2011 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems
- 156
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 156 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 61 records
- throttle body · 23 records
- failure mileage · 15 records
- steering wheel · 14 records
- steering assist · 13 records
- engine light · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 56 |
| 60–100k mi | 37 |
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
I pulled in my driveway, parked 2011 ford fusion and then shut vehicle off. I returned, started vehicle, went to start driving my vehicle out of driveway and the car started beeping and listed that the power steering did not work. I looked it up online and there was a recall for steering: electric power assist system failure (15v340000 or 15s18). I took to dealership and will attach quote which their recommendation…
ODI 11278074
Electrical System · Steering
The steering wheel started to jerk. Shortly after this happened, the power steering stopped working entirely. The instrument panel displayed a notice that said service power steering now. The tcs light came on when the power steering stopped working.
ODI 11269162
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Car came up with "service advancetrac/service power steering now" error codes.
ODI 11222371
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving in a [redacted], my electric power steering hopped off and power steering service now came on. My car hit the curb and landed in someone yard. Very terrifying. I contacted ford and they said they will not replace it. Because i don’t meet the guidelines for the recall. My car is over 150,000 miles. And i will have to pay. I felt like this is not okay i only had this car for 2 months and the owner…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11208032
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The blower motor connector and blower motor resistor will melt with use, which causes smoking to come from the passenger side flood under the glove box. Is not safe and i have replaced 3 times since 2014. It can happen while sitting and driving, does not matter. I have reached out to ford they must not care because i have been told its not their problem, or to get over it.
ODI 11206018
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Faulty driver's side door latch will not open from the inside. The vehicle was parked. After climbing out the passenger side door and walking around the car the driver's door did open from the outside. Ford lists a recall for 2013-2014 fusion, but not earlier years. An internet search shows i am not the only 2011 owner with this safety issue.
ODI 11185414
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
For the last year experiencing progressively worsening drivability issues. The most concerning is steadily increasing throttle lag (time between applying more pressure to accelerator and vehicle responding), which i view as a safety issue. The vehicle does not respond appropriately when applying throttle, which may increase risk of accident b/c vehicle may not accelerate properly when needed either placing me at…
ODI 11307900
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My fiance went to start the care to go to work and the power steering assist failure and service advancetrac warnings were on. She couldn't even turn the steering wheel. If she had been driving with our 2 year old son in the cat they could have been killed. There are many others that i have found with the same problems why had this not been recalled, serious injury or death could occur. Then there would be multiple…
ODI 11166749
Electrical System
The vehicle was stationary. The inside door handle and lock broke at the same time. Two ways to get out, rolling the window down and opening from outside or pulling the handle and lock at the same time on the inside. The door will not lock.
ODI 11193262
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering keeps going out. Mechanic fixes but only last a few miles ththeththen goes out again.
ODI 11161015
Electrical System · Steering
Steering keeps pulling to the left, dome lights stay on while driving
ODI 11151965
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 65 mph and changing lanes, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the check engine, low tire pressure, and stability control system warning indicators were illuminated. The contact called cavalier ford (1515b s. Military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320, [redacted]) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 11164842
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving home when out of nowhere my car starts dinging saying 'service power steering now' & i lost control of the power steering.. The wheel immediately locked.
ODI 11150372
Door · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to open from inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 11130336
Electrical System · Steering
I took my 2011 ford fusion to the ford dealership in harlingen tx. They verified the vehicle was up for recall since it has not been repaired. The mechanics took the car in and repaired the car after 7 days of dropping it off. On day 7 they called me that it needed a tie rod which i purchased and delivered first hand. 2 hours later they called me that i had to pay $1,300 because the car was not up for recall and…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11118326
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
I had a recall on my car last year 2017. I took it to be fixed. They replaced the throttle body and power steering module. After having that replaced i later notice my car wasn't driving right. There was a whining noise and a noise coming for steering wheel. So i took my car back to have it check out.the guy said it will cost $130.00 for them to check my car. I asked if cost to check the part they replaced because…
ODI 11118426
Electrical System
The a/c blower resistor and the blower resistor connector has burned and melted 2 times since i bought this car in 2012. As i was driving a/c would blow hard for a minute or so the go out, and the final time it went out both times my passenger saw smoke at his feet from under the glove box.
ODI 11102230
Electrical System · Steering
Driving 8 hours, 70 mph, on 92 outside temp day the car started making a thumping sound when breaking/steering simultaneously. Steering became somewhat stiffer. The sound got louder as time went on, possibly due to extreme heat. Wife was with me and we both became very worried because we were in atlanta 5 pm traffic. We made it home and i began an information search. I found that our 2011 ford fusion was included in…
ODI 11101762
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator illuminated within less than a month of owning the vehicle. The power steering ability failed to function each time the warning indicator flashed. The contact stated that it was extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel in either direction. In addition, the vehicle stalled more than once without warning. The vehicle had…
ODI 11083493
Electrical System · Steering
Steering wheel locks up on occasion , not all the time , you wont be able to steer
ODI 11067177
Electrical System · Steering
I was backing up in my 2011 ford fusion and that electronic power steering went out thank god i was not on the freeway or it would have been horrible
ODI 11056597
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Seat Belts
When i start my car i get a power steering assist failure and a service advance trac message. I can not turn my steering wheel and my car acts as if it won't do anything. I can turn my car off, wait, then start again and it is fine. My passenger seat belt also will randomly not click into the buckle or come unlocked. Now this is after ford supposedly fixed another recall causing my car to drop to a low speed out of…
ODI 11052008
Electrical System
I came home from shopping and was unable to open my driver side door to exit the car. This is a safety issue, i have owned previous vehicles and never had issues that a door would not open. I had to open my driver side window and actually reach out to open the car door. This was a issue that was ongoing for ford fusions as i have seen several complaints regarding the faulty door latches.
ODI 11032963
Electrical System
Cross traffic alert system malfunction and rear park aid alert malfunction.
ODI 11032960
Electrical System
Vehicle repaired 4 times for inoperable blower motor. Fan/blower will either fail outright, or operate intermittently for several weeks and eventually complete failure. Will fail either in winter or summer when fan is used the most. The first two times (3/1/2014 & 3/14/2016) the resistor control assembly was replaced along with the wire harness. The third time (11/29/2016) the blower motor was replaced. The fourth…
ODI 11024107