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3FADP0L38BR••••••2011 Ford FUSION
This build is quieter than most: 9 complaints against 19 for the average 2011 Ford FUSION build.
9on this build
2424on the model
126builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 4Air Bags 2Hybrid Propulsion System 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesJun 2025
Abs module is bad
Electrical SystemAug 2020
Failure of the throttle body and motor assy. T\internal fault code p2112 caused the power on car to go to limp mode. This created a dangerous situation at highway speeds. The item has been flagged in february 21, 2013 NHTSA action number: pe13003electronic throttle body…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jul 2019
While driving approximately 10 mph on a city street, the car's ABS system randomly failed. The brakes did not work until depressed almost completely, and not well. When brought to the mechanic, computer code indicated internal electronic failure. Researching online, this seems…
SteeringJun 2018
Upon starting the car and putting the car into motion, the steering locks and "power steering assist fault" appears on the dashboard notices. To be able to steer the car I have to turn the car off and back on. The steering wheel cannot be turned when this fault happens. Yes the…
Air BagsJun 2016
Takata recall. Received recall notice from ford 18 months ago and still they will not repair my vehicle. I have called multiple times and the dealership claims that ford corporation has not released any replacement parts to them so that repairs can be made. Ford of ventura is…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FADP0L38BR108572 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.