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.
Engine · Power Train
I was on the freeway driving approximately 65 mph and the car just suddenly shut off. I managed to coast off the freeway and was able to start it back up but shut off again two blocks down the road. It continued to shut off all the way to my mechanics shop. My mechanic found the issue to be with the throttle body. I had the throttle body replaced. He advised me that if the issue persisted that i would have to go to…
ODI 10553903
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the freeway when suddenly the vehicle lost speed completely and the wrench light turned on. I was fortunate enough to be driving fast enough and in the right lane and so was able to exit the freeway but the vehicle was extremely slow, not even 1mph. It did begin to shake while slowing down. This is an extremely dangerous malfunction. Had i been in the left lane it would have been impossible to…
ODI 10553232
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on freeway the car went limp and lost speed without responding to gas pedal. The wrench light came on at the time it happened. This happened twice, first time yesterday on the freeway, second time today while on freeway going to work. Once i was able to pull over and stop the engine, it car started up again and ran. *tr
ODI 10552953
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The error occurred as i was driving on a major 8-lane highway. I was about a quarter-mile from my exit (after being on the highway for 60 miles) when i felt a "clunk" and an orange-lit wrench appeared on my dash. As i turned onto the exit ramp, i slowed to a stop at a stop-light, waiting to turn left. While the brake was depressed, the car was attempting to move forward very abruptly, as part of it's "limp home"…
ODI 10552708
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife was driving 65 mph on a very busy los angeles area freeway around 4:45 in the afternoon when her vehicle came to a grinding halt. The car went from 65 mph to a complete stop in about 30 yards! She said all she heard was a loud grinding sound and the screeching of the tires. Luckily, the six vehicles behind her were able to stop, avoiding a chain reaction accident. The car has been at the dealership since…
ODI 10552436
Engine · Power Train
Incident #1. When accelerating from a stop, the engine started jerking and the car rolled forward slowly and the powertrain service light illuminated. Shifted to neutral, rolled to shoulder, and re-started vehicle. Operated normally after re-start. Incident #2.(two days later) while accelerating from stop, when vehicle reached approximately 45 mph the engine started running poorly and the powertrain service light…
ODI 10550684
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Lucky me, i happened to have two of these failed designed vehicles. My wife has a 2010 that developed throttle body problems at 35000 miles and now mine at 87500 miles. The 2010 left her stranded with zero engine power, in the middle of busy roads a total of two times before the dealership (palm coast ford) on the third visit decided that just cleaning and spraying down the failing hardware didn't cut it and finally…
ODI 10550141
Power Train
Car lost power turning like the transmission was not engaged. The wrench light came on. The problem was the throttle body went bad lost communication with power train.. It appears a lot of these are being reported for the fusion v6 sel model. I had the repair done at huntington ford in rochester mi. And paid $550 for the repair. I have the defective parts if needed for anything. *tr
ODI 10549594
Engine · Power Train
Went to make a left hand turn in an intersection and car would not go. No matter how hard i pushed the gas pedal, it would not give the car gas to move. The rpm showed the car was idling, and the service wrench light came on. Engine was shaking and appeared to be sputtering. Very scary. I was almost hit by another car because of being stalled in the intersection. *tr
ODI 10549330
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I pulled out of my driveway and made it about 40 yards when the car lurched twice and shut off. I let it sit for a few minutes and started it back up. Was able to go about a quarter of a mile and it died again. I called a tow truck because i was too afraid to try to drive it anywhere. Luckily i was in my neighborhood and was not on a busy road or a highway like so many others have complained about. I was also very…
ODI 10548759
Power Train
At 6:55am on interstate i-70 east in kc mo i was driving in the fast lane at the correct speed of 65 mph on my way to work and my wrench light came on and the next thing i knew my car started down shifting and shaking until it came to a complete stop. I put on my hazards but was scared for my life cause of the very heavy traffic and i had a semi truck behind me. I couldn't get over because of the heavy traffic and…
ODI 10548223
Engine · Power Train
Wrench light came on and car lost all power over 60 mph. Restarted vehicle underway and still had no power. Had to pull off the side of the road on a very dangerous highway on an extremely foggy morning. Restarted and car idled extremely rough and again had no acceleration. A few minutes later the vehicle restarted and continued on as normal. Exact same incident happened later that day on the way home. Vehicle did…
