2011 Ford Fusion Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 268 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 45,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (29% of reports).
- 268power train complaints
- 45,500median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 45%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 77 of 268 complaints (29%)
- Turned off: mentioned in 50 of 268 complaints (19%)
- Put park: mentioned in 18 of 268 complaints (7%)
- Able pull: mentioned in 14 of 268 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 249 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 268 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Ford Fusion power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 67 | 37% | 77,065 |
| 2019 Fusion | 69 | 22% | 80,000 |
| 2018 Fusion | 106 | 24% | 81,700 |
| 2017 Fusion | 313 | 28% | 80,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 311 | 19% | 83,000 |
| 2015 Fusion | 143 | 14% | 80,033 |
| 2014 Fusion | 235 | 18% | 90,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 281 | 16% | 97,535 |
| 2012 Fusion | 158 | 6% | 51,700 |
| 2011 Fusion | 268 | 10% | 45,500 |
| 2010 Fusion | 894 | 17% | 51,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 20 | 2% | 57,488 |
| 2008 Fusion | 47 | 3% | 80,600 |
| 2007 Fusion | 74 | 7% | 86,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 150 | 21% | 73,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train 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 owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The lock warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a chip inside the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford Fusions have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 268 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 45,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 77 of 268 complaints, followed by “turned off” (50).
Other 2011 Ford Fusion problems
See all 2011 Ford Fusion problems or power train problems across all Fusion years.