C0022 on FORD FUSION — Brake Booster Solenoid

Q: "What does C0022 mean on a FORD FUSION?"

"C0022 indicates: Brake Booster Solenoid. This is a chassis code. 3 FORD FUSION owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of C0022 on FORD FUSION?"

"Based on 3 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Service Brakes. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is C0022 serious on my FORD FUSION?"

"Of 3 NHTSA reports for this code on FORD FUSION, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my FORD FUSION shows C0022?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

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 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

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

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

1

'11

2

'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
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
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
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does C0022 mean on a FORD FUSION? ▾

C0022 indicates: Brake Booster Solenoid. This is a chassis code. 3 FORD FUSION owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of C0022 on FORD FUSION? ▾

Based on 3 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Service Brakes, Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Service Brakes. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is C0022 serious on my FORD FUSION? ▾

Of 3 NHTSA reports for this code on FORD FUSION, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my FORD FUSION shows C0022? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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