ODI 10548707
Power Train
I was at a traffic signal and vehicle would not accelerate when the light turned green. It did not go dead but would move only at a very very slow speed, and the engine shuddered and ran roughly. The wrench indicator light came on. I got the car across three lanes of traffic to the shoulder, turned it off and restarted with no further trouble. Drove home without incident. Took the car into the dealership and problem…
ODI 10547954
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Was traveling 45 mph wrench light came on and stalled. *tr
ODI 10548256
Power Train
When driving the car,it wants to come to a stop,and it goes into neutral. It jerks you bad. It doesn't matter the speed. I could be going 25mph or 55mph or 70mph. Its a hazard to be driving. Took it back about 2weeks at ford dealer they said couldn't find anything wrong. Had warranty at that time.i call told them i didn't want the car anymore but they wouldn't help me. I have had the car for almost a year and have…
ODI 10618417
Engine · Power Train
Was driving at aprox. 45 mph when suddenly unable to accelerate car. Car did not shut off. Yellow wrench light came on dash. Drifted until able to stop vehicle. Shut off car and unable to start. Tried 2nd time and car restarted. A simple google search ended up with a tremendous amount of vehicles experiencing the same problem. Vehicle has not been recalled. Called ford garage and expecting tow truck to arrive…
ODI 10546980
Power Train
Turning left at stop light and vehicle lost power and maintenance light came on. Coasted at 10 mph through light into a parking lot. Car was still running but throttle did nothing. Turned ignition off and on while the car was half in the parking lot and half in the road. Restarted with same results. After the third restart maintenance light went off and car had power again. Drove home and checked for codes. P2112…
ODI 10546300
Engine · Power Train
While driving my 2011 ford fusion through an intersection it cut off speed and throttle control abruptly. No accident but this issue left the possibility for one to happen. I was able to pull the car over after shutting it off and starting it several times. Left the car off for about 10 minutes and it started and was able to drive again. Made it to an autozone and found out it was throwing a cel of p2111. For the…
ODI 10547094
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
My car lost complete power wile traversing an intersection. I was almost hit by a large truck as i had no power in my car. Tool it to the dealer and it is a defective throttle body that ford is aware of. Mechanic said he sees this happen all the time. Its very scary to be driving and suddenly lose all power and very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10546647
Power Train
Started to accelerate from intersection and transmission stalled when crossing hwy with oncoming traffic. Since that point i have noticed that transmission jerks when down shifting especially at lower speeds. Beginning to feel very apprehensive about safety of vehicle. *tr
ODI 10546668
Power Train
Another throttle body issue i assume..going on a turning lane and my car just lost throttle control..held up an intersection traffic with my 2 year old twins in my backseat..my car just went limp. It was very unsafe and i was scared. Turned off the engine and restarted it and fortunately made it home. *js
ODI 10545591
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling along a 2 lane route, at approximately 55 mph, the power in the car just died. The throttle would not propel the vehicle, there was no accelaration available and luckily i was able to shift the vehicle away from congested traffic. The wrench lights were flashing, the car sputtered while this started or occurred but when i pressed the throttle the car did not respond at all and the car came to a stop.…
ODI 10544924
Power Train
Driving down a major highway at approximately 75mph. Suddenly lost power and engine went to idle. Coasted up an exit ramp and fortunately made it to the top and was able to coast down to a safe locations to stop. If i had not made it to the crest of the ramp, the ramp was such that i was around a blind corner with no shoulder and would have very likely been hit if another car exited. The car was towed to a repair…
ODI 10545150
Air Conditioner · Power Train
I was driving in the fast lane and my 2011 fusion went into "limp mode" by the grace of god i was able to get across the freeway and down the off ramp to a safe place. I was unaware of what "limp mode" was at the time so i had it towed to the dealer and within a few hours i was notified that it needed a new throttle body. I had just got my car back it had been in at the dealer getting the entire ac system replaced…
ODI 10545250
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife was driving and i was her passenger on miller park highway on the 18th when all of a sudden the car jerks forward on us, it starts sputtering like it was going to choke out, my wife then tried to get on the should when she noticed that the cars accelerator went all the way to the floor without any response from the car. Traffic was flying by us as the cars engine brake continued to slow us way way down. We…
ODI 10544841