Transmission Failure problems of the 2010 Ford Fusion

Transmission failure due to inside bushing wearing out and damaging axle at 58,328 miles last week. We purchased this car new in 2010 and have taken good care of it. Check engine light went on. Last week and our mechanic discovered the damage during a routine oil change/maintenance check up. Transmission and axle have to be replaced at $4300. Ford company seems to be "aware" of this problem and nothing has been done. Should be a recall and fall under the lemon law due to the number of complaints of transmission failure in the Fusions and this is dangerous and expensive, to say the least. We are not the only ones to have this problem. Not happy with Ford motor company. Doesn't fall under warranty even though we have less than 60,000 miles on it because we have had it longer than five years. Also local Ford dealership charges $100 just to do a check engine light test. The independent mechanics in town charge nothing.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While driving 25 mph, the transmission failed to shift into second gear and the engine reduced power and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was recently repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 15v793000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Advance steering service light came on, once I stopped and restarted the car had no power steering. I let the car die and let it reset itself (battery disconnected) and put it back together still no steering went to a shop they saw 2 codes one was to due with the electronic steering the other was transmission failure due to the the steering code issue.

Leaving from work on Friday afternoon, my 2010 Ford Fusion lost power as I pull out of the parking lot, it slowed down and I lose ability to accelerate. The wrench indicator on the dash is lit which indicates throttle/transmission failure. The engine was vibrating bad and the engine would not rev up. I roll into a parking lot and shut the engine off. I restarted the engine after a minute and it ran fine. This happens two more times in 30 minutes on my way to the dealer. They knew exactly what the problem was they said it is a very common problem with this car. I was luckily to not get rear ended the 3 times in 30 minutes it lost power. The dealer says it is not covered under warranty. That's stupid that Ford would not cover the cost to fix their mechanical defects, this is a design defect as there are many complaints filed for this defect. This should be part of the powertrain warranty. Looks like no 2013 f-150 is in my future plans since I was going the buy one. Do the right thing Ford.

This morning I'm in my 2010 Ford Fusion traveling about 50 mph and all of a sudden I start to slow down and I lose ability to accelerate. The wrench indicator on the dash is lit which indicates throttle/transmission failure. I roll into a parking lot and shut the car. Turn it back on after a minute and it runs fine. Later in the day on my way home from work the same thing happens. This seems to be a very common problem and Ford needs to do something. I'm reading this is not covered under warranty. That's doesn't seem very fair since its clear this is something that's happening to lots of owners. It can't be a coincidence and it must be something defective in the build. They can word it however they want but something that causes you to lose "power" I would think is part of the powertrain warranty. Do the right thing Ford. .

The transmission fails to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear at the proper time which results in the car stuttering later as the problem worsens the car starts hesitating to accelerate and then hard shifts which jolts the car. This problem progressively gets worse with incidents becoming more frequent and with harsher jolt that feel like your car is being rear ended. Permanent damage will occur. Since the problem occurs at lower speeds it could be hazardous when pulling on to the road from a parking lot or crossing the road to and home or place of business and when accelerating from a stop light.

Transmission is acting very erratic. The transmission "flares" causing rpms to go up quickly regardless of throttle position. It also shudders while driving highway speeds, almost as if searching between gears while maintaining a steady speed. Also, it shifts very roughly, comparable to an inexperienced driver operating a manual transmission, and these abrupt shifts cause the car to want to accelerate. I have heard reports of people having the transmission completely fail while cruising at highway speeds, and being a father of two little ones, want to see to it this problem gets fixed. Ford denies there are any problems, yet a bit of research shows there are multiple lemon law suits against the 2010 Ford Fusion. I have not yet taken it to a dealership as I have heard there really is no solution to the problems, and those who have have not seen any improvement. In fact, many have reported complete transmission failure from the so-called "fixes".

Initially took vehicle to dealer for transmission rough shifting. Tech was unable to find cause and trouble report was left "open" since we wouldn't sign as satisfactorily completed. Second incident was identical to first. Years passed by as we learned to live with the rough shifting. More recently, on interstate highway, car lost power, would only accelerate to 50mph with rpm at 6,000. Ford scanned, concluded transmission needs repaired soon. Last evening, my wife was returning from work, the Fusion quickly decelerated to 15-20 mph on open highway. A semi nearly struck her car from behind due to this quick change of speeds, which nearly caused several other collisions. Local auto parts stated code causing engine light to illuminate is 'throttle body' problems, a code (warranty) 'missed' by the Ford dealership. This car has lived an easy life, only 59k miles, very conservative driver and driven on level, paved, mostly interstate highways. The car was properly maintained and bought new from the lot. Please help us, and the public who prefer to purchase american-made autos, to insure that the 'power down' mode of this transmission is addressed, and is a high priority item. Additionally, please reconsider a recall on these transmissions. It is a very costly repair, and a very significant one to our modest income. A transmission failure at 59k miles is unacceptable.

We were trapped on an interstate out of state after flat towing per Ford's specs and Ford's recommendations. Transmission failed. Had to trailer Fusion home after dealer said it would be six days before one was available. Transmission was replaced. Was trapped on interstate a second time on 5/23/12 while flat towing, the 2nd transmission failed. This transmission had 15,707 miles on it. It was obvious that this transmission was not made for flat towing. We asked Ford customer service to buy back the Fusion since the only reason we bought it was they recommended it for flat towing. They refused. On 4/25/13 I took the Fusion in to check fluid level for flat towing and with only about 8000 miles on fluid since 2nd replacement the report recommended the transmission be flushed and refilled because the fluid was burnt. Ford would not pay for it even though I had an extended warranty and my car only had 24215 mi. The service writer told me not to flush and refill with only 8000 mi on the fluid even though that was the main reason I went in. I heard Ford was working with remco and had developed a transmission cooler that they were installing to keep these transmissions from failing but the dealer knew nothing about this. Ford seems happy to have customers trapped on dangerous freeways and then continue to replace the transmissions at the inconvenience and danger to the occupants of the Fusion. Many consumers with this 6f35 transmission have had many experiences like ours as evidenced on the internet (Ford forum). Please help.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion sel. While driving approximately 45 mph on a hill, the transmission failed and the contact was unable to change gears. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 6,005.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While driving at speeds of 40 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle would exhibit transmission failures. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but there were no repairs made to the vehicle. The VIN was not available when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were 12,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. When accelerating uphill, the vehicle rolled backwards. As a consequence, his risk for a vehicle crash was increased. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure; however, he is concerned that the transmission has failed. The failure and current mileages were 200.