2011 Ford Fusion steering problems
1,428 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Ford Fusion — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist, making the steering wheel difficult to turn and causing the vehicle to wobble from side to side. The message "Power Steering Assist" was displayed, and an unknown warning light…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“The vehicle experienced a sudden, complete failure of the electronic power steering assist while operating, resulting in a dangerous increase in steering effort and an immediate safety hazard. A professional OBD-II diagnostic scan retrieved active trouble codes C1277-20 (Steering Wheel Angle Sensor…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a…Campaign 15V340000 · Jun 2, 2015
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 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 12 | 7% |
| 2019 Fusion | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 Fusion | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 Fusion | 51 | 5% |
| 2016 Fusion | 176 | 11% |
| 2015 Fusion | 163 | 16% |
| 2014 Fusion | 326 | 25% |
| 2013 Fusion | 389 | 22% |
| 2012 Fusion | 1,471 | 59% |
| 2010 Fusion | 1,660 | 32% |
| 2009 Fusion | 16 | 2% |
| 2008 Fusion | 11 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Ford Fusion
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.