2011 Ford Fusion Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 162
- 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 162 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 33 records
- engine light · 21 records
- fuel tank · 21 records
- wrench light · 18 records
- light came · 17 records
- check engine · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 70 |
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving in the pittsburgh area when my 2011 ford fusion lost acceleration. I was fortunate enough to be able to pull off into an abandoned car wash and out of heavy traffic. I shut the engine off and 30 seconds later was able to restart the car. I then drove 15 miles to my dealer. Today on november 14 my dealer found a code indicating a problem with the electronic-throttle body which they replaced under…
ODI 10552292
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
We were going down a major roadway at about 45 mph when the car just decelerated to about 1 mph. It took us awhile to get over 2 lanes of heavy traffic to the side of road where we stopped the car. The wrench light came on. With it still running we popped open hood and car appeared to be running just fine. We could not get the rpm's to go up at all. We turned off car completely, and the wrench light went off and car…
ODI 10550803
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was on my way to work yesterday morning (appx 7:30am so it was dark out) and i was slowing down with traffic (took pressure off the gas pedal) while crossing a bridge and when i went to accelerate again the car stopped moving and the wrench light lit up on the dashboard. My car was still running, but i had the gas pedal to the floor and the car would not move. When i realized i wasn't moving i hit the hazard…
ODI 10549482
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Traveling at a steady speed and the engine cut out. Not completely but had no acceleration control. Have read on-line that this is called "limp" mode. Was able to pull safely off the road and then restarted the car after which the vehicle operated ok. This has happened 3 times in the last week. Took car to dealer who replaced the throttle body at no charge since the vehicle was still under warranty. Although i was…
ODI 10547949
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My wife had my 6 month old sign in the backseat when she was pulling out from a stop sign into a 4way when the car lurched and the accelerator quit responding in the middle of the street a truck nearly t boned her on the driver side where our son was in his car seat upon diagnostics the electronic throttle body was stuck open. I've found similar issues with similar vehicles although the dealership informed me my…
ODI 10547534
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
This issue is a big safety concern!! I have seen many statements online about the throttle body issue and their should be a recall!! I personally have had to have my car towed twice within a 2 week period because of this issue. Every time my car broke down it was the same thing. I was going along fine and then the car all of a sudden dies, chugs, i drift to the side of the road so i don't get hit and then the engine…
ODI 10548271
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
This has happened multiple times varying from accelerating from a stop to highway speeds of 60+ mph. 2011 ford fusion sel suddenly loses all power and wrench icon illuminates and no acceleration happens at all. The engine remains at idle with fluctuations from 800-1200 rpms. Had to cross multiple lanes and was almost ran into by three cars going a lot faster than me while i was listing to the emergency lane. Once…
ODI 10546696
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving home going 45 mph when my car stalled without warning. When i tried to give it gas, it started jumping and jerking the wrench light came on. I was able inch by inch to move my car to the adjacent turning lane, turn on my flashers and call my husband on my cell phone. He was on his way home also and pulled up behind me. He tried to give it gas too but it would not budge. He turned the ignition off and…
ODI 10544506
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
On september 15, 2013 i was driving on a major surface street at approximately 35 miles per hour when the car just stopped working. Completely powerless. I saw two lights on the dashboard: the battery and the oil. There may have been more but i was more focused on safety and oncoming traffic than the lights on the dash. I decided not to take a chance of getting rear ended (injured or killed) so at the first big…
ODI 10544199
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving 35mph when the vehicle lurched a couple of times and decelerated on its own to 2mph. No matter how much i pressed on the gas or let off on the gas, the vehicle stayed at 2mph. The "wrench" icon illuminated on the dash. The engine stayed mid-way between hot and cold, but the rpm's never got above 1 & 1/2. Took the car to a dealer and found out that the throttle body is going out. I was so thankful i was…
ODI 10543891
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I have been sensing a surge in engine power for several months in my 2011 fusion. I suspected a throttle body problem and googled for information. I found all of the information on the nhtsa website about throttle body problems for this car as well as information in other forums. It was a good thing as i was prepared for what happened today. I had just left my house when the dreaded (and expected) loss of engine…
