Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Ford Fusion owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Takata airbag recall and steering bolt recall my car has been under recall since 2016, and I was just offered a rental vehicle from a Ford on June 27th, 2018 - 'until further notice - renewing every 30 days' at only $30 per day, which is half the cost of a daily rental. Ford stated my car was unsafe to drive, and yet I have to pay out of my pocket to have a safe vehicle until they figure out parts? I cannot even trade my unsafe car in due to the outstanding repair severely decreasing the value of my car. My car only has 103,000 miles on it and I have already spent significant amounts of money on other repairs. This car has been a total nightmare! Just recently I had to replace the entire front axle due to the cv boot rupturing & major rusting. My car has had several steering column issues, including loss of power steering on three occasions, resulting in repairs. …
Several (all wheel drive )AWD Ford vehicles ex. Fusion, edge, taurus use a (power transfer unit) ptu that fmoc call for no service needed, no drain plug only a fill port. The ptu is a basically a transfer case that small Ford Ford AWD vehicles use to transfer engine power from the transmission to the rear wheels. The part is connected to the transmission surrounded by the engine, exhaust and catalytic converter, the ptu only hold a quart of lubricating fluid no cooling no service interval and all of the heat surrounding the unit bakes the lubrication causing lack of lubrication causing ptu and transmission failure. Repair quote from a Ford dealership on 1/29/2020 with a Ford remanufactured transmission and labor is $5000.00 repair. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was towed. It was diagnosed that the power steering failed. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle stalled and was coasted to the side of road. The contact discovered that the fuse was blown from the engine. The vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs and ignition coil plugs failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.
2007 Ford Fusion 4 cylinder, manual transmission. Extremely difficult to control in winter weather. I have driven other manual transmissions on snow and ice with no problems. This car is terrible. I lost control once traveling about 20 MPH and did $2000 front end damage. Suddenly, the front went slightly left and the rear went to the right as I spun around, hit a mailbox post and barely missed a telephone pole. Otherwise I like the car except for the noisy 4 cylinder engine (over 60 MPH).
My 2007 Ford Fusion makes a loud, hidious, noise when I turn my weels, even in the slightest. Hard to explain the noise but when it's colder outside it doesn't make it and when it gets hot outside, then it gets worse like something is expanding and contracting with the temperature outside. Anytime my tire's move that noise is made. Btw it is a AWD wheel drive keeps getting water in tail lights and blowing bulbs maybe part of Takata recall as well.
Idler pulley bolts failed causing loss of power steering and alternator. Vehicle was stationary at the time. If this happened while driving on a highway, vehicle would be difficult to steer. This is the second time this part has failed in 6 months.
I was driving to grocery store made right hand turn and my steering wheel came off had to call my mechanic to put bac on lucky airbag didn't go off I would like Ford to refund my money or buy it bac its a death trap will not drive it anymore
2007 Ford Fusion - cracks in front subframe effecting steering yesterday I was informed by a Ford dealer, don reid Ford in maitland florida, that the likely explanation for the "notchy" feel in my steering wheel on my 2007 Ford Fusion is probably due to cracks at weld seams in the front subframe of the vehicle. I was told by another Ford service tech that the issue could also be a bad steering column intermediate shaft as a result of this condition. This vehicle is 1 1/2 years old and so far the dealer is thinking it is not covered under warranty. I was told by this Ford tech that the weld cracking problem is a "known issue" at Ford and he agrees 100% that it is a safety issue. I can feel looseness / clunking in my steering when going over bumps and turning. This is not an alignment issue since, on the Ford Fusion, the front alignment is not adjustable. …
I brought my Ford Fusion 2007 into tires plus to have A/C repaired. I had thought it was the A/C sensor in the dash, as they are notorious for failing in this make and model. I was right. Despite this, I was not listened to (I'm just a dumb female, right?), and the mechanics replaced the compressor, clutch, and condenser, only to find A/C did not work. In the process, they also moved the motor mounts and the power pump and drained the car of all power steering fluid. I was sent on my way. I was literally unable to leave their lot due to no power steering!! The car also vibrated significantly now at stop lights. I was concerned they damaged the motor mounts as well. The steering has grown significantly stiffer and difficult to turn. Firestone/tires plus agreed to repair the A/C sensor but only if I agreed to have it towed to a Ford dealership in oconomowoc. …
Kayser Ford in madison, wi was supposed to have replaced driver side air bag. I have concerns about their properly replacing, per the safety recall, as tim douglas boasted that "they have over 47 airbags" in back and this is not how the recall should work. The part needs to be ordered per the VIN and received and put in, not some random spare extra parts in back, put in the vehicle, without knowing how long they have been sitting there. Further, this Ford replaced the passenger airbag, and pulled on the bottom edge of the airbag compartment, causing a badly tented edge, that could obstruct the passenger air bag deployment or tear the bag if it is deployed, and affect the angle and trajectory of the deployment. This Ford denied any responsibility. …
Steering complaints in other Fusion years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2007 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Ford Fusion, 2% of the model year's 1,064 complaints. The component named most often is linkages › arm › idler and attachment (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Ford Fusion steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2007 Ford Fusion, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Fusion steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 92,000 miles, and 12% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.