Ford Fusion 2011 problems
The Ford Fusion is a mid-size car that was manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company. From the 2006 through 2020 model years, two generations of the Fusion have been produced in gasoline, gas/electric hybrid, and gas/plug-in electric hybrid variants. The Fusion was manufactured at Ford's Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly plant in Sonora, Mexico, alongside the Lincoln MKZ, and formerly the Mercury Milan, both of which share its CD3 platform.
Production on the first Fusions began on August 1, 2005. The Fusion replaced the Mondeo for the Latin American markets—except in Argentina (where the current European Mondeo is available) and in the United States and Canada (where it superseded the then mid-size Taurus and the compact Contour). The Fusion is positioned between the compact Ford Focus and the full-size Ford Taurus. In the Middle East, this model is sold alongside the Mondeo. Versions sold there are available only with the 2.5-liter engine. Unlike in the United States, Canada, and Latin America, no V6 engine is available in that region. The same is true in South Korea, where only the 2.5-liter engines (including those for the hybrid model) are available as of the 2012 model year.
The second generation line-up includes a gasoline engine option, an EcoBoost engine option, a next-generation hybrid model, and a plug-in hybrid version, the Ford Fusion Energi, making the Ford Fusion the first production sedan to offer these four options. Sales of the gasoline-powered and hybrid versions began in the U.S. in October 2012 under the 2013 model. Sales in Europe and Asia as Ford Mondeo began in 2015, along with South Africa, where the Fusion name was used. Deliveries of the Fusion Energi began in the U.S. in February 2013. The entire 2013 Fusion line-up was awarded with the 2013 Green Car of the Year at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. In 2019, the Fusion was the seventh-best selling car in the United States.
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Common Ford Fusion 2011 problems
Based on the information from the sources provided, here are the common problems reported by owners of the 2011 Ford Fusion:
- Failed Throttle Body: Owners have reported jerks while driving and stalling engines, primarily due to a faulty throttle body in some Ford Fusion models, especially those from 2010 to 2016. To resolve this issue, the throttle body needs replacement, which can cost around $1,000 for parts and labor.
- Brake Issues: Common among Fusion models from 2006 to 2010, brake problems often required extra pressure before the car could stop. Some drivers even reported brakes failing mid-drive with the pedal extended to the floor. This issue was traced back to faults within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit, affecting the brake system negatively. Ford issued a recall for the 2006 to 2010 Fusion models to address this problem.
These problems highlight some of the key issues that owners of the 2011 Ford Fusion have faced. It's essential for owners to be aware of these issues to take preventive measures and plan maintenance routines accordingly.
Is Ford Fusion 2011 a good car?
Edmunds says
The well-rounded 2011 Ford Fusion is one of our top picks for a midsize family sedan.
Do 2011 Ford Fusions have transmission problems?
Problems. These include slipping Transmissions harsh shifting delayed engagement. And even complete transmission failure. These issues can be frustrating.
Are there any recalls on 2011 Ford Fusion?
2015-11-23 | DEARBORN, Mich. DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23, 2015 – Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 450,000 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles in North America for a potential issue with the fuel tank.
What years did Ford Fusion have transmission problems?
2010-2016 Ford Fusion Transmission Issues
In the time we have been taking Fusion cases, we have become aware of the following alarming issues with models in 2010 through 2016: Jerking, shuddering, or jolting when shifting gears. RPM malfunctions. Electrical malfunctions.
Is a 2011 Ford Fusion a reliable car?
Based on ownership data, we say yes, the 2011 Ford Fusion is a good car. Positives include reliable engine and transmission options, and a spacious cabin. There are some problems with the power steering system, and issues with the interior door handles, but they do not outweigh the good features.
Do 2011 Ford Fusions have transmission problems?
Problems. These include slipping Transmissions harsh shifting delayed engagement. And even complete transmission failure. These issues can be frustrating.
How long can a 2011 Ford Fusion last?
200,000 to 250,000 miles
Mileage Expectancy of a Ford Fusion: Generally speaking, a well-maintained Ford Fusion can last somewhere in the ballpark of 200,000 to 250,000 miles.
Are there any recalls on 2011 Ford Fusion?
2015-11-23 | DEARBORN, Mich. DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23, 2015 – Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for approximately 450,000 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles in North America for a potential issue with the fuel tank.
