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2016 Ford Fusion Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ford Fusion has 179 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ford Fusion

Engine
436
Powertrain
297
Other
237
Steering
179
Electrical
124
Brakes
97
Wheels
42
Structure
38
Airbags
37
Latches & Locks
31
Speed Control
25
Seat Belts
14
Visibility
9
Suspension
8
Lights
8
Fuel System
7
Seats
5
Tires
5

179

Complaints

2

Recalls

6

Injuries Reported

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

Steering Recalls

19V632000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally so...

18V167000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing ...

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 24, 2026STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Mar 20, 2026STEERINGThe steering gear went out causing the steering wheel to completely lock up. It’s costing thousands ...
Feb 27, 2026STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI get in my 2016 Fusion to go to dinner and I can barely turn my steering wheel. I put it in park an...
Feb 23, 2026STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEI called way scarff ford to have the safety recalls taken care. Got my appointment, stopped the ca...
Jan 5, 2026STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL ALMOST DETACHED FROM STEERING CULLUM. THERE IS A RECALL ALREADY ATTACHED TO OTHER 201...
Dec 19, 2025STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTransition light it pulls when put into gear and lost power when trying to accelerate when driving.
Dec 5, 2025STEERINGLost power in the steering wheel. My safety and others is at risk because the steering wheel locks...
Dec 2, 2025STEERINGMy 2016 Ford Fusion SE had a prior safety recall repair in 2020 involving replacement of the steerin...
Jun 24, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after her son started the vehicle, the ...
Jun 11, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the steering w...
May 1, 2025STEERINGI purchased a 2016 Ford Fusion S new from the dealership in 2016. Earlier this year, multiple indica...
Apr 30, 2025STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEI have never had this issue before with this car. I started the car up to go to the store and saw al...
Mar 27, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the s...
Mar 15, 2025STEERINGThe power steering failed suddenly while driving. The vehicle became nearly impossible to steer and...
Mar 14, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI have had road salt contamination with the electrical wiring to the power steering causing the wire...
Feb 15, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at a slow speed, the steering ...
Feb 6, 2025STEERINGMy car is a 2016 Ford fusion and it was working fine until February of 2025. There was a message tha...
Feb 5, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the mess...
Jan 19, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLElectric Power Steering Motor Attaching Bolts Corrode (NHTSA 19V-632, OEM 19S26): Corrosion of bolts...
Jan 19, 2025STEERINGElectric rack and pinion steering failed while driving. It will not be available because the core n...

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