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2011 Ford Fusion drivetrain & axles problems

262 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2011 Ford Fusion, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.

At a glance

Complaints
262 7% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
46,000 miles 243 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
3 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When drivetrain & axles problems show up

Drivetrain & axles complaints by mileage, 2011 Ford Fusion Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 46,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 22 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 64 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 83 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 39 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 14 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 7 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 7 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 2 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 2 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 2 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 46,000 miles
Based on 243 complaints that include mileage. 70% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles22
20k to 40k miles64
40k to 60k miles83
60k to 80k miles39
80k to 100k miles14
100k to 120k miles7
120k to 140k miles7
140k to 160k miles2
160k to 180k miles2
180k to 200k miles2
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 243 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. Prior to the noise, the contact noticed a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found grease inside the transfer case. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Reported at 60,000 miles, November 2018 Fire

While entering interstate 275 south on ramp in tampa, fl my car abruptly stopped responding to the gas pedal and the little wrench light came on. All I could do is coast to a stop on the side of the road. Once my speed slowed to around 5 to 10 miles per hour, the car began to jerk and shake. I put it in park, turned it off and restarted the engine, and it worked like normal for about another month or so until it happened again while I was turning right on red on a major 5 line street.

Reported at 37,000 miles, September 2012

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