2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Most common 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 132 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	43
Air Bags	34
Service Brakes	21
Engine	12
Power Train	12
Electrical System	11
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	8
Structure	6
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Fuel/Propulsion System	4

What owners report

2024-11-20, Steering
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the steering assist failure message displayed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the steering assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

2024-11-04, Engine
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the powertrain control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

2024-08-19, Steering
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact drove the vehicle without power steering functionality downhill. The service power steering immediately message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

2024-07-05, Steering
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was difficult to turn and failed to function as needed. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with steering rack failure. The contact was informed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact stated that the steering rack had been replaced five times starting in 2023. In addition, the contact stated that on several of the failures, the vehicle was undriveable and was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The fai

2024-05-08, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH and depressing the brake pedal several times, the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact drove in a circle and slammed on the brakes, and the vehicle responded. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the failure could be related to the ABS module. The mechanic informed the contact that it was a common failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the contact was informed that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with internal electronic failure

2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid questions

Does the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

Based on 132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (43), Air Bags (34), Service Brakes (21).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid has been fixed?

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