NHTSA Campaign Id 19V362000; Date: May. 13, 2019
if the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 Ford Fusion; 2014 Ford Fusion; 2015 Ford Fusion; 2016 Ford Fusion
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 259,182
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. the bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. the condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in park, with no warning message or audible chime.
the remedy for this recall is still under development. the recall is expected to begin may 28, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19s16. note: owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. this recall is an expansion of 18v471.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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