Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
643
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 10 mention a crash, 6 mention an injury.
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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, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11751514 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
64
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11748423 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
184
Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 14 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.
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2011 abs system module it’s supposed to go back to default and it didn’t and the brakes completely stop working my car didn’t want to start and there’s 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 Brakes stopped working
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11730555 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
1437
Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 39 mention a crash, 20 mention an injury.
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The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist, making the steering wheel difficult to turn and causing the vehicle to wobble from side to side. The message "Power Steering Assist" was displayed, and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure posed a safety risk to the contact and her children. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed to her parent's residence. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11764337 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
272
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 14 mention a crash, 12 mention an injury.
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7/24/25 Ford Dealer replaced airbag recall, however, the caution light still lights up, like there is still a problem. to do a diagnostic why , they will not cover the cost. Is it possible that the new Airbag still has a problem and should they cover the cost of diagnostic problem
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11676292 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
101
Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.
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The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the front driver's side door locking and opening mechanisms malfunctioned, and the door could not be opened from inside the vehicle. The contact rolled down the window to access the exterior door handle to open the door. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the locking mechanism, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure recently reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11606831 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
84
Most reports here involve electrical shorts. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11762967 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov