on my buick. This 2010 Ford doesn't have them???
Worst Car I've Ever Owned
mrsnorris, 07/21/2011
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
I never write auto reviews. However, I figured that it would have been helpful is someone told me about this car before I got it. First off, the 2010 Fusion is a beautiful looking car. I got the black with black leather interior. Very nice. I thought the SYNC was cool and loved the color combo...(note to self, never buy a car based on looks). I had the car for 1 year. I was literally at the shop so much they knew me by name. The transmission failed 3 times. After the 3rd time of being in the shop and paying for a rental (on a lease) I sold it and went back foreign. The only reason you should get this car is if you like living at the repair shop.
OK car......BEWARE OF THROTTLE BODY
jdcort95, 12/05/2013
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Don't get me wrong, I like my fusion. Especially as far as the sporty yet conservative look to it. The ride is very smooth and quiet, much more like a luxurious ride than expected!!! Unfortunatley, as MANY have previously mentioned, THE THROTTLE BODY!!! Apparently this year and model have a HUGE problem with this. And it's about $415 to fix..not cheap. And as others have stated its very scary when it goes off and EXTREMELY dangerous...but for some reason ford doesn't want to recall it?!?! The throttle body is the only major repair I've had to do on it so far. The check engine light comes on a lot and the transmission seems very unpredictable.
Going Back to Honda Soon
Jeff, 04/29/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
Disappointing fuel economy (not as good as window sticker indicates), don't be fooled by Ford's deceptive advertising! Most of all the cool new features of this car come from Sony, Microsoft, visteon, etc. Etc. Disappointing quality, this car is jam packed loaded with electrical gremlins (reverse sensors & air bags), transmission flaws, cheap parts, and engineering/design flaws galore. At 4500 miles door latches are starting to break. Has anyone noticed the totally useless sun visor that blocks the entire view of the road when folded down? Overall level of refinement is extremely disappointing and lagging when compared to rivals. Why so much money on advertising Ford? Poor dealer treatment
Poor Choice in Vehicle
csoull, 07/30/2012
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
26 of 30 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2010 Fusion SEL used in 2010 with 22k miles on it. At first I really enjoyed my car, but then the transmission flares started. The first time I took it in under warranty they kept my car for 26 days because the part was on back order. The second time I had a problem out of it they had it for 13 days. I replaced the rear brakes at 40k because they were horrible. I have replaced the front tires twice because one tire wears unevenly and would not pass inspection. The third time I had a problem I took it to the dealership I purchased it from and they bought it back from me for more than I owed. I am now the happy owner of a 2012 Malibu and will not own a Ford ever again.
Ford is still the same poor quality
wolffchad, 07/20/2011
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
I really wanted to love this car.I liked everything about it when i bought it new in June 09 but...At 6000 miles while taking my son to tour a college i was on an incline and the tranny slipped.When i returned home i took it to the dealer and they reprogrammed the tranny.Seemed fine for a while but started slipping again.At 19000 the dealership found a leak from the half shaft and burned out clutches. At 25500 miles the tranny had to be rebuilt when at 70mph it went out of gear while on vacation and would not engage.Had no power. When they hooked it to the computer there were no error codes even though the clutches burned out again.It's starting to flair after rebuild 7.15.11.Don't buy Ford.
Never buy a Ford
momstractors, 10/23/2014
updated 10/23/2017
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2010 Fusion new, pile of junk, 3 door switches replaced along with Chinese lug nuts and emblem that was delaminating. Rear brake caliper locked up, covered under warranty, it's locked up again but not covered under the 60,000 drive train warranty. I would think that brakes are an important part of the drivetrain. After owning and driving this for 7 years now and working out some bugs, it's been a decent car. Rear brakes are still poor, especially on cars not driven a lot, which is this one. When a typical repair shop does the rear brakes they last about 15,000. When I do them I do all of the little things that they don't and they last about 40,000. Ride has always been horrible, going from 17to 16" wheels with high quality touring tires helped but knocked the milage down about 1 mpg Not real happy about the throttle body deal, they fail, instead of recalling and fixing the government let them off with change of software so the car will go 30 mph and extended warranty. In the end, I'll probably look at Ford for our next car but I certainly won't blindly buy one
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Dangerous stalls
omg2010, 01/05/2013
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
My son was driving this car at night and started stalling until he pulled over. Gave me a call and went over to switch car. Drove it for about 10 minute when it started stalling. Turned it off and back on and still continue to stall. Waited a minute then turn it back on and continue to stall-turned it off and waited another minute and finally it ran fine. Had heavy rain during the prior weeks and there is no gas cover for this car to stop water from entering. Nice car when running and not stalling.
