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U0415 on FORD FUSION

Severity
High
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2011, 2012

What U0415 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

"Traveling at 55mph, when the service power steering now and advance trac light came on,, no power steering,,made it home,, tried it again in the morning still no power steering, had it towed to a ford dealer, who said they cleared the codes and cant duplicate the problem,, the 4 codes stored were p0"

— 2011 FORD FUSION owner • STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 11/13/2013

"I was making a left turn on a dirt road when the power steering went out and my steering wheel jerked the opposite direction and i went off the side of the road and did damage to my fender."

— 2012 FORD FUSION owner • STEERING,SUSPENSION • Filed 02/15/2013 ⚠️ Crash reported

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

Common Causes of U0415 on FORD FUSION

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
2
2012
1

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
    Compare repair quotes

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U0415 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