2011 Ford Fusion Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion?
290 owners have reported engine problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion, 10% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 35,000–59,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
290 complaints 10% of all 2011 complaints 45,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (268 of 290). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Fusion year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion. See all 9 recalls for this year.
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Other 2011 Ford Fusion problems
Common questions
What are common 2011 Ford Fusion engine problems?
Complaints most often name the cooling system.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Fusion engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 35,000–59,000 miles. The middle value is about 45,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2011 Ford Fusion engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2011 Ford Fusion. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Fusion year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Fusion, with 793 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.