2011 Ford Fusion engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2011 Ford Fusion — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at various speeds the car suddenly fails to accelerate. This is accompanied by the wrench light and the engine light. The engine light diagnostic code says throttle sensor. When it happens the car appears to stall out and will not accelerate but will coast. The engine is then turned…”
filed Jun 18, 2014
“I drive a 2011 ford fusion, and on august 8, 2013, I was driving on a highway at about 65 mph and I went down to about 5mph. I had to pull over and turn off the car. The check engine light and wrench light came on when this happened. After I shut it off the wrench light went off, but the check…”
filed Aug 9, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Fusion | 54 | 18% |
| 2018 Fusion | 87 | 20% |
| 2017 Fusion | 134 | 12% |
| 2016 Fusion | 108 | 7% |
| 2015 Fusion | 52 | 5% |
| 2014 Fusion | 33 | 3% |
| 2013 Fusion | 72 | 4% |
| 2012 Fusion | 5 | 0% |
| 2010 Fusion | 93 | 2% |
| 2009 Fusion | 7 | 1% |
| 2008 Fusion | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Ford Fusion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.