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C0022 on FORD FUSION

Severity
High
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2012, 2011

What C0022 Means on Your FORD FUSION

Real FORD FUSION Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"At least three times on separate occasions, abs warning lights came on and engaged suddenly while there was a loss of braking power. brakes were spongy and could barely stop the car. trouble codes c00002 c0022, c1012, u0415 and u30000 codes showed."

— 2011 FORD FUSION owner • SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 10/17/2016

"Temperature was -3 deg f. started car from being cold overnight. let engine run no more than 3 minutes prior to backing out of drive way. made two successful stops. drove 3/8 mile from last stop while traveling at 30 mph."

— 2012 FORD FUSION owner • SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 02/16/2015

"This is 2nd of 3 complaints because the car was taken to the dealer three times for three incidents with same symptoms. temperature was -3 deg f exactly as was on the previous complaint. started car from being cold overnight."

— 2012 FORD FUSION owner • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 02/23/2015

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of C0022 on FORD FUSION

66.7%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
1
2012
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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C0022 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026