Comfortable But.....
thekonz, 12/10/2012
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in September with 55K miles on it (SE fully loaded, Auto Trans.). I fell in love with the SYNC system, moonroof, and general level of comfort and build quality in the interior. About a month after purchase however, this car showed its true colors. It has had the stalling issue fixed twice, and still has intermittent issues. On left turns it makes a loud grinding noise, and on heavy acceleration the engine knocks. The rear quarter panel comes loose at high speeds and the headlights fog worse than london. I had to take out an extended warranty from my credit union in hopes of not being wiped clean financially because of this junk pile, hopefully it will get better.
Not the quality I expected
charly, 11/23/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
23 of 27 people found this review helpful
We liked the sync system and the styling, that's why we bought it. Right off we noticed that the 4cylnder engine is under-powered. If I were to do it again I would spring for the v6 but I won't be. I am really disappointed in the build quality. I passed up on a Camry because of the high ratings of the fusion and now I am regretting it. After 8 months of ownership and 6 trips to the service department not including scheduled maintenance, I'm taking a loss and getting out as soon as I can. An 8 month old car should not have weather stripping and window seals failing. only 2 reasons for this, poor quality or poor craftsmanship.
Throttle body warranty extension program
mwp4, 01/27/2014
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
We had a 2010 Fusion (37K miles) serviced for this throttle bottle issue last week. Our mechanic friend, who works for a Lexus dealer, was not able to diagnose or replicate the issue. We finally took it to a Ford dealer and were pleased to learn that there is a brand new warranty extension program that covers this repair. We were told it would have been a $700 repair. Hope this helps someone!
6SPD AUTO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS
soccerguy48025, 03/21/2011
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
Beware!!! A simple internet search will reveal tons of problems with the 6F35 auto trans in the 2010 Fusion and Escape. My car is experiencing problems with frequent shift flaring, which will then be followed by a hard shift and forward jolt. This jolt caused me to hit another car in front of me thus damaging my chrome grille. The car will also shift into neutral by itself at times creating a dead spot in acceleration. After software reprograms, new valve body, and complete overhaul including new clutches, my car now drives significantly worse. The trans now struggles and is very sloppy overall. Now, my transaxle shaft seal is leaking fluid and clutch material has been found in the fluid.
Transmission problems
clayfish, 12/15/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
We are having transmission problems as well with our brand new 2010 Fusion. The car has been at the dealer for over a week. Not the quality I expected from Ford. Be wary of Ford's faulty transmissions.
Not enough free time to own this car
Justin, 09/14/2015
2010 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
Nothing but problems. Axles breaking, stuff leaking, gaskets blowing out, muffler rotted from the inside out, etc. Overall terrible car. Would NOT recommend.
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Throttle Body
okiedolphin, 09/09/2013
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
so after owning my 2010 fusion for 3 years the throttle body goes out. I call ford and they dont seem to care. I had my 15 month old in the back seat during rush hour traffic (going uphill) and it goes from 60 to nothing without a warning. luckily I had a slow driver behind me. So as of 9/7/13 I am no longer a ford owner and never will be again. I have owned 3 different fords in 12 years and this one was the worst. Could have hurt or killed my son badly..
HORRIBLE!!!! Never again FORD
mskii, 05/18/2012
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
This car is absolute JUNK and if you value your life and the life of your family then DO NOT buy it. The complaints about the car just shutting off (yes, even on the highway) are REAL and it is a very dangerous thing. I told the salesman I wanted something reliable and safe for my kids and I and this is the car he sold me? I should have known better than to trust. I purchased the car in Sept 2011 and haven't even put 2000 miles on the car. The car shut down the other night on Interstate 85 and we were almost rear ended by a tractor-trailer. This car is NOT safe and is anything other than reliable.
Electrical and Transmission problems
yoc, 11/03/2012
2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 32 people found this review helpful
Car in shop several times due to transmission slippage that always has to be adjusted. Shifting from reverse to drive causes a big jerk..and the latest is intermittent battery dying - dealer says battery bad and replaced for $200.00! ...First time owning ford and not happy with it at all! All reviews seem to be consistent and Ford not doing anything but raping pockets! Last one for me! Here I come Chevrolet and may be consider Honda - also the head rest and seat is poorly designed.
Just a bad Ford experience, never again!
reverence, 01/24/2011
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful
The car had a number of problems, every manufacturer will have them but its how the company handles them, Ford failed miserably. The most serious was the transmission, it did not shift properly, it slipped, and it made whining noises. I got nothing but a run around from the dealership and from Ford. I see where many others are having the same problems. The car had a build date of 6/10 which was suppose to be after the factory fix but obviously they have not figured it out yet. This went on for 6 months and finally I had enough and sold the car for a major lose. I laugh when I see the Ford commercials now about quality and commitment.
Don't Buy
Don Grant, 06/29/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
SEL 3.o 6spd Trans failed at 1500 mi. The repair was to rebuild the trans and reprogram the PCM. Now when you take your foot off the gas there is a severe down shift. This is robbing me of 4-5 mpg. Also the car does not perform the way it did before the reprogram. This is not the robust fun car I agreed to purchase and the downshifting is very irritating. Also I do not believe that it is safe to downshift on ice. Ford says that "it performs as designed". No it is performing as REDESIGNED and it is NOT acceptable! Ford customer "I don't care department" says "SORRY". How on earth is this "car of the year"? Save yourself some grief Do Not Buy This Car! Ford will not take care of you!
FORD - the acronym fits... :(
The Canadian Fellow, 02/23/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
Well, bought it in October, and since then I have not had it for more than 2- 3 weeks at a time without taking it in for service. 4 - 5 times I have had to bring it in for air locks (gurgling in the cooling system) Even in my rental too... Head gasket has been relplaced, there was also coolant in one of the cyliners. Timing belt was out by 7 degrees, this was the dealerships fault, but still another issue with a Ford. High pitched squeal coming from the heater, which has been fixed. Sync randomly cuts out on me as well. The car would also nearly stall when I turned the ignition, then catch itself and roar to life. So, as of right now I do not recommend it
Strange Transmission
lovenohate, 06/15/2014
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I just read a review about the way the transmission shifts on that 6 speed auto. It revs hard between shifts as if I was shifting manually and downshifts hard when the car decelerates - not smooth at all! I thought there was something wrong with the transmission so I took it to the dealer. They told me they reprogrammed the transmission computer, but it still shifts the same. It has also slipped into manual shift unexpectedly. I think this is really odd. I am worried about having trouble with this transmission in the future. Someone mentioned not being able to see out of the rear deck. True!! I have replaced a turn signal light is all and have 83K on it now. I bought it with 71K for $11K.
Bad Ford
Dissed, 08/01/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had a 2008 that was perfect in every way. I now have a 2010 and would like me '08 back. Transmission problems are back from Ford. I took it in for the recall and it did not fix the problem. I fear a new transmission next and that means more problems forever. Ford ruined the FUSION in 2010. Flex Fuel V6 automatic. It shifts like the 2001 Taurus I used to have for a company car.
