Three problems related to battery dead have been reported for the 2011 Ford Fusion. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Ford Fusion based on all problems reported for the 2011 Fusion.
Battery goes dead after sitting a few days. Possible sign of electric throttle body failure. !!??? battery replaced twice in 4 months, charges normally. While looking for possible electrical problems associated with the 2011 Fusion (11k miles) I discovered there is many, many people complaining of throttle body failure. I went to the local dealer and called Ford and asked them to replace the throttle body and trace the electrical problem. I was told that they would only honor their "customer satisfaction program" concerning the throttle body if it fails!!!!!! I explained that I was afraid to drive the vehicle and if they had an updated throttle body and "limp home" update they should install it and make corrections. A call to Ford and they refused to fix the potentially deadly problem. So what recourse is there?? my Fusion and f-350 are both headed for trade at a no nonsence dealer. Lacrosse and silverado, here I come!!!!!!! I suggest you do something similar.
2011 Ford Fusion. Consumer states safety issues with vehicle related to driver controls and distractions, battery failure and loss of electric power steering capability the consumer stated there was no warning that the steering was about to freeze while driving. The consumer also stated it was difficult to read the instrument panel. The headlight control was located in an inconvenient place, the obstruction of the left side plastic molding inside the steering wheel prevented a clear view of object.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that he was unable to tow the vehicle without the battery going dead. The dealer advised the contact to connect a battery disconnect however, when the battery disconnect was added, the vehicle being towed had no auxiliary brakes. The dealer also advised the contact to disconnect some fuses underneath the vehicle but due to the contact's physical condition it was impossible. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 4,006. Updated 07/20/lj.