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2011 Ford Fusion repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 160 repairs.
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2011 Ford Fusion repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 128 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Ford Fusion

Engine not specified

Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

23000 mi
Half Shaft Transmission Fluid Leak 

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2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Ford Fusion in Mississippi, United States
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

1000 mi
They replaced one wheel sensor and ABS module. 
Ford Fusion in Illinois, United States
Jul 2011 - Jul 2018
Nov 2015

78000 mi

US $300
OBD sensor port went bad. Found out during emissions testing. 
Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States
Apr 2011 - Jan 2013
Sep 2011

9000 mi
rubber seal on bottom of rear glass came loose 
Ford Fusion in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

52000 mi
Trans was shifting hard at times going into second. 
Ford Fusion in Washington, United States
Dec 2010 - Aug 2017
Oct 2011

13300 mi
Car pulled to the left. Had to replace a control arm. Sync system stopped playing USB music. System was reset by disconnecting power to fix. 

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2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - May 2013
Jul 2011 Driver door rubber moulding out of track 1/2 inch caused a slight crimp in rubber. Part ordered June 22 and replaced July 5 
Oct 2011

2980 mi
Lumbar support not working. 
May 2013

14260 mi
Replaced SOP chrome trim above licence plate. I believe a mechanic touched the chrome piece while closing the trunk with some fluid on his hands that caused a chemical reaction. The film discolored and started to bubble up then peel. 
Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Apr 2021

66000 mi

US $2800
All Wheel drive Power Transfer Unit leaking gear lube. Smell is noticable in winter with windows shut. Unit is only on AWD models of Edge, 500, and Fusion. Pricey little hunk of steel: 850+tax USD. Install is 8 hours, another $1200 bucks. But that's what a stimulus check is for I suppose. I was going around big bad Jeeps with that little Ford come the first big snow ! 
Sep 2021

69000 mi

US $70
Rusted thru left side sway bar link (Wisconsin/ Michigan car). Replaced both sides in the driveway. Not simple as the wrench swing arc is very limited... proving the right tool makes it much easier. Like air or electric driven tools ! Quite the 'klonking' noise when turning the steering wheel L or R. Good now. 
Jun 2022

72000 mi

US $250
Replace all 4 OEM rotors and pads and shims with Raybestos parts 
Ford Fusion in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2012 - Dec 2015
Sep 2012

16740 mi
car had a rattle at speeds over 100 kms,heat shield for the cat. conv. was to close to conv. and was moved slightly. this repair took test driving and 2 shop repairs to get satisfaction!! 
Ford Fusion in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2012 - May 2013
Jul 2012

11360 mi
Replace back and from left seat leather for unusual cracking. You only notice the cracks if you check the leather or sit on it, otherwise is difficult to see until is major. 
Mar 2013

14880 mi
Replace cabin air blower motor. Warranty paid 

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2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Ford Fusion in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Apr 2013
Sep 2011

1000 mi
The rear view mirror was replaced. 
Ford Fusion in Texas, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2015
May 2015

74000 mi

US $1900
Electric rack and pinion system died. Replaced power steering assembly. 
Jun 2015

74000 mi

US $365
Control arms make constant noisy creaking sound. Dealership said nothing wrong with the car; that it was caused by the control arm bushing drying out. They said they could "fix" it for $1700 in control arms, or they could try lubing it. 
Jul 2015

74000 mi

US $60
Spring in fuel door broke. Had to replace entire fuel door assembly. 
Ford Fusion in Arkansas, United States
Sep 2015 - Jan 2017
Feb 2016

55700 mi
Car was displaying check engine light related to evaporative emissions problems. Related to pending recall for defective evaporative purge valve. Mine was stuck open. 
Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2020
Sep 2012

57000 mi

US $50
O2 Sensor triggering check engine light 
Oct 2012

60000 mi

US $50
Emissions sensor 
Jan 2013

98000 mi

US $50
Throttle body replaced 
Sep 2017

124000 mi

US $350
Cooling lines for the transmission were leaking 
Dec 2017

126000 mi

US $25
Broken door handle/lock system. 
Jan 2020

146000 mi

US $125
Last oil change they said the Tie-rods were looking worn. Took this opportunity to teach my son about the car and how to make repairs. Great day in the garage with my kid. 
Ford Fusion in Florida, United States
Jul 2012 - Nov 2014
Aug 2012

46000 mi
Transmission operation was very displeasing. Hard shifting, hunting for gear, gear hopping when stopped in gear, so on. Taken to dealer, supposedly the TCM was updated to the latest software (TSB). Issues continue, but to a much lower degree. 
Nov 2014 Odd shifting habits and other strange transmission behavior. Changed fluid again with a different type just prior to accident which took car out of my possession. 
Ford Fusion in California, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2013
Mar 2012

14000 mi
Fuel door was loose and had to be replaced. Rear windshield rubber moulding falling off. Repaired by resealing. Transmission slipped between 2nd and 3rd. Software update. 
Jul 2012

16000 mi
Transmission slips in change from 2 to 3 when cold. Told this is normal by dealer. 
Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016

80000 mi
Driver Seat Heater element was replaced. 
Mar 2018

109000 mi
Bad spark plug. Recently replaced at 100,000 service, so repair covered under warranty. Car stayed at dealer for 4 days because misfire happened after the initial repair on cold wet day, but could not be recreated during drier, warmer weather. 
Feb 2019

133000 mi

US $1000
passenger right rear caliper was frozen, caused premature wear of brake pads. RF lower control boot was split and also had excessive play. Both control arms were replaced 
Mar 2020

157000 mi

US $770
Right Front Wheel bearing noise. Both front bearings replaced. 
Mar 2022

175000 mi

US $800
calipers were sticking and pulling car to the right. Brakes, rotors, and calipers replaced. 
Ford Fusion in Missouri, United States
May 2011 - Mar 2014
Jul 2011

8200 mi
Low tire air pressure indicator came on. Three times same tire, counld't locate problem. Tire was REMOVED and placed in dip tank. No leak found. dealer has watch on vehicle. 
Sep 2011

9000 mi

US $20
Tire removed from wheel. Found nail in side wall that was not visable from outside of tire. Tire patched holds air now no problem. 
Jan 2013 Battery corrosion around battery terminals. 
Mar 2013

29000 mi
Same problem battery terminal corrosion. Recleaned battery terminals. 
Ford Fusion in California, United States
Apr 2011 - Aug 2011
Jun 2011

1700 mi
APIM module for SYNC system determined defective at earlier visit, dealer ordered part, was replaced. Seems to be functioning so far. 
Ford Fusion in Illinois, United States
Mar 2011 - Jan 2013
Aug 2012

60500 mi

US $360
Throttle linkage replaced 
Ford Fusion in Connecticut, United States
Feb 2018 - Mar 2022
Apr 2021

80000 mi

US $1500
Issue with air conditioning, believe it was the.blower motor and module 
Ford Fusion in Illinois, United States
Nov 2013 - Sep 2021
Apr 2014

25300 mi

US $734
Firmware update to improve shift quality. 
Jun 2018

60000 mi

US $100
Replace blower motor 
Ford Fusion in Colorado, United States
Jul 2013 - Dec 2020
Dec 2015

51000 mi

US $730
Front right axel 
Oct 2016

55700 mi

US $5
Replaced, for the 2nd time, right rear turn signal light. 
Ford Fusion in Virginia, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2013
Jan 2012

12000 mi
Erratic shifting 

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2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Ford Fusion in Indiana, United States
Nov 2010 - Sep 2015
Jul 2014

54300 mi

US $150
Battery lost a cell. 
Nov 2014

58600 mi
Throttle body sensor failure. Loss of engine throttle control. Engine went to idle at 70mph. The throttle body was replaced. 
Ford Fusion in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2010 - Sep 2018
Jul 2013

34100 mi
Throttle defect, car died several time when it was running. Very dangerous especially when you were in the middle of an intersection. Many same problem reported. Warranty repaired. 
Aug 2014

