2011 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
Owners have filed 276 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 45,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (31% of reports).
- 276engine complaints
- 45,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $860typical repair cost reported by owners
- 44%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Throttle body: mentioned in 86 of 276 complaints (31%)
- Turned off: mentioned in 53 of 276 complaints (19%)
- Put park: mentioned in 16 of 276 complaints (6%)
- Few minutes: mentioned in 15 of 276 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2011 Ford Fusion at $860, and half of them between $710 and $860.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 255 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 276 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Fusion engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 52 | 28% | 79,000 |
| 2019 Fusion | 153 | 48% | 78,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 205 | 46% | 90,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 395 | 36% | 76,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 443 | 27% | 78,000 |
| 2015 Fusion | 271 | 27% | 79,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 204 | 15% | 76,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 386 | 22% | 83,005 |
| 2012 Fusion | 111 | 4% | 52,389 |
| 2011 Fusion | 276 | 10% | 45,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 700 | 14% | 56,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 30 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 39 | 3% | 89,500 |
| 2007 Fusion | 56 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 47 | 6% | 98,375 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2011 Ford Fusion. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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The contact's boyfriend owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who retrieved a fault code for a…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford Fusions have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 276 owner complaints about engine for the 2011 Ford Fusion (10% of the 2,792 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford Fusion engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 45,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $860 (half paid between $710 and $860), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 86 of 276 complaints, followed by “turned off” (53).
Other 2011 Ford Fusion problems
See all 2011 Ford Fusion problems or engine problems across all Fusion years.