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2011 Ford Fusion vehicle speed control problems

256 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Fusion cite vehicle speed control, 9% of all 2,795 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
256
9% of all complaints
Crashes
13
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
5
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the vehicle speed control

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“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, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 20, 2026Vehicle speed controlODI 11751514
“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 ai has said based on diagnostic information says it's the electronic throttle body which has a recall for this model and year of car but not this vin for some reason.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 6, 2026Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11722481
“#FMSCA v. #GST . * DEATH by HAZMAT 12/12/12. 07/07/07. 05.05.05. Few other dates. *Voip, *Sirus , IQ EMS speaks only central asia languages. Unknown war zone in conflict by indemnity policy in place via marriage certificate. EMT heisted by satellite controls of vehicle and few other fuel funds fuels DBA . Heisted all of my USA insurance associate with land records retrieval orders.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 3, 2024Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Lane departureODI 11606248
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended high-speed acceleration and struck a parked vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The vehicle then crashed into a residence. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to her face, back of the head, and neck; however, medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the body shop but was not yet deemed totaled by the insurance company. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer twice before the crash; however, the cause of failure was not found and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 5, 2023Service brakes, hydraulic, Vehicle speed controlCrash reportedODI 11548419
“WHILE TAKING A ONE LANE EXIT ON THE FREEWAY GOING AT 30 MILES PER HOUR A WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR COMPLETELY LOSS POWER. THE CAR COASTED UNTIL IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS! I COULD HAVE DIED. YOU GUYS REALLY NEED TO GET ALL OF THERE FORD FUSIONS OFF OF THE ROAD. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OR BRAKE TO SLOW ON THE FREEWAY. I WAITED 5 MINUTES AND THE CAR TURNED ON WITH NO PROBLEM. MY MECHANIC COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO HE SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. WHILE LOOKING ONLINE THIS IS A THROTTLE BODY ISSUE. WHICH NEEDS TO BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY. I CAN'T WORK IF I CAN'T GET THERE WITH A CAR THAT I'VE PURCHASED!!! I REFUSE TO DRIVE THIS CAR!”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 1, 2019Power train, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (esc)ODI 11252656
“STEERING HAS RECALL FOR MY SAME MODEL YEAR AND MAKE BUT FORD SAYS MY VIN IS NOT ON THERE RECALL LIST, I HAVE HAD THE STEERING RACK REPLACED 3 TIMES. THE STEERING IS ELECTRONIC SO WHEN IT BREAKS OR FAILS THE STEERING IS EXTREMELY HARD AND CAR HAS SWERVED OUT OF CONTROL. THIS HAS HAPPEN ON CITY STREETS, HIGHWAY AND IN RESIDENTIAL SETTING. THIS IS THE WEB SITE WERE FORD ANNOUNCED THIS RECALL BUT FOR SOME REASON MY VIN DOES NOT COME UP ON THERE "APPROVED" LIST. WWW.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG SEARCH FORD RECALLS NEARLY 445K VEHICLES FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE, FUEL LEAK ISSUES”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 18, 2019Steering, Vehicle speed controlODI 11233190

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 4, 2026NHTSA vehicle page

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.