2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle no longer operates in electric mode, using the high voltage battery to power the electric motor. This is a major safety concern since there is no assist from the electric drive motor. When accelerating from a dead stop, there is a significant lag before the gasoline motor engages and…”
filed Jun 11, 2019
“The vehicle no longer accelerates under battery power. Time delay in acceleration due to decreased battery power, causing a safety issue.”
filed Jun 11, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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SSM 52243 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 8, 2024Some 2010-2012 Fusion hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), 2010-2011 Milan HEV and 2011-2012 MKZ HEV vehicles may experience reduced electric vehicle operation and increased gasoline engine operation. Do not attempt repairs…
SSM 48238 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 3, 2019
Engine problems in other Fusion Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 8 | 23% |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 10% |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 15 | 32% |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 5 | 11% |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 11% |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 8 | 8% |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 12 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.