2012 Ford Fusion structure problems
99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2012 Ford Fusion — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Absolute unacceptable level of rust to the body and frame. Even with regular car washes, sitting for a year covered. It’s literally totalled and I am out of a car. It’s a 2012 with this amount of rust”
filed Apr 24, 2025
“Driver door is not locking. Tried with manual key too but not successful. Tried to open door from inside but no success. Looks like door assembly or spring is faulty and designed poorly This can be a safety hazard as driver can't get out of car easily. Pls recall all Ford fusion 2012 and ask…”
filed Nov 23, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Fusion | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Fusion | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Fusion | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 Fusion | 50 | 3% |
| 2015 Fusion | 32 | 3% |
| 2014 Fusion | 74 | 6% |
| 2013 Fusion | 164 | 9% |
| 2011 Fusion | 61 | 2% |
| 2010 Fusion | 87 | 2% |
| 2009 Fusion | 42 | 4% |
| 2008 Fusion | 82 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 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.