10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
42 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
21 / 1
Average Mileage:
78,955 miles

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problem #839

May 282019

Fusion

  • 113,000 miles
My 2011 Ford Fusion makes a creaking and thumbing sound and also when you go over a bump or turn the wheel not matter if its right or left, when driving.

- Sun Prairie, WI, USA

problem #838

May 212019

Fusion

  • miles
Power steering assist repaired under recall startec having intermittent failure which dealer could not duplicate. 5 month later compleye steering failure while drivingresulting in accident. Ford will not address because mileage is 300miles over their customer satisfaction program

- Blacklick, OH, USA

problem #837

May 172019

Fusion

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. While the contact's wife was driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the service power steering and service fast track messages were displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering). The failure mileage was 99,000.

- Benton, MO, USA

problem #836

May 182019

Fusion

  • 121,000 miles
Lost power steering....

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #835

Apr 252019

Fusion

  • 205,000 miles
Turning off the highway onto a small side street power steering went out causing collision with a mailbox and trash cans along with several unsightly scratches, dents, and dings down the side of the car

- Campbellsville, KY, USA

problem #834

May 132019

Fusion

  • 257,000 miles
I was driving in a 45 mile lane, my electric power steering hopped off and power steering service now came on. My car hit the curb and landed in someone yard. Very terrifying. I contacted Ford and they said they will not replace it. Because I don’T meet the guidelines for the recall. My car is over 150,000 miles. And I will have to pay. I felt like this is not okay I only had this car for 2 months and the owner never took it in when it was under 150,000 miles. If it’'s on recall it shouldn’T have a time frame to get it fix. If they messed up on their end fix it. Now they asking me to pay out of pocket to fix on their behave.

- Columbia Mo, MO, USA

problem #833

May 142019

Fusion

  • 153,800 miles
Driving in the city, when steering wheel's power stopped. Indicator warning stated "power steering assist default". I finally was able to pull over to the side of the road. Called aaa and car was towed to my home.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #832

Apr 022019

Fusion

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The power assist advanced trac warning light illuminated. The dealer was not made aware. The independent mechanic diagnosed and repaired the rack and pinion assist box. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle had not been repaired for a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #831

May 022019

Fusion

  • 131,000 miles
The car was in motion both times the steering locked up and indicator light came on and displayed power steering fault

- Springfield, TN, USA

problem #830

Mar 012018

Fusion

  • 125,000 miles
Takata inflators are not working. Last year I got into a front end collision at 25mph and air bags didnt deploy.

- Springfield, TN, USA

problem #829

Apr 292019

Fusion

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the power steering indicator illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned when the vehicle was started. Echelon Ford (4 S white horse pike, stratford, NJ 08084, (856) 627-8400) was scheduled to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Runnemede, NJ, USA

problem #828

Apr 102018

Fusion

  • 81,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel and the vehicle veered into another lane. The "service power steering" message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact scheduled an appointment with riverside Ford (2625 ludington St, escanaba, mi 49829, (906) 786-1130) for the vehicle to be diagnosed and repaired this week. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a new rack and pinion was needed. The failure mileage was 81,000.

- Bark River, MI, USA

problem #827

Apr 262019

Fusion

  • 62,400 miles
The power steering went out while driving my 2011 Ford Fusion. I was driving on the street in the subdivision that I live. I could barely get the vehicle home. I could barely turn the corner. I was terrified. I called the dealership the following morning and had the vehicle towed. There is not a recall from Ford on this yet.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #826

Apr 032019

Fusion

  • 31,800 miles
Dash displays "power steering fault". this has happened several times in a 3 week span. This happens after turning on ignition steering wheel cannot be turned during this time. Ignition must be turned off and back on in order to clear display fault and regain power steering capabilities. This has only happened while car is not in motion so far.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #825

Apr 012019

Fusion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist fault indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to green Ford Inc (336-292-8310, located at 3800 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407) where it was determined that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Stokesdale, NC, USA

problem #824

Apr 192019

Fusion

  • 115,000 miles
I have experienced loss of power steering assist several times. Usually happened when backing out of parking area. Yesterday happened while driving. Power steering assist fault alarm shows on dash. I took to Ford dealer after first time, they said no faults were in computer, so could not diagnose. It has happened several times since and no trouble codes are registered. This is a very dangerous issue and feel a recall is needed. I did take it in several years ago on the recall to check the software. Obviously that fix did not take care of the issue.

- Chester, VA, USA

problem #823

Apr 092019

Fusion

  • miles
I had a recall on my car in 2015, I already got the work done in 2014. Recenty the part defalt again I took it into Ford they are saying it's nothing they can do because it's has more the 150,00/ miles on it. When I got the power steering work done the frist time it only had 84000 miles. I have contacted customer service and they are saying it's nothing I can do. I still make payments so I am stuck at this point not to mention I just got new tires for $700. Is there anything that can be done about this. If you need further information please contact me via email [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Amelia, VA, USA

problem #822

Feb 222019

Fusion

  • miles
As I was driving down the road (I had my daughter and cousin with me), my wheel started pulling to the left hard. A light comes on saying 'service advance track now'. when I took it to the Ford dealership, they told me there is a recall but because my car is over a certain mileage that it's not covered and it'll cost me $2000 to fix the problem. I've done some research online and there are lots of others that's having the same problem that I am. I've contacted Ford several times and they refuse to fix this issue...even though it's under a recall. I'd really appreciate it someone could get this problem resolved. It's dangerous and now I have to worry about how I'm going to get where my kids and I need to go every day.

- Gibson, NC, USA

problem #821

Apr 112019

Fusion

  • 164,000 miles
Power steering failure - epas, electronic power assist steering, cannot drive car!!!!!! some 2011 Ford Fusion covered by recall. Mine is not. Why"!?!?!"

- Taunton, MA, USA

problem #820

Dec 232018

Fusion

  • 77,000 miles
My son started his Fusion and the power assist fault light came on. He couldn't turn the steering wheel. The car was shut off, and when I arrived and started it, it was fine after being put in reverse. I researched recalls and found many on this vehicle. Air bags, lug nuts, power assist to name a few. I called Ford and they ran the VIN #, they said the number was not covered. How can certain #'s be covered when they all have the same problem !? I guess the only fix is to to have people who can't afford to fix it ($2000) drive unsafely because Ford won't admit they are in the wrong ! I can only hope nothing happens while he is driving..

- Millbury, MA, USA

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