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
In march 2018 i went to get in my car and a warning came across my dash board that said power steering assist fault and then my steering would not move. I got it fixed then. Now almost a year later it's having the same issue but this time it locked up where as last time all i had to do is restart the car and it released.
ODI 11183652
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. When the vehicle was started, the power steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Tallahassee ford lincoln (located at 243 n magnolia dr, tallahassee, fl 32301, [redacted]) was notified. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure…
ODI 11183407
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
As i was driving down the road (i had my daughter and cousin with me), my wheel started pulling to the left hard. A light comes on saying 'service advance track now'. When i took it to the ford dealership, they told me there is a recall but because my car is over a certain mileage that it's not covered and it'll cost me $2000.00 to fix the problem. I've done some research online and there are lots of others that's…
ODI 11196141
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
The steering components for my front end frequently break and the transmission has been rough ever since i got my car in 2015
ODI 11180545
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that the power steering was faulty and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was unable to be driven. A message indicating 'power steering fault' was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to brinson ford (2970 state hwy 31 e, athens, tx 75751, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that a new power steering system needed to be…
ODI 11181588
Steering
Power steering assist fualt.. Drove fine and the steering went out while driving during a turn. Almost hit another car.this was a a state highway through town.
ODI 11180148
Lower Arm · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel failed to operate intermittently. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The steering returned to normal and the contact was able to drive home. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). Sunnyvale ford (650 east el camino real, sunnyvale,…
ODI 11180119
Steering
POWER STEERING STEER GEAR QUIT WORKING
ODI 11182368
Steering
Dear sirs, my vehicle suddenly showed "power steering assist fault" while i driving on the street. And steering column locked. I immediately slow down and pullover the roadside. After this, steering column can be turned, but very hard and only within a narrow angle. Therefore i go online to check, and found out my ford fusion 2011 should be under "nhtsa safety recall no. 15v340000 - loss of electric power steering…
ODI 11182229
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 30 mph, the power steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated and the steering seized. The vehicle was taken to sunset ford ([redacted], st. Louis, mo 63127, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack had fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage…
ODI 11172537
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 124,157.
ODI 11171626
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
1)power steering assist fault error message. No power steering. 2)service trac control error message 3)cruise control sticking at a high speed so can't use it.
ODI 11171069
Body · Steering
On a monday morning a light on my dashboard came on and it said steering power service now, this cause the steering wheel to become stiff and hard to control. While i look all over under the hood to find the steering power fuel reservoir i couldn't find one. On wednesday afternoon as i was driving a sharp corner it was difficult for me to turn the steering wheel and i lost control of the car ending up hitting the…
Crash reported
ODI 11171917
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that the power steering was faulty and the steering wheel seized when turning. The contact had to use more effort than usual to make turns. Also, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was taken to roundtree ford ([redacted], shreveport, la 71105, [redacted]) and they kept the vehicle for a…
ODI 11170753
Steering
Ford fusion 2011, bought new from the same ford dealer, who serviced it and checked it out when i bought it from friends. Same ford dealer claimed car was 100% but less than 2 months later power steering completely failed. When i started car from stationary, lights said: power steering assist fault and i could not turn the wheel at all. Switched off, restarted seemed fine. I am student, have to make do, do not have…
ODI 11222573
Steering
I was driving this vehicle on highway turning on curb with 40 mph and promptly my steering lost power got locked i couldn't do nothing i just turned flashes on and braked someone in the back hit me and run away.
Crash reported
ODI 11165952
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My fiance went to start the care to go to work and the power steering assist failure and service advancetrac warnings were on. She couldn't even turn the steering wheel. If she had been driving with our 2 year old son in the cat they could have been killed. There are many others that i have found with the same problems why had this not been recalled, serious injury or death could occur. Then there would be multiple…
ODI 11166749
Steering
While driving on the interstate, the steering locked up , i put on my hazard lights and eased my way to the shoulder not causing an accident. It happened again as i was coming home i turned onto my street and before i could line the steering wheel back to it's proper position it locked up again. Knowing that it has an electronic pump i automatically checked the fuse. There was nothing wrong. I had it towed to have…
ODI 11258289
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 45 mph, an audible chime was heard and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle became difficult to maneuver and was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in…
ODI 11164790
Steering
Went to work while parking the car in the street the electric power steering fail. I call one dealer told me no appointment for at least 3 weeks i will contact another dealer. I had it checked by an independent mechanic he said that the power electric rack-and-pinion fail. Can't drive the car i was lucky it happened when i was parking and not when i was driving
ODI 11165478
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned due to a previous unknown recall repair in 2015. The power steering modulator was reprogrammed, but the power steering gear was not replaced. Recently, the power steering gear failed. Corwin ford tri cities (1225 n autoplex way, pasco, wa 99301, (509) 544- 8000) offered to pay for the power steering gear to be replaced,…
ODI 11219236
Steering
Some times my power steering doesn't work & goes to manual, went to dealer in 2017 and was told no recalls on my vehicle, now i was told miles went 2 150,000 some miles & mine are over that, this could cause a problem if it happens while driving could cause accident, happened after i started to drive down street
ODI 11187022
Steering
When starting the car the steering (in stationary position) locks up and power steering failure light comes on. I turn the car off and re start and its fine. The steering wheel has become hard to manuever and makes a noise especially on left turns. Problem is progressively getting worse.there is a current recall for this problem, and my ford dealer refuses to cover the fix because it has over 100,000 miles.
ODI 11181280
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My airbag light has been on for a month now and every time i call ford they tell me that my car isn't up for a recall. This is very dangerous and it has affected my horn, or anything else controlling my steering wheel. My power steering has been replaced twice. I need for someone to check into this matter for me please
ODI 11164449
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 25 mph, the power steering seized and the steering wheel could not be turned. Also, "power steering assist" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to lebanon ford (425 miracle mile, lebanon, nh 03766, [redacted]), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle remained at the dealer and had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11164594