2012 Ford Fusion suspension problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2012 Ford Fusion — 1% 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
“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering significantly. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where the tires were rotated; however, the failure recurred intermittently. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, a message…”
filed Jan 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Fusion | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Fusion | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Fusion | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 Fusion | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 Fusion | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 Fusion | 18 | 1% |
| 2013 Fusion | 11 | 1% |
| 2011 Fusion | 29 | 1% |
| 2010 Fusion | 34 | 1% |
| 2009 Fusion | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 Fusion | 6 | 0% |
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.