2011 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1,435about this part
- Share
- 51%of 2,794 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 1,435 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Ford Fusion, 51% of the 2,794 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 42 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“When I put my car in reverse from a parked position, the sensor for the power steering electronic steering assist warning light comes on and I struggle to turn the wheel. I have to shut my car off and let it set for about 20 seconds and then I can drive. Sometimes it takes me turning off my car twice. It has only happened when I put my car in reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #11315574, filed 2020-03, 160,000 miles“On 7/23/20 I started my car and the message appeared power steering assist fault and I couldn't turn the wheel. I turned the car off and when I started it again the message didn't come up again & the steering worked. I saw there had been a recall for this back in 2015 but I never got a recall notice. Without a recall this repair is $1800.”
NHTSA complaint #11341444, filed 2020-07, 115,000 miles“On this saturday on my way to the store I got a alert in the notification panel to service my power steering. I parked in the family dollar parking lot and went in the store and got some power steering fluid but there was no where to put it so I returned it. When I got in the car and tried to pull off the steering wheel wouldn't move. It still wont move now.”
NHTSA complaint #11301484, filed 2020-01, 150,000 miles“Whenever I try to make a left or right turn my dashboard lights up reading 'power steering assist fault' and my steering wheel locks up and I can not turn or do anything unless I turn off my car and turn it back on. Sometimes I would have to constantly do this till I can drive. I always notice whenever I have my AC on it makes my power steering assist act up.”
NHTSA complaint #11324082, filed 2020-05, 80,000 miles“I purchased 2011 Fusion 8 mos ago. Currently has 56k miles. Steering has become an issue while driving, making it difficult to navigate turns without warning. While the 2011 Fusion does have a recall, my VIN is excluded. I contacted Ford who essentially indicated they do not stand behind their vehicle. Dealer cost to repair: $2800.”
NHTSA complaint #11342591, filed 2020-07, 56,984 milesRelated recalls
- 15V340000Jun 2, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011…Covers: Ford Fusion 2011–2012, Taurus 2011–2013, Flex 2011–2013 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10236689May 26, 2023Some 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…
- 10095995Nov 17, 2016Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing…
- 10056026Nov 3, 2011Lincoln/ford: steering system senses, half front lower control arms/rearward is experiencing a higher friction condition and causing the instrument cluster stability/traction to…
- 10039111Mar 1, 2011Ford: there may be a steering drift while driving on a flat or uneven road surface. 2010-2011 fusion/milan/mkz. This could be normal.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 | 7% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 | 52 | 5% |
| 2016 | 176 | 11% |
| 2015 | 163 | 16% |
| 2014 | 329 | 25% |
| 2013 | 389 | 22% |
| 2012 | 1,474 | 59% |
| 2011 | 1,435 | 51% |
| 2010 | 1,662 | 32% |
| 2009 | 16 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 21 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Fusion
330 complaintsEngine
276 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
268 complaintsVehicle speed control
256 complaintsFuel system
236 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 27, 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