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
My 2011 ford fusion lost power steering and became very difficult to control. The warning light displayed today while in motion. After stopping the vehicle and restarting the vehicle became very difficult to turn. My wife uses this vehicle to drive my son to and from school and now she will never feel comfortable or safe after this issue and reading all the previous complaints. This is a big issue and a recall needs…
ODI 10822050
Steering
My dad and mom have been without a car for a few months now. On and off the powersteering is shutting off. Autonation, littleton, co., has the car again! Can you please investigate. I am tired of this dealership taking of advantage of people. Please help!
ODI 10849610
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the software was updated however, the dealer informed the contact that the repair may not sufficiently repair the failure. In addition, the contact was informed that the steering…
ODI 10824803
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I started my vehicle and let it warm up a couple of minutes before i left my job on cold night. When i backed out of my spot and went forward my service power steering message came on and then service advanced track came on. When i stopped at the light to turn i noticed that i had no power steering. I seen online that there was a recall for this issue. I called my local dealership and was informed my vehicle was not…
ODI 10820636
Steering
Ford not honoring recall for 2011 fusion built 1 week before recall date at hermosilla plant. Power steering went completely out - cost $1700 to repair - the car was backing out onto a main street and lost all steering.
ODI 10911178
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel failed and the contact was unable to turn as the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact was able to coast onto the shoulder and restarted the vehicle however, the steering wheel failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering…
ODI 10811888
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I'm having problems with my steering it's really hard to turn the wheel at times n does it often not sure if i can get the information to my vehicle on what recalls there are if any.
ODI 10817388
Steering
POWER STEERING MODULE FAILED WHILE DRIVING.
ODI 10820251
Steering
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT SAFETY ISSUE
ODI 10809819
Steering
Power steering assist fault (or failure) while driving. Steering locks up, difficult to steer. Have to stop vehicle, turn off engine and re-start. Steering works again. Difficult to control car with steering. Dangerous. Saw recall on this, but ford says doesn't apply to my vin?
ODI 10808914
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
When i started the vehicle has loss steering and the "power steering assis fault" message appear. The dealer said that need to be replaced. Ford has a recall for that part (the electric power steering rack) but my vin number is not included.
ODI 10809785
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving at various speeds, the power steering would suddenly malfunction and the steering wheel would become very difficult to turn. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was…
ODI 10809398
Steering
Lost all power steering $1700 to fix complaints filed with ford. Car built august 2010 not covered under recall. Requesting extension of dates to cover my vin. Driving vehicle lost power steering. Could not handle car. Husband had to drive to dealership
ODI 10873641
Steering
Powersteering went out on vehicle there was a recall on these components but we were 2 weeks out on recall manufacture date although the same parts were involved this could have life threatning but ford refused to take care of problem i have heard complaints the same as mine have been comeing in to dealer reps
ODI 10811830
Steering
The electric assist steering failure warning comes on and the vehicle is very difficult to steer. Would be a serious hazard if it happens while underway. Intermittent problem.
ODI 10807221
Steering
The electric assist steering fault comes on when starting the car. This occurs intermittently. The car would be extremely hard to steer with this failure. A recall has been initiated by ford but this vehicle is not included. Why not?
ODI 10807219
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The driver had to use greater effort to steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The ignition was turned to the off position and back to the on position and the steering started to function properly. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 10807956
Steering
While driving down the road the steering locks up and you can't turn. Took it to dealer and they say it is the steering rack & pinion that is bad. There is a recall on the steering geer but not the steering rack. The dealer said this part is on back order- are there others with this issue where it should be recalled??
ODI 10807459
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 30 mph, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10806376
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel seized. The "power steering fault" was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
ODI 10855636
Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the power steering failed and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v34000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10808468
Steering
I was driving with my three children in the car going into a right hand turn at about 35-40 mph and my power steering failed and sent me into oncoming traffic. Luckily the car saw me and swerved to avoid the collision. I stopped the car, turned it off and back on and the power steering was fine. However, it happened again and now the power steering will not work at all and ford is saying there is no recall on this…
ODI 10794668
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving at 60 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to produce a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10789578
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel lost power and the power steering assist warning illuminated. The vehicle was placed in neutral, switched off, and restarted. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who analyzed and diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer…
ODI 10808187
Steering
My vehicle is giving a "power steering assist default" warning light on the instrument panel, at the same time the wheel locks up and i am not able to move the steering wheel at all. Driving the car or moving the car in any direction does not unlock the wheel and the warning light on the panel does not go away. This has happened 5-8 times in the last two weeks. The vehicle did get the power steering failure recall…
ODI 10794984