With 2 recalls and 2,761 complaints, the 2011 Ford Fusion rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

2,761

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V7930002015-24-11

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.

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.

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11V5740002011-07-12

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.

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2011 Ford Fusion's biggest weak point? STEERING. It leads 2,761 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Steering1,180

02Air Bags276

03Service Brakes131

04Power Train103

05Vehicle Speed Control69

2,761 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Fusion Fuel Economy

19–38mpg combined

17-41city

24-35hwy

$1,150-$2,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 2011 Ford Fusion ranges from 19 to 38 MPG combined across 9 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Fusion Hybrid FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

38mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

41 city35 hwy~$1,150/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion FWD - Automatic 6-spd

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion S FWD - Manual 6-spd

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion FWD - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion FWD - Manual 6-spd

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion FWD FFV - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion FWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion AWD FFV - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.0L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Fusion AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2011 Ford Fusion

37States

25%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

2499%

TXTexas

2278%

CACalifornia

2088%

MIMichigan

1716%

ILIllinois

1435%

MOMissouri

1245%

PAPennsylvania

1084%

GAGeorgia

1014%

DCWashington DC

1014%

OHOhio

1004%

NCNorth Carolina

753%

AZArizona

683%

MDMaryland

662%

DEDelaware

632%

MNMinnesota

632%

IN53

WA52

OK50

TN46

UT45

WIWisconsin

442%

NYNew York

442%

COColorado

401%

OR38

NJ37

MA34

NE31

NH29

KY28

IA25

NV25

ID24

AL23

VA23

RI22

NM20

KS20

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2011.

Buying a 2011 Ford Fusion?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2011 Ford Fusion a good car to buy?

The 2011 Ford Fusion has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is steering, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2011 Ford Fusion?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2011 Ford Fusion. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2011 Ford Fusion?

Fuel economy ranges from 19 to 38 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $1382 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2011 Ford Fusion?

STEERING is the number-one complaint area for the 2011 Ford Fusion, based on 2,761 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.