Ford Fusion 2011 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Fusion problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Air bags problems
- Engine problems
- Power train problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Ford Fusion 2011 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints Ford Fusion 2011
The NHTSA has received 2688 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Ford Fusion 2011. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Ford Fusion 2011 vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-21
- VIN: 3FAHP0JGXBR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON DASH AS WELL STATING “POWER ASSIST FAILURE” VEHICLE STEERING BECAME UNMANAGEABLE. WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH. HAS HAPPENED TWICE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-12
- VIN: 3FADP0L34BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Son was driving the car home from soccer. Red "Service Power Steering" message illuminated as well as the two yellow TCS lights. Steering became more difficult. Upon restart of vehicle, steering is impossible.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-11
- VIN: 3FAHP0HA8BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: i HAVE A POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT THAT WON'T CLEAR UP AND WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL REGARING THIS ISSUE
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-11
- VIN: 3FAHP0HG8BR
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags). The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to drive to the residence by using manual strength to steer the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the doors and the windows had failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-19
- VIN: 3FAHP0GA8BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact's mother owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The service power steering now message was displayed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 181,481.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- VIN: 3FAHP0HA1BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000(Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,870.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-08
- VIN: 3FAHP0HAXBR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: There was a recall that completed on back in 2015 15s18 i bought my second from a 3 party the orginal owner was an elderly person and had passed away at the time the recall class completed i had 23,242 miles i currently have 59,348 and bow the power steering gear and module have both failed just like the 15s18 previously said it would have done and we have only put 36,106
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-06
- VIN: 3FAHP0HA7BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The steering system of my Ford started to fail, to be specific my steering wheel went hard and it was impossible to turn it. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I was driving at around 50 miles per hour, and I was with one friend and all of the sudden my steering wheel stopped working and I had to pull over immediately since I was no longer able to drive it. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? I have heard that these cars 2010-2012 Fusions have this problem and they are a lot. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes, when this occurred a message appeared saying first: "Service Power Steering assist" after I parked and turn off the car it appeared a second message saying "Service Power Steering Now" and the steering wheel was rock solid, it didn't move anywhere. With those messages a message saying "Service Advancetrac" also appeared, and they were changing back and forth. I had to towed my vehicle to my house.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-08
- VIN: 3FAHP0GA0BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: My car showed a warning saying "Power Steering Assist Fault" when attempting to back out a parking spot. Steering wheell locked and would not turn. I turned engine off and restarted car, warning went away. Warning came back a few day later as well as warning saying "service advancetrac." Parked car did not drive. Next day car showed a warning saying "service power steering." I contacted Ford and was told that there is a recall on the power steering assistane (recall 15S18)but my car's vin isn't included in the recall.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- VIN: 3FAHP0GA2BR
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The gas tank has developed a crack towards the top of the tank. This appears to be from the exact same issue that Ford recalled because the "purge valve" can cause the pressure to change inside the gas tank. As the pressure increases and decreases, a crack can develop in the top of the tank, allowing fuel to leak. My VIN was not included in the recall for some reason. Even though it is the exact same model and I believe was even built at the same plant in Mexico where the other impacted vehicles were made.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-10
- VIN: 3FAHP0HA5BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was a whining sound coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel. The contact stated that the message "Service Power Steering" was displayed, and the steering wheel suddenly could not be turned in either direction. The vehicle was towed to the local service center who was unable to determine the cause of the failure and vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 187,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-12
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V081000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-05
- VIN: 3FAHP0JG0BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The EPS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the power steering control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had already been repaired under recall in 2015. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-04
- VIN: 3FAHP0JG2BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds in a parking area, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 165,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-23
- VIN: 3FAHP0HA5BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Ford refusing to service power steering recall: [XXX] Ford site when I search for my VIN: [XXX] Text messages with Ford: [XXX] Videos of starting the car and driving it at Ford: [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-05
- VIN: 3FAHP0GA7BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, he observed that the "Power Steering Fault" warning light had illuminated. The contact stated that when he attempted to turn the steering wheel to the left or the right, excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel. The contact was unable to reset the power steering assist and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the power steering assist had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-19
