2011 Ford Fusion Fuel System Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are fuel system problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion?
236 owners have reported fuel system problems on the 2011 Ford Fusion, 8% of all complaints for this year and the 6th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 38,000–71,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
236 complaints 8% of all 2011 complaints 51,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (200 of 236). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Fuel System complaints by the year the problem happened.
Fuel System complaints by Fusion year
Related recalls
Auxillary tank
Fire riskThe affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank. The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks.
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Other 2011 Ford Fusion problems
Common questions
What are common 2011 Ford Fusion fuel system problems?
Complaints most often name the mounting and throttlebody / manifold.
At what mileage do 2011 Ford Fusion fuel system problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 38,000–71,000 miles. The middle value is about 51,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2011 Ford Fusion fuel system problems?
Yes: 15V793000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Fusion year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2010 Fusion, with 705 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.