ODI 10543321
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle stalled out during highway speeds. Took car to ford and they said it was the throttle body and it was not covered under warranty. *tr
ODI 10542894
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My 11 fusion died in gear (lemp mode they call it) in the middle of an intersection where i was almost hit and stopped traffic for a good amount of time due to it being in gear and unable to move. After being towed to a dealer and being told it was my battery; i left the dealer paying for the tow, diagnostic and a battery. I went back a week later for an oil change and was told my car was in good running condition.…
ODI 10542752
Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving at 35 mph lost acceleration, engine idles but when gas peddle is pushed to the floor no power. Called dealership and without hesitation i was told it was the throttle body and that it was a very common problem. Cant believe this is not a safety recall. Very dangerous and scary!!!! And of course car is no longer under warranty. I truly hope this does not happen to someone driving down a highway in heavy…
ODI 10542385
Fuel/Propulsion System
As with most of the above filings, throttle body quit working while traveling, causing the gas to not function. Turned on yield lights, and luckily there was a shoulder to pull onto. Replaced the throttle body at a cost of the part $171, while the dealership offered to install for $600.00, an installation that takes literally five minutes. It seems ford is fully aware of this issue, and the safety hazards it causes,…
ODI 10546172
Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving on my way to work, driving about 55-60 mph and all of a sudden the car jerked and the throttle went off and the wrench light came on. Everything still worked in the car but when i pressed on the gas, nothing happened. Luckily i was near a turn off and i was able to coast onto the road and pull off. I turned my car off and back on, and was able to drive to a local dealership. They knew immediately what…
ODI 10538043
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at low speed, the vehicle slowed and stopped, requiring me to pull off the road. The engine remained running, but at a very low rpm - applying gas did nothing to rev the engine. After turning the vehicle off, i was able to restart it and limp it home. The next time i drove it, approximately 3 days later, it acted similarly, threatening to cut off when not applying gas. I took it to the ford dealer for…
ODI 10542553
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2011 ford fusion, which i purchased only a few months ago... Lost speed while driving home from work today. I'm still shaky and upset. I was a very busy 2lane up/2lane down avenue when my vehicle lost speed! I was in the inner lane and had to decide if i wanted the delivery truck to hit me from behind or risk side swiping someone in hope of getting off the road before i slowed completed. Through the grace of god…
ODI 10537552
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
This is a known issue with 2011 and other model ford fusions and other model ford cars. According to the media, on oct 2nd 2012 nhtsa created a defect petition to open an investigation on escape and fusion vehicles. I was traveling on over the chesapeake bay bridge on i50 in morning traffic ata ~ 60 mph when all of a sudden my fusion lost complete power. This caused a hazardous situation. I then had to 'limp' over a…
ODI 10537243
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car keeps displaying check fuel fill inlet, now check engine light is on. While filling tank at local gas station strong smell of fuel around and inside of car. This has happened on more than one occasion. Obd ii reads code p0455. This is unsafe in many ways, explosives are to dangerous to mess with. No resolution from ford motor company on this issue. *tr
ODI 10537121
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
On thursday 8/22/13, i was driving about 55 mph on the highway and i experienced what seemed like an engine stall. My 2011 fusion would not accelerate so i pulled off the side and my car started shaking so i turned it off. I waited a bit and started it back up and kept driving. I could still feel a lag when i stepped on the gas. I had a mechanic look at the car but he could not find any issues. On saturday 8/24/13,…
ODI 10537352
Fuel/Propulsion System
I am writing in regards to an issue with my 2011 ford fusion. On august 21, 2013 i was driving at 70 mph on a busy hwy when it felt as if my car had completely shut off. I had absolutely no accelerator. I found myself coasting in traffic. I managed to put on the hazards and merge to the shoulder without being hit, thankfully. Once over i shut off the car and after a minute started it back up and it was as if nothing…
ODI 10538347
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving the car shuddered, lost power, had no gas peddle response and ran very rough. Put car in park and shut off. Turned ignition, car turned over for 10-15 seconds as if starving for fuel. Finally caught and ran for about 2 miles, then happened again. In a span of 4 miles it did this three times. A few days later it did the same thing 3 times in a matter of about 10 miles. That time was on the highway doing…
ODI 10537869