Car is leaking gas after being filled mostly up. When I look it up it said this specific car does have some problems with leaking fuel.
2011 Ford Fusion fuel system problems
237 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 51,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 237
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 51,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly: mounting1
- Inverter1
- Fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold1
At what mileage
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Ford Fusion fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Ford Fusion fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.
Recall number 15V793000 · Recall details
What 2011 Ford Fusion owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Car continues to accelerate after applying the brake. Has happened numerous times. Usually at slow speed
My fuel tank cracked due to the purge valve ann also once in a while the steering assist fails
The contact's boyfriend owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who retrieved a fault code for a failure with the canister purge valve. The contact called another independent mechanic and was given an estimate for repair. The mechanic also referred the contact to Technical Service Bulletin: 15S34. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the TSB did not apply to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after pulling into the driveway, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's husband used a code reader to check the vehicle. The contact's husband replaced the purge valve canister. The contact stated that after approximately 24 hours, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's husband checked the vehicle and found that the purge valve canister had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V793000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.
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The gas tank has developed a crack towards the top of the tank. This appears to be from the exact same issue that Ford recalled because the "purge valve" can cause the pressure to change inside the gas tank. As the pressure increases and decreases, a crack can develop in the top of the tank, allowing fuel to leak. My VIN was not included in the recall for some reason. Even though it is the exact same model and I believe was even built at the same plant in Mexico where the other impacted vehicles were made.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being refueled, the contact heard an abnormal sound. The vehicle was started, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle began shaking. The contact observed an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Questions about the 2011 Ford Fusion fuel system
Does the 2011 Ford Fusion have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 237 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Ford Fusion, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Fusion fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 51,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford Fusion fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V793000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Fusion have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford Fusion model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2010 (705 complaints), 2011 (237 complaints) and 2013 (142 complaints).
Other 2011 Ford Fusion problems
Steering 1,436Airbags 331Engine 290Transmission 268Acceleration 256Electrical 203Brakes 194Driver assistance 106Body 61Wheels 49Suspension 29Lights 18Locks 18Seats 14Visibility 14Tires 4Seat belts 3
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