47120 mi

C $383
Noise form driver side, replaced one arm. Joint ball of passenger side suspension torn, replaced. 
Sep 2018

104160 mi

C $5300
Car had no transmission in the middle of a trip. towed to dealer, Got checked and found transmission failed. Replaced with an used transmission. Never buy a ford again. 
Ford Fusion in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2013
Dec 2012

37000 mi
Transmission was shifting hard. Dealership couldn't find any issues, however they reprogrammed the transmission computer. This fixed the problem. 
Ford Fusion in Arizona, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

23500 mi

US $178
Clogged injector. Carbon blow out and fuel cleaner maintenance. 

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2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Ford Fusion in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2011 - Jun 2015
Oct 2012

9920 mi
External temperature sensor broke, car showed -33C all the time. 
Ford Fusion in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
Sep 2013

95000 mi

US $1579
passenger front hub assembly required repair 
Oct 2013

95200 mi

US $1150
ECM required replacement due to complete failure 
Jun 2014

99000 mi

US $735
A/C compressor failed resulting in complete replacement of unit as well as flushing of complete system and evac/recharge 
Dec 2014

101000 mi

US $118
Drivers interior door handle inoperable. Replaced interior door handle assembly 
Jun 2015

105000 mi

US $194
left front headlamp assembly required replacement due to a faulty socket 
Sep 2015

106000 mi

US $675
Noise and inability to do an alignment due to excessive wear. 
Ford Fusion in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

38000 mi
Axle seal for right drive shaft 

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2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015

57000 mi

US $75
Rear brake caliper was sticking. 
Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

58900 mi

C $200
Truck decklid shock no longer holding up trunk, replaced 
Ford Fusion in Washington, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

16000 mi
ECU failed while driving the car just shut off and would not turn back on. Fuel cap was not properly closing could smell gas. We had to have the gas cap replaced. 
Ford Fusion in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2011 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012

21480 mi
wiring badly protected, fuse of the engine blown a few times. Had to redo a part of the wiring. 

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2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2010 - May 2014
Sep 2013

49000 mi

US $205
Right front lower control arm ball joint failed inspection. 
Ford Fusion in Tennessee, United States
May 2015 - Apr 2023
Jun 2015

104000 mi

US $520
Loud creaking in front-end at slow speeds. Replace all four lower control arms. 
Nov 2016

139000 mi

US $160
Replaced water pump, antifreeze. 
Apr 2018

167000 mi

US $170
Replaced fuel evap canister valve 
Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2014 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015

58280 mi
High pitched whine - the car almost sounded like it had a turbo kicking in - which it did not. Known issue. Probably something to do with the alternator. 
Ford Fusion in Iowa, United States
Mar 2016 - Mar 2018
Nov 2017

93000 mi

US $130
Electric power steering fault. Dealer updated to latest programing. 
Ford Fusion in Maryland, United States
Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
Jun 2014

49000 mi

US $200
Door trim mounts broke. Had to replace 
Ford Fusion in Indiana, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2018
Sep 2014

47000 mi

US $140
Replaced rear rotors and pads 
Ford Fusion in Arkansas, United States
Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

81000 mi

US $250
Driver door handle was not locking. Entire handle assembly required replacement. 
Aug 2021

110000 mi

US $400
HVAC controls quit working, entire control assembly in dash had to be replaced. 
Jun 2022

120000 mi

US $600
Investigated check engine light, thermostat and flush/fill completed 
Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States
Apr 2013 - Feb 2020
May 2017

56000 mi

US $200
Front and rear brakes 
Oct 2017

60000 mi

US $75
Replaced compressor pulley due to high pitched whine. 
Ford Fusion in Alaska, United States
Oct 2015 - Mar 2018
Jun 2016

58000 mi
Emission problem. Capless gas valve leaking. Seems to be fixed for now by cleaning and fiddling with the cap. Wheel nuts all rusted and do not fit socket. All 20 replaced with after market nuts. Ford charges $16 for each nut times 20. 
Ford Fusion in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2014 - Feb 2020
Apr 2017

