2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving veh flashes "stop slowly check charging system" then begins to slow down by itself or wont even move if you are already stopped/parked. This has happened while driving on the interstate barely having time to pull over and stop out of traffic before it cuts off!!! It also happened…”
filed Jul 23, 2019
“While driving between 40-50 mph the vehicle shows an error stating "stop safely now" and "check battery charging system." complete loss of acceleration at this point, so going uphill is very dangerous. Stopping the car, turning it off and restarting the vehicle can manage 1-2 miles before the error…”
filed Jul 16, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2010-2012 Fusion hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), 2010-2011 Milan HEV and 2011-2012 MKZ HEV vehicles may experience reduced electric vehicle operation and increased gasoline engine operation around 10 years of…
TSB 20-2142 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 27, 2020Ford/lincoln: when flat towing vehicle, battery will drain, due to manual instruction of key remaining in accessory position. Model 2010-13 fusion, 2010-11 milan, 2011-12 mkz. *pe
ASI-45113 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2015Fusion hybrid, lincoln mkz, mercury milan 2010-2011 may exhibit wrench light on with no driveability concerns, no diagnostic trouble code. *lj
11-7-31 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2011
Electrical System problems in other Fusion Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 20% |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 10 | 17% |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 13 | 19% |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 15% |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 9 | 20% |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 10 | 15% |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 20 | 16% |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 12 | 13% |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 29 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.