2011 Ford Fusion: Transmission slipping
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Fusion report: transmission slipping. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 49,750 miles.
NHTSA has 268 owner complaints for the 2011 Fusion in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11722481 (filed 03/06/2026): “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 …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11670407 (filed 06/30/2025): “Rdofcookevilletennessee/towedmy2011fordfusionse{38milagefromemyhome{duetonodriverecall{airbags.,ipickupfusion.,nostart,fordpushedin,outofgurageforairbagrecallfix.ok|wontstartduetofordsaysbrokentranscable.fordjumpstart.nothing.sir/mamfordofcookevilletn.arraingm…”
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 transmission (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $3,040 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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