Terrible Car
Ltyr2001, 09/28/2019
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Buyer BEWARE!!! I just bought a RAV4 Hybrid last weekend after the worst car owning experience in 40 years of owning cars. The all time WORST experience (out of 11 vehicles) was owning a Ford Fusion, 2010. I bought it new, and I am super careful to get my cars regular maintenance. It had 106,000 miles as of last Sunday. This Fusion was recalled three times, once for a bad fuel tank-which had me in a rental for NINE MONTHS, and for a faulty passenger seat back (ever since, that seat squeaks), and for the airbag thing-had me in a rental for another 3 months! The driver side door handle broke twice for no reason, (the Ford guy at the dealership said "They make these things out of such cheap plastic!"). The sunroof, which we almost never used, one day just didn't slide back and it was a cheap piece of plastic that had somehow broken-and it took several days to repair, taking the entire ceiling out-and then they put it back in sloppily and with a wire poking out. The latch for the little compartment on the dashboard never worked properly-my wife gave up trying to open it years ago. The faring under the front bumper constantly dragged on curbs until the entire front threatened to drop off. In addition, the CD player stopped working, and the tire pressure sensors, the check engine light, the door open light all were on constantly with mechanics saying it's just the sensors malfunctioning. So we drove for many months with these meaningless warning lights from crappy sensors. But then the wrench emblem light came on just a couple of weeks ago the engine actually died at a stop light. This happened a few times and I decided to take it in for a major inspection and service at the dealership. They found a faulty canister purge flap and fuel filler flap. The engine mounts have collapsed, so the car vibrates a lot. The throttle body had to be replaced for free (another factory recall issue I guess). To fix everything to get this car up and going would cost about $3000. That's way more than the KBB value. The trade in I got was $500!!! When I bought this Fusion, Motor Trend named it 2010 Car of the Year. I always wanted a Ford! This was exciting. It looked like a real semi-luxury sedan. I had every intention to drive it for 150,000- to 200,000 miles and get a decent trade at the end after maybe 15 years. We took care of the car, and I don't race or do anything stupid. I commute and maybe put 12,000 per year on it. The car has never seen a dirt road and I live in California where the weather is pretty mild. The only thing I can take away from my true experience with this car and Ford as a company is that it was built to impress enough to be driven off the lot, but NOT to last! It's quiet and comfortable, which is why I bought it. But the actual materials and systems are shoddy and super cheap. The bewildered look I got from the mechanic when he was telling me what a turd my car was...VERY telling! They KNOW it is a lousy product! That's the feeling at the dealership from the little store to the parts department to the "Quick-Serv" desk. The many Toyota's I have either owned or known well through family and friends my whole life have been overwhelmingly reliable! I will never, ever buy another Ford product.
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It's a keeper
Frank, 09/21/2018
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
In my opinion, the 2010 Ford Fusion is hands-down the best mid-sized sedan in it's price range. The 3.0L V6 provides plenty of power yet gives you an honest 25mpg combined city/freeway. Handling is excellent: it is very stable under all conditions, making you safe and confident. It is a fun car to drive. Very quiet: one could nearly hold a conversation whispering at 70mph on a good road surface. With 104,000 miles, the only failure was the throttle-body which was fixed at no cost by Ford. Excellent reliability! After 8 years I still find the body style appealing... Nice design inside and out. She's a keeper for sure! Highly recommend.
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Basic transportation
Rockinvet, 12/18/2017
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
The 2010 Ford Fusion SE has been fairly dependable basic transportation with 3 major set backs. First was the throttle body recall which I had repaired and paid for the just before receiving a recall notice. Long story short the dealer refunded payment after a few weeks of haggling. Next was gas tank vapor system recall. Dealer inspected and system was not defective. Less than a year later system fails and dealer refused to cover under recall citing recall was inspected and confirmed satisfactory. The part fails after inspection so after contacting Ford they approved repair under recall. Last issue was the computer failed. Again argued case with dealer and Ford and succeeded in repair being covered under envision system warranty since the oxygen sensor was the cause of failure.
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'limp' mode
fisheye3, 12/14/2014
2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I did not learn that the engine powering this car is well-documernted for going into limp mode. This means you suddenly have no throttle response, just steering and brakes to get you to the side of the road. Ford dealer replaced the throttle body-3 days later, same problem. The service advisor informed that that nothing more would be done, since they couldn't 'replicate' the condition, despite having found codes (they didn't say what codes). Bottim line-I have to pay off this car and buy another. Hopefully, I won't get screwed again.
Transmission problems!
daveglo, 11/14/2011
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
35 of 45 people found this review helpful
Buyers beware! This model year of Ford Fusion has had many, many transmission problems, and I can not recommend this vehicle. I'm a lifelong Ford owner, and would normally stand up for them, but this machine has been extremely disappointing. The dealership has done the repairs as recommended by Ford, but it's never going to be enough until they re-design the transmission. The transmission started slipping before 20K miles, and would slip bad enough to drop a gear when accelerating at highway speed. It completely disengaged once while at normal highway speeds, and had to coast to the shoulder and "re-boot" the car (it's all electronic controls) to get it back to shop. Do not buy!
