How common are electrical problems in the 2011 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 214 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Fusion, which is 8% of the 2,786 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Fusion electrical system?

NHTSA's data shows no related recall listed for the electrical system on the 2011 Ford Fusion, even though some owner complaints reference recall visits for other components.

At what mileage do 2011 Ford Fusion electrical failures typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Ford Fusion is 57,567 miles.

Have electrical issues caused fires or crashes in the 2011 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA data tied to electrical system complaints for the 2011 Fusion includes 6 fires and 5 crashes, along with 5 reported injuries.

What kind of electrical failures do 2011 Ford Fusion owners report?

Owners describe burned battery cables and blown fuses, overheating blower motor resistors that melt wiring, headlights failing to activate automatically, power steering disengaging, and windows or sunroofs opening on their own.

2011 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 214 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion, 8% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 57,567. Six fires and five crashes are tied to these reports, but NHTSA shows no related recall for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 214; 8% of 2,786
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 57,567 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the battery cable assembly burning and blowing multiple fuses, leaving the vehicle unable to start.
The blower motor resistor or relay overheats, smokes, and melts the surrounding wiring housing, sometimes affecting the HVAC fan.
Some drivers describe the headlight auto-sensor failing to turn on the headlights in low-light conditions such as tunnels, leaving them without illumination.
Owners report electric power steering assist disengaging suddenly while driving, triggering a power steering warning message.
A few owners describe windows and the sunroof opening on their own while the vehicle was parked and unattended.
One report describes the battery draining during towing, requiring a battery disconnect that also removed auxiliary braking.

When 2011 Ford Fusion electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 21, 2011, latest Sep 9, 2026.

214 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2013 Q3 (26).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Fusion model year

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

2010334 (7%)
2011214 (8%)
2012181 (7%)
2013180 (10%)
2014173 (13%)
2015110 (11%)
2016158 (10%)
2017130 (12%)
201827 (6%)
201938 (12%)
202039 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2011 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA lists 214 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Fusion, which is 8% of the 2,786 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Fusion electrical system?: NHTSA's data shows no related recall listed for the electrical system on the 2011 Ford Fusion, even though some owner complaints reference recall visits for other components.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Fusion electrical failures typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2011 Ford Fusion is 57,567 miles.
Have electrical issues caused fires or crashes in the 2011 Ford Fusion?: NHTSA data tied to electrical system complaints for the 2011 Fusion includes 6 fires and 5 crashes, along with 5 reported injuries.
What kind of electrical failures do 2011 Ford Fusion owners report?: Owners describe burned battery cables and blown fuses, overheating blower motor resistors that melt wiring, headlights failing to activate automatically, power steering disengaging, and windows or sunroofs opening on their own.