2011 Ford Fusion — Full Specifications

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The 2011 Ford Fusion is a saloon/sedan offered with 3 engines (2.5L 4-cyl, 3L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl). Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 31 mpg (UK) / 26 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 23–46 mpg (UK) across all configurations. A hybrid version is also listed by EPA (2.5L 4-cyl), returning around 46 mpg (UK) combined. Owners often keep a Ford Fusion workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Compared with the 2010 Ford Fusion: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 31 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged. It holds a 4★ overall NHTSA rating (none is on record for the 2010 model). EPA passenger volume changes from 101 to 100 cu ft.

Full Specifications

Engine & Transmission Options

EPA lists 8 configurations for the 2011 Ford Fusion across 3 engines (2.5L 4-cyl, 3L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl). Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 38 mpg (US), or 23 to 46 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.

MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.

EPA measures interior passenger volume at 100 cubic feet (about 2,832 litres) and luggage volume at 16 cubic feet (about 453 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures; they are measured differently from the boot capacity numbers UK manufacturers quote.

Owner Essentials for the 2011 Ford Fusion

Running Costs: 2011 Ford Fusion

Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2011 Ford Fusion at 31 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,173 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $2,600 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.

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2011 Ford Fusion Safety Ratings (NHTSA)

Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns that include the 2011 Ford Fusion (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Air bags (5), Fuel system (1), Steering (1). 2 campaigns carried a “do not drive” or “park outside” advisory. A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.

• Air bags — campaign 21V158000, reported 10 March 2021. Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
• Air bags — campaign 21V081000, reported 16 February 2021. Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
• Air bags — campaign 21E013000, reported 16 February 2021. Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
• Air bags — campaign 19V001000, reported 7 January 2019. Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Showing the 4 most recent of 9 campaigns.

Owners have filed 2919 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas are Steering (1472), Air bags (364), Engine (288). Complaints include 83 reported crashes, 10 reported fires, 48 reported injuries, 3 reported deaths. That is well above the median of 1429 complaints across the 11 Ford Fusion model years in our data.

Used-buyer checklist for the 2011 Ford Fusion

Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:

• Steering (1 recall campaign · 1472 owner complaints) — Check for play, noise or heavy steering, and ask whether any steering recall work was done.
• Air bags (5 recall campaigns · 364 owner complaints) — Confirm any air bag inflator or module recalls were completed — enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
• Engine (288 owner complaints) — Listen for unusual noise on a cold start, check for warning lights and ask for the service records.
• Transmission & drivetrain (280 owner complaints) — On the test drive, watch for hesitation, jerking or slipping between gears and ask for transmission service history.

Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.

How It Compares

Ford models in our database average about 28 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2011 Ford Fusion's 31 mpg is 3 mpg above that make average. Its 212 g/km CO₂ figure is 43 g/km lower than the 255 g/km Ford average.

Of the 11 Ford Fusion model years we cover, the 2011 ranks 9th for combined fuel economy on its best configuration (31 mpg UK combined, against a high of 35 mpg). See every Ford Fusion year side by side.

Last updated: 8 November 2026 · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026

Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.

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