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U3000 on FORD FUSION

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
24
Most Affected
2010, 2012, 2011

What U3000 Means on Your FORD FUSION

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

"Loss of power steering; and is available for inspection. Stopped working mid drive; confirmed with code U3000. Not inspected by Ford nor will dealership fix because of no recall. While driving dashboard gave service Advance Trac ."

— 2010 FORD FUSION owner • STEERING • Filed 07/19/2024

"The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. On two separate occasions when we started the vehicle the ABS, traction control, and the brake light warning lights came on."

— 2010 FORD FUSION owner • SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 06/17/2023

"The brake system failed while vehicle was in operation on a highway travelling at 65 mph."

— 2010 FORD FUSION owner • SERVICE BRAKES • Filed 05/30/2022

"While driving vehicle in normal weather conditions, power steering suddenly went out unexpectedly while driving myself, mother, and grandmother to the store. There was no warning and car was driving just fine prior to the power steering failure."

— 2010 FORD FUSION owner • STEERING • Filed 06/26/2021

"Loss of steering assist while driving. Steering wheel got very hard to turn vehicle. The following message appeared after loss of steering: "POWER STEERING ASSIT FAULT, SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC". Scanned codes: U3000-96 and C200D-49."

— 2010 FORD FUSION owner • STEERING • Filed 07/07/2021

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

Common Causes of U3000 on FORD FUSION

83.3%
8.3%
4.2%
4.2%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
9
2011
6
2012
8
2014
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  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

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

U3000 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