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I just purchased a 2011 Fusion se 2.5l. Went to start it today, all exterior lights and interior lights work. When I put the key to accessories and/ or to start.... nothing. No radio or gauges. Checked battery with voltage meter. Full battery. Terminals look clean as a whistle. No rust or corrosion. What could be the issue? Starter? Fuse? Ignition switch?

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11 hours ago, 11se2.5white said:

I just purchased a 2011 Fusion se 2.5l. Went to start it today, all exterior lights and interior lights work. When I put the key to accessories and/ or to start.... nothing. No radio or gauges. Checked battery with voltage meter. Full battery. Terminals look clean as a whistle. No rust or corrosion. What could be the issue? Starter? Fuse? Ignition switch?

 

Hi 11se. Welcome to the Ford Fusion Forum. Sorry your first post had to be for a problem, especially around the holidays.

 

It could still be the battery.  Batteries on modern vehicles need to be properly load tested. A voltmeter will not give a proper reading.

 

How old is the battery?

 

You can usually find a coupon for a free battery test on the Ford Owners website. If not there, check your local Ford Dealer websites for the same coupon. I just downloaded one for my neighbor on Saturday.

 

If not the battery, it could be any of the things you mentioned plus a few more. So let's hope it is the battery.

 

Let us know how you make out and good luck.

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  • 5 months later...

I had the same issue recently and it was the battery.

 

Ford dealer was too busy to help me so I went to Advance Auto and picked up a new Diehard battery.

 

The original battery must have been slowly dying for some time, because I can't believe how fast my starter kicks over now.

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