2011 Ford Fusion Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 61about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,794 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 Ford Fusion, 2% of the 2,794 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver's side lock sticks while using the key fob to open. Have to enter through the passenger door and manually unlock the door using the handle and the lock at the same time. Lock mechanism will not at all automatically whether inside or using key fob. I've discovered that this is a common issue with 2011 era Ford fusions. Was not aware when I bought the vehicle in january 2020.”
NHTSA complaint #11306482, filed 2020-02, 20 miles“I parked my car and went to open the drivers side door and the interior handle no longer works. In order to open the door I have to roll down the window to open the door, roll the window back up and then exit and lock the car. This is a safety concern in case of emergency and the extra time needed to exit the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10713794, filed 2015-04, 90,000 miles“I went to exit the vehicle after parking the car and the door handle did not operate. In order to exit car, I must keep the car running while I unlock the car, roll down the window, open it from the outside, and leave the door ajar while rolling up the window. At this point I can finally turn the car off.”
NHTSA complaint #10807784, filed 2015-12, 128,000 miles“I could not open the driver side door after parking on street. From the inside. Had to climb over console to passenger door. I am 83yr. Female on walker. 93degree day. Must take to dealer to have fixed. Concerned about safety.”
NHTSA complaint #11123107, filed 2018-08, 34,244 miles“On a monday morning a light on my dashboard came on and it said steering power service now, this cause the steering wheel to become stiff and hard to control. While I look all over under the hood to find the steering power fuel reservoir I couldn't find one. On wednesday afternoon as I was driving a sharp corner it was difficult for me to turn the steering wheel and I lost control of the car ending up hitting the bridge in the road. The low traction as well came on when the steering power light appeared.”
NHTSA complaint #11171917, filed 2019-01, 169,540 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 10041256Mar 9, 2011Ford: 2011 fusion/mkz/milan. Exterior door handle may stick when opening or will not be flush when closed.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 50 | 3% |
| 2015 | 32 | 3% |
| 2014 | 74 | 6% |
| 2013 | 164 | 9% |
| 2012 | 99 | 4% |
| 2011 | 61 | 2% |
| 2010 | 87 | 2% |
| 2009 | 42 | 4% |
| 2008 | 82 | 6% |
| 2007 | 73 | 7% |
| 2006 | 74 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Fusion
1,435 complaintsAir bags
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 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.
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