Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shook violently after the wrench warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle did restart after several attempts without shaking violently, however, the failure recurred on several occasions while driving at 40 MPH and over. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact…
2012 Ford Fusion electrical problems
critical 86 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
86
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
3crashes
4fires
7injuries
2fatalities
When does it fail?
Of the 86 electrical complaints filed for the 2012 Ford Fusion, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 86 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2012 Ford Fusion?
It's a serious issue. 86 complaints have been filed, including 3 reports involving a crash and 2 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 65 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 34,000 and 85,717 miles, with the median around 61,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 34,000; a quarter make it past 85,717. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Ford/Fusion.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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