2011 Ford Fusion Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 101,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “abs module” (12% of reports).
- 169service brakes complaints
- 101,000median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 15%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.
- ABS module: mentioned in 21 of 169 complaints (12%)
- Way floor: mentioned in 21 of 169 complaints (12%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 19 of 169 complaints (11%)
- Hydraulic control: mentioned in 11 of 169 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the 2011 Ford Fusion at $1,300, and half of them between $1,250 and $2,050.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2015–2024), 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 service brakes problems happen?
Based on 114 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 169 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Fusion service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 10 | 5% | 38,750 |
| 2019 Fusion | 4 | 1% | 7,735 |
| 2018 Fusion | 4 | 1% | 114,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 50 | 4% | 56,500 |
| 2016 Fusion | 85 | 5% | 53,650 |
| 2015 Fusion | 82 | 8% | 64,432 |
| 2014 Fusion | 88 | 7% | 74,618 |
| 2013 Fusion | 53 | 3% | 41,500 |
| 2012 Fusion | 104 | 4% | 72,809 |
| 2011 Fusion | 169 | 6% | 101,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 437 | 9% | 111,064 |
| 2009 Fusion | 473 | 46% | 102,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 479 | 35% | 109,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 126 | 12% | 100,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 27 | 4% | 115,275 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes 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.
2011 abs system module itâs supposed to go back to default and it didnât and the brakes completely stop working my car didnât want to start and thereâs no light nor abs light no check engine light no code comes out to warn that the brakes are not working I have 119000 ABS module failure…
Car continues to accelerate after applying the brake. Has happened numerous times. Usually at slow speed
My 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid is dangerous to me and others on the road. When I drove my car, was coming to a stopping point and it didn't want to stop. It does it off and on. I took it to the dealership and was told I needed a abs module. They didn't have any because they was on back order. This was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford Fusions have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 169 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2011 Ford Fusion (6% of the 2,794 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 service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 101,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,250 and $2,050), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “abs module”, in 21 of 169 complaints, followed by “way floor” (21).
Other 2011 Ford Fusion problems
See all 2011 Ford Fusion problems or service brakes problems across all Fusion years.