Bad BAD customer service!!!
driveon9, 04/22/2011
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought a new 2010 Fusion with a 6 sp auto trans. Nothing but problems with this trans. Had enough and sold the junk. Stay away from this model and Ford.
Disappointed owner
jeanne morrison, 03/24/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I fell in love with Fusion and at first the car delivered style and a great ride. However, after only 4 months the transmission was a problem and I was told the car was not safe to drive. It has been out of commission and on the dealers lot for over 2 weeks with no return date. In all fairness, Ford Motor Co. has been trying to be helpful, but this is a disappointing experience. I bought a new car to have a safe and reliable vehicle and this car wasn't.
2018 still the most reliable car I've owned
jorge, 11/17/2015
updated 04/19/2018
2010 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
36 of 48 people found this review helpful
2018 update** at 191,000 miles and reliably passed inspection as expected. No problems to report my goal is 250,000 Miles. Fusion is my daily driver. I Bought my 2010 Ford fusion in 2011 with 12K. Oil changes every 7,000 miles (save $) spark plugs not required to be changed until 90K miles (saved $) break pads not changed until 130K yes! 130,000 miles still had plenty of life to them only changed them because I had bought everything already. Getting 29 avg mpg and 32 on the highway. Not all is perfect 1 tire air pressure sensor went out at 80k chose not to fix it. Valve cover seal replaced at 120k cost me $60 and 45 minutes of my time. 87 octane fuel (cheapest $) my Ford fusion is what I need. I also drained&filled transmission fluid at 100K &150k. A/C still perfectly cold for this Texas heat. I forgot to mention the "check fuel inlet" message common problem fixed it by cleaning area and placing a $15 gasoline locking cap. I constantly take it on several trips 700 each way without problems or hesitation. I changed the coolant fluid and thermostat at 168,000 (drain and fill, 1st distilled water no thermostat 2nd time actual coolant/antifreeze/thermostat), I once more changed the transmission fluid at 175,000 (drain and fill x2) I had the "limp mode" a red wrench warning light come on at 171,000 miles ( loss of power while driving, pulled over stopped,turn vehicle of, back on, vehicle back to normal and drove it home. I was aware of the recall and new what it was immediately. I called dealerships and scheduled the recall for the throttle body. I was saving the recall mail in the glovebox and took it to dealer to get it fixed ( throttle body replaced ) $0 cost to me :). MPG has gone down to 27 mpg highway combined 25, so I changed spark plugs. I also replace the cabin air filter every 30k miles. At 178K one of the 2 rear license plate light bulbs went out I replaced both. Car has never been garaged and sits outside all day/night in texas heat paint has been fading/clear coat peeling on hood. I still believe this is the best car I have owned and that I got my moneys worth. Engine not smoking, a/c really cold, I've never done an alignment (drives straight) I drive it about 300-400 miles a week. Preventive Maintenance! Preventive Maintenance!
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Ford Fusion sport
Otter, 06/08/2017
updated 09/09/2022
2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used back in 2016 as my first car to make payments on. Over the 4+ years of ownership, I put a good amount of miles on this car and also delivered with it for 3 years. The overall reliability of the car was alright. I never had any major problems with the engine or transmission but I had quite a few electrical issues. One of my window switches went out, the backup speaker blew out, the radio amplifier had issues and the sunroof stopped working properly. Nothing major but all very annoying. The car itself was always fun to drive but with the larger engine and increased horsepower the gas mileage suffered. I believe I averaged 19 when delivering and later 24 when driving mostly highway. I the sport package looks sharp but it’s probably better to just go with the SEL trim. Still a V6 so it has decent power and the gas mileage is better. Parts would also be more common as well. I bent a rim on this car and it was a pain to get a factory rim since they only made the sport trim and wheels for a couple years. Overall I did really like this car up until the electrical issues seemed to keep popping up
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Great vehicle.
green_works, 01/25/2020
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have 217,000 miles on my Fusion. It has been extremely low cost to maintain and has been fantastic and reliable throughout my ownership of the vehicle. It's been spark plugs, oil changes, and transmission fluid changes primarily. I replaced the TPS sensor at 50,000 miles and it hasn't given me trouble since. I replaced the canister purge valve at 180,000 miles for $17. Can't ask for more comfortable daily driver. Fantastic car. Would recommend to anyone looking for inexpensive comfort and reliabilty. [HTML removed]
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Do Not Buy!!!!!
