Does the 2011 Ford Fusion have a wheel or suspension recall?

Yes. Recall 11V574000, reported December 7, 2011, covers 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles with 17-inch steel wheels; Ford inspects and, if needed, replaces rear brake discs and addresses wheel lug nuts and bolts.

How common are suspension, wheels, and tire complaints on the 2011 Fusion?

NHTSA lists 80 complaints in this area for the 2011 Fusion, about 3% of its 2,786 total complaints that year.

At what mileage do these suspension and wheel problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 78,000 miles.

Were there crashes or injuries linked to these wheel and suspension complaints?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Fusion shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

Did owners have trouble getting the wheel recall fixed?

Several owners reported that dealers did not have the parts needed to complete recall 11V574000, with waits stretching over multiple months and no repair timeline given.

2011 Ford Fusion Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 80 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion, about 3% of its 2,786 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 78,000 miles. A related recall, 11V574000, covers wheel lug nuts and bolts on 17-inch steel wheels, and several owners reported delays getting parts to fix it.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 80; 3% of 2,786
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 78,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Rear tires go flat unexpectedly shortly after purchase, sometimes within days of pickup.
Wheel bolts twist or break when torqued to factory spec during routine tire rotation or repair.
Lug nuts go missing from wheels, including cases the recall repair did not address on the front wheels.
Owners covered by recall 11V574000 report dealers lacking replacement parts for months, leaving the wheel lug/nut/bolt issue unrepaired.
Steering pulls to one side abnormally at any speed for some owners.

When 2011 Ford Fusion suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2011, latest Feb 19, 2026.

80 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2012 Q1 (7).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Ford Fusion

NHTSA 11V574000Dec 7, 2011Suspension, Wheels & Tires128,616 vehicles
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan vehicles equipped with 17 inch steel wheels and built from april 1, 2009, through april 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through november 13, 2010. The wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate.
Risk: While driving, multiple stud fractures could occur at the wheel location, and the operator may experience vehicle vibration and/or wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake disc surface for flatness and replace the discs as necessary. Additionally, the wheel lug nuts will be replaced on all four wheels. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 24, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Fusion model year

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

2010184 (4%)
201180 (3%)
201272 (3%)
201347 (3%)
201457 (4%)
201531 (3%)
201653 (3%)
201727 (2%)
201813 (3%)
20194 (1%)
20209 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Ford Fusion have a wheel or suspension recall?: Yes. Recall 11V574000, reported December 7, 2011, covers 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles with 17-inch steel wheels; Ford inspects and, if needed, replaces rear brake discs and addresses wheel lug nuts and bolts.
How common are suspension, wheels, and tire complaints on the 2011 Fusion?: NHTSA lists 80 complaints in this area for the 2011 Fusion, about 3% of its 2,786 total complaints that year.
At what mileage do these suspension and wheel problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 78,000 miles.
Were there crashes or injuries linked to these wheel and suspension complaints?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 Fusion shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
Did owners have trouble getting the wheel recall fixed?: Several owners reported that dealers did not have the parts needed to complete recall 11V574000, with waits stretching over multiple months and no repair timeline given.