2011 Ford Fusion: engine overheating

Filed Jul 14, 2020 · Steering · 137,863 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while her mother was driving, the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The driver coasted into a rest area. While attempting to leave the rest area, the vehicle loss power steering. The driver continued driving to the residence however, the vehicle was difficult to steer. The vehicle was towed to white ford, llc located at 175 old farm rd, roanoke rapids, nc 2787, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering gear overheated due to the closeness of the exhaust manifold to the rack and pinion. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure millage was 137,863.

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Lights · 76,000 miles · VA

I replaced a rear tail light bulb that was not working and found that the socket appeared to have sustained damage from an overheat condition. This caused the new bulb to not fit securely in the socket and not make solid contact. I checked the other tail light and found the same condition. Both sockets were discolored, brown to black near the bulb, apparently from being over heated. Several days later I replaced the right low beam headlight and found that the socket had melted, requiring the socket to be replaced. I don't think the tail light and headlight events are directly related, but I feel that this excessive heat is a potential fire hazard and is indicative of a serious engineering defect with the fusion. To the best of my knowledge the bulbs I replaced were original and no prior modification or repair has been done to any of the vehicle's lighting. I am not including pictures of the tail light socket at this time because if I attempt to remove them to take a picture there is a strong likelihood they will stop working. I have included pictures of the melted headlight connector.

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · 109,000 miles · KS

The heater and air conditioning fan overheated and melted. Fan would start and stop intermittently and then quit working. Whole unit had to be replaced.

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Seats · 48,000 miles · MI · 1 injury

The driver side heated seat overheated and become so hot it nearly burns the driver's leg . To avoid leg burn I have to turn it to the lowest heat setting. After two weeks of this, the heated seat failed to operate. A moment after depressing the heated seat button it would turn off. I took the vehicle in for service upon which it was found the seat heating element had a burnt/broken heating wire. The fabric it was woven into was severely burnt and it appeared a wonder the entire seat did not catch fire as result. I have kept the burnt heating element assembly if anyone wishes to examine it.

Filed Jan 25, 2015 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · TX · fire

The HVAC blower relay or controller overheated and began smoking melting the housing for the wiring.

Filed Dec 21, 2013 · Steering · 70,898 miles · MI

My wife was driving and lost power steering advance trac warning and service power steering now went on. She went into on coming traffic luckily no accident. Took it to ford dealer est cost was 2800 dollars for new rack for steering. Was told the internals were damaged. Not happy and I wasn't sure that was the problem. Argued with them and told them they were wrong and refused repair but was still charged a diagnosis fee. Brought car home and took the wheels off and cleaned every thing that has to do with steering and traction. I now have power steering. Bad design on this car the sensors will pick up a problem and turn items off to protect them from overheating. I hope this helps others don't trust your ford dealer they will take you for the most expensive item.