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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2011 Ford Fusion Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
268about this part
Share
10%of 2,795 total for the year
Median mileage
45,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 268 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Ford Fusion, 10% of the 2,795 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car when put into drive would make a clunking noise and lunge forward, also when up shifting and down shifting it would be harsh and clunk. I took it the Ford dealer and they said I needed a rebuilt transmission put in at a price of $5490, because the one in it had to many problems and would cost more to fix then the rebuilt one, so that's what I did the car only had 71438 miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11296748, filed 2020-01, 71,438 miles

“The transmission or engine slams at various speeds and starting and stopping the transmission slams the car forward. The rear view mirror has started to peel away from the glass causing major vision problems. I asked the dealer about the issue and they told me to call customer service. Needless to say I still have the same mirror.”

NHTSA complaint #10825733, filed 2016-02, 60,000 miles

“When traveling on a highway the car shifts hard and will not accelerate. Dealer would not replace throddle body when asked to. There is a recall on this. I also suggested a software update. I was told I need a new transmission. The car has been sitting since last year. I purchased a new car.”

NHTSA complaint #11142712, filed 2018-10, 100,000 miles

“Supplemental to nhsta 11v574000, my 2011 Ford Fusion fwd continues to suffer wheel stud fracture. A total of 5 studs have fractured, 2 prior to recall and now 3 studs after recall and complete stud replacement. I can provide pictures upon request, the latest was a day ago with 142,525miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11067042, filed 2018-02, 138,000 miles

“Driving up the highway at about 65mph then the car begins to start losing power and speed, I have to pull over all the way to the right in the emergency lane. The yellow wrench light is on and I shut off the car then start it again, I'm able to make it home about 10 miles from home. If I didn't react quick enough this could have caused a major accident on the freeway.”

NHTSA complaint #10640006, filed 2014-09, 51,898 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20206736%
20196922%
201810724%
201731428%
201631119%
201514515%
201423618%
201328116%
20121586%
201126810%
201089417%
2009202%
2008473%
2007747%
200615021%

Other parts of the 2011 Ford Fusion

Steering
1,436 complaintsAir bags
330 complaintsEngine
276 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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