2011 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

276Engine complaints

9.9%Of all 2,780 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING1,401 · 50.4%

AIR BAGS329 · 11.8%

ENGINE276 · 9.9%

POWER TRAIN261 · 9.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL254 · 9.1%

Share of the 2,780 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Ford Fusion overview page.

What owners report

“VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE, WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON.”NHTSA complaint 10492370 — filed 01/13/2013

“WHILE DRIVING MY 2011 FUSION ON THE ROAD AT 55 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY QUIT AND THE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON. THE SLOWDOWN WAS FAST…”NHTSA complaint 10488802 — filed 12/14/2012

“WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WILL GO INTO A VERY VIOLENT IDLE AND THE THROTTLE WILL BECOME UN-RESPONSIVE AND AN ORANGE WRENCH LIGHT…”NHTSA complaint 10488663 — filed 12/13/2012

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Ford Fusion have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Ford Fusion: 276 of 2,780 complaints on file (9.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Ford Fusion have in total?

2,780 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 80 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 46 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.