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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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
19 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,194 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.

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2011 Ford Fusion seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2011 Ford Fusion Owner Comments (Page 1 of 16)

problem #320

Jun 022023

Fusion

  • miles

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

June2 2023 my car the power steering quit no longer able to steer the car. No longer able to drive the car 2011 ford fusion. i noticed there were recalls on steering and electrical my is electrical power steering (no pump). i need to know if i qualify to have it fixed i have reported this to everyone in ford i know to ask. i need my car. my husband was driving when it happen he made it home safe thankful.

- Tuscumbia, AL, USA

problem #319

Mar 232023

Fusion

  • 250,000 miles
The contact owns a?2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45-50 MPH, she depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to engage. The ABS warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that she applied pressure to the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor and failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact swerved around another vehicle however, the contact-??s front driver-??s side crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

- Sherman, TX, USA

problem #318

Dec 252022

Fusion

  • miles
I got a air bag recall on my 2011 Ford Fusion se @ diamond ford Lancaster I had a accident on December 25 2022 and my airbags never deployed

- Palmdale , CA, USA

problem #317

Sep 142022

Fusion

  • miles

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

My airbags light came on out nowhere I had just got the recall fixing for my airbags now the orange light is on saying my airbags been deflated and I didn't have no kind of wrecks and I tried to reach out to hixson ford that is down in Alexandria la and thy woman told me they can't help me this is unsafe for me to be driving like this with my kids please help

- Alexandria , LA, USA

problem #316

Sep 212022

Fusion

  • 0 miles
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Passaic, NJ, USA

problem #315

Mar 172021

Fusion

  • miles
Recall has not been fixed and it has been over a year. Recall data refreshed on Aug 23,2022 1 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN Mar 25,2021 Manufacturer Recall Number21S12 NHTSA Recall Number21V158 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT Safety Risk THE DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR IN YOUR VEHICLE MAY EXPLODE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT CAUSES DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AIRBAG. IF AN AIRBAG INFLATOR EXPLODES, SHARP METAL FRAGMENTS COULD STRIKE THE DRIVER OR OTHER OCCUPANTS CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

- Mount Wolf, PA, USA

problem #314

Dec 302021

Fusion

  • miles

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

FORD has failed to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner. I have tried to schedule my FFH airbag recall repair for months. The dealership never answers their phone, nor do they respond to written inquiries. I also have called FORD and spent hours on the phone with no resolution. My mechanic can perform the recall repair. I need specific contact info for billing, so I can get my recall paid for (that my mechanic will perform). I am worried about the unrepaired recall, and the safety of those in my vehicle. Please do not respond by providing contact info for the dealership or FORD. I have already attempted to contact & schedule several times. They will not answer. *** I need specific contact info for billing so I can get my recall repaired by my mechanic***

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #313

May 012022

Fusion

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove off the road and crashed into a ditch. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged causing both the driver side and passenger side airbags to deploy. The contact indicated that the airbags did not immediately deploy and both occupants had sustained concussions when the driver made contact with the steering wheel and the passenger made contact with the dashboard. The driver also sustained a right leg injury. Both received medical attention where mediation was provided. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Carbora, NC, USA

problem #312

May 062022

Fusion

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Roseville, CA, USA

problem #311

Apr 072022

Fusion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that unknown dealers were contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. 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.

- Melvindale, MI, USA

problem #310

Mar 252021

Fusion

  • 0 miles

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

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

problem #309

Apr 282021

Fusion

  • miles
This car has been recalled to replace the drivers side airbag. We have a 1 year old infant traveling in this car, and we do not feel safe driving it. We have reached out to the dealer for the recall fix of the defective airbag, but it is not available. It has been almost 6 months, we try to avoid using the car, but it is very difficult to avoid it. This is a very long time to fix a serious, life threatening issue. This is our second report on this issue, however we have moved since the initial report and wanted to update our address. What can be done to help us? Thank you.

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #308

Dec 302020

Fusion

  • 0 miles
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 21V158000 (Air Bags) and 19V001000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that parts were not yet available for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue however, no further assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags). Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags).

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #307

Feb 012021

Fusion

  • 155,859 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. An unknown dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,859. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lancaster, TX, USA

problem #306

Jul 262021

Fusion

  • miles
Don't have an accident just doing the recall for the airbags here in Davenport,

- Davenport , IA, USA

problem #305

Apr 012021

Fusion

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V158000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #304

Apr 282021

Fusion

  • miles
This car was already recalled for the passenger side airbag and it took more than 2 years to get it replaced, with the recommendation that noone sit in the passenger seat. My daughter, with a 9 month old infant is driving this car and is now afraid to drive it with the driver side airbag recall. There is no timeline and now she no longer will drive this car. Because the stated risk is if the airbag inflater explodes, sharp metal fragments could strike the driver or other occupants causing serious injury or death. Would you drive your 9 month old in that car?? we need a better solution than we have no idea when we can fix it! thank you! kevin walli

- Livermore, CA, USA

problem #303

Apr 252021

Fusion

  • miles
Received a recall notice for the drivers side airbag. I do not feel comfortable driving this vehicle and would like a loaner until the repair parts are available. This same vehicle had a passenger airbag recall. And a loaner vehicle was provided. This new recall is more serious given it is on the drivers side.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #302

Mar 252021

Fusion

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA recall number: 21V158000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Farmingdale, NY, USA

problem #301

Jan 202021

Fusion

  • miles
Airbag: Took car in for passenger air bag recall, got the car back and now the passenger airbag light not working properly and they want to charge me. It was fine till the recall issue for the passenger airbag. Fuel system: Every time I fill my gas tank (I never top off), my car stalls our or bucks. After 40 or so miles it wont do it anymore until I fill up again. I've even had it stall going 40 mph.

- Fayetteville, PA, USA

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