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 driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering ability was lost. In addition, the stability control, service power steering now, and service advance trac warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
ODI 10986023
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 65 mph, the power steering service fault warning light illuminated and the power steering seized. The vehicle was turned off and on, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The repair failed to remedy the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred three…
ODI 10870628
Steering
Stopped car in a parking lot got out to referee a sporting event. Returned to car and there was no power steering when i started the car. The electronic indicators told me to have the electronic steering module serviced. I was able to drive the car home but it was extremely difficult to turn the wheels. This has been be an intermittent problem for a year now but would straighten itself out by turning off and on the…
ODI 10865645
Steering
Daughter says her fusion steering locked tight at low speed in a parking lot and she couldn't turn the steering wheel. Took it to dealership. They say the rack and pinion and the electronic module need to be replaced at a cost of $1600.
ODI 10864437
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
2011 ford fusion. The power steering service warning light was illuminated, the vehicle was taken to 2 ford dealerships for service. Both dealership repaired and cleared the codes, but its still a problem. Its been a problem for 6 months. They want to charge me 3000.00 to replace the whole steering system. Another issue i have is the driver door will not open from the inside. I have to put the window down to open…
ODI 10870868
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While pulling out of the garage, the power steering ability seized and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and it resumed normal operation. The contact stated that the failure recurred at least ten times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The…
ODI 10862538
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Squeaking noise coming from front axle (mostly on driver side) while driving and turning; sounds the most when outside temperature is higher (not so loud on cool days). Took it to dealer that sold the car (today 04/25/2016) to have suspension and power steering checked. I see online there are recalls on some ford fusion power steering? My vin is not listed.
ODI 10861208
Steering
Fusion recall my 2011 ford fusion se made in mexico has a power steering assist fault. This happened when leaving my driveway. Took it to the dealer and the problem is a faulty steering gear. This part is currently part of a recall on 2011 ford fusion manufactured in mexico. My issue is the recall does not include my vehicle as the recall began with vehicles manufactured in september of 2010 and my vehicle was…
ODI 10855321
Steering
Steering, left or right, causes significant "grinding" type noise. Independent shop could not narrow it down, although first thought was rack & pinion. This vehicle (3.0l) does not have a standard rack and pinion. This noise occurs whether stationary or in motion. Took it to the dealer and they stated they could not replicate, however, they could replace the control arms to see if that helps resolve the issue. Due…
ODI 10882310
Steering
When i start up the engine the message "power steering assist fault" shows up in the dash and power steering stops working. Turn the car off and on and it seems to work again. Luckily so far has only happened when stationary
ODI 10853549
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving unknown speeds, the steering wheel failed to move and the electronic panel fault warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the northside ford ([redacted], san antonio, tx 78216) where it was diagnosed, but no failure codes were located. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer informed the…
ODI 11076754
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While reversing the vehicle, the steering wheel failed to turn right or left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10881402
Steering
I was driving my 2011 ford fusion, and my vehicle locks up almost causing me to reck! I had to slam on breaks. After getting the vehicle under control i called b & b ford's to let them know what's going on. I ended up having my vehicle towed to the ford dealership. The ford dealership mention the power was my rack and pinion had to be replace because it was causing problems with my power steering, which cost me…
ODI 10898077
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving approximately 65 mph, the service advance power steering warning message displayed and the power steering became inoperable. As a result, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 10850857
Steering
Power steering goes out, ford says this vin is not part of the recall. It should be, the power steering throws a code. You must pull over and restart the car for it to reset.
ODI 10852177
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. After starting the vehicle and attempting to drive, the power steering failed to turn. The vehicle had to be restarted several times until the power steering functioned properly. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure was similar to the failure listed in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 10851536
Steering
Steering stopped going down road. Light for power steering comes on a lot. Turn car off resets computer and ok until next time.
ODI 10839216
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving approximately 30 mph and attempting to pull into a parking lot, the steering ability decreased. The contact left the vehicle parked in the lot. The contact called the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired under a steering recall by the manufacturer five months…
ODI 10838455
Steering
2011 ford fusion se. 64000 miles. For no apparent reason, the power steering would not work when turning the car on. If turned off and on again, it works. It only happened randomly. After a couple times, i brought the car to my local ford dealer. They said there was no error codes but changing the steering would be approx. $1800. After online research there's hundreds of cases like mine which for some reason are not…
ODI 10837976
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. An message in the instrument panel illuminated and indicated to service power steering system. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included…
ODI 10837038
Air Bags · Steering
TAKATA RECALL. STEERING
ODI 10888006
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the power steering warning indicator was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred three times prior to the failure however, the power steering was functional after the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it had not been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10823798
Electrical System · Steering
The vehicle is very hard to steer. Electric power steering is out
ODI 10837042
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that there was an odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v793000 (fuel system, gasoline). However, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
ODI 10839711
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 10 mph, the power steering failed and the warning light illuminated. The steering wheel became hard to turn and had to be turned with excessive force. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The failure mileage was 46,000.
ODI 10822542