- VIN: 3FAHP0JG1BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: See attached document for complaint
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-09
- VIN: 3FAHP0HA7BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering wheel faulty. it is available for inspection This is a recall but my vehicles miles are 170000. It puts safety at risk because the steering wheel will stay still and will not move. No it hasn’t been confirmed but i contacted by phone. No it hasn’t been inspected by others but just took my car in for a service it first appeared 1 month ago saying steering wheel faulty
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-01
- VIN: 3FAHP0KC5BR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: As stated in a previous complaint vehicle has what one professional mechanic diagnosed as an "electrical fathom draw" which drains the battery. The issue with the vehicle started on July 1st which the timing seems ironic since it was the first day of the month. I have taken the vehicle to several qualified mechanics who could not diagnose what was draining the battery. Purchased a new battery and still having the same issue. Each time I had roadside assistance jumpstart the battery they stated it was not the altenator or the starter. No codes to perform a diagnostic like "check engine" light or other warning signs.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-01
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the front driver's side door locking and opening mechanisms malfunctioned, and the door could not be opened from inside the vehicle. The contact rolled down the window to access the exterior door handle to open the door. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the locking mechanism, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure recently reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-01
- VIN: 3FAHP0HA0BR
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The steering wheel becomes stiff and won’t move.. I can not turn it at all if I’m driving.. which can cause me to have an accident because I can’t even turn the wheel. Also I called Ford here in Mississippi and they said my particular VIN was not in the recall for power steering problems but it was in the years that were recalled. My teenager drives this car and that’s how we found out, she called me panicking and that could have ended very badly.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-26
- VIN: 3FAHP0KC2BR
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: #FMSCA v. #GST . * DEATH by HAZMAT 12/12/12. 07/07/07. 05.05.05. Few other dates. *Voip, *Sirus , IQ EMS speaks only central asia languages. Unknown war zone in conflict by indemnity policy in place via marriage certificate. EMT heisted by satellite controls of vehicle and few other fuel funds fuels DBA . Heisted all of my USA insurance associate with land records retrieval orders.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-25
- VIN: 3FAHP0JA2BR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Power steering suddenly went out on Thursday 6-25-24. No warning, started ut up around 9 am and service light for "power steering now"came on and is no longer working. Other Fusions have had a recall for this same issue. I believe the 2011 should have a recall for the power steering. This is a serious safety hazard and with no issues leading up to the problem and no warning, is dangerous and costly.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-30
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics to be diagnosed. The contact stated that a mechanic replaced the starter; however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. The VIN was not available.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-24
- VIN: 3FAHP0HGXBR
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact stated they were calling on behalf of their mother-in-law who owns a 2011 Ford Fusion The contact stated that the power steering would fail to activate when starting the vehicle. The owner would have to make several attempts to start the vehicle with the power steering properly activated. The contact stated they had received a notice (unsure type of notice) regarding the vehicle's power steering, possibly, a recall with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed the coverage mentioned on the notice was associated with the VIN however they were not able to duplicate the failure. The dealer stated that due to a certain code not showing when diagnosing, they could not provide the repair. The contact stated the failure persisted. The power steering would suddenly fail when driving at various speeds. The power steering had seized completely. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who stated due to the mileage on the vehicle they were unable to provide any repair under the coverage associated with the original notice received regarding power steering failure, possibly, recall with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The contact was unsure of the exact remedy the dealer had mentioned as the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure where a case was opened. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Ford Fusion 2011 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 9 recalls for different components of the Ford Fusion 2011.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Park It: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Park It: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
- Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
- Consequence: The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
- Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
- Consequence: The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07. NOTE: Vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a Brake Over Accelerator (BOA) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FORD FUSION AND MERCURY MILAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH STEEL WHEELS AND BUILT FROM APRIL 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009, AND FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2010. THE WHEEL STUDS MAY FRACTURE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A WHEEL TO SEPARATE.
- Consequence: WHILE DRIVING, MULTIPLE STUD FRACTURES COULD OCCUR AT THE WHEEL LOCATION, AND THE OPERATOR MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE VIBRATION AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACE FOR FLATNESS AND REPLACE THE DISCS AS NECESSARY. ADDITIONALLY, THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Positive Ford Fusion 2011 car reviews
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Hi there! I really like this car, but I've been having some trouble with the steering. Whenever I go around curves, the steering wheel doesn't return to center, which can be pretty dangerous. I've taken it back to the dealer three times, but unfortunately, they haven't been able to fix the issue. I'm thinking about filing a claim with my state's lemon law, but I'm really hoping that Ford will just take the car back and give me one that works properly. Thanks for listening!
