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2011 Ford Fusion Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 88 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion, 3% of that year's 2,786 total complaints. Owners reported a median mileage at failure of 62,850 miles, with 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries tied to this area. No related recalls are listed.

Structure & Body complaints
88
3% of 2,786
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
62,850 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe head restraints that tilt too far forward, pushing the head and causing neck cramping and pain even after seat adjustments.
  • Some drivers report the steering wheel or power steering suddenly locking or becoming stiff, making it hard to control the car through turns.
  • A few complaints describe loss of steering control leading to crashes, including hitting a pole, a fence, or a light post.
  • One owner reported a driver's seat heating element that overheated, leaving charred burn marks and damaged wiring inside the seat.
  • Some owners found the instrument panel gauges and controls too small to read or operate safely while driving.

When 2011 Ford Fusion body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 14, 2011, latest Mar 10, 2025.

2011 Ford Fusion structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter62011 Q12013 Q32015 Q22016 Q42018 Q22019 Q42021 Q32025 Q1
88 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q1 to 2025 Q1; peak 2017 Q1 (6).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 2010128 (3%)
  2. 201188 (3%)
  3. 2012127 (5%)
  4. 2013264 (15%)
  5. 2014123 (9%)
  6. 201545 (5%)
  7. 201692 (6%)
  8. 201712 (1%)
  9. 20184 (1%)
  10. 20193 (1%)
  11. 20206 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford Fusion?
NHTSA lists 88 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion, which is 3% of the 2,786 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Fusion Structure & Body issues?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion.
At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 62,850 miles.
Did the 2011 Ford Fusion Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA records show 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion.
How does the 2011 Ford Fusion compare to other years for this issue?
The 2011 Fusion's 88 complaints and 3% share are lower than the 2013 Fusion, which had 264 complaints and a 15% share, the highest among the years listed.

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.