Worst 2011 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
AIR BAGS
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Ford Fusion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 1,392 | 42 | — | 97,416 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 329 | 19 | — | 83,634 mi | |
| ENGINE | 276 | 2 | 1 | 52,625 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 261 | 3 | 1 | 53,547 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 254 | 12 | — | 48,559 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 195 | 4 | 6 | 67,561 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 176 | 4 | 1 | 58,449 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 168 | 9 | 1 | 121,775 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 104 | 3 | — | 102,636 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 93 | 4 | — | 83,516 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 59 | 2 | — | 61,969 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 46 | 5 | — | 71,399 mi | |
| WHEELS | 38 | — | — | 75,234 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 27 | — | — | 108,942 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 22 | 1 | — | 95,605 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 17 | 1 | 1 | 76,534 mi | |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 16 | — | — | 127,955 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 15 | — | — | 73,162 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | — | — | 38,734 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 12 | — | — | 94,938 mi | |
| SEATS | 11 | — | 1 | 55,762 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 10 | — | — | 92,978 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 9 | — | — | 72,776 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 8 | — | — | 75,848 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 8 | — | — | 121,991 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 3,450 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 62,250 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 3 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 123,316 mi | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 3 | — | — | 117,000 mi |
Recalls for 2011 Ford Fusion
75 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~37,503,674 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 65 more recalls
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