70000 mi

US $270
Replaced drivers side CV shaft seal on transmission and internal bushing. 
Ford Fusion in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2016 - Dec 2021
Dec 2017

106000 mi

US $100
Blower motor intermittent. checked connections, still failing about half the time. 
Jun 2018

113000 mi

US $45
Blower motor resistor and control module failed. Contacts overheated and continuity was intermittent with increasing failure frequency. Dealer wanted 200 for part NAPA 175 Amazon $45. Works good now, not sure how long it will last. 
Ford Fusion in Oklahoma, United States
Jan 2016 - Apr 2021
Feb 2016

90700 mi

US $400
Battery cable was corroded and entire harness had to be replaced. Unable to just replace the positive battery cable. 
May 2016

96900 mi

US $350
The valve body cover was leaking. Fluid drained, cover removed and resealed. Had transmission flushed but didn't include that in the repair cost. 
Oct 2017

130000 mi

US $1500
Flex plate cracked causing a loud knocking sound. The flex plate was replaced. 
Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2012 - Oct 2016
Jan 2015

112500 mi

US $175
Battery life low - did not replace 
Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015

34040 mi

C $200
Battery was replaced. 
Feb 2016

44640 mi

C $300
The driver door stopped opening from the inside. 
May 2016

47120 mi
Recall for the fuel tank that caused an engine warning light to appear in the dash. 
Ford Fusion in Manitoba, Canada
Nov 2011 - Mar 2016
Dec 2011

1240 mi
TSB for intermittent delayed engagement into gear. 
Apr 2013

16100 mi
sunvisor clips loose 
Ford Fusion in New York, United States
Dec 2010 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

6000 mi
MIL Light on (check engine) - Codes P052, P052 - TSB 11-2-10, cleared codes. 
Ford Fusion in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2021 - Jan 2023
Dec 2021

107260 mi

C $1800
New suspension on all 4 wheels. new tie rod. 
Jan 2023

173600 mi

C $260
reset battery age to renable hybrid system 
Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
Jan 2012

25000 mi
Electronic stability control (Advancetrac) warning light and warning message was intermittently coming on and turning off at low and high speeds, dealer was unable to replicate problem. Problem has not occurred in the month afterwards. 
Ford Fusion in New York, United States
Jan 2011 - Feb 2013
Mar 2011

1000 mi
Thermostat stopped working, car overheated and check engine light came on. 
Feb 2012

9100 mi
Occasional Hard shifting 
Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2012
Jul 2011

2000 mi
Car computer display reported AdvanceTrac needed service. Dealer diagnosed control module needed to be replaced but did not have it in stock. Dealer ordered it for next day repair. AdvanceTrac module was successfully replaced. New car so covered under warranty. 
Ford Fusion in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2018
Jan 2015

US $100
car needed multiple jump starts. battery needed replacement. Also did the recall repair on the throttle body. 
Oct 2015

64500 mi

US $100
Steering wheel rack failure which made the power steering inoperative 
Ford Fusion in New Hampshire, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

63000 mi
"Check fuel fill inlet" warning comes and goes intermittently, due to faulty sensor in capless fuel fill system. Did not repair. 
Mar 2016

78000 mi

US $200
Replaced faulty fuel filler neck 
Nov 2016

92100 mi

US $1500
Cracked and leaking transmission cooler lines replaced Faulty ignition wiring harness causing two cylinders to misfire, including an injector completely failing due to bad wires. Bad accessory belt tensioner needed replacement. 
Aug 2017

105000 mi

US $1500
Left and right control arm bushings worn. Replaced both control arms. Replaced front brake pads 
Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States
Mar 2011 - Jan 2022
Jul 2018

91000 mi

US $600
Replaced front strut assemblies 
Mar 2019

98000 mi
Steering became extremely difficult to use. Covered under recall warranty. 
Jan 2020

107000 mi

US $380
Replaced broken sway bar. 
Ford Fusion in Missouri, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014

28000 mi
Heater fan made high pitch noises. It was replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2014

