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2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Engine complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid, 11% of that year's 132 total complaints. Owners report sudden power loss and stalling at highway speed, often with a wrench-symbol warning, at a median 64,110 miles. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data.

Engine complaints
15
11% of 132
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
64,110 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Loss of acceleration or complete power loss at highway speed, often paired with a dashboard wrench symbol or check engine light.
  • Engine stalls suddenly during normal driving, including at intersections and while decelerating, sometimes requiring the key to be removed and reinserted to restart.
  • Drive-by-wire throttle body failure reported as the cause of sudden power loss in at least one case, later requiring throttle body replacement.
  • Vehicle hesitates or fails to exceed a certain speed after the wrench light illuminates, forcing drivers to pull off the road.
  • Some owners report the failure recurring intermittently over months or years, with dealers unable to fully diagnose or repair the issue on the first attempt.

When 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2014, latest Nov 4, 2024.

2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2014Nov 2014Sep 2015Dec 2015Jan 2017Aug 2017Sep 2018Nov 2024
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to Nov 2024; peak Aug 2014 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201078 (15%)
  2. 201115 (11%)
  3. 20129 (9%)
  4. 201317 (13%)
  5. 201410 (15%)
  6. 20158 (17%)
  7. 201617 (32%)
  8. 20177 (10%)
  9. 20188 (14%)
  10. 20199 (26%)
  11. 20201 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 15 Engine complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is 11% of the 132 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid engine?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2011 Fusion Hybrid?
The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 64,110 miles.
What kind of engine problems do owners describe?
Owners describe sudden loss of power or stalling, often accompanied by a wrench warning light, occurring during highway driving, deceleration, or stops.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with these 15 engine complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.