Laura Harr, 06/14/2017
updated 12/27/2018
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
My son has a 2010 Ford Fusion with less than 100,000 miles on it and the power steering went out on it WHILE HE WAS DRIVING IT!!! After some research I discovered that this was a major problem with this year model and found numerous reports of this same thing happening all over. I have contacted Ford Corp, NHTSA & the FTC and filed complaints with all three but have yet to get cooperation from Ford on the $2400 repair bill. I was advised that there is an open ongoing investigation into the 2010 Fusion about these power steering issues but no recall has been issued at this time even though the 2011Fusion has been recalled for the same problem and has the same power steering parts as the 2010???? I sincerely hope Ford Corp will do the right thing and recall these vehicles before someone gets hurt. A reimbursement for the repair bill that nobody would take responsibility for would be nice as well. Be aware and be careful!
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Not sure about this car yet...
jmon1, 08/02/2013
2010 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2010 Fusion new and it has 26,000 miles on it. Everything was fine until the 3 year warranty expired. In the last week I have had the A/C manifold replaced, the transmission throttle (scary when the car dies going 70 mph) and had a tire blowout. Thank God I bought the extended warranty as it was well worth the extra $2700. I also bought the road hazard protection warranty, both good for 60,000 miles with a $100. deductible. I would have already spent in the thousands getting this car fixed, but with the warranty I'm only out $200. Personally, I think the car handles and rides OK and the MPG is not bad. I think it's hard to see out of the rear deck though..
Ford totally disappoints me
jeffandmary, 10/19/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
6-speed automatic failed with 14,000 miles. Ford would not "replace" the transmission - just took two weeks to gut the offending transmission, and now it is loud and makes me doubt the car. Not where we want to be. I feel that the car is a safety hazard in the Washington, DC metro area traffic.
Nice Ride... But The Repairs Will Kill You
FloridaDriver, 09/03/2017
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2010 Ford Fusion SEL in 2011 and had the car until 2017. I loved driving this car, it handles well, smooth and quiet ride. The car was equipped with heated leather seats, sun/moon roof, microsoft sync, etc. It was a great car to drive. I usually purchase a one yr old car and then plan on driving it for 9 years. Once the car gets to be around 10-11 yrs old I purchase another slighted used 1 yr old car. I planned on having this car until 2020, unfortunately the repairs in the last 3 years (2015 and 2017) have been terrible. Realize I'm a 56 single women who drives mostly around town and I rarely have anyone else in the car. Therefore the car is not abused. First thing was the driver's side tail light, it needed to be replaced 3 times in 3 months in 2015. After the 3 time they replaced the entire housing at the tune of $475. Then in 2016 the horn quit working -- to fix this including labor (they needed to take out the air bag to get to it) cost $550... and then in 2016 the driver's side door handle from the inside didn't work - I had to roll down the window, open the door from the outside to get out of the car :-( ... so I went back and to repair/replace a broken part another $575. Then in 2017 the power steering assist light went on and after taking it to the dealer they told me it would cost $1600 to fix -- holy tamoly. After researching and realizing the car (excellent condition) blue book valued at $5500 I decided it was time to trade it in. So I only got 6 years out of it. The reliability and repairs for this car was unfortunately terrible. If you are thinking about purchasing a used Ford Fusion you might want to do more research.
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Not happy
nothappy, 09/28/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2010 fusion 3/2010. I really liked the car I never really own anything else other than a Ford. And after having this fusion am not sure if there is another Ford that I would like to own @ this time. I am having the same problems as for so many other 2010 Ford fusion owners. I wish I was for warned about the major transmission problems that is going on with the fusion. I have had to take my car back several times for the same thing. And needless to say my car is in the shop for a new transmission. This is so discouraging especially when a car note becomes due. Since my loan is threw Ford motor is there anyway to stop payments if you don't have the car?
