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C0022 on Ford Fusion

Brake Booster Solenoid

NHTSA Reports
3
Severity
high
Most Affected
2012, 2011
Crashes / Fires
0 / 0
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database · SAE J2012
Last reviewed: Last updated:

Methodology: Reviewed against the SAE J2012 generic DTC definition and NHTSA owner-complaint patterns, then scoped to Ford Fusion context without treating complaints as confirmed diagnoses.

Sources: SAE/OBD-II definitions, manufacturer service information, and public reliability reports (including NHTSA where applicable).

Limits: Guidance is informational and may not match every model-year or revision. Confirm with the official manual and diagnostics before replacing parts. For safety-critical or electrical work, use a qualified technician.

What C0022 Means on Your Ford Fusion

C0022 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Brake Booster Solenoid. This code relates to the chassis system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

3 FORD FUSION owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2011-2012. Most reports come from the 2012, 2011 model years. The most commonly reported component is Service Brakes (66.7% of reports).

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 2016-10-17

"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 2015-02-16

"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 2015-02-23

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

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'11
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'12

Common Causes on Ford Fusion

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

SERVICE BRAKES 66.7%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES 33.3%

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
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Frequently Asked Questions

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