Components: STEERING
December 31, 2020
TBD
Condition
Run & Drive
Damage
Weather
Title
Salvage
| Dynamic Head Restraints | Not Available |
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| Head Restraint | Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat |
| Advanced Belt Feature | Standard |
| Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage | Driver, Front Passenger |
| Seat Belt Reminder System | Driver, Front Passenger |
| Frontal Air Bag | Driver, Front Passenger |
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| Curtain | Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat |
| Pelvis/Torso | Driver, Front Passenger |
| Knee | Not Available |
| Additional Air Bags | Not Available |
| Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements | Yes |
| LATCH Locations | Rear Seat |
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| Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) | Optional |
| Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations | Driver |
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11386670 |
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| Consumer Location: | LIVERPOOL, NY |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0CG0BR**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL AFTER THE VEHICLE SWERVED AND PULLED OVER. THE TRACT STEERING LIGHT AND THE SERVICE POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BACK HOME. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAVIDSON FORD OF CLAY (3690 STATE ROUTE 31, LIVERPOOL, NY 13090, (877) 810-7456) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD BE CONTACTED TO SEE IF ANY ASSISTANCE WOULD BE PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11307437 |
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| Consumer Location: | Unknown |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0CG0BR**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V227000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT KIRK AUTO COMPANY (235 STATE HWY 7 FRONTAGE RD, GRENADA, MS 38901). THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTION WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS STILL LEAKING FUEL AS THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS A CRACKED FUEL TANK THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT HAND THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 234,069.*DT*JB
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11287407 |
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| Consumer Location: | GARDENA, CA |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0CG0BR**** |
ONE NIGHT I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY TO RUN SOME ERRANDS. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MILES PER HOUR IN A MAIN STREET WHEN I SUDDENLY HEAR A SOUND COMING FROM MY VEHICLE ALERTING ME THAT THE WRENCH LIGHT DETECTED A MALFUNCTION. AT THE MOMENT I WAS ALERT AND VIEWING MY DASH REGARDING THE ILLUMINATION IT THREW UNTIL I SUDDENLY FELT MY STEERING GEAR BECOME REALLY STIFF AND PULLING ME TO THE SIDE NEAR THE CURB REALLY FAST. I HAD LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE TO STEER THAT RESULTED IN MY VEHICLE JUMPING UP THE CURB AND COLLIDING WITH A LIGHT POLE DAMAGING THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY FRONT BUMPER AND PASSENGER FRONT AND REAR DOOR. THE MAJORITY OF THE DAMAGE HAPPEN TO MY VEHICLE WHICH LEFT SCRATCHES, DENTS, AND PAINT AND BODY DAMAGE TO PRETTY MUCH THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. THE LIGHT POLE CONSIDERING THE IMPACT FROM JUMPING UP THE CURB ASSISTED IN NOT CAUSING ANY STREET DAMAGE TOWARD THE STREET LIGHT. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT IMMEDIATELY TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO FILE A CLAIM. EVENTUALLY I WAS INFORMED BY A FEW OF MY COWORKERS THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED ABOUT THE STEERING GEAR ON THE 2011 FORD FUSIONS. I TOOK IT TO MY FORD DEALER IN WHICH WAS A REALLY HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE SINCE THEY AUTOMATICALLY CLOSED THERE DOOR IN MY FACE WHEN I INFORMED THEM ABOUT THE STEERING GEAR ISSUE AND RECALL. THERE EXCUSE WAS MY VIN DID NOT MATCH THE RECALL ISSUED SO THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. FORD THEN QUOTED ME OVER $2000 FOR PARTS AND LABOR AND PROGRAMMING. I WAS SO PISSED AND LEFT EMPTY HANDED SINCE DOWN THE ROAD I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO PURCHASE THE STEERING GEAR AND YET TO STILL SELL ME A DEFECTIVE ONE THAT I HAD AN OUTSIDE SHOP PERFORM THE WORK TWICE. AFTER MY REPAIRS I SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER FOR A REIMBURSEMENT IN WHICH TILL THIS DAY, THEY DO NOT WANT TO ISSUE ME ONE.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11196393 |