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Congratulations on your new Fusion! It's great to hear that you had such a positive experience with it. The way it handles and drives really impressed you, and you were sold on it from the moment you took it for a spin. Your Fusion sounds like a really nice car, with its Gray & black int. Se sport v6, mag wheels, and fog lamps. It's great that you love the radio too! Thank you for sharing your experience and recommending Ford to others. We hope you continue to enjoy your Fusion for years to come!
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We purchased this car brand new in late December 2010. It has been on many adventures, including a recent trip to Colorado and Branson, and has clocked up 113,000 miles. On the interstates, we were able to maintain an average speed of 78MPH and achieved an impressive 34-37 miles per gallon. The only issues we have encountered were a broken driver's side door handle last summer and a power steering problem, which Ford covered two years ago. Despite these minor setbacks, my wife is adamant that we will not sell or trade this car. The local dealership has informed us that the original brakes are likely to last another 25,000 miles. We always use Shell regular and change the oil every 3,000 miles. We keep it garaged when we are home in the Arizona heat, which has helped to maintain the paintwork in pristine condition. The ginger leather interior is also in excellent condition, showing little signs of wear and tear.
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I completely agree with the previous reviewer. Although I have very few complaints, the gear spacing is a bit of an issue. At 65, I'm turning 2500 RPM, which is higher than an automatic that turns about 2000. It seems like Ford may have purchased the transmission from a different car company and simply placed it in the Fusion without making any engineering changes other than fitment. It's a shame because the car is otherwise very quiet, rides really nicely, and is extremely comfortable. I'm very happy with the car, but with a gear change, I could be ecstatic. I can easily drive at 40 MPH in 6th gear with no problem, which should not be the case. On average, I get 26 mpg around town (suburban) and have even hit 36 mpg at 65 mph. I'm going on a 2400 mile trip next week, so I'll see then what it can do.
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This is a great car! I'm so glad I chose the Fusion after researching all the mid-size cars. I've always been a GM man, but this car is just better than the Malibu.
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Ryley Monahan 2024-05-26
I have owned three Focuses and really enjoyed them! However, I needed more cabin room, so I stepped up to the Fusion. The styling and performance are great for the 2010 model year. Unfortunately, some changes were made that I wasn't too happy about. The alloy wheels were replaced with cheap plastic hubcaps on a $23,000 car. Although they look nice, they are not very durable. The paint began flaking off within the first month, and I had to have two replaced already, with two more needing replacement. Thankfully, Ford is paying for it under warranty, but it's still a pain to go into the dealer to have them replaced. I suggested paying for alloys if they credited me for the hubcaps, but Ford's solution was not satisfactory. This will be my last Ford purchase due to the hubcap issue.
Royal Feil 2024-04-13
My air conditioning system malfunctioned approximately 2000 miles after the warranty expired, along with my rack and pinion brakes and the latch to open my driver's door. Despite being driven by a single driver, I am confident that these issues are not a result of any negligence on my part.
Riley Huel 2024-02-18
I have owned this car since 2012 and it has been a great ride. It drives very well on the highway. However, I recently found another car to use as my daily driver. Currently, I am averaging 15 to 20 miles per gallon on the highway. I have had some trouble with the transmission, and at 125,000 miles, I was advised to replace it. I have done about four spark plug changes. The sticker says 23 to 32 miles per gallon, but I have never gotten over 28 without putting premium gas in it. If anyone is looking to buy this car, I would recommend looking at Fuelly for any car you are interested in. It can give you a good idea of the car's true mileage. Sure, two or three miles per gallon difference with power is a good trade-off. I have test-driven it and compared it with other cars. It's a 3300-pound midsize sedan, and the intended power plant is a V-6. The acceleration is just lackluster. The interior is very upscale, and besides the performance, it's very good for this car. However, the driver door handle is poorly made, and I have had to replace it about three times now. The car is wonderful to look at, but with the base engine, as they always say, looks can only get you so far. The AC lines are known to crack or need replacement, and I have had to replace the blower motor. It cuts on when it wants to now or not.