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2012 Ford Fusion

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

9.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,418

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021077 · manufacturer campaign 21S05

19 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Fusion 2011–2012 · Mustang 2005–2014 · Ranger 2004–2009, 2011 · MKZ 2008, 2010

What is wrong

This recall is for certain vehicles that had the driver-front and/or passenger-front airbag inflator replaced after a collision or theft. An obsolete airbag may have been installed. On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford dealer to inspect the driver and/or passenger airbag inflator or module and replace it, if necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

8,811 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021029 · manufacturer campaign 21S12

27 January 2021

Transport Canada lists: Edge 2007–2010 · Fusion 2006–2012 · Ranger 2007–2011 · MKX 2007–2010 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

274,737 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019005 · manufacturer campaign 19S01

8 January 2019

Transport Canada lists: Edge 2007–2010 · Fusion 2006–2012 · GT 2005–2006 · Mustang 2005–2014 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.

Why it matters

If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator replaced. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected. Additional note: This recall supersedes recalls 2016-347 (Ford Safety Improvement Program 16S26), 2017-024 (Ford Recall 17S01) and 2018-035 (Ford Recall 18S01). Vehicles repaired under the previous recalls do not require repair under this recall.

300,898 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2015224 · manufacturer campaign 15S18

27 May 2015

Transport Canada lists: Flex 2011–2013 · Fusion 2011–2012 · Police Interceptor Sedan Taurus 2013 · Taurus 2011–2013 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will affect repairs as necessary and will reprogram the EPS controller with updated software. In the event that an EPS fault occurs, this updated software would allow for continued EPS function while displaying visual and audible warnings to the driver until the end of the drive cycle.

25,195 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 62% of 133 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
221 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2012 Ford Fusion. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Ford Fusion get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Ford Fusion at 9.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 221 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 10 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Ford Fusion for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,418 in fuel, producing roughly 3,603 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.