2011 Ford Fusion vehicle speed control problems
256 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2011 Ford Fusion — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard; however…”
filed Jul 20, 2026
“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…”
filed Mar 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Fusion | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 Fusion | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Fusion | 15 | 1% |
| 2016 Fusion | 47 | 3% |
| 2015 Fusion | 14 | 1% |
| 2014 Fusion | 24 | 2% |
| 2013 Fusion | 43 | 2% |
| 2012 Fusion | 86 | 3% |
| 2010 Fusion | 793 | 15% |
| 2009 Fusion | 33 | 3% |
| 2008 Fusion | 24 | 2% |
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.