2010 Ford Fusion service brakes problems
435 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2010 Ford Fusion — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) failed internally due to a stuck valve. The component remains on the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. While braking normally on a public road, the vehicle hit a minor road bump, causing the ABS to momentarily engage. Immediately following…”
filed Jun 24, 2026
“My 2010 Ford Fusion has been having issues with the ABS system/module showing the fault code, Service Advance Track System. After checking the recalls on this issue, I learned that Ford did have a recall for this make/model, recall # 19S54, BUT only from cars out of a certain plant during a certain…”
filed Apr 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids…Campaign 19V904000 · Dec 18, 2019
Related service bulletins
Certain 2006-2010 Model Year Fusion/Milan/MKZ/Zephyr Vehicles Equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems DOT 3 Brake Fluid and Anti-Lock Brake System Function In some of the affected vehicles, customers may return to the…
21N11-S3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 2021
Service Brakes problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 Fusion | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Fusion | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Fusion | 50 | 5% |
| 2016 Fusion | 83 | 5% |
| 2015 Fusion | 81 | 8% |
| 2014 Fusion | 85 | 6% |
| 2013 Fusion | 53 | 3% |
| 2012 Fusion | 104 | 4% |
| 2011 Fusion | 169 | 6% |
| 2009 Fusion | 472 | 46% |
| 2008 Fusion | 479 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Ford Fusion
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.