Model year guide

2012 Ford Fusion

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Ford Fusion is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4,103 on record.

2012 Ford Fusion — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Ford Fusion at a glance

Safety recalls6
Overall safety4 / 5 ★
Combined24 mpg
Typical price$10,922

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2012 Ford Fusion recalls 6

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #19V001000 · 07/01/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 20…

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's nu…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #17V024000 · 10/01/2017

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford …

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, …

Steering:electric Power Assist System NHTSA Campaign #15V340000 · 02/06/2015

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles ha…

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software …

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21V158000 · 10/03/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #21E013000 · 16/02/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Linco…

Fix: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #21V081000 · 16/02/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2012 Ford Fusion safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2012 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2012 Ford Fusion MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,606

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2012 Ford Fusion worth?

Low
$8,100
Typical price
$10,922
High
$13,800

From 4,094 comparable 2012 Ford Fusion listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Ford Fusion costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,030
Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,950
Total$19,980
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,922) with the same model 5 model-years older ($3,966), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Ford Fusion trims & engines on record

Trims
SE · SEL · S · Hybrid · SPORT · SEL FWD · SEL AWD · SLE 1
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl 175 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 240 hp · 2.5L 4-cyl 191 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 263 hp · 2.4L 4-cyl

2012 Ford Fusion vehicles on record

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2012 Ford Fusion — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ford Fusion have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Fusion. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What is the 2012 Ford Fusion safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2012 Ford Fusion an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 3★, side 4★, rollover 5★).

What gas mileage does the 2012 Ford Fusion get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Ford Fusion at about 24 mpg combined (23 city / 29 highway).

How much is a 2012 Ford Fusion worth?

Comparable 2012 Ford Fusion listings run roughly $8,100–$13,800, typically around $10,922 (from 4,094 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.