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2011 Ford Fusion vs 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2011 Ford Fusion2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
NHTSA complaints2,78340
Recall campaigns70
Service bulletins (TSBs)557
Investigations42
Crash reports801
Fire reports100
NCAP overall rating4/5
EPA MPG (combined)19–3838
Median reported incident mileage72,509 mi72,100 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FusionLincoln MKZ Hybrid
Steering1,42613
Air Bags33018
Engine2760
Power Train2680
Vehicle Speed Control2560
Electrical System2012
Fuel/propulsion System1760
Service Brakes1690

Symptoms owners describe

Steering problems3075
Loss of power2500
Stalling1790
Check engine light1030
Vibration / shaking640
Hesitation / surging530
Brake problems200
Shifting problems130

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.