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
Intermittent power steering assist fault light came on for a couple months randomly upon starting the vehicle. After turning the vehicle off then back on again it cleared the error and the sterring became easy. After a couple months of this when turning the vehicle on the error came again along with advancetrac error and the steering is gone and the errors codes stay. Ford said the steering gear needs replacement…
ODI 11269474
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While the contact's wife was driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering suddenly failed. The driver attempted to turn the vehicle and drove off the road. The undercarriage of the vehicle struck the ground abruptly and was damaged. The driver's neck was injured, but did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven back to their…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11270453
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
Steering
While driving on the street making a slight turn my ford fusion 2011 experienced full electronic power steering failure. Extremely dangerous. I had this same issue 4 years ago in dec. 2015 (46,000 odometer) with the electronic steering unit (pscm) and had it replaced and reprogrammed at the ford dealership. This is a very expensive $1800 part to have to replace a second time (74,000 odometer). Contacted the ford…
ODI 11266503
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While the contact's father was driving 60 mph, the steering seized and the steering wheel could not be turned. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred several times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to taylor ford of waynesville [redacted], located at [redacted], waynesville, nc 28786) where the technician replaced the air bags and the driver's…
ODI 11269878
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 70 mph, the power steering became inoperable. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The manufacturer stated that the previous owner had the vehicle repaired per an unknown recall. There were no current recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to davis ford sales inc. (904 w main st, fulton, ms 38843, [redacted]) where it was…
ODI 11266978
Steering
Power steering to this car went on me as i was driving home from work. This is very dangerous . I see i am not the only one that is having issues with this, there needs to be a recall done on this as i am not paying 1800 on this part when it isn't just my car.
ODI 11266947
Steering
This car has been carried in twice for losing power steering. It happened again on 09/28/19 where an accident was involved. Power steering was lost while making a left hand turn causing an accident. Could not pull codes off computer as power was lost by accident.no air bags were deployed nor did seat belt engage
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11265295
Steering
I was driving down the highway almost home when a 'power steering assist faulty' notification appeared in the dash. As i approached my driveway i realized i could barley turn to get out of the highway.
ODI 11258692
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The power steering failed to operate correctly and the dash displayed a "power steering assist fault" and "service advancetrac system" warning during startup. The error repeated during several starts and finally became constant.
ODI 11256576
Steering
Takata recall. No power steering, saying service advance track no power steering.
ODI 11255920
Steering
Power steering assist fault occurred intermittently. Took to to dealer to have an older recall performed. Several days later, power steering failed completely shortly after starting while in a parking lot. I almost hit another parked car when i suddenly could not turn. Apparently this is a known issue, i don't understand why ford is permitted to have this persist. This is a serious safety issue! There could have…
ODI 11255686
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My car was 100% fine when i drove to work and 3 hours later when i was driving for lunch there was a message that there was a power steering assist fault. Thankfully i was not in a busy area because i could barely crank my wheel to turn. There is a recall for 2011 ford fusions but my vin was not included. Yet with no indicators my power steering does not work.
ODI 11253716
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Purchased my car from ford in april 2015, have had 0 issues with it, until thursday evening sept 5, 2019. On the way to work, everything was fine. Leaving work, everything was fine... Until i got on a 55mph highway, in traffic, in heavy rain (due to hurricane dorian entering our area). Out of nowhere, my power steering warning and advance trac lights came on and i lost complete steering function in my vehicle. I am…
ODI 11254065
Steering
Tl* the contact's father owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that his father received a recall notice in july of 2015 for nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The contact's father took the vehicle to all american ford ([redacted], point pleasant, nj 08742, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The dealer updated the electronic system and returned the vehicle to the contact's father.…
ODI 11258317
Steering
Service power steering now today i had a flat and change the tire after i put the new tire on my car been hard to steer and this service power steering now has beeen on since and i have tried reset it by unhooking the battery but the day thing i am trying to see if i have a recall on my car for it are how i can get my car fixed for it since there are recalls for 2011 ford fusion
ODI 11246574
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 40 mph, the transmission seized and the service now, power steering, and advancetrac warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle had excessive mileage. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 199,000.
ODI 11246702
Steering
Driving in a parking lot to pick up my son and went to park and the power steering went out. So i wasn't going very fast i was parking. Even though i was in no danger or anyone else i feel that this could have gone worse, thankfully it did not. It went without warning.
ODI 11246508
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact attempted to make a turn and the power assist failure indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power assist failed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering), stating that the vehicle was exhibiting the same symptoms as stated in the recall.…
ODI 11246088
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving approximately 35 mph, an audible alarm was heard and "power steering assist fault service advancetrac" was displayed. In addition, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to john kennedy auto group (620 buffalton pike, feasterville, pa) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear/rack was faulty. The steering…
ODI 11252848
Steering
While stationary, power steering locks up and gives error code on display. Its the same problem described in recall 15s18. It happens intermittently. Over the last 2 months it has happened about 7 times. I have to shut the car off then back on and it will function correctly.
ODI 11243702
Steering
Power steering went out while i was driving about 40 miles ph.. Almost wrecked head on with another vehicle. Found that the steering was recalled and ford refused to help. Greensboro, north carolina on a street before coming to a curve.
ODI 11253949
Steering
Was driving home from work route 130 nu torrential down pour and i get a power steering assistant warning then i lose all power steering , thankfully i didn't wreck i was able to get off main highway to side road turned off vehicle hoping that would reset fault to no avail problem still there. I managed to get home safely took care to my mechanic i was told it was my rack and pinion and told me it would be a healthy…
ODI 11242368
Steering
I was driving home from work route 130 nu torrential down pour and i get a power steering assistant warning then i lose all power steering , thankfully i didn't wreck i was able to get off main highway to side road turned off vehicle hoping that would reset fault to no avail problem still there. I managed to get home safely took care to my mechanic i was told it was my rack and pinion and told me it would be a…
ODI 11242366
Steering
Power steering failure while my 16 year old daughter was driving on a residential street. Luckily there was no accident although my vehicles manufacture date falls just before ford recall 15s18 leaving me to pay for a problem all parties have already agreed that is fords lack of engineering and quality assurance. How were the dates determined this recall? My car was made a couple weeks earlier and has the exact same…
ODI 11243283