2011 Ford Fusion: Power assist steering fault
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Fusion report: power assist steering fault. CarComplaints.com lists 7 owner complaints, average mileage 123,650 miles.
NHTSA has 1435 owner complaints for the 2011 Fusion in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770975 (filed 10/13/2026): “My mom’s 2011 ford fusion sel experienced a loss of electric power steering assistance. i cannot determine the exact moment the failure occurred. when i started the vehicle and attempted to drive away, i noticed that the steering wheel was extremely stiff. the…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770955 (filed 10/13/2026): “The contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering assist, nearly causing the contact to lose steering control as the steering locked up, and an audible warning chime sou…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace steering rack (3 reports) returned to the shop. this time they replaced everything und (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,550 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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