Be prepared for repairs
Jason Lee, 10/02/2015
updated 04/13/2017
2010 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
23 of 32 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Ford Fusion 2010 after reading the great reviews from Edmunds. After 5 years, I've already had to deal with 3 repairs (replace engine fan, faulty belt tensioner, driver side door broken). The car has never been in an accident, driven 100% in Northern California where the weather is great (never falls below freezing) and garage kept overnight. I am extremely disappointed that the car has had these issues and it's only been 5 years where as my 10 year old Mazda 3 has still yet to have any repairs. Mar'17 update - Encountered the throttle body issue that many Fords have dealt with and still no known solution to the airbag recall (after nearly 1 year of discovery). Needless to say, of the ~10 more cars I'll buy in my lifetime, none of the them will be a Ford.
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Has been excellent
cayman6, 12/31/2014
updated 07/13/2020
2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
Have had the 2010 Fusion Sport 3.5L AWD (with the Nav, 8" screen with backup cam option. Remote start, BLIS & rear CTA) for almost 11 years plus now. No problems other than battery replaced twice. Has been very reliable, not even a squeak or a rattle. Ride and handling fine. AWD, great winter foul weather car. It is no economy car with 263HP 3.5L V6 and did not expect it to be one. Radio head unit (Not MyFordTouch) on rare occasion will do some unexpected things, (like any computer). Like the more linear power of a normally aspirated V6 (and real conventional 6S Automatic) as apposed to a turbo 4 with their off on again power delivery and questionable reliability.
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Transmission is junk!!!!!
seanm7454, 06/11/2011
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
Had my 2010 Ford Fusion 4 cyl SEL for 9 months now. The transmission is the worst piece of garbage ever to come in a car at any time in history. It has been 'reflashed' 5 times, had new valve body and been completely replaced once. It is still 'flaring' and shuttering every day. It has spent a total of 47 days in the shop just for the transmission problems and another 7 days for the BLISS system failures. This care is a joke and for will not own up to it. Lemon Law here we come.
Performance and Tire Wear
rjpii, 11/12/2012
2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I am shopping ahead of time for new tires for my 2010 Ford Fusion Sport. In doing so I ran across this site and other with a variety of comments and ratings. I bought my car in Jan of 2010 and have 45,500 miles on it. My tires are good for another 5000 - 7500 miles. And they have at times been put to the test. Rotated every 7000 miles along with oil service. This car kills every other 3.5 I have run against. The average mileage up and down my 27 mile communte is between 24 and 26 MPG. I am surprised that it has been 100% reliable with no additional service needs. I have owned 3 BMW's and this car is more fun to drive. Not as "secure" in high speed turns but good enough. Love it.
Poor build quality and materials
Worst Ford bought, 11/03/2009
2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is the worst new car I've ever bought. After only 1000 miles, I have more defects than other cars having >100K miles. I am appalled this car ever made it off the line. Trunk leaks, bad window regulator, dash and door rattles, failed side sensors, loose sun visor, all before the first trip to the dealer. Why buy this car?
70,000 miles still fun to drive
jorgeh1, 01/18/2012
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 26 people found this review helpful
2010 fusion SE automatic 2.5l 4cylinder 31 mpg combined. Bought the car used in 2010 with 20,000 miles for $13,000 vehicle now has 70,000 miles. I have had no problems with this vehicle to date. I drive 70 miles everyday about 30% city 70% highway and get 31 mpg very happy with the car fun to drive and economical. Oil change every 7k miles with full synthetic oil. have not changed spark plugs. Right break light went out $10 to fix. have taken several trips from DallasTX to EL Paso Tx 600 mile trip got 41 mpg vehicle not even rated to get 40 mpg exceeded my expectations was hesitant due to reading reviews about transmission have not had such problem.
Best yet
Turls, 01/16/2023
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Beat car I've ever owned. I have had mine for 13 years and 185,000 miles. So far I have put less than $2000 into it...I just drive it and change the oil and brakes
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disappointed, 07/18/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Transmission slips or clunks into gear. Recall did not fix problem. There are pages of Fusion owners on internet with same problem. My car is at dealers for the third time (counting recall) for this dangerous problem.