35000 mi

US $150
Battery gone bad and burned out signal light. 
Apr 2015

42300 mi
Catalytic converter gone bad. Warranty replacement. 
Jun 2015

44000 mi

US $250
Shifter broken. It is going to cost $400 to replace it. I have been trying to convince Ford to pay for the replacement since it failed with only about 43,000 miles. So far it has not agreed to it. 
Jul 2015

44500 mi

US $150
idler pulley replaced. 
Sep 2017

68000 mi

US $450
Lower control arm bushing cracked. 
Ford Fusion in Virginia, United States
Dec 2013 - Oct 2016
Nov 2015

61400 mi

US $42
Interior door handle 
Jul 2016

67700 mi

US $75
Striped engine oil drain plug repaired with heli-coil. 
Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2013
Jul 2011

4200 mi
Sync system stopped accepting voice commands. Dealer updated Sync software. 
Apr 2012

24000 mi
Slams into 3rd gear when cold. Retimed shift points. 
Nov 2012

40800 mi

US $95
Ticking noise when blower fan on low setting. Dealer first tells me 300+ for assy replacement, then finds TSB to replace fan only. Sadly out of warranty, so out of pocket. 
Ford Fusion in Illinois, United States
Apr 2014 - Jul 2017
Mar 2015

112000 mi

US $200
Replace fuel pump. Replace valve cover gasket. 
Jul 2015

117500 mi

US $220
Water in valve sensor. Air in cooling line 
Oct 2016

130000 mi
had to replace tensioner pulley and drive belt 
Ford Fusion in California, United States
Oct 2010 - Jan 2016
Jun 2012

32000 mi
Heavy clunk when shifting from park into reverse or reverse into drive. Trunk weather seal falling off TPMS Failure 
Nov 2012

37000 mi
Rear window weather seal falling off again strut clunking 
Jan 2013

37800 mi
rear window trim 
Dec 2013

54000 mi
Fan assembly squeaked when running. 
Jan 2016

86000 mi

US $50
Wiring fault with check engine light. Ended up being a Bad O2 sensor even though code indicated wiring fault. 

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2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Ford Fusion in Alabama, United States
Dec 2017 - Jan 2020
Jun 2018

75000 mi

US $85
Window Regulator replacement Needed software update. 
Ford Fusion in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2013 - Apr 2016
Mar 2013

39060 mi
One of the screw holes for the license plate was damaged so it was impossible to put the plate on. 
Jun 2015

53320 mi
check engine, sensor check engine, sensor broken 
Ford Fusion in Mexico, Mexico
Nov 2013 - Feb 2019
Jan 2016

$300
The display showed "high motor temp". It was the motor wiring was shorting. The wiring was replaced. 
Jun 2016

40920 mi
It was impossible to shift to P, The car was turn-off in N, after that I wouldn't start. The dealer reset it and it worked fine again. 
Ford Fusion in Texas, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2016
Oct 2015

58200 mi

US $290
The battery shorted out after 4 months of non-use sitting out in the Texas sun. 
Ford Fusion in Kansas, United States
Jan 2018 - Feb 2019
May 2018

59882 mi

US $50
Replaced upstream oxygen sensor. 
Oct 2018

65005 mi

US $130
Replaced factory 12 V battery. 
Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2013 - Jul 2018
Jul 2016

86800 mi
Oxygen sensor (upper) problem 
Sep 2016

91760 mi

C $75
Just replace a burnout headlamp. Two were replaced since it is recommended to replace two together. 
Apr 2017

99200 mi

C $700
rear brake pad replacement and front brake cleaning 
Dec 2017

110360 mi

C $900
wheel bearing and outer tie rods. 
Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - May 2018
May 2018

74400 mi

C $400
Front tie rods needed replacing Steering recall 
Ford Fusion in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

89000 mi

US $120
Replaced battery. 
May 2018

115000 mi

US $300
Broken interior lock. 

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2011 Ford Fusion 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Fusion in Florida, United States
Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
Jan 2014 air would start cold then turn hot 

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