2011 Ford Fusion: stuck in gear or won't shift

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 31, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 152,845 miles · CA

Failure of the throttle body and motor assy. T\internal fault code p2112 caused the power on car to go to limp mode. This created a dangerous situation at highway speeds. The item has been flagged in february 21, 2013 the federal safety agency action number: pe13003electronic throttle body malfunction the federal safety agency action number: pe13003 ford has failed to correct the issue on my vehicle. This occurred 17 aug 2020. The vehicle was at 152,000 miles and had been serviced regular by ford since purchase in 2011. This issue should have never occurred. I had stopped at a light and made a right turn on to expressway in rush hour traffic. With no acceleration this became a dangerous situation very quickly. I expected to accelerate to 45mph but could barley creep to 20 MPH max.

Filed Sep 16, 2017 · Steering · 159,297 miles · LA

I was driving about to make a right turn when power steering assist fault displayed on the dashboard then my wheel was hard to turn... I pulled over to the gas station to get power steering fluid can't find the reservoir to add fluid called ford dealership in stone wall to ask if this have anything to do with the recalls because I came in for my recalls that specified power steering he says that not the same problem I have..I want to know it he's correct also few months before this pulled into at gas station car will not shift to park had to manually put it in park once in park it will shift to reverse and drive but will not go in park what can that b?, and is it something we need to pay to fix ?

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,775 miles · MI

Csp 13n03 as previously reported etb problems caused my car to abruptly drop power/RPM to ~1000rpm. Later identified issue to be related to etb and took to my ford dealer expecting new software and/or etb replacement per 13n03. Dealer replaced but then begged off requesting I pay warranty repair cost of $122 because "manual transmission" vehicles and those not assembled in mexico were not covered. I am absolutely certain that my issue was exactly that covered by 13n03 and feel that having the power loss "limp mode" occur in a manual transmission vehicle actually put me at more risk because of the greater speed loss due to the direct connected drive path. Luckily it was late at night on a less traveled road allowing me to coast off safely onto the shoulder. I paid the $122 since they had already done the work before realizing that my car was not covered, and the throttle body alone would have cost me $75+, but I cannot understand how this is not a full-fledged recall and doesn't cover every vehicle with this type of etb? All this because of what sounds like incorrect/insufficient motor connection plating and/or bulb grease (contact enhancer)

Filed May 9, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 51,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

After many failed temps from ford for my body throttle issues & fords dealer refusal to replace the throttle body, bc the code isn't present when they hook up they're device to it(ford rules). Even though is known with ford they code will clear when the car is turned off or in my case sometimes shut off by itself when the wrench light appears.06/02/15ford dealer did a PCM update for the t.body & was good to go. Less than a month later issues started again. It has happened countless of times with my bf & w.my kids in the car. I called davidson ford & spoke to the manger where he stated not to shut the car off so the code doesnt clear & I asked if the tow guy would leave the car on to bring it here. He goes well no! They weren't of help ever.on 03/07/16 heading home my car went in limp mode & steering went stiff. I couldnt control the car & ended up hitting a guard rail.my car got damage & hurt my back.the officer stated I was lucky bc 20 more ft I would of hit the telephone pole. The tow truck guy also stated the car wasn't safe to drive.the nxt day my bf called ford(who open a case)& state farm our insur.co. We went to n.side collison were we explained the situation & recalls on my car.he said he would try & talk to ford to see what he could do. He couldn't do anything & we had to deal with ford.this collison center was on a time frame & real pushy.so I had the car transferred to alan buyer collison center who works w. My insur. & ford. We've played phone tag with ford csd. The claim was sent to fords legal general council whose supposed to handle the case & had 15 business to respond. They haven't responded or try to make contact with us!I was also told by fords csd not to have the collison center do anything till we hear from the legal counsel. My car has been at the c.c 62+days untouched. I upload letter I sent to ford company.

Filed May 31, 2015 · Transmission · 98,075 miles · ME

When leaving from work, reversed out of parking space. The car took a bit more pressing on the gas to accelerate than normal. When pulling out of driveway, the RPM shot up to 4000 and the car did not shift into gear to accelerate. When shifting into second gear it was harsh and jerky. When approaching a stop sign, down shifting was jerky. When traffic moved forward and I pressed on the accelerator, the car shifted into reverse and I quickly had to brake. I could feel that shifting for every gear took more RPM's and it was very violent, driving is dangerous and I am now scared to drive my car. I am having it towed to dealership tomorrow to try and find out exactly what is going on and how to fix it.

Filed Dec 16, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 26,800 miles · PA

Car went into limp mode. Lost almost all power. Will move on flat road with limited RPM about 1000. No power and car shakes while moving. This repeat of what happen year back while driving at 40 MPH - lost power. At that time dealer change throttle body to correct the problem. In less that year I see same systems and car is back to dealer.

Filed Sep 24, 2013 · Transmission · 29,000 miles · CA

I was driving in the fast lane and my 2011 fusion went into "limp mode" by the grace of god I was able to get across the freeway and down the off ramp to a safe place. I was unaware of what "limp mode" was at the time so I had it towed to the dealer and within a few hours I was notified that it needed a new throttle body. I had just got my car back it had been in at the dealer getting the entire AC system replaced and now this. The worst part is I was informed that the throttle body is on back order and it'll hopefully be in sometime next month. Although the dealership is doing their best to take care of us, making sure my rental is covered and all I'm still concerned. I had my 2 year old with me, this could have ended very bad. I think I want to trade my car in, I mean I love it and all but in the last month I've replaced the battery, the entire AC system and now this...I've only got 29k miles on it.

Filed Sep 17, 2013 · Transmission · 64,750 miles · CT

The engine stalled in traffic on a 4 lane secondary road while traveling approximately 45 MPH. I was in the left lane with concrete jersey barriers to my left, and traffic behind me and to my right, so I shifted to neutral and restarted the car, but the engine went into 900 RPM "limp mode" with the check engine light and wrench icons lit. I eventually crawled over to the right lane and then the breakdown lane to shut off the car and went through this process three more times to cover the last 10 miles of my commute home. I used an obd ii scanner to identify a p2111 code before contacting my dealer's service department. A little research shows that this throttle body failure is a dangerous situation that the federal safety agency has been investigating for a while, but ford has still not owned up to the responsibility of issuing a recall.

Filed Sep 16, 2013 · Acceleration · 38,000 miles · AZ

While accelerating car goes into limp mode....diagnosed as throttle body stuck open.

Filed Sep 15, 2013 · Acceleration · 112,000 miles · MS

My wife and daughter was traveling down a busy highway when the vehicle went into limp mode. They were almost hit by another vehicle. This is definitely a safety hazard.

Filed Aug 19, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

Driving at highway speeds, very hard jerking. Luckily the highway was clear or someone could have died! Wrench and check engine light went on and car went into limp mode. Went home and ran the code and it told me it was the throttle body stuck. I used google to review my options and 1000's of people have had this problem!!!! How is this not a recalled part yet!?!? I cannot wait so I ordered the throttle body, and it is backordered at the dealer! How is this not a clue that they need to fix this asap? Someone is going to die, I read their have already been major accidents with this issue.