Q: 2010 Ford Fusion Sport. Went to start and it clicked and refused. After I got a message saying check braking system. What is wrong

asked by on July 03, 2017

2010 Ford Fusion Sport. Went to start it up and it started clicked and refused. After I got a message saying check braking system. The car will not start. I am trying to figure out if there is something wrong with the brakes, battery, or alternator before I head to the shop. Have you had this issue in the past?

My car has 128000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

How do I use the windshield washers?
The windshield washers provide you increased visibility by washing your windshields. To wash the windshields, press in on the end of the Windshield Wiper lever. If you press this button briefly, the washers will run for three swipes of the...
Oil under car
Oil leaks generally will become worse over time. Locations where leaks commonly develop are at the valve cover, oil pan or camshaft and crankshaft seals. The source of the oil leak will need to be located, and then the leak...
Engine and low trac lights come on
Hello. There are several things that could cause the Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-check-engine-light-demystified) to come on after getting the spark plugs replaced by the dealership. If the Check Engine Light never turned off after the original repair was completed, it...
Dashboard lights flicker and beep when the key is out of the ignition
Hello. Dashboard lights blinking (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/what-does-it-mean-when-the-dashboard-warning-lights-blink) are a common electrical issue with this vehicle. Most of the time, if the battery is fine, it is a connection issue on the negative battery cable ground connections (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/symptoms-of-a-bad-or-failing-battery-terminal-ends). The connections become corroded or...
no check engine light on, but code reader shows Poo1 code, is this a problem
The code P001 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0100-obd-ii-trouble-code-fuel-volume-regulator-control-circuit-open-by-john-nelson) is not a good code for your vehicle and it should be cleared. Your fuel mileage of 14.8 may be due to the hot summer weather. Different fuels are made in the summer and they may...
Can I buy a replacement lens for a broken tail light lens, or do I need to buy a whole new light?
Hello, thank you for writing in. The plastic covers or "lenses" for the taillights are not sold separately. You will have to buy the entire taillight unit if you want to make that repair. Now, keep in mind that you...
Oil leak issues
If you open the oil cap while the engine is running to see if excessive amounts of oil smoke comes out indicating the engine has excessive blow by the pistons. The engine piston rings are most likely not sealing. You...
I changed the battery and now my windows go up and down by themselves and I have a clicking noise from the door
Hello, thank you for writing in. When these types of electrical issue occur after changing the battery, there may be several things you have to try to rectify the issue. One would be making sure the battery is hooked up...
A/C starts cooling but then stops completely after a few miles. Used to hear the expansion valve operating but don't anymore.
The problem sounds like the expansion valve is stuck in one position and not regulating refrigerant flow through the evaporator causing the pressures to be too high on the high side and too low on the low side. Have the...

Related articles

2012 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2012 Ford Escape: Which One Should I Buy?
SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) are a fun class of vehicle to drive – with their generally excellent handling on the road, their quick acceleration, and the ability to move a fair number of people while still looking pretty cool, they...
How to Buy a Classic Ford Vehicle
When it comes to American-made vintage vehicles, few brands are more collected than Fords. Indeed, many Ford models do embody the adage “things get better with age” – at least in terms of value. In most cases, once a Ford...
The #1 Guide to Oil Change Coupon Codes (Updated 12/2020)
The most extensive guide for navigating oil change coupons and discounts.