2011 Ford Fusion fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 15V793000Nov 24, 2015411,205 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.

  Risk: The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 9, 2026OHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Car is leaking gas after being filled mostly up. When I look it up it said this specific car does have some problems with leaking fuel.

   NHTSA complaint #11723137 · source
2. Filed Mar 6, 2026MOFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Powertrain light came on and threw code p1450 and car went into limp mode. Car will stall at stops and lights and won't go over 40. Replaced the canister purge valve which turned light off but it immediately came back once trying to over 40 and went back into limp mode. Everything I have read and ai has said based on diagnostic information says it's the electronic throttle body which has a recall for this model and year of car but not this vin for some reason.

   NHTSA complaint #11722481 · source
3. Filed Aug 25, 2025INEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact's boyfriend owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who retrieved a fault code for a failure with the canister purge valve. The contact called another independent mechanic and was given an estimate for repair. The mechanic also referred the contact to Technical…

   NHTSA complaint #11682960 · source
4. Filed Aug 11, 2025158,000 miFLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owned a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle with a scanner and received an EVAP system error code. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, there was fuel leaking from the vehicle near the fuel…

   NHTSA complaint #11679854 · source
5. Filed Jul 8, 2025FLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after pulling into the driveway, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's husband used a code reader to check the vehicle. The contact's husband replaced the purge valve canister. The contact stated that after approximately 24 hours, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's husband checked the vehicle and found that the purge valve canister had failed. The vehicle was not repaired.…

   NHTSA complaint #11672025 · source
6. Filed Apr 8, 2025TNAirbagsFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

   Ihave?opntitle.2011fordfusionseflexfuel1oftheexpensivemachanicalreplace ,torepair/electronicassistshutofftomanualsteer:fordwillreplaceairbagrepair:driveable'runs:electronicpowersteringassistanceshutoff':drivable;repairpalsayonwed'.steeringassist/#vin.too15years,forddealer,servicetellsmemilagew/yearsoldnoapplybut$.288.00.diagnosis{fordprocontactcenterofexcellence./diagnosis288.00-300.00/serviceman/submittapproval.phoneconversation/localfordcardiagnosis.;payforsteeringuptoaffor…

   NHTSA complaint #11653532 · source
7. Filed Sep 22, 2024MNFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The gas tank has developed a crack towards the top of the tank. This appears to be from the exact same issue that Ford recalled because the "purge valve" can cause the pressure to change inside the gas tank. As the pressure increases and decreases, a crack can develop in the top of the tank, allowing fuel to leak. My VIN was not included in the recall for some reason. Even though it is the exact same model and I believe was even built at the same plant in Mexico where the…

   NHTSA complaint #11615872 · source
8. Filed Mar 25, 2024125,000 miFLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being refueled, the contact heard an abnormal sound. The vehicle was started, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle began shaking. The contact observed an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11579227 · source
9. Filed Mar 7, 2024153,000 miOHAirbagsFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the lug nuts and the studs had fractured and were replaced by a tire mechanic. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated, and the message "Check the Connection of The Fuel Inlet Port" was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality inadvertently while making a turn into the driveway. There was no warning light…

   NHTSA complaint #11576091 · source
10. Filed Sep 15, 2023130,000 miNVFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the fuel tank was cracked and leaking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V793000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11544693 · source
11. Filed Jun 13, 2023TNFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact made the dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.

    NHTSA complaint #11526744 · source
12. Filed Feb 16, 2023131,000 miNYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that an abnormal, fuel odor was coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact then noticed that while refueling the vehicle, fuel started to leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the fuel leak. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V793000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact reached out to the manufacturer who…

    NHTSA complaint #11507663 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology