Service power steering light illuminated, total loss is steering while I was driving.popping sound. Very dangerous. Goes in and out, sometimes works then suddenly while driving it stops working.
2011 Ford Fusion: clunking or noise when steering
6 of the 2,796 complaints about the 2011 Ford Fusion describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- typical mileage
- 87,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
What owners say
1. Takata recall- air bag: air bag sensor or light goes blinking for 30 mins or more than it switches to the panel light and stays there lit up.. 2. Steering column-stiff and grinding noise: when it drives backward reverse it makes that noise and when on the road it begins to make loud noise, then the steering gets hard to steer. 3. Ac coolant does not blow cold air: does not get cold and blows out warm air only.
I purchased this 2011 fusion sel 6 months ago, the carfax report listed everything as being checked out but no report about epas as having recall issues, no problems until last week when the outside temperature reached the 90's, when exiting the freeway and coming to a stop the steering and brakes started loud growling noise at low speeds, continued throughout city street driving as well with it remaining constant until the temp cooled off overnight as it didn't have problems when temp was back down in the 60's but has repeated the growling noise again several times once the temp's return in hot weather. Went to the ford dealer and said the recall 15s18 has been closed and that my VIN never was part of the recall notice, very frustrating that the 393,623 units effected that listed 2011-12 fusion's never included all vehicles as viewing all the complaints numerous other vehicles that wasn't included in the recall are having the same issues as those that were. Received recall notice for the takata airbag possibly available in the 3 qtr and ford is allowing owners a rental unit up to $30 a day until the takata airbag parts are available for replacement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, there was an abnormal vibration and clicking noise emitting from the steering wheel. The contact also stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
Replaced both lower control arms in steering. Heard rubbing and grinding noise. Reported in the fall and told nothing was wrong. Went in a few months later and was told the control arms bent and broke. Could not explain how this happened. I drive minimally as I work from home. Noise was worse after car warmed up.
The car suddenly developed some slop or play in the steering of the car with a clunking noise upon steering. A garage checked it out and determined that the "rack and pinion" assembly housing, which is made a aluminum, had a vertical crack in the middle of it. This is very dangerous situation that could cause steering failure resulting in a total loss of vehicle control. Car is drivable at this point.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
- Risk
- If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Recall number 15V340000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Ford Fusion steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2011 Ford Fusion?
6 of 2,796 owner complaints about the 2011 Ford Fusion (0%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Ford Fusion?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Ford Fusion
Power steering loss 777Loss of power 289Steering lock-up 166Stalling 154Check engine light 135Engine failure 108ABS 98Door locks 79Jerking 70Brake failure 40Ball joint 27Won't shift 25Grinding brakes 24Hesitation 20No deployment 17Won't start 16Airbag light 15Fire or smoke 14Shudder 14Fuel leak 13Harsh shifting 13Sudden acceleration 13Adaptive cruise 12Misfire 11Slipping 11Fuel smell 10Spongy pedal 10Pulling 10Headlights 8Warning lights 7Overheating 6Transmission failure 6Wipers 6
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