Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2011 Ford Fusion.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems | |
| Tire problems |
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the low tire pressure indicator illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned. The contact had to exert excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The dealer stated that the computer had to be reprogrammed and reset. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion equipped with general tires, tire line: exclaim, tires size: 225/50/r17, dot number: a340-wbxj-3919, installed as replacement tires. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout causing the driver to nearly lose control of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300.