Brakes
Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.
What Owners Say
"The HCU (Hydraulic Control Unit ) failed. It caused intermittent soft pedal. It was a repair that cost over $1000. For a car with less than 60,000 miles I thought this was premature. Ford will apparently not offer a recall"
Daniel M., IL (2010 Ford Fusion Sport 3.5-L V6)"ABS module failure and pump failure"
George A., ON (2010 Ford Fusion Sport 3.5-L V6)"The power assist went out which prevented the regenerative brakes to not work either."
Anonymous, IL (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"No one could bleed the brakes."
Fred R., AR (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0-L V6)"Had a bad sending unit, I have owned vehicle since I bought it new in 2009 and this was first issue with brake system other than normal pads and rotors, but again I only have 86,000 miles on it."
Anonymous, OH (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"For about two years the ABS regulator allowed the brake pedal to sink down when stopping or stopped. It was scarey because when driving I wondered if the car would safely stop before the intended spot. I would constantly pump the pedal at the same time hoping the pedal would engage sooner. I had this part replaced with a used unit at the Ford dealer for $750. A new unit was more than double. The service attendant would not acknowledge the existing problem, yet other Ford products have the same issues. Asked if the fluid was faulty, if the master cylinder was faulty or the calipers. It was my initiative that seemed to have stopped the brake issue. It still does it but much less now. I recently had all rotors, pads and calipers replaced. All were wore or broken. Big money again. I hope that Ford acknowledges the failure of the ABS unit and the terrible stopping abilities that come with it."
Anonymous, ON (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"I have 3 break related idiot lights on all of the time. I also have periodic chimes about check break system and check ABS SYSTEM. The dealer told me a title over a year ago that there was nothing wrong with my breakers, I needed to replace a computer for $950.00, and that would shut off all of the alarms. However,I have had to make several panic stops since then, and the ABS did not kick in, and the brakes did not lock up. It may be time to ditch the car, since repairs are liable to cost more than the car is worth."
Anonymous, FL (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0-L V6)"THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING THE REGULAR BRAKES TO MALFUNCTION. NEEDED TO USE HAND BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR AND HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALER FOR SERVICE - COST $1600.00"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Ford Fusion Sport 3.5-L V6)"One caliper (left rear) began making a grinding noise; it required replacement. Mechanic said failure to make the fix in a timely fashion could have resulted in serious result"
Anonymous, IL (2010 Ford Fusion SE 3.0-L V6)"Had rear brakes and rotors replaced at 8000 miles, had to replace brakes, rotors and calipers all the way around at 16,000 miles"
Anonymous, MI (2010 Ford Fusion SEL)"They failed causing the breaks to engage while driving. Had to replace rear rotors and left caliper"
Anonymous, AB (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0-L V6)"replaced one rear caliper"
Anonymous, NB (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0-L V6)"Rear caliper stuck"
David M., WV (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"It seemed to wear out faster than I thought they should"
Anonymous, MN (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"To little"
Anonymous, QC (2010 Ford Fusion Sport 3.5-L V6)"sezed up"
Maurice M., WI (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"R rear caliper froze when cold. Premature break wear"
William S., TN (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Calipers froze and caused damage to right rear rotor had to replace both at a cost of more than $200 for one rear brake!"
Anonymous, NY (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Caliper line was pinched and led to bleeding of brake line."
Anonymous, NC (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Rear caliper pistons freeze even when serviced annually. Have had two rear calipers replaced within 18 months. More than $1000 to replace calipers."
Jack G., NY (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Replaced"
John I., ON (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0-L V6)"Car did not brake as well; was driveable but did not feel safe."
Anonymous, MD (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The car started making the high pitch sound when your breaks start to go bad so I had it checked out and replaced the front breaks the backs were still good"
Anonymous, MI (2010 Ford Fusion SEL)"Normal Break wear"
Charles L., MI (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Needed to replace brakes. They were worn out"
Anonymous, NJ (2010 Ford Fusion Sport 3.5-L V6)"replaced brake pads"
Anonymous, PA (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.5-L V6)"Replaced rotors and all pads"
Charlie W., NS (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Brake line connection leaking badly. Parts very expensive and my mechanic had to purchase an expensive proprietary wrench to do job Also, Constant issue with erratic automatic transmission changing almost since new"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Ford Fusion)"We needed to replace rotors and calipers"
Anonymous, TN (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Brakes made grinding sound"
Anonymous, MN (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Had to replace the rear brakes in fall 2014"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Normal wear on a ten year old car with 44000 miles"
Anonymous, (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0-L V6)"just normal wear & tear"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Ford Fusion Sport 3.0-L V6)"Didn't notice any issue. It was discovered during warranty maintenance."
Anonymous, (2010 Ford Fusion Unsure Unsure)"Over use of the brakes by one of my drivers. Had to teach them about following distances to reduse constant use of the brakes in traffic."