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| Consumer Location: | HICKORY, NC |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0CG0BR**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE NOISE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND GREASE INSIDE THE TRANSFER CASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PARAMOUNT FORD OF VALDESE (101 MALCOLM BLVD SUITE A, VALDESE, NC 28690, (828) 338-9348) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11182368 |
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| Consumer Location: | LAWRENCE, MI |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0CG0BR**** |
POWER STEERING STEER GEAR QUIT WORKING
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10824802 |
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| Consumer Location: | PLAINVILLE, CT |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0CG0BR**** |
MY 2011 FUSION HAS 66,000 MILES ON IT, AND HE PTU (POWER TRANSFER BOX) IS LEAKING. MY "WARRANTY" EXPIRED AT 60K MILES, SO FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH FORD, AND THEY ARE IGNORING IT. MY AWD SHOULDN'T FAIL WITH FEWER THAN 67K MILES. OIL LEAKS ALL OVER, I AM NOW UNABLE TO TURN ON POINT. LOUD RADDLING NOISES THAT COULD ONLY BE DETECTED AFTER A POINT TURN.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10759144 |
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| Consumer Location: | FORT DRUM, NY |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0CG0BR**** |
I WAS DRIVING EARLY IN THE MORNING ON JULY 4, 2015 AND THE STEERING WENT OUT PRIOR TO HITTING A DEER. I TRIED TO AVOID HITTING THE DEER BUT COULDN'T TURN FAST ENOUGH DUE TO THE LOSS OF STEERING. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD THE SUBFRAME AND BOTH UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES REPLACED AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AS WELL. STILL THE LOSS OF STEERING EXISTS AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IS NOT WANTING TO FIX THE ISSUE. THE FIRST TIME THE LOST OF STEERING OCCURED I TOOK THE CAR TO MIDAS AND THEY REPLACED THE TWO 50 AMP FUSES AND STEERING WAS RESTORED. BUT FORD DEALERSHIP IS STATING THEY SAW NO DTCS RELATING TO LOSS OF STEERING BUT THE LOSS OF STEERING MESSAGE STILL SHOWS UP ON DASH.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10664123 |
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| Consumer Location: | AKRON, PA |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0CG0BR**** |
I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE POWER STEERING WHEN OUT COMPLETELY. WHEN THIS HAPPENED I WAS AT A OFF RAMP EXIT AND HAD ALMOST ZERO STEERING I PANICKED AND TRIED TO GET OFF THE EXIT WHICH HAD A SHARP RADIUS TURN, I COULD NOT KEEP THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD AND TRAVELED OFF INTO TO GRASS UNTIL I COULD SKID TO A STOP. IF THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A DIFFERENT SITUATION OTHER THEN THE GRASS I WAS ABLE TO CRASH OFF INTO I OR SOMEONE ELSE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED. IT TOOK EVERY BIT OF STRENGTH I HAVE TO TRY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE TO KEEP IT FROM A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT, AS MY VEHICLE LOST STEERING I HAD TWO DASH WARNINGS THAT CAME ON. ADVANCED TRAC AND POWER STEERING BOTH QUIT WORKING. WITH THE RESEARCH I'VE DONE I THINK ITS A DISGRACE THAT FORD HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX THIS ISSUE. I HAVE NO WAY TO PAY OVER $2000 TO GET MY CAR OPERATIONAL AGAIN. I WILL NO DOUBT LOOSE MY JOB DO TO NOW NOT HAVING TRANSPORTATION. MY CAR ONLY HAS 48500 MILES ON IT. THANKS FORD *TR
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10628882 |
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| Consumer Location: | ALTON, NH |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0CG0BR**** |
UPON TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEED STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED--NO POWER ASSIST. COULD NOT TURN--VERY DANGEROUS ALMOST HAD NEAR COLLISION. SHUT DOWN CAR AND WAITED 10 MINUTES. STARTED UP AND RAN OK. IF THIS WAS AT HIGHWAY SPEED I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. *TR
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10608592 |
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| Consumer Location: | BIRMINGHAM, AL |
| VIN: | 3FAHP**** |
