How many 2011 Ford Fusion owners complained about transmission problems?

NHTSA lists 268 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion, which is 10% of the 2,786 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2011 Ford Fusion transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 45,500 miles, though several sample complaints describe issues starting under 2,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Fusion transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Ford Fusion.

Is the 2011 Ford Fusion better or worse than other years for transmission complaints?

The 2011 Fusion's 268 complaints and 10% share are lower than the 2010 model's 892 complaints and 17% share, but its share is lower than several later years like 2017 at 28% and 2020 at 37%.

2011 Ford Fusion Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 268 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion, 10% of that year's 2,786 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 45,500 miles, with 3 crashes and 1 fire tied to this area. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 268; 10% of 2,786
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 45,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission slamming or banging hard into reverse or drive, sometimes right after purchase.
Several owners describe the engine revving above 5000 rpm during shifts while the car fails to accelerate, especially on cold starts.
Some drivers report the vehicle rolling backward or forward unexpectedly after being placed in park or reverse on an incline.
Owners describe unpredictable shifting between 1st and 3rd gear, with hard slams into gear during merging or acceleration.
One owner reported the transmission seizing at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and failure to re-engage after stopping.
A burning odor and abnormal noise were reported by one owner, later traced to grease found inside the transfer case.

When 2011 Ford Fusion transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 15, 2011, latest Mar 6, 2026.

268 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2013 Q3 (61).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Fusion model year

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

2010892 (17%)
2011268 (10%)
2012158 (6%)
2013280 (16%)
2014235 (18%)
2015143 (14%)
2016310 (19%)
2017311 (28%)
2018106 (24%)
201969 (22%)
202067 (37%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2011 Ford Fusion owners complained about transmission problems?: NHTSA lists 268 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion, which is 10% of the 2,786 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Fusion transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 45,500 miles, though several sample complaints describe issues starting under 2,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Fusion transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Ford Fusion.
Did the 2011 Ford Fusion transmission issues cause crashes?: NHTSA data ties 3 crashes and 1 fire to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion, out of 268 complaints in that area.
Is the 2011 Ford Fusion better or worse than other years for transmission complaints?: The 2011 Fusion's 268 complaints and 10% share are lower than the 2010 model's 892 complaints and 17% share, but its share is lower than several later years like 2017 at 28% and 2020 at 37%.