2016 Ford Fusion steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 178 complaints for the 2016 Ford Fusion, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 178 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 112 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 17 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 22 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 112 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving through a subdivion, we came upon a sharp curb to the left. When we tried to turn the steering wheel to the left it would not move. The breaks were applied we slid off the road and hit a parked car. Deploying all air bags.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the steering wheel was not functioning properly and had become extremely loose. The contact briefly lost control of the vehicle, nearly causing a crash. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the retaining bolt was loose and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ford Fusion
- Engine 552 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 296 complaints
- Electrical system 150 complaints
- Brakes 139 complaints
- Backover prevention 134 complaints
- Fuel system 92 complaints
- Body & structure 51 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints