# 2011 Ford Fusion power steering failure

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-power-steering-failure/118398>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** fusion, ford\
**Created:** [May 31, 2018, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-power-steering-failure/118398 "2018-05-31T02:04:25Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![BEmerson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d6d6ee/32.png) [@BEmerson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BEmerson)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2018, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-power-steering-failure/118398/1 "2018-05-31T02:04:25Z")

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I have a 2011 Ford Fusion that the power steering has failed. My question is am i going to hurt anything by driving it to the repair facility with the power steering not working?

Thank You

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**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2018, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-power-steering-failure/118398/2 "2018-05-31T03:19:32Z")

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You have electronic power steering assist. Its not a good idea to drive this car anywhere.Tow it to the repair shop.There is a recall on certain 2011 Ford Fusion steering racks.

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2018, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-power-steering-failure/118398/3 "2018-05-31T03:24:02Z")

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> [@BEmerson](#):
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> My question is am i going to hurt anything by driving it to the repair facility with the power steering not working?

Your question should be “can I hurt anyBODY by driving it to the repair facility without the power steering working.”  
The answer is that you just might. If an evasive maneuver becomes unexpectedly necessary, a power steering system that doesn’t work could easily result in a serious crash.

Have it towed. Don’t take the risk.

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**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2018, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-power-steering-failure/118398/4 "2018-05-31T04:47:38Z")

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There is a recall that applies to certain 2011 Ford Fusion vehicles on the electric power steering unit.

You can enter your VIN at the Ford site to check for incomplete recalls;

> **[Recall Notices | Services | Official Ford Owner Site](https://owner.ford.com/tools/account/maintenance/recalls.html?pagename=Owner/Page/RecallsPage%3fgnav=footer-owner)**
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> Login to view recall notices and information for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. Stay on top of your vehicle's health.

Or call your dealer with the VIN, if this vehicle is involved in the recall Ford might pay for the towing.