2011 FORD FUSION Recalls (5)

Campaign:
11V574000 on 12/07/2011
Component:
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured:
03/31/2009 - 04/29/2009
Affected:
128,616
Defect:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan vehicles equipped with 17 inch steel wheels and built from april 1, 2009, through april 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through november 13, 2010. the wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate.
Consequence:
While driving, multiple stud fractures could occur at the wheel location, and the operator may experience vehicle vibration and/or wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake disc surface for flatness and replace the discs as necessary. additionally, the wheel lug nuts will be replaced on all four wheels. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 24, 2012. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:
Ford's recall number is 11s23.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
14E028000 on 05/29/2014
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
11/08/2007 - 10/30/2010
Affected:
82,579
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 ford fusion and mercury milan, 2006 lincoln zephyr, and 2007-2011 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured november 9, 2007, through october 31, 2010. the affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Consequence:
The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. the recall began in july 2014. owners may contact ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. ford's number for this recall is 14s07. note: vehicles built after october 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a brake over accelerator (boa) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V340000 on 06/01/2015
Component:
Steering:electric power assist system
Manufactured:
09/06/2010 - 02/27/2012
Affected:
393,623
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford fusion vehicles without a 3.5l engine and lincoln mkz hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 mercury milan vehicles, 2011-2012 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks, and lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with a 3.5l gtdi engine and 2013 ford taurus, ford flex, lincoln mks, and lincoln mkt vehicles equipped with any available engine. the affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Consequence:
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the power steering control module (pscm) for diagnostic trouble codes (dtc). if dealers find any loss of steering assist dtcs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. if, no codes are found during the pscm inspection, the pscm software will be updated, free of charge. the recall began on july 21, 2015. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s18.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V793000 on 11/23/2015
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Manufactured:
07/20/2008 - 03/03/2011
Affected:
411,205
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 ford fusion vehicles manufactured july 21, 2008, to march 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 mercury milan vehicles manufactured july 23, 2008, to december 10, 2010. the affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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. the cpv and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on january 15, 2016. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 15s34.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V384000 on 05/30/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
05/09/2005 - 06/03/2011
Affected:
1,892,343
Defect:
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 ford ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2007-2010 ford edge, lincoln mkx vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles, and 2005-2011 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 ford ranger, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles, 2006-2008 ford fusion, mercury milan and lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2005-2006 ford gt vehicles and 2005-2008 ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." any vehicle not included in "zone a", or "zone b" is not included in the safety recall. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on july 15, 2016. owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 16s26.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2011 FORD FUSION TSBs (45)

