2011 Ford Fusion Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,794 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 2,794 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“While driving on the highway to work on january 29, 2016 I turned on my wipers to clean the windshield after I turned the wipers off they stopped in the middle of the windshield, effecting my vision while driving. Once off, they will intermittently turn themselves on and off for a period sometimes stopping in the field of vision.”
NHTSA complaint #10825730, filed 2016-02, 60,000 miles“Every time I drive in pouring rain, it is very hard to see and have to slow way down. The wipers are not fast enough to keep the rain off windshield on this 2011 Ford Fusion. This is a safety issue and should be corrected by Ford. (I had a buick before this car and it had a fast wiper speed). I believe this windshield motor should be recalled and replaced with a faster motor. Looks like I will be buying a buick next time.”
NHTSA complaint #10660367, filed 2014-11, 4,000 miles“The windows and sun roof on my Ford Fusion 2011 opens on their own when no one is around the car. My car was 200 miles away from me and friend found windows and sunroof opened. Had to make trip to car in order to close windows. Ford dealer said that this could not possibly happen even though the taurus had the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10410778, filed 2011-07, 3,000 miles“The fan blower to the air condition failed to work after a short park. The dealership told me the wire and resister had burned,did not know which happened first. I was told it could cause a fire so the parts were disconnected. Until new parts were installed. My concern is this vehicle was parked in my garage and this could have been a much bigger problem . I also am concerned that I am not the only one. Why should this happen to a car less than 2 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #10474261, filed 2012-09, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter…
- 10038904May 2, 2011Ford: 2010-2011 fusion. Service engine soon light is on with three possible trouble codes stored during windshield wiper use.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 14 | 1% |
| 2016 | 26 | 2% |
| 2015 | 18 | 2% |
| 2014 | 29 | 2% |
| 2013 | 29 | 2% |
| 2012 | 11 | 0% |
| 2011 | 14 | 1% |
| 2010 | 25 | 0% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 15 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
61 complaintsWheels
49 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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