The 2012 Ford Fusion has a high safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 2,587 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

2,587

Complaints

110

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 2,587 owners have filed complaints about the 2012 Ford Fusion. STEERING issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Steering1,246

02Air Bags379

03Power Train87

04Unknown Or Other84

05Service Brakes76

2,587 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Fusion Fuel Economy

19–38mpg combined

17-41city

24-35hwy

$1,150-$2,300/yr

Across 9 configurations, the 2012 Ford Fusion returns 19–38 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Fusion Hybrid FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

38mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

41 city35 hwy~$1,150/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion FWD - Automatic 6-spd

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion S FWD - Manual 6-spd

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion FWD - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion FWD - Manual 6-spd

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion FWD FFV - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion FWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city27 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion AWD FFV - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.0L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2012 Ford Fusion

37States

25%in top 3

9% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 37 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

2499%

TXTexas

2278%

CACalifornia

2088%

MIMichigan

1716%

ILIllinois

1435%

MOMissouri

1245%

PAPennsylvania

1084%

GAGeorgia

1014%

DCWashington DC

1014%

OHOhio

1004%

NCNorth Carolina

753%

AZArizona

683%

MDMaryland

662%

DEDelaware

632%

MNMinnesota

632%

IN53

WA52

OK50

TN46

UT45

WIWisconsin

442%

NYNew York

442%

COColorado

401%

OR38

NJ37

MA34

NE31

NH29

KY28

IA25

NV25

ID24

AL23

VA23

RI22

NM20

KS20

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2012.

2012 Ford Fusion Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2012 Ford Fusion a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2012 Ford Fusion. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2012 Ford Fusion?

You'll get between 19 and 38 MPG combined from the 2012 Ford Fusion, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2012 Ford Fusion?

STEERING problems top the list with 2,587 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.