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2012 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford Fusion has 88 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford Fusion

Steering
1494
Airbags
395
Powertrain
131
Other
126
Brakes
88
Electrical
86
Structure
77
Speed Control
52
Engine
49
Wheels
19
Suspension
16
Latches & Locks
16
Lights
14
Seats
9
Tires
6
Fuel System
6
Visibility
6
Seat Belts
3

88

Complaints

0

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 23, 2025SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that his wife was involved in a crash noting...
Dec 26, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the b...
Oct 4, 2024SERVICE BRAKESWhen coming to a stop the brake pedal went straight to the floor. No warnings were lamps were presen...
Aug 10, 2024SERVICE BRAKESI noticed a couple of months ago my brakes where acting weird one minute they were fine and then som...
Aug 1, 2024SERVICE BRAKESThe abs control module failed at 59,000 miles. It's difficult driving on wet rainy roads with no AB...
Jul 6, 2024SERVICE BRAKESI started slowing down because a car in front of me was turning left. My brake pedal went to floor w...
Jun 22, 2024SERVICE BRAKESAfter I went over a set of railroad tracks, my brake pedal went to the floor while driving. I was ab...
Jun 14, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed a...
Nov 17, 2023SERVICE BRAKESIntermittent loss of brakes, with pedal going to the floor. Couldn't stop when a deer ran out in fro...
Aug 1, 2023SERVICE BRAKESWhile my Student Driver 15 year old son was practicing for his driving test, the Brakes went out. Th...
Feb 1, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH in a park...
Jan 12, 2023SERVICE BRAKESBrake pedal intermittantly sinks to floor; vehicle will stop but braking distance is substantially i...
Dec 15, 2022SERVICE BRAKESMy braking has not been correct. The brake pedal goes, almost to the floor, unless I pump the pedal....
Nov 14, 2022SERVICE BRAKESSlippery/snowy conditions, applied brakes approaching a stop sign. ABS kicked in and brake pedal dr...
Oct 7, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, AIRThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, he drove...
Sep 15, 2022SERVICE BRAKESShortly after a having the rear brake pads replaced, I noticed that the handbrake (or e-brake) would...
Sep 7, 2022SERVICE BRAKESBrake system failed while driving. Brake pedal went to the floor and lost all brake assistance. Afte...
Aug 31, 2022SERVICE BRAKESThere is intermittent failure when brakes are applied. Periodically when we push the brakes they go ...
Jun 25, 2022SERVICE BRAKESApproximately three months ago the ABS system engaged due to applying my brake to avoid pedestrian c...
Jun 4, 2022SERVICE BRAKESReporting this issue after the fact as it closely resembles the events associated with earlier Ford ...

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