--- title: "2012 Ford Fusion Parts and Specs" description: "Everything for the 2012 Ford Fusion: oil type and capacity, battery group size, tire sizes, wiper blades, filters, service schedule, and common problems, verified, sourced, and in one place." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2012 Ford Fusion parts and specs Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place. First generation (final model year), 2012, Mid-size sedan. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 5W-20, 5.3 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 96R, 590 CCA | | Tire size | 215/60R16 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 24" / 19" | | Cabin filter | Motorcraft FP-67 (also cross-referenced as 15FFMP) | | Key fob battery | CR2032 | ## Specifications for the 2012 Fusion ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/specs). These specifications are shared across every Fusion of the First generation (final model year) generation. See the [2012 Ford Fusion overview](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012) for the full picture, or the [Ford Fusion guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion) to compare every generation. ## What changed for the 2012 Ford Fusion | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Final model year of the original 2006-body Fusion before the all-new CD4 redesign for 2013. | ## Known problems with the 2012 Ford Fusion 2 of the 2 issues we track for the 2012 generation are documented against the 2012 model year. ### Electric power steering (EPAS) sudden assist loss (major) An intermittent electrical connection in the steering gear's motor position sensor can cause a sudden, complete loss of power steering assist while driving, the wheel goes very heavy with no warning. Ford's fix is a reprogram of the power steering control module and, on some vehicles, steering gear replacement. NHTSA 15V-340 (Ford 15S18). Typical cost: Free under recall. ### Throttle body / idle-air-control hesitation and stalling (moderate) The 2.5L four is a well-known source of owner complaints for hesitation, rough idle, and stalling at stops, most often traced to a dirty or failing electronic throttle body or idle air control. Cleaning the throttle body sometimes helps temporarily; a worn unit needs replacement. Not tied to a specific recall or TSB. Typical cost: $50 (cleaning) to $300-$450 (throttle body replacement). Full detail, costs and sources on the [Ford Fusion problems and years to avoid](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/common-problems) guide. ## Which engines were offered in the 2012 Fusion? | Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (Duratec 25) | S, SE, SEL | 5W-20 | 5.3 qt | | 3.0L V6 (Duratec 30) | SE, SEL (V6) | 5W-20 | 6 qt | | 3.5L V6 (Duratec 35, Sport) | SE Sport, SEL V6, Sport | 5W-20 | 5.5 qt | | 2.5L Hybrid (Atkinson-cycle I4 + eCVT) | Hybrid | 5W-20 | 5 qt | ## About the Ford Fusion The Ford Fusion is a mid-size sedan that Ford sold in the US from 2006 through 2020, when the whole car segment was sacrificed to the SUV boom. This file covers 2012, the last model year of the original 2006-body Fusion, through 2020, the CD4-generation's final year. 5L hybrid; its main documented weak spot is an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) module that can suddenly cut out (recall 15V-340). 5L automatics could let the transmission slip out of Park (19V-362, expanded 22V-413), and corroded steering-gear motor bolts could kill power steering assist (19V-632), on top of a huge multi-model Ford door-latch campaign. 7L EcoBoost V6 Sport with standard AWD. Across the CD4 years the bolt pattern is 5x108, the key fob takes a CR2032, and the 6F35 automatic and electric power steering are shared by nearly every engine. Ford ended US Fusion production after the 2020 model year. For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the [full Ford Fusion guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion). ## Other Ford Fusion years - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013) Data confidence for this generation: High confidence. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Ford Fusion (Americas), first-generation 2010 refresh engine table](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas)) - [Motor Trend, 2012 Ford Fusion Expert Review (engine lineup, MPG)](https://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012) - [Edmunds, Used 2012 Ford Fusion Specs & Features](https://www.edmunds.com/ford/fusion/2012/features-specs/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Ford Fusion 2.5L/3.0L/3.5L oil capacity & viscosity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/ford/fusion/) - [NHTSA recall 15V-340, power steering control module](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2015/RCLRPT-15V340-7526.PDF) - [AutoZone / WiperBladesUSA, 2012 Ford Fusion wiper blade sizes](https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/ford/fusion/2012) - [OEM Parts Online, Motorcraft FP-67 cabin air filter (2010-2012 Fusion/Milan/MKZ)](https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-motorcraft-cabin-air-filter-fp67) - [AutoZone, 2012 Ford Fusion battery (Group 96R)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/ford/fusion/2012) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.