2011 Ford Fusion Power Train Problems
- 245
- 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 245 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 30 records
- light came · 29 records
- wrench light · 26 records
- power steering · 22 records
- lost power · 15 records
- check engine · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 126 |
| 60–100k mi | 48 |
| 1–30k mi | 46 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the wrench warning light illuminated and the speed decreased. The contact also stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
ODI 10639447
Power Train · Steering
While traveling on a highway at approximately 65 mph, my power steering went out, and a power steering fault message came on. I had a real hard time getting over to the emergency lane as the steering wheel was almost impossible to turn. This caused me to almost get hit by incoming traffic while attempting to change lanes or even keep the vehicle straight, had this happen while making a turn and accident would have…
ODI 10630967
Power Train · Steering
I was driving with my two children going aprox 25 mpg, i attempted to turn right into a parking lot, and power steering was completely lost. I then drove to work aprox 20 miles with no power steering. I took my car into the ford dealership, they spent 4 days trying to determine what the issue was, and ultimately decided the entire power steering needed to be replaced, at a cost of $1900.00. Being a single parent,…
ODI 10649578
Power Train
Vehicle stalled in traffic. Restarted after several attempts and would not idle. Vehicle ran very rough. Vehicle was towed to a local garage and the throttle body was diagnosed as the problem. Codes (p2119, p2111) came up in diagnostic tests. Also throttle position sensor in throttle body assembly has internal failure. *tr
ODI 10629027
Electrical System · Power Train
Pulled from a red light and car started shaking vigorously. Pulled over safely into a parking light and a wrench lit up on the dash board. Took it to a near by auto parts store, clerk scanned it and said it was a throttle body malfunction. *tr
ODI 10618526
Power Train
The vehicle began shifting erratically when slowing to a stop, with higher than normal rpm range. After getting back up to speed, the transmission made a loud noise and felt as if it had fallen out from under the car. Problem still exists, and now shifting from second to third gear, and third to fourth gear are delayed and some times make the car feel like it may not shift. After seeing that there have been multiple…
ODI 10638587
Power Train
Intermittent failure when pulling out into traffic. When you press the accelerator down, the wrench light comes on and the car will only go about 5 miles per hour. Was almost hit on two occasions by oncoming traffic. If you turn the car off, then restart, it works --- until the next time it fails! I consider this a life threatening defect. In high density areas, it is not realistic to have huge gaps in traffic that…
ODI 10615063
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
On june 27, 2014 i took my car to a dealership for a recall to reprogram it. On july 14, 2014, my car just stopped running while i was driving. After several attempts, it did restart after i turned off the air conditioner and radio. The next day i brought it into the dealership once again. The service person told me the same thing happened to several other customers after the initial recall and that now the throttle…
ODI 10616378
Power Train · Steering
My power steering in my vehicle has been going out while i drive. (very scary) it has happened approximately 4-5 times. I read the manual and it said if "assist failure" comes on, turn off the engine and let it sit for 10 seconds, then turn vehicle on to reset. The first 4-5 times it did reset after doing so. This very last time, the vehicle no longer was resetting. It remains in my driveway because the "assist…
ODI 10618298
Engine · Power Train
Was stopped at a light and when started to take off car cut off and jerked forward. The "wrench" symbol appeared. Tried to start car and it shook as starting. Was able to get started and light (wrench symbol) went off. I only have @24000 miles on my vehicle and it is well-maintained. From what i have read, this seems to be a widespread problem with this model year fusion. I was lucky that i was not rear-ended or…
ODI 10607109
Power Train
I was driving on the 95 freeway in las vegas, nevada my 2011 ford fusion started jerking and idling down like it was going to shut off, but the car continued to run i get 4-5 minutes into my drive at 65 mph and the car shut down. I didn't realize the power to the vehicle was gone at first. Cars are flying beside me, and behind me on the highway i'm terrified that i'm going to get killed or seriously injured in a…
ODI 10599121
Power Train
Ford replaced the throttle body. As this being the 2nd throttle body replacement in 6 months. My car is now lunging forward dangerously i am afraid of driving it. Still stall on the highway. And my avg miles per gallon have plunged from 29.9 to 20.1. I only drive ford tough. But now i think its " ford the weak" and paying for a piece of crapple at 400 a month for 6 years i no joke. Dear ford i put my life in your…
ODI 10596539
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
