1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
104,564 miles

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problem #7

Oct 182023

Fusion

  • 151,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering control module and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.

- North Hollywood, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 172021

Fusion

  • miles
The rack and pinion went out on the vehicle while driving down the highway... Luckily we made it home safely.. made it very hard to turn... Just like that it went out with no warning.

- Ashley, MI, USA

problem #5

Nov 152019

Fusion 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,947 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the rack and pinion steering was replaced by the dealer sheehy Ford of marlow heights (5000 auth rd, marlow heights, md 20746 (301) 298-0793) on 11/15/19. The vehicle had been hard to steer in making turns. After the repair the tie rods also malfunctioned. The contact suspects the repair on the rack and pinion steering caused the new issue with the tie rods. The manufacturer was notified and a case was opened as well as the contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 98,947.

- Temple Hills, MD, USA

problem #4

Apr 012018

Fusion

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering rack and pinion was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer oc welch Ford/Lincoln (4920 independence blvd, hardeeville, SC) were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #3

Jul 032018

Fusion 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. After refueling at a fuel station, the vehicle was started and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Contact states vehicle was taken randy marion Ford in statesville, nc.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

problem #2

Jun 022014

Fusion

  • 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. While driving approximately 75 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the rack and pinion and the power assist pump needed to be replaced. In addition, the computer system needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V232000 (steering) and NHTSA action number: PE14030 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

- Columbus, IN, USA

problem #1

Oct 092013

Fusion

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the electric rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.

- Riverside, CA, USA