2011 Ford Fusion Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 256 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion, 9% 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” (47% of reports).
- 256vehicle speed control complaints
- 45,000median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $710typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%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 120 of 256 complaints (47%)
- Turned off: mentioned in 51 of 256 complaints (20%)
- Put park: mentioned in 20 of 256 complaints (8%)
- Wrench icon: mentioned in 14 of 256 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical vehicle speed control repair on the 2011 Ford Fusion at $710, and half of them between $710 and $740.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2014), 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 vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 243 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 256 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Ford Fusion vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 4 | 2% | — |
| 2019 Fusion | 6 | 2% | 8,070 |
| 2018 Fusion | 5 | 1% | 30,825 |
| 2017 Fusion | 16 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 47 | 3% | 41,250 |
| 2015 Fusion | 14 | 1% | 46,775 |
| 2014 Fusion | 24 | 2% | 59,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 43 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 86 | 3% | 42,220 |
| 2011 Fusion | 256 | 9% | 45,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 793 | 15% | 53,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 33 | 3% | 47,000 |
| 2008 Fusion | 24 | 2% | 73,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 35 | 3% | 82,270 |
| 2006 Fusion | 28 | 4% | 94,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control 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.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard; however…
Powertrain light came on and threw code p1450 and car went into limp mode. Car will stall at stops and lights and won't go over 40. Replaced the canister purge valve which turned light off but it immediately came back once trying to over 40 and went back into limp mode. Everything I have read and…
Car continues to accelerate after applying the brake. Has happened numerous times. Usually at slow speed
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford Fusions have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 256 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2011 Ford Fusion (9% 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 vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion?
Owners report a typical cost of $710 (half paid between $710 and $740), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 120 of 256 complaints, followed by “turned off” (51).
Other 2011 Ford Fusion problems
- Steering problems (1,435)
- Air Bags problems (330)
- Engine problems (276)
- Power Train problems (268)
- Electrical System problems (203)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (176)
- Service Brakes problems (169)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (93)
See all 2011 Ford Fusion problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Fusion years.