2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid service brakes problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving away from my curbside parking spot to go to work, the dashboard lights started flashing and said something along the lines of "break system failure" or "check break systems", and I was unable to brake at all. I managed to change course and pull over and let the car stop on its own…”
filed Feb 17, 2019
“According to ford car needs hcu unit and ecu. Just had the car fully serviced and new brakes all around. Tires are new as well. Ford wants $3000 to replace the hcu and ecu and drain the brake fluid. I think I'm gonna have to scrap the car.”
filed Dec 20, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Fusion Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 8 | 12% |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 4 | 9% |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 9 | 20% |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 11 | 17% |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 11 | 9% |
| 2011 Fusion Hybrid | 21 | 16% |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 78 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.