2011 Ford Fusion Fuel System Problems
NHTSA received 237 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion, 9% of that year's 2,786 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 50,610 miles, and a related recall (15V793000) covers fuel system and powertrain control module issues on 2010-2011 Fusion vehicles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 237
- 9% of 2,786 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 2,786
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 50,610 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of engine power or throttle response while driving at highway speed, sometimes with the engine still running at low RPM.
- Accelerator pedal stops responding intermittently, occasionally accompanied by violent shaking or rough idle.
- Dashboard wrench warning light illuminates during power loss episodes, often resolved temporarily by turning the vehicle off and restarting it.
- Fuel tank or fuel line leaks causing gasoline to pool on the ground or garage floor, in one case linked to a fire.
- Loss of power while low on fuel leading to reduced control, including one case where brakes also failed to respond afterward.
When 2011 Ford Fusion fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 16, 2011, latest Mar 9, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 15V793000Nov 24, 2015Fuel System411,205 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.
Fuel System complaints by Fusion model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2011 Ford Fusion have?
- NHTSA lists 237 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion, which is 9% of the 2,786 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2011 Ford Fusion?
- Yes. Recall campaign 15V793000, reported in 2015, covers 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles for fuel system and powertrain control module issues. The remedy involves a dealer software update and inspection.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2011 Ford Fusion is 50,610 miles.
- Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data links this complaint area to 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries for the 2011 Ford Fusion.
- How does the 2011 Fusion compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2011 Fusion's 237 complaints (9% share) is lower than the 2010 model's 705 complaints (14% share), though both years are covered by the same recall.