I, WAS COMING HOME FROM VACATION IN OHIO WITH DAUGHTER AND MY TWO GRANDCHILDREN, I AM TRULY THANKFUL THAT I MADE IT HOME WHEN COMING INTO THE DRIVEWAY THE STEERING SYSTEM WHEN OUT AND AND HAD TO TURN VERY HARD TO GET IN THE DRIVING WAY, THIS HAPPEN ONE BEFORE LAST YEAR AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I, READ THE MANUAL AND LET THE CAR COOL OFF AND THIS IS THE NEXT DAY AND IT IS STILL SAYING THE SAME THING. I, HOPE A RECALL BE MADE ON THIS PROBLEM SOON. *JS
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10515327 |
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| Consumer Location: | GAINESVILLE, VA |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0CG0BR**** |
ON THE MORNING OF FEBRUARY 7TH 2013, I NOTICED THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION WAS RIDGED AND JUMPY. PRIOR TO THIS PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE HAS SHUT OFF RANDOMLY APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES WHILE IN DRIVE AND IN MOTION. THIS PROMPTED ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR MAINTENANCE AT A FORD DEALER AUTO CENTER. THEY DETERMINED THE POWER TAKEOFF UNIT AND DRIVE SHAFT WERE FAULTY, REPLACED BOTH PARTS AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO ME ON FEBRUARY 15TH 2013. ON MARCH 18TH 2013, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON A BUSY ROAD, FORCING ME TO NAVIGATE CAUTIOUSLY TO A SHOULDER. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND WRENCH LIGHT WERE ILLUMINATED THIS TIME. I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, WAITED 5 MINUTES, AND RESTARTED. THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ON AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE. I QUICKLY RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE PREVIOUS FORD AUTO CENTER, IN WHICH THEY DISCOVERED THE THROTTLE BODY WAS FAULTY. THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY AND RETURNED THE CAR TO ME ON MARCH 21ST 2013. ON MARCH 22ND 2013, THE ENGINE COVER FELL OFF WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, I IMMEDIATELY RETURNED VEHICLE TO THE PREVIOUS FORD AUTO CENTER, THEY REPLACED WITH NEW ENGINE COVER. AS OF TODAY, THE VEHICLE IS AGAIN SHOWING HESITATION AT ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION, RPM DASH METER NEEDLE BOUNCES PLUS MINUS 500RPMS DURING ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. BREAKING IS NOT SMOOTH OR INSTANT, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO JUMP DURING BREAKING. AT COASTING SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ALSO JUMPS. THESE ARE SIMILAR PROBLEMS THAT OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY SHUTTING OFF. THIS PROBLEM IS ALARMING AND AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS AROUND YOU, NOTABLY AT HIGH HIGHWAY SPEEDS. FORD HAS BEEN PRESENTED WITH THE ISSUE AND HAS CLAIMED THAT THE ISSUES ARE ALL UNRELATED, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF EACH TIME. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS DRIVING THIS MODEL, 2011 FORD FUSION SEL AWD.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11421990 |
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| Consumer Location: | ALLENDALE, SC |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HG8BR**** |
We were driving and the power steering went completly out as discribed by other customers. I took the car to a Ford dealer in Barnwell Sc. Who told me the recall has never been repaired I called Ford because of the miles the dealer was told it was not under the recall despite the car being in for other recalls in the past. I spoke with someone in Manilla on a bad line that I could barely understand. She first told me the car had been serviced for the same issue back in Jan 5 2017 however the part had not been replaced. Despite a 10 year warranty on the fix it was over the mileage. Which it was over 150000 at the time of recall repair. She then tells me the fix was done and there was no mileage limit. So I repeatedly asked which is it to no avail. The unit was repaired at Dunlee Ford in Ohio 800-942-6305 back in 2017 but no parts were replaced.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11422043 |
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| Consumer Location: | WARNER ROBINS, GA |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA5BR**** |
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel locked up and failed to move. The vehicle was restarted and functioned as designed. The power assist warning indicator light illuminated. The contact called the local dealer where the diagnosis was the gearbox needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not covered under a warranty or a recall. The failure mileage was 102,000.The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA Campaign number 15V340000 (Steering).
