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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2011 Fusion builds off the 2010's reputation. That's not a good thing.

The first thing that jumps out is the ridiculous amount of power steering complaints. It grinds, it squeals, and it eventually just fails.

And if losing power steering isn’t enough for you, how about a sudden loss of engine power? That combination is enough to achieve clunker status.

1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
117,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2011 Ford Fusion steering problems

steering problem

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2011 Ford Fusion Owner Comments

problem #3

Jun 152021

Fusion

  • 102,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel locked up and failed to move. The vehicle was restarted and functioned as designed. The power assist warning indicator light illuminated. The contact called the local dealer where the diagnosis was the gearbox needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not covered under a warranty or a recall. The failure mileage was 102,000.The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA Campaign number 15V340000 (Steering).

- Warner Robins, GA, USA

problem #2

Nov 202019

Fusion 4-cyl

  • 186,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the service power steering now warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that extra strength was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. Ron tirapelli Ford (4355 w jefferson St, shorewood, il 60431, (815) 725-3033) and rod baker Ford sales Inc. (16101 S Lincoln hwy, plainfield, il 60586, (815) 436-5681) were notified and informed the contact to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.

- Romeoville, IL, USA

problem #1

Aug 092016

Fusion

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. While attempting to accelerate with the gear shifter in the drive position, the power steering fault assist warning light illuminated. The steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the gear box failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

- Lamoore, CA, USA

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