What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2009–2012) Fusion Hybrid?

Fusion Hybrid owners have made 120 complaints about the 2009–2012 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 56th out of 94 Ford generations in overall reliability, with some engine and steering concerns.

Compare With Other Fusion Hybrid Generations

Common 2009-2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation Fusion Hybrid owners have to deal with.

  1. Power Steering (EPAS) Failure

    Power steering is one of those things you don't think about until it's gone. And owners of Ford cars with electronic power assisted steering (EPAS) are thinking about it all the damn time, if you catch my drift.

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  2. What Are We Missing?

    We know there's more problems than this. Let us know which one you'd like to see us cover next.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2009–2012) Fusion Hybrid Key Numbers

  1. 3 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 120 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 56th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 94 eligible generations.