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11421839 |
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| Consumer Location: | FORT MADISON, IA |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA2BR**** |
The power steering failed while driving this vehicle. Our local Ford dealer said that recall expired a month ago. I called Ford customer service to get more information. I was told that recall #15S18 was repaired on July 29, 2015. Ford would not pay for repair unless a second safety recall was issued on the faulty repair completed. The repair only lasted 6 years and there is only 107000 on this vehicle.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11421700 |
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| Consumer Location: | ROCKY MOUNT, NC |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA1BR**** |
After turning on my car, but before shifting to drive, the dashboard informed me that the Power Steering system had failed. I tried turning off the car and cranking it back up, to no avail. I called the Ford dealership in my area and they told me that there was a recall for this issue and they would take care of it. I made an appointment for the next day (Friday 6/18/2021) and took it in. I was forced to drive it to the dealership without power steering, because they informed me they did not offer towing services. They did not call me until Monday 6/21/2021 to tell me that the part is not covered under the recall and the warrantee had expired. They told me to call customer service, which I did. They informed me that the previous owner of the car had it inspected in 2015 and Ford did not find an issue regarding the recall # 15S18. They extended the warrantee on this part for 10 years from the date of purchase, which was May 11, 2011. My car is currently at the Ford dealership and cannot be safely driven until the power steering is fixed, which would cost over $1900.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11421708 |
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| Consumer Location: | ANN ARBOR, MI |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA2BR**** |
The power steering assist fault alarm comes on when I start the car and the power steering does not work.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11421310 |
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| Consumer Location: | SAN MARCOS, TX |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA9BR**** |
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the power steering had failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. In addition, the check engine and traction control warning lights had illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle had previously been serviced under the NHTSA Campaign number 15V340000 (Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 170,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11419191 |
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| Consumer Location: | CLEMMONS, NC |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA3BR**** |
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the power steering assist failure message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer three weeks ago for an air bag recall repair and reprogramming of the power steering control module. The dealer and another dealer Parkway Ford (2104 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27127) were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 123,329.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11418854 |
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| Consumer Location: | SAYVILLE, NY |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA3BR**** |
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while stopping the vehicle, the brake pedal traveled to the floor. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11418453 |
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| Consumer Location: | COLUMBIA, SC |
| VIN: | 3fadp0l34b**** |
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the “service power steering” message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact restarted the vehicle later that day, the "service power steering now" message was displayed on the instrument panel, and the contact loss power steering functionality. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11418302 |
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| Consumer Location: | MILFORD, OH |
| VIN: | **** |
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion equipped with General tires, Tire Line: Exclaim, Tires Size: 225/50/R17, DOT number: A340-WBXJ-3919, and installed as replacement tires. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout causing the driver to nearly lose control of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300. The VIN was not available.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11418328 |
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| Consumer Location: | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA6BR**** |
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering fault message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 33,454.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11417710 |
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| Consumer Location: | BRUIN, PA |
| VIN: | 3fahp0ha4br**** |
Steering wines very bad and steering wheel will not return after turning unless you turn it back straight. The rack seems to be out of it.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11417756 |
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| Consumer Location: | MALDEN, MA |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0JG1BR**** |
Steering wheel locked up while trying to back out of a parking space. Got warning message on the dash "Power Steering Assist Fault" Could not turn wheel so could have cause an accident. Have not had the problem looked at yet as it just happened 10 minutes ago. The fault message was only visible AFTER the steering wheel locked up. I had no prior warning of the steering failure.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11417678 |
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| Consumer Location: | EL CENTRO, CA |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA4BR**** |
The steering wheel locked on me while I was driving. There was a recall on the power steering a few years ago and I got it fixed in August of 2016. It seems this part is still failing in the vehicle. FORD said it os no longer under warranty even though the part was recalled. I was fortunate that I was near my home and not on the highway. The car has been towed to El Centro Motors.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11416763 |
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| Consumer Location: | CARROLLTON, TX |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0GA9BR**** |
AT 138825 MILES, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO HAVE A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER #4, WHICH WAS INITIALLY A VACUUM HOSE LEAK. THEN, THE CAR STARTS HAVING AN ?EARTHQUAKE? WHENEVER THE CAR IS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE CAUSE WOULD THEN BE AN EGR MALFUNCTION. AS TIME WENT BY, THE MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 4 SHOWS UP AGAIN. TOOK MY CAR TO THE SHOP TO HAVE THE ISSUE LOOKED AT, FOUND TO BE A CROSS THREADED SPARK PLUG, AND THEY RECOMMENDED THE CYLINDER HEAD BE REPLACED, THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY REPLACED, THE COOLANT BEING REPLACED, AND THE AC BEING RECHARGED. REPAIR WOULD?VE COST $10,500.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11416418 |
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| Consumer Location: | BOYNTON BEACH, FL |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0JG5BR**** |
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V158000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11416277 |
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| Consumer Location: | WINCHESTER, VA |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0JA7BR**** |
THE POWER STEERING HAS SPORADICALLY FAILED TWICE WITHIN THE PAST MONTH WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED (ONCE AT A GAS STATION, ANOTHER WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT A STOP SIGN). THE INCIDENT WITH THE STOP SIGN ALMOST CAUSED A COLLISION BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND DRIFTED TO A CURB ACROSS THE STREET. TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON RESTORES POWER TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE STEERING WHEEL IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN WHEN THE POWER FAILS. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND THEY STATED I NEEDED A NEW STEERING RACK. THEY ASKED FOR ~$1500 TO REPLACE THE STEERING RACK (I DECLINED). I RESEARCHED RECALLS ON THE 2011 FORD FUSION AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR STEERING FAILURE. UNFORTUNATELY, MY VEHICLE'S VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11415666 |
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| Consumer Location: | SHARPSVILLE, PA |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA1BR**** |
MESSAGE CENTER INDICATED POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT AND THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING.. THIS VEHICLE IS A 2011 BUT HAS ONLY 46,000 MILES ON IT.; TOOL IT TO FORD DEALER FOR DIGINOSTIC AND THEY SAID NO CODE AND STEERING RACK NEEDED REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE SINCE THE RECALL WAS ONLY FOR 10 YEARS.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11415549 |
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| Consumer Location: | INVERNESS, FL |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA6BR**** |
EVERY TIME I TRY TO PARK OR GET OUT A PARKING AREA MY POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT, BRIGHTS UP MY DASHBOARD AND I CAN'T MOVE OR CONTROL MY CAR WITHOUT TURNING MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF. EVEN SHARP TURNS OR QUICK U TURNS MY WHEEL LOCKS UP. WHENEVER I'M IN MOTION WHETHER IT BE SLOW OR ACCELERATING IT LOCKS UP NO MATTER WHAT AND THE ONLY SOLUTION IS FOR ME TO TURN MY CAR OFF AND ON AND EVEN THEN IT WON'T ALWAYS WORK.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11415551 |
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| Consumer Location: | TERRY, MS |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA2BR**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AND DESCENDING A HILL AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES AND THE VEHICLE SLOWLY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAY-DANIELS FORD LINCOLN (201 OCTAVIA DRIVE, BRANDON, MS 39042, (601) 825-2801) TO BE INSPECTED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS ON THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 185,772.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11414245 |
