2011 Ford Fusion HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 132 owner complaints about the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid has problems
132 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 43 | 2 |
| Air bags | 34 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 21 | 0 |
| Engine | 12 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 8 | 2 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 14 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do steering problems start?
81kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 42 steering complaints. 76% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2011 vs. every other Fusion Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fusion Hybrid median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid safety ratings
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Floor mat interference with acceleratorLed to recall 14E-028
- Electric power steering failureLed to recall 15V-340
What Fusion Hybrid owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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