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3FAHP0JA3BR••••••2011 Ford FUSION
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford FUSION build (36 vs 19).
36on this build
2424on the model
126builds in total
Most reportedSteering 24Air Bags 7Structure 2Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringApr 2026
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message "Service Power Steering Now" was displayed and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted and regained power steering functionality. The following day,…
Air BagsNov 2019
The contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V001000 (air bags). The contact called multiple dealers, including gordie boucher ford of kenosha (8301 75th st, kenosha, wi 53142, (262) 697-0700), but the recall repair was…
SuspensionMar 2017
The vehicle has started making very loud creaking noises when going over a bump or when turning the steering wheel, typically heard more when at lower speeds. The dealer indicated it's the lower control arm is safe for now; however, was recalled on the 2013-2014 fusions. In…
EngineOct 2013
This has happened 7 times in the last 2 days. While driving, the engine just quits, or while idling at a red light , it just stalls. The yellow wrench light comes on. It restarts, but this is very frightening when it happens while driving at 30-40 mph. Fortunately for me, no one…
Vehicle Speed ControlJul 2013
The contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated and began shaking. The failure intermittently recurred four times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
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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 3FAHP0JA3BR120731 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.