2011 Ford Fusion Tires Problems

“We purchased 2011 Ford Fusion hybrid & picked it up from dealer on 12 jul 2011 and drove it home. When we drove vehicle next on 16 july 2011, the TPMS warning went off when we were only a couple of miles from home. I turned around to get vehicle home, but noted that the vehicle sounded like tire was flat. I pulled off and saw passenger rear tire was completely flat. We called Ford roadside assistance who changed tire. The man who changed the tire (installed donut) noted that the valve stem was missing. …”

“Began having problems with this vehicle the second month after purchase. The first incident was steering wheel locked and I could not control the direction of the car. I ended up on the left side of the road off the shoulder before I could stop it. It happened on several occasions. Car dies for no reason. I end up having it towed or restarted by charging battery. The battery always has a full charge. Also I have been shopping and get in the car to start it and it will not start. Door handles would not work from inside. Windows would not open. …”

“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the low tire pressure indicator illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned. The contact had to exert excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The dealer stated that the computer had to be reprogrammed and reset. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.”

“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion equipped with General tires, Tire Line: Exclaim, Tires Size: 225/50/R17, DOT number: A340-WBXJ-3919, and installed as replacement tires. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout causing the driver to nearly lose control of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300. The VIN was not available.”