2011 Ford Fusion Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 236about this part
- Share
- 8%of 2,795 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 236 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Ford Fusion, 8% of the 2,795 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle was in motion and check engine light came on. Took to the dealership and they found a pinhole on the top of the fuel tank. There was a recall connection with a part causing the fuel tank to crack. However, I was made to pay for the repairs and Ford will not reimburse me.”
NHTSA complaint #11258150, filed 2019-09, 97,000 miles“Mpg was not adding up though it was just me than I would notice spots of gasoline on the floor and did a inspection and looked normal until filled gas a bit higher than half and started leaking.and some loss of steering would happen here and there and decided to inspect it to couple of codes would come up in a DTC test.”
NHTSA complaint #10863850, filed 2016-05, 38,000 miles“My 2011 Fusion has 66,000 miles on it, and he ptu (power transfer box) is leaking. My warranty expired at 60k miles, so Ford will not do anything for me. This is a known issue with Ford, and they are ignoring it. My awd shouldn't fail with fewer than 67k miles. Oil leaks all over, I am now unable to turn on point. Loud raddling noises that could only be detected after a point turn.”
NHTSA complaint #10824802, filed 2016-02, 55 miles“Throttle body was under recall and was replaced in 2016, not even a year and half later my throttle body failed again. Ford wont replace it under warranty for the year and half part, Ford wont use my extended vehicle warranty and I continue to have the same problem over and over.”
NHTSA complaint #11118404, filed 2018-08, 72,000 miles“The cars p2119 and p2112 trouble lights and the wrench light keep appearing. The car suddenly loses power regardless of speed or location. My research indicates Ford is aware of this problem however they only offered to fix it for 4 months. This vehicle was eligible and they will not repair it. I believe this is a huge safety issue. If my daughter had been driving she would have panicked and possibly put her life in danger”
NHTSA complaint #11138798, filed 2018-10, 116,918 milesRelated recalls
- 15V793000Nov 24, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury…Covers: Ford Fusion 2010–2011, Mercury Milan 2010–2011
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | 7% |
| 2019 | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 | 30 | 7% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 92 | 6% |
| 2015 | 67 | 7% |
| 2014 | 82 | 6% |
| 2013 | 141 | 8% |
| 2012 | 65 | 3% |
| 2011 | 236 | 8% |
| 2010 | 705 | 14% |
| 2009 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Fusion
1,436 complaintsAir bags
330 complaintsEngine
276 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
268 complaintsVehicle speed control
256 complaintsElectrical system
203 complaintsBrakes
194 complaintsOther or unknown
115 complaintsElectronic stability control
93 complaintsBody and structure
61 complaintsWheels
49 complaintsSuspension
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology