2011 Ford Fusion Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 237 Fuel System complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion, 9% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 50,610. A related recall (15V793000) covers powertrain control module updates for fuel system issues on 2010-2011 Fusion models.
- Fuel System complaints
- 237
- 9% of 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 accompanied by a wrench warning light on the dash.
- Engine drops to low idle (around 1000 rpm) and refuses to accelerate until the vehicle is shut off and restarted.
- Accelerator pedal stops responding, occasionally paired with violent shaking of the vehicle.
- Fuel tank leaks gasoline onto the ground, in one case triggering a fire and a check engine light that kept returning.
- Fuel safety cut-off switch failed to activate after a rear-end collision, and airbags did not deploy in that same incident.
- Repeated stalling episodes reported by the same owner on separate trips, with a burning smell noted under the hood in one case.
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 all 2,786 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2011 Ford Fusion?
- Yes. Recall 15V793000, reported November 24, 2015, covers 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles for fuel system related powertrain control module issues; Ford dealers update the module and inspect the vehicle.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 50,610 for fuel system complaints on the 2011 Ford Fusion.
- Did the fuel system problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2011 Ford Fusion.
- How does the 2011 Fusion compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2011 Fusion's 237 fuel system complaints (9% share) are lower than the 2010 model's 704 complaints (14% share), but higher in raw count than most later years like 2017 (37 complaints, 3% share).