While driving at various speeds the car suddenly fails to accelerate. This is accompanied by the wrench light and the engine light. The engine light diagnostic code says throttle sensor. When it happens the car appears to stall out and will not accelerate but will coast. The engine is then turned off then back on and will drive normally again. It happens very sporadically. It's very dangerous to lose the ability to…
ODI 10604409
Engine · Power Train
Was waiting to turn in my apartment complex, pushed on the gas, rpm's shot up to over 1500 and car would not move, then it slammed into gear and took off with wheels squealing. Sounded like something was then being dragged under car. Stopped and looked but nothing, put in gear to drive to parking spot and same thing, didn't move, rpm's up to 1500 and then slammed into drive. Did make it to the parking stall where it…
ODI 10595571
Power Train
While driving, the vehicle lost power and would not respond to the throttle in the gas pedal. The wrench light also came on the dashboard and the car jerked violently. Fortunately, the vehicle was safely slowed down to the side of the road while the jerking continued and the engine revved irrationally around 1000-4000 rpms. After turning the car off, the car was restarted and the problem went away temporarily until…
ODI 10585408
Power Train · Steering
This has happened on numerous occasions but on this particular date i was driving with my two kids and as i was turning with traffic the power steering went out, it was all of a sudden and all the cars were going my same speed. I lost control of the vehicle and side swiped a car and also was rear ended because i stopped since i had no idea what was going on with my power steering. I will never again buy a ford…
ODI 10619478
Power Train · Steering
I turned my car on, and went to reverse. The car started beeping, and a light came on. I continued to drive thinking it was because i didn't have traction in the gravel lot i was in. I didn't have any power steering and the brakes weren't working as well as normal. When i turned off the car and let it sit for a half hour, it started up and was working just fine. The warning my car gave me was to service the advanced…
ODI 10561941
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
This is a followup report. Took my car to ford. They replaced the electronic throttle body at no charge. *tr
ODI 10561287
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving at low speed on a secondary street, going about 15 mph. Suddenly, the vehicle became unresponsive to the gas pedal. The check engine light came on and the engine was alternating between surging and stalling. This was the 5th time this had happened to me since i purchased the car in september 2013. I pulled to the side of the road, took out my phone and made a video of what was happening. The video will…
ODI 10560924
Electrical System · Power Train
Battery, starter and flywheel. Flywheel missing teeth possibly after failed battery. Originally my car was jump started by aaa 01/2014 due to battery failure. Was advised to get battery replaced. Which was reluctantly replaced by ford at 36,805 01/2014. Unfortunately, this may have triggered a noise that i ignored for a time, where when the car would start sometimes it would make a loud noise. It was not every…
ODI 11024113
Engine · Power Train
I was driving home from work and turn left at 25 mph. I suddenly lost the ability to accelerate and a wrench service light came on. I had to pull over and turn the car off . It took a while to start again. It happens everytime i take the car out and now shifts really rough. I took it to dealer and they said they know about the problem but will not replace part under warranty. The throttle body need to be replaced.…
ODI 10558683
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving 40 - 45 mph and suddenly i lost acceleration and the car stalled. It seemed to have fell out of gear as the car did not 'die', there was no longer any response in the gas pedal. I utilized what remaining speed i had to navigate to a safe place to pull off the road. I turned off the car and turned it on again and could drive again. This happened 2 more times on the way home (total distance from first…
ODI 10557830
Engine · Power Train
I was driving on the highway, first my check engine light came on, then i drove a little farther and the wrench light came on and the car powered down to 5 mph. I had it towed and took it to the dealership today, and they are telling me that its the throttle body. I see all these complaints and it enrages me that something has not been done about this, i could have cause a major accident due to trying to get over to…
ODI 10555878
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
In the beginning of december while driving my friends home my fusion suddenly jolted and then i lost the ability to accelerate. The service wrench displayed and i had to come to a complete stop in a neighborhood. A few weeks later while driving home the same thing happened and i had to pull over to turn my car off and then on again, which seems to be the only way it will allow me to drive. Fast forward to january…
ODI 10559784
Power Train
My 2011 ford fusion sport awd lost power on the pittsburgh parkway after leaving a hockey game last night. I was driving, and without warning the car lost all power. The wrench light came on in the dash. This is the second time it happened in less than 2 weeks, with the same thing happening the first time. As my speed lowered, i tried crossing 2 lanes to get to the side of the road. I put the car in neutral, shut…
ODI 10555015