2011 Ford Fusion steering problems
1,426 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Ford Fusion — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle experienced a sudden, complete failure of the electronic power steering assist while operating, resulting in a dangerous increase in steering effort and an immediate safety hazard. A professional OBD-II diagnostic scan retrieved active trouble codes C1277-20 (Steering Wheel Angle Sensor…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
“Yesterday evening, my power steering went out (EPAS), it did that when the car had been parked for the night and not in motion thankfully so nobodies safety was at risk, but I don’t know if and when it’ll happen again. According to Ford, it has been a recurring problem with ford fusion modules…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a…Campaign 15V340000 · Jun 2, 2015
Related service bulletins
Some 2010-2012 Fusion/Milan and 2011-2012 MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.5L or 3.0L engine and electronic power assist steering (EPAS), a remanufactured replacement steering gear (MU2Z-3V504-ARM) is available which is…
SSM 51666 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 26, 2023
Steering problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 12 | 7% |
| 2019 Fusion | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 Fusion | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 Fusion | 51 | 5% |
| 2016 Fusion | 176 | 11% |
| 2015 Fusion | 160 | 16% |
| 2014 Fusion | 325 | 25% |
| 2013 Fusion | 388 | 22% |
| 2012 Fusion | 1,469 | 59% |
| 2010 Fusion | 1,659 | 32% |
| 2009 Fusion | 16 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 11 | 1% |
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.