2010 Ford Fusion: Power steering assist fault
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Fusion report: power steering assist fault. CarComplaints.com lists 38 owner complaints, average mileage 134,200 miles.
NHTSA has 1661 owner complaints for the 2010 Fusion in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768014 (filed 09/30/2026): “Electronic power steering…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765517 (filed 09/19/2026): “We have had multiple issues with the abs and hcu since we bought this car used a couple years ago. we've replaced the abs module and hcu and had ford reprogram it and are still having issues. the brakes go out fully and i went through a red light. the abs and …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace the entire steering rack (3 reports) replace steering pump (1 reports) steering wheel locks up (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,020 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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