Bulletin:
SB-21509
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Ford: there may be a wrench light on without driveable symptoms, but an internal code stored. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB11-1-5
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Ford: vehicles may run rough, hard start after refueling, clicking noise under hood, and have trouble codes stored. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-11-4-23
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Ford: 2010-2011 fusion. service engine soon light is on with three possible trouble codes stored during windshield wiper use. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-11-4-16
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ford: 2011 fusion/escape. malfunction light is on and engine is misfiring or running rough. a trouble code is stored. *rm
Bulletin:
SIS-21841
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. this is a software problem. *rm
Bulletin:
AS-21769
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-11-2-10
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ford: there may be a hard start or rough idle accompanied with two trouble codes. the problem may have to do with camshaft timing. 2010-2011 fusion/escape/milan/mariner. *rm
Bulletin:
AS-21687
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Ford: there may be a loss of power, hesitation, surge, or lack of throttle response while driving. the brake over accelerator feature may be activating. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-11-5-2
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Ford: engine power may be reduced with a high idle speed. the engine light may also be on with a stored trouble code. programming issue. 2010-2011 fusion/merucry milan/lincoln mkz. *rm
Bulletin:
AS-21778
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Ford: there may be a steering drift while driving on a flat or uneven road surface. 2010-2011 fusion/milan/mkz. this could be normal. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-10-21-6
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ford: the idle speed drops lower than desired and may fluctuate. there may be two possible trouble codes stored. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-11-3-22
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ford: there may be a leaking/stuck canister purge valve which can cause multiple driving systems. the malfunction light may be on with or without stored trouble codes. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-11-3-11
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Ford: 2011 fusion/mkz/milan. exterior door handle may stick when opening or will not be flush when closed. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-11-8-8
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ford: after refueling vehicle, would be hard to start, runs rough and an audible clicking noise can be heard. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-11-11-10
Component:
125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
Summary:
Mercury/lincoln/ford: the red brake lamp will illuminate with no change in brake pedal feel. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-12-1-18
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ford/mercury/lincoln: some model year vehicles may exhibit a message with a red triangle on and stop safely now, and/or have a diagnostic trouble code, no start condition. *pe
Bulletin:
ASI-22173
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Ford: the variable camshaft timing vct) solenoid movement may be temporarily restricted due to debris in engine oil that is causing diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *pe
Bulletin:
ASI-22285
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Ford/mercury/lincoln: some vehicles exhibit a cold weather phenomenon where fluid has expelled out of vent on rear drive units (rdu) and fluid, on occasion, would burp out. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-12-5-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Ford/lincoln: a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0a0a (high voltage system interlock circuit) shows when certain vehicles experience red triangle on/stop safely now message and/or a condition of no start. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-32167-70
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Ford/lincoln/mercury: some vehicles may experience an illuminated mil or safety stop now message, or a no start condition or possible misfire or roughness at idling through 2000rpm or a lack of acceleration. models 2009-12 escape, 2009-1
Bulletin:
AS1-32241
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ford: on various vehicles with my touch,after any apim programming, replacement or disconnect from front display interface module (fdim), touchscreen calibration must be performed. model years 2011-2013. no models listed.
Bulletin:
ASI-32332
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Ford: due to an intermittent loss of rpm or lack of acceleration, in some vehicles, with illuminated wrench light, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2111, p2112 may or may not be stored in powertrain control module (pcm). models 2009-12 es
Bulletin:
SB-44300
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Ford: on the left hand half shaft seal, there is a fluid leak from the transmission because of wear on case bushing. model 2009-2012 escape, 2009-2011 mariner, 2010-2012 fusion, 2010-2011 milan. *pe
Bulletin:
CSP-13N03
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Ford: throttle body will develop contamination on internal motor contacts resulting in an intermittent electrical connectivity and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench light will illuminate. model 2009-2013 fusion, milan, escape, ma
Bulletin:
TSB-14-0056
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Mercury/ford: on some vehicles, there is a fluid leakage, coming from left hand (lh) halfshaft seal of the automatic transmission and a service kit is available now, for repair. model 2009-2012 escape, mariner, fusion, milan. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-11-11-3
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Lincoln/ford: steering system senses, half front lower control arms/rearward is experiencing a higher friction condition and causing the instrument cluster stability/traction to illuminate. model 2011-2012 fusion, mkz. *pe
Bulletin:
CSP-13B17
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ford: the throttle body internal motor contacts may be contaminated, resulting in an electrical, intermittent, connectivity, causing malfunction indicator lamp (mil) or wrench light to be illuminated. model 2009-2012 fusion, milan, escap
Bulletin:
CSP-13B16
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Lincoln/ford: in powertrain control module (pcm), that allows anti lock brake system (abs) and output shaft speed sensor (oss) signal faults, a software error has occur and disabled on board diagnostic (obd) monitors with no illumination o
Bulletin:
CSP-14N02
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Ford/lincoln: there is an extended warranty coverage for the loss of abs speed signal related communication that disable obdii system monitors for pcm reprogramming. model 2011-14 f-super duty, escape, taurus, fusion, mkt, mkz. *pe
Bulletin:
ASI-44649
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Ford: a job aid was developed and now available for the ptu internal or external fluid leakage for all wheel drive vehicles. *pe
Bulletin:
44863
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroo
Bulletin:
15-0079
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Ford 2009-2014 escape, 2010-2014 fusion, 2012-2014 edge, explorer, 2013-2014 taurus: lincoln 2013-2014 mkt,mkz: mercury 2009- 2011 mariner, 2010-2011 milan. some vehicles equipped with 6f35 automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak f
Bulletin:
ASI-45147
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Lincoln/ford: some vehicles will experience, in hot extreme ambient temperatures, a stop safely now or a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated in present of battery energy control module (becm) dtc p0a7e and becm needs replaced, and
Bulletin:
16-0043
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
6f35 transmission - fluid leak at left side halfshaft seal built on or before 10/14/2013 issue some 2009-2014 escape, 2009-2011 mariner, 2010-2014 fusion, 2010-2011 milan, 2012-2014 edge/explorer, and 2013-2014 taurus/mkt/mkz vehicles b
Bulletin:
TSB 16-0143
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Some 2010-2012 fusion hybrid, milan hybrid and mkz hybrid vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0030 and/or p0130. follow the service procedure steps to correct the condit
Bulletin:
SSM 46132
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
Bulletin:
16B38
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Certain 2011-2012 model year fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5l or 3.0l engines - powertrain control module reprogramming and canister purge valve inspection
Bulletin:
SSM 46132
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. if the
Bulletin:
SSM 46332
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
Bulletin:
SSM 46210
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. the workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. when diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
Bulletin:
SSM 46085
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
Bulletin:
SSM 47080
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with sync or sync 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the spotify app via applink. as of an update released on 1/15/2018 spotify will no longer be supporting their applink integration. no re
Bulletin:
SSM 47201
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco
Bulletin:
SSM 47009
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a
Bulletin:
SSM 47009
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
The accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with remote keyless entry (rke). the master code for the accessory (wireless) keyless entry keypad can be retrieved from fmcdealer - parts a

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