2011 Ford Fusion: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 6, 2026 · Acceleration, Fuel system · MO

Powertrain light came on and threw code p1450 and car went into limp mode. Car will stall at stops and lights and won't go over 40. Replaced the canister purge valve which turned light off but it immediately came back once trying to over 40 and went back into limp mode. Everything I have read and ai has said based on diagnostic information says it's the electronic throttle body which has a recall for this model and year of car but not this vin for some reason.

Filed Aug 11, 2025 · Fuel system · 158,000 miles · FL

The contact owned a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle with a scanner and received an EVAP system error code. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, there was fuel leaking from the vehicle near the fuel tank. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2023 · Steering · CA

Power steering turned off while driving, showing error code U3000 after scanning

Filed Feb 14, 2022 · Steering · 141,225 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that after reentering the vehicle, starting and shifting into REVERSE, the steering wheel locked up and the vehicle stalled. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and the power steering functionality returned. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,225.

Filed Aug 28, 2021 · Steering · MN

I was leaving a gas station and was backing out of parking stall when I lost all power steering and could barely turn steering wheel so I put it in park and shut off car then started car again and had power steering again..thi s happened 4 times driving home...when I tried to leave home the power steering was gone...on every occasion the power steering assist fault light came on car message center...the last time the warning message stayed on ..I dont see a recall for my vehicle but there is for other models

Filed Mar 17, 2021 · Airbags, Fuel system · PA

Airbag: took car in for passenger air bag recall, got the car back and now the passenger airbag light not working properly and they want to charge me. It was fine till the recall issue for the passenger airbag. Fuel system: every time I fill my gas tank (I never top off), my car stalls our or bucks. After 40 or so miles it wont do it anymore until I fill up again. I've even had it stall going 40 MPH.

Filed Jul 16, 2020 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The cause of the failure was not determined. Bill knight ford located at 9607 s. Memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2019 · Transmission · 121,000 miles · IL

Throttle bottle pops a code. Wrench light comes on while in motion and suddenly stalls. I can pull over and shut off vehicle to clear code. Restarting vehicle works amd I can drive to my destination. It does happen again usually next day. It does not matter the speed of vehicle. Mechanic started failed throttle body. My car only has 121000 miles. Is this still covered by ford. 2015 a judgement covered vehicles for 10yrs or 15000miles whichever came first.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 108,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled. In addition, the check engine and service vehicle warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the throttle bottle needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2018 · Engine · 98,000 miles · OH

My vehicle was moving in a parking lot when the engine suddenly began to misfire and stalled. The ford dealership told me the engine suffered a catastrophic failure. This happened without warning. All maintenance was preformed on time or ahead of schedule. This catastrophic failure happened with less than 100,000 miles. Ford would not cover this under warranty. From what research I have found this is a common problem with fords 3.5 liter cyclone engines. The water pump failes resulting in catastrophic engine failure. If this problem would occur at highway speeds no power steering or brakes would be operable,possibly resulting in accidents. This is an unacceptable situation!, not to mention a costly repair bill. Thank you for your consideration on this matter

Filed Jul 13, 2018 · Transmission · GA

2011 ford fusion. Consumer writes in regards to throttle body malfunction. *lad the consumer stated the vehicle stalled out and loss power numerous times while driving. The dealer was notified. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to being over the mileage limitations.

Filed May 30, 2018 · Steering · 160,000 miles · PA

My power sterring shut off while driving, warning issued on dash. Had limited manual steering ability, had towed to dealership. In motion.