Anonymous, CA (2010 Ford Fusion S 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"parking brake seized and would not release"
Ken F., NJ (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Parking break assembly failed. Couldn't move the handle to engage"
Anonymous, SC (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Parking brake would not disengage. Had to bring it back to the dealer 3 times. One overnight"
Anonymous, PA (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The parking brake cable was stuck in braked position so that the car would only move upon heavy acceleration -intermittent problem caused by brake cable hanging up in the chasis"
Anonymous, DE (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Brakes froze while parked. Wore brake pads down to nothing while driving in this condition. Dealer was unable to identify or the problem. A few weeks later the problem recurred. Dealer was again unable to identify the problem. Recourse is to"
Anonymous, MA (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Parking brake kept freezing in subzero weather here in NJ in January, and the parking brake cable had to be replaced (under extended warranty) at my Ford dealership"
Anonymous, NJ (2010 Ford Fusion Sport 3.5-L V6)"Parking brake release sometimes sticks"
Anonymous, IN (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Parking brake cable needed replacement"
Brian S., MN (2010 Ford Fusion S 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"parking brake froze in on position during this past winter snow season"
Anonymous, CT (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0-L V6)"Parking brake sensor failure that was making car think that it is engaged when it is not. It was leading to false warnings, turning off cruise control, etc"
Anonymous, WA (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The parking break would get stuck in the engaged position when it was barely below freezing causing the vehicle to not be USble until the weather warmed up"
Anonymous, TX (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0-L V6)"Wiring problem with the parking break led to excessive rear brake wear. Led to a $500+ replacement for both"
Marc G., VA (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"wouldn't release"
Maurice M., WI (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The parking brake boots seal failed, allowing water into the parking brake cable. When temperature were below freezing, the cable would freeze and the parking brake would not release"
Steven C., IN (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)";It freezes in cold weather"
Jeff W., IN (2010 Ford Fusion S 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Parking brake cable connection to rear wheel allows water to enter. In cold weather the water freezes and caused the brake to stick/drag."
Anonymous, VA (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Parking brake set overnight in cold weather would lock up and not disengage the following morning. Driver's side rear wheel was completely locked in place."
Dennis M., PA (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"severehevere grinding noise when i stepped on the brakes,"
Anonymous, MI (2010 Ford Fusion SE 3.0-L V6)"right rear brake caliper froze and wore pad out in a few days"
Anonymous, MA (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Rear brakes needed new calipers and rotors; front brakes were not worn much at all after 39,000 miles of mostly highway driving. Dealer insists this is normal; feels to me like the brakes are not balanced properly for safe stopping"
Lee H., WI (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0-L V6)"brakes wear out about every 2 months"
Anonymous, GA (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"rear brake pads and rotor"
Anonymous, MI (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Front brakes replaced after 12000 miles"
Anonymous, OH (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Rear Brakes replaced less than a year ago are not almost to failure according to dealer"
Anonymous, MI (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0-L V6)"Broient after 18000 km"
Anonymous, QC (2010 Ford Fusion Sport 3.5-L V6)"left rear brake locked up and ruined the rotor all parts had to be replace except the caliper .. a rather expensive repair while out of state !!"
Anonymous, MI (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Rear brakes wore out much faster than they should have. Were replaced twice in the past 3 years"
Anonymous, WI (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Ford dealership said I needed to replace brakes because they were rusting but, after another place replaced my brakes they said that Ford dealership was lying.... I say they often lie and cause me unnecessary expenses!"
Anonymous, MA (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"front brakes ok lot of trouble with all braking parts on back"
Anonymous, NL (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Rear brakes wear out prematurely"
Anonymous, NY (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Vehicle seems to have a higher than average rate of brake wear for the kilometers travelled. Shouldn't have to do a bi-yearly brake job with under 20,000 kms travelled using top grade parts (no white box stuff)"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Ford Fusion Sport 3.5-L V6)"the rear brakes had to be replaces before the front brakes"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Front brakes needed work. Don't know if it was premature. Not the first time"
Anonymous, VT (2010 Ford Fusion SE)"I've had 2 sets of brakes replaced within less 25,000 miles. Recently, I replaced calipers, rotors and pads...$1,000 bill. I have brakes cleaned and sliders lubricated every spring. Brakes are totally unacceptable."
Jack G., NY (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Tie rod ends and ball joints should last more than 100000 miles on a car that is driven on maintained highways and city streets."
Anonymous, WI (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Front pads cracked"
Anonymous, IL (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Experienced premature rear break wear several times during the life of this vehicle."
Ernie C., OH (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"had to replace rear brake shoes before the front ones"
Anonymous, ON (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Occasional pulsation and vibration"
George A., ON (2010 Ford Fusion Sport 3.5-L V6)"Already commented on my concerns with the brake system."
Jack G., NY (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"I could not stop the vehicle using the breaks. The dealer could not see the specific alert instructions on the screen until I took a photograph of the alert that could only Be visible on the screen before I turned off the car."
Anonymous, (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Advantrak was absolute garbage went out all the time brakes were slipping"
Anonymous, KY (2010 Ford Fusion Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"The rotors have become rusted around the edges. The rear rotors have been replaced but also have a tendency to show rust in damp weather"
Brent H., PA (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Replaced worn rotors and pads"
Anonymous, NB (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0-L V6)"Cost $500 to replace the rear rotors and brake pads"
William K., NH (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Premature problems with rotors resulting in an expensive repair. Repaired once and have not had problems since"
Anonymous, VA (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Replaced rear rotors"
Anonymous, MI (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0-L V6)"rust and swollen lug nuts"
Anthony S., PA (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Rotors failed inspection due to rust. Performed repairs myself, and rotors were incredibly rusty. Factory bolts had to be drilled out. Rotors had to hammered out due to rust gluing rotors on. Repairs took many hours longer than anticipated."
Anonymous, VA (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"premature wear"
Anonymous, IL (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"Brakes squeak when car is stopped in traffic or at signal and I am pressing brake pedal"
Anonymous, CA (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The brakes have squeaked since the day I bought the car. The dealership has examined the brakes and have simply explained that this is normal for this model car. I have gotten this response from three dealerships"
Anonymous, TX (2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)"When brakes get damp or wet and dry out they stick (grab) and squeak. No permanent solution other than replacing pads is inefficient and costly."
Anonymous, WI (2010 Ford Fusion SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
"replaced wheel sensor"
Anonymous, BC (2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.5-L 4 Cyl hybrid)