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| Consumer Location: | KOUTS, IN |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0CG6BR**** |
GOT A FLAT TIRE, PUT THE SPARE TIRE ON. WHEN WE RESTARTED THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING WAS OUT.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11414246 |
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| Consumer Location: | LIVERMORE, CA |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0JG3BR**** |
THIS CAR WAS ALREADY RECALLED FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND IT TOOK MORE THAN 2 YEARS TO GET IT REPLACED, WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT NOONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY DAUGHTER, WITH A 9 MONTH OLD INFANT IS DRIVING THIS CAR AND IS NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE IT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG RECALL. THERE IS NO TIMELINE AND NOW SHE NO LONGER WILL DRIVE THIS CAR. BECAUSE THE STATED RISK IS IF THE AIRBAG INFLATER EXPLODES, SHARP METAL FRAGMENTS COULD STRIKE THE DRIVER OR OTHER OCCUPANTS CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WOULD YOU DRIVE YOUR 9 MONTH OLD IN THAT CAR?? WE NEED A BETTER SOLUTION THAN WE HAVE NO IDEA WHEN WE CAN FIX IT! THANK YOU! KEVIN WALLI
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11413970 |
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| Consumer Location: | ROSEVILLE, CA |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0JA1BR**** |
EVER SINCE FORD MOTOR CO. INSTALLED A NEW STEERING BOX DUE TO ONE OF THE PAST RECALLS, THE STEERING LOCKS UP AT RANDOM BUT MAINLY WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING AT THE SAME TIME. HOWEVER, IT HAS LOCKED UP WHEN TRAVELING WITHIN TRAFFIC (IN THE CITY AND FREEWAY) WHICH IS VERY SCARY.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11413878 |
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| Consumer Location: | OMAHA, NE |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA3BR**** |
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG. I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AND WOULD LIKE A LOANER UNTIL THE REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THIS SAME VEHICLE HAD A PASSENGER AIRBAG RECALL. AND A LOANER VEHICLE WAS PROVIDED. THIS NEW RECALL IS MORE SERIOUS GIVEN IT IS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11413013 |
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| Consumer Location: | ELIZABETH, NJ |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA7BR**** |
TL* THE CONTACT'S NIECE OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER NIECE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THROUGH A ROUNDABOUT, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING ASSIST WITH A MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE STEERING WHEEL STIFFENED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIVE FORWARD WHILE SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT'S NIECE WAS FORCED TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN RESUMED NORMAL DRIVING FUNCTIONALITY. HER NIECE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BELL FORD (1200 NJ-27, WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, NJ 07067) WHERE THEY INFORMED HER OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE POWER STEERING FAILURE. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED MAPLECREST FORD LINCOLN OF UNION (2800 SPRINGFIELD AVE SUITE 1, VAUXHALL, NJ 07088) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11408117 |
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| Consumer Location: | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HG0BR**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE BRAKES NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 108,871.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11407865 |
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| Consumer Location: | MIDWAY, GA |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA3BR**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF AN EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE FLUID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES LATER AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND CONTACTED J.C. LEWIS FORD HINESVILLE (309 W. OGLETHORPE HWY, HINESVILLE, GA 31313, (912)257-4833) WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. A CASE WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11407966 |
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| Consumer Location: | OMAHA, NE |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA6BR**** |
THE 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT' WARNING LIGHT STARTED COMING ON SPORADICALLY AS OF 3-25-2021 WHEN I START MY CAR. IF I TURN THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON, THE WARNING MESSAGE GOES AWAY. I READ THE FORD DID A RECALL ON SOME 2011 FORD FUSIONS FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IF MY FUSION IS HAVING THE VERY SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALLED FUSIONS, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY MY FUSION IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11407967 |
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| Consumer Location: | PHOENIX, AZ |
| VIN: | 3FAHP0HA5BR**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT GASOLINE WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V793000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,000.
