2011 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
- 921
- 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 921 stored complaint records:
- 36 indicate a crash
- 13 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Electric Power Assist System · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 321 |
| 30–60k mi | 183 |
| 100–150k mi | 172 |
| 150–400k mi | 79 |
| 1–30k mi | 78 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While the vehicle was stationary, the "power steering assist fault" warning indicator illuminated without warning. The failure occurred again while driving various low speeds and the power steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated. An unknown ford dealer was contacted and stated that the contact would have to bring in the vehicle when the warning indicator was…
ODI 11019410
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 40 mph, the "service power steering" warning indicator illuminated without warning. The contact stated that the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to steer left or right. Ford prime of auburn, massachusetts was contacted and stated that the power steering module needed to be replaced. In addition, the dealer stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa…
ODI 11002784
Steering
Car is a lemon recall repair was done in june 2016 for recall number 15s18. I purchase the car in nov 2016. And have lost steering power to vehicle took it to ford dealer they said it was past the milage and could not be covered want to charge me 1500 to fix something that was repaired due to recall call ford corp. They said same thing.
Crash reported
ODI 11001994
Steering
Was driving on highway and the power steering assist fault notice came up and felt tight steering. Pulled over and restarted with the same notice. Had to keep driving with out power steering. It has now been out for 3 days. Found out there was a recall for this on the 2011 ford fusion but my vehicle is not covered in this recall. Why not. Same issue as recall. I am very lucky i didn't crash. Further research shows…
ODI 11000649
Steering
We were notified that a recall for the power steering on my daughter's car was recalled. She was siting in a parking lot and the "service power steering now" light came on and she couldn't steer the car. So she called a tow truck and they took it to the dealer. After a whole day, the dealer informed us that they reset the computer and that we were going to have to pay $1300 for a new rack and pinon because the power…
ODI 11000424
Steering
Electronic power steering assist gear intermittently fails causing the steering on the vehicle to be incredibly difficult to steer at low speeds. When the power steering assist fails at intersections this car becomes sluggish in steering response. I fear this will result in an accident. This ford fusion only has 120k miles. This vehicle falls outside the ford power steering assist gear recall range and the ford…
ODI 11002854
Steering
The car had few recalls and few warranties issues since i purchase the car. For the specific, right now, my car has a "power steering assist fault " ford issued a recall for the model fusion year 2011 related to this problem, that is a major safety problem because the steering wheel will lock in place. Fortunately mine locked when i start the car. I had aaa towed my car to my mechanic, and then from there to the…
ODI 11002427
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the driver's residence. The dealer at: apple ford, lynchburg, virginia, was contacted and asked for the vehicle to be brought to the shop for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
ODI 10995300
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering ability. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000(steering); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The o c welch ford dealer was contacted and refused to do the repair due to…
ODI 11000609
Steering
I pulled up to walmart and went in then came out started my car and it started beeping. It read on the task power steering assist fault and the stereo ing was hard and tight. I googled it online and see. It had a recall so i called the recall center they asked me how many miles i had on it and i told them 168,000 and then they said to toe it to a ford center rand it will be fixed free of charge and also i'll get my…
ODI 10994275
Steering
I have a 2011 ford fusion. I was driving about 30 mph and lost control of the power steering. I was unable to control the vehicle and hit a parked car that was on the side of the street i was traveling on. Causing damage to both vehicles. The previous evening before the accident, i had gotten into the drivers seat and started the ignition. In my message board window on the dash board it said power steering assist…
Crash reported
ODI 10993190
Steering
Upon starting the car, the power steering assist fault light comes on and there is no power steering assist. The steering is almost impossible to control. Upon turning off the key and engine and restarting the engine there is sometimes, but not always power steering assist. Have also had a failure of the power steering assist while driving which could be catastrophic and dangerous. While driving had to find a place…
ODI 10992835
Steering
POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE TURNING.
ODI 10992018
Steering
Power steering assist failed suddenly while driving. When steering is out on these vehicles is actually almost impossible to turn the wheel. I have driven old vehicles without power steering and this is twice as hard to steer. This vehicle is equipped with the epas. Apparently many people are having the same problem. I contacted ford and they dined coverage because the epas software was updated in 2015 as part of a…
ODI 10995437
Steering
I was driving and i heard a beeping sound. I looked down and it said something about power steering advance. I'm trying to get home, and then my wheel lock up.
ODI 10990861
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While attempting to drive, the shifter was placed in reverse and the accelerator pedal was depressed. The steering wheel seized and the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle. The power steering assist indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10990450
Steering
At first i was hearing a creaking noise whenever i turned the steering wheel. I took it to the repair shop on a cold day to get it looked at but the creaking noise went away and they could not find anything wrong with it. Then a last week on a hotter day the creaking noise came back. The next morning, i turned on my car and tried turning the wheel and an "advancetrac" light came on. I turned off the car and turned…
ODI 10985097
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
When i turn or go over bumps the car makes a loud squeeking/grinding noise. This started to occur after my power steering assist was replaced a month ago. Several reviews also state this is a very expensive fix. My car only has 60k miles on it for a 2011. This is completely unacceptable!
ODI 11001718
Steering
In july of 2015 recall notice 15s18 / nhtsa recall 15v-340 was issued. This recall made aware of an issue with the power steering components of certain model year ford fusions. My power steering broke in my 2011 fusion in the summer of 2015, and was replaced under the recall. Less that 2 years later now the same two parts that were replaced under the previous recall have broke again. This time around there is no…
ODI 10980852
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle, an abnormal noise came from the panel and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the power steering failed and went to manuel steering however, the power steering reset independently. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed to go to…
ODI 11006337
Steering
Power steering assist failed (warning appeared on dash) and vehicle was very hard to steer at low speeds, especially when turning. I almost ran into a curb because of this failure and the effort required to turn the steering wheel. After shutting off the vehicle and restarting it, the fault warning went away and the power steering worked. The power steering later failed and the fault warning reappeared. The local…
ODI 10972000
Steering
My 2011 ford fusion seemed to be operating normally after a drive of about 2.5 hours, beginning at about 7:30 a.m., mostly on highways, on sunday, april 9, 2017. The drive was from arnold, maryland to perkasie, pennsylvania. The weather was sunny and mild. When i started the car after it had been parked with the ignition off for about 30 minutes in perkasie, pennsylvania, the steering wheel was very hard to turn. I…
ODI 10971622
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel seized as the service advancetrac and power steering warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the emergency lane and the vehicle was towed to the contact residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The…
ODI 10971055
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While in a parking lot, the power steering seized. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that the unit that needed to be replaced was not included in the warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
ODI 10984749
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 60 mph, the power steering became very difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning indicator illuminated once the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated…
ODI 10970568