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3FAHP0JA5BR••••••2011 Ford FUSION
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford FUSION build (34 vs 19).
34on this build
2430on the model
126builds in total
Most reportedSteering 20Vehicle Speed Control 4Air Bags 4Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel SystemApr 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after pulling into the driveway, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's husband used a code reader to check the vehicle. The contact's husband replaced the purge valve canister. The contact stated…
SteeringFeb 2025
Unknown
Unknown Or OtherSep 2021
I let my 16 year old daughter use my 2011 Ford Fusion SEL. Last Thursday she and my 15 year old daughter were leaving school and suddenly she could not steer. They were both very frightened. There was an error message Power Steering Assist Fault. I came to the school, let them…
Air BagsFeb 2019
Takata recall NHTSA recall # 19V001 manufacturer recall # 19s01 when can I take to ford for repair? Information on defective air bags appeared several months ago
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2017
Check fuel fill inlet: the check fuel fill inlet warning has intermittently come on in my 2011 ford fusion sel for the last 6 months. I have completed the recommended steps to remedy the error by cleaning the area and blowing out any possible debris from the inlet. While driving…
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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 3FAHP0JA5BR328643 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.