2011 Ford Fusion transmission problems

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 Jun 30, 2025 · Transmission · TN

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Filed Apr 29, 2025 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The lock warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a chip inside the transmission causing the transmission to seize. The vehicle was not repaired. The origin of the chip was unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2024 · Airbags, Steering · 162,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags). The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to drive to the residence by using manual strength to steer the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the doors and the windows had failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2023 · Transmission · MI

My vehicle is a 2011 Ford Fusion, with 165,000 miles on it. When leaving my apartment, as soon as I got on the highway and went above 15 mph my car violently started to shake, I immediately pulled over safely and got out to check around and under the car. Got back in and put it back in drive. Started to drive and it once again started to violently shake. I immediately pulled over again and called to have it towed. Once able I tried to get Ford to look at it but they said the next appointment was 2 months out. I had another mechanic look at it and he said the PTU had failed and would need a full removal and installation of the transfer case. With all the work that needed done he said it would be over 4K. I don’t have that kind of money right now because I just had tire rods replace and ball joints so I’m just going to have to wait. Having been without a car has been so difficult. I searched online and found that many drivers of the Ford Fusion as well as other models are experiencing issues with the PTU. Again, I don’t have this money right now so unfortunately I’ll have to have the car sit at my place until I figure out what to do. When I called the Ford dealer, he said he has seen several PTUs go out. It’s just frustrating because I always keep up with maintenance with my vehicle, as well as tires. I don’t race my vehicle or anything so this shouldn’t be happening.

Filed Oct 1, 2022 · Transmission · AZ

Transmission slipping,lurching,hard shift,jerking while driving. No prior lamp warnings or other symptoms. Break pedal when applied or released after acceleration or just before a complete stop vehicle makes a pin ball bouncing sound then when acceleration repeated transmission issues. This has put my saftey at risk as well as my passengers because of the sudden slipping,lurching,hard shift,jerking while driving. Trying to understand problem I came across a ongoing investigation regarding ford and knowingly using faulty transmission in a multitude of there vehicles in which mine is exhibiting exactly same behaviors.

Filed Aug 16, 2022 · Steering, Transmission · 88,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated as she entered the driveway, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact notified the manufacturer and was advised to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000

Filed Jan 13, 2022 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed May 15, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 139,063 miles · TX

At 138825 miles, the engine began to have a misfire on cylinder #4, which was initially a vacuum hose leak. Then, the car starts having an “earthquake” whenever the car is stopped at a red light. The cause would then be an egr malfunction. As time went by, the misfire on cylinder 4 shows up again. Took my car to the shop to have the issue looked at, found to be a cross threaded spark plug, and they recommended the cylinder head be replaced, the engine assembly replaced, the coolant being replaced, and the AC being recharged. Repair would’ve cost $10,500.

Filed Aug 5, 2020 · Transmission · 101,000 miles · AL

While on the highway driving 55mph a grinding noise came out of the front of the car and caused the car to come to a sudden stop. I put the car in park and back in drive making it to a parking lot where it was acting like the brake was being engaged and disengaged. Got.it to an independent service shop and it was determined that the ptu was bad causing the car to stop all of sudden. This is a known problem with the ford awd family ot vehicles.