2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid steering problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, with the steering assist failure message displayed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was…”
filed Nov 20, 2024
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact drove the vehicle without power steering functionality downhill. The service power steering immediately message was displayed. The contact stated that the…”
filed Aug 19, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2010-2012 Fusion/Milan and 2011-2012 MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.5L or 3.0L engine and electronic power assist steering (EPAS), a remanufactured replacement steering gear (MU2Z-3V504-ARM) is available which is…
SSM 51666 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 26, 2023
Steering problems in other Fusion Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion Hybrid | 5 | 14% |
| 2018 Fusion Hybrid | 7 | 12% |
| 2017 Fusion Hybrid | 11 | 16% |
| 2016 Fusion Hybrid | 5 | 11% |
| 2015 Fusion Hybrid | 15 | 33% |
| 2014 Fusion Hybrid | 14 | 22% |
| 2013 Fusion Hybrid | 19 | 15% |
| 2012 Fusion Hybrid | 36 | 38% |
| 2010 Fusion Hybrid | 137 | 27% |
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.