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
The power steering just went out . I was stopped at a store , when i went to drive off it was very hard to steer
ODI 11280449
Steering
Tamara recall i went to start my car this morning 08/01/2019 and my power steering assist light came on and i have no power steering at all tried to drive home made it home but turns were a problem as i was driving home from work.
ODI 11241153
Steering
On 7/24/19 i went to auffenberg ford in to diagnose a steering issue. When i start my car the steering wheel is locked up, and the dash says "power steering assist fault" the diagnosis from auffenberg was 2 intermittent electrical failures within the steering gearbox. Exactly like recall #15s18 which effects 2011-2012 ford fusion vehicles without a 3.5l engine. My engine is 2.5l for reference. My vin is not included…
ODI 11242458
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving on the highway when the power assist steering failure message and advance trac service message came on with an alarm. I pulled off the highway and discovered manual only steering and it was very very difficult to turn the wheel to pull into a parking lot and almost crashed. If i had to quickly swerve to avoid anyone i would have crashed. I had this vehicle serviced when i was notified of the 15s18 recall and…
ODI 11243193
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated and the power steering ability was lost. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 11235156
Steering
POWER STEERING ASSIST
ODI 11235093
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 15 mph, the "power assist fault" message appeared on the instrument panel and the steering wheel seized. The power steering ability seized and the contact had to use excessive strength to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to benson ford (4701 calhoun memorial hwy, easley, sc 29640, [redacted]), but was not…
ODI 11240547
Steering
For the past 5 months, my power steering fault has been appearing on my dashboard and have been asking around, the repair is really expensive and i am unemployed and have to way to fix it myself. It's stopping me from driving because i literally start a job tomorrow and i am not able to attend due to this issue. Can you guys please report a recall to my ford dealer.
ODI 11231712
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 15 mph, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to turn. While making a turn, the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who suggested taking the vehicle to a ford dealer. The vehicle was taken to norm reeves auto store ([redacted], cerritos, ca 90703, [redacted]) where the mechanic stated that the vehicle was…
ODI 11230760
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and displayed "service immediately". The contact was able to drive the vehicle home without power steering ability. The vehicle was later taken to porter ford ([redacted], newark, de 19711, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired due to the diagnostic and repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11234730
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. On various occasions, while driving, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact would have to turn the vehicle off and on in order for the steering to return to normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and seven failure codes appeared. Mac haik ford lincoln (4506 n navarro st, victoria, tx…
ODI 11231071
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 35 mph and making a turn, the steering wheel seized and failed to turn left or right. The advancetrac and service power steering warning indicators illuminated. The contact called airport ford (8001 burlington pike, florence, ky 41042, [redacted]), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure…
ODI 11240541
Steering
Leaving work wheel is hard to turn until i get my speed up
ODI 11231723
Steering
POWER STEERING LOCKS AND CAR REARS TO THE RIGHT
ODI 11219368
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact noticed that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and "power assist failure" was illuminated on the instrument panel. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The contact called koch 33 ford (located at [redacted], easton, pa 18045, [redacted]) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 11222132
Steering
The first time the power steering went out i was driving in traffic and lost control of the wheel, it completely locked up had to have it towed to the dealership in panama city, fl. The second time my teenage daughter was driving it and the same thing happened complete power steering failure, again had it towed to the dealership and this time had to pay for it to be repaired since the recall was complete on it. The…
ODI 11217843
Steering
Power steering went out while driving, recieved a fault on the screen saying "power steering assist failure". Sill had steering but was very difficult to control. Put my vin in on this site, and it says my car as no recalls.
ODI 11217686
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to university ford (2532 [redacted], chapel hill, nc) where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11257917
Steering
As i back up the "power steering assist fault" message pops up, and the power steering goes out.
ODI 11217068
Steering
My 2011 ford fusion makes a creaking and thumbing sound and also when you go over a bump or turn the wheel not matter if its right or left, when driving.
ODI 11210238
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering ability seized without warning. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, it resumed normal operation. The contact that the failure occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased in 2011. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of this failure since an existing…
ODI 11244985
Steering
Power steering assist repaired under recall startec having intermittent failure which dealer could not duplicate. 5 month later compleye steering failure while drivingresulting in accident. Ford will not address because mileage is 300miles over their customer satisfaction program
Crash reported
ODI 11209644
Steering
A power steering warning light came on during driving and the power steering failed while driving. There was no accident that followed, but only because the area was a straight flat road out in the country. I took it to a dealership, they replaced a power steering module under a recall after i paid $200 to replace an electrical wiring harness. Had it out of the shop less than 2 weeks and the light again came on and…
ODI 11210450
Steering
LOST POWER STEERING....
ODI 11208495
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While the contact's wife was driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the service power steering and service fast track messages were displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000…
ODI 11208592