Two problems related to transmission fluid leaking have been reported for the 2012 Ford Fusion. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Ford Fusion based on all problems reported for the 2012 Fusion.
Half shaft axel is leaking transmission fluid due to the shafts surface finish wearing down the components. This is a known issue with this make model and year. Very costly for consumers to fix and extremely unsafe for the driver and other motorists on the road as I was told it can cause your transmission to blow while driving and stop your car suddenly if not addressed. I only became aware of this dangerous situation when taking my car in for an oil change, due to only driving the vehicle 3,000 miles per year I only get an oil change once a year. Who knows how long this has been a problem.
The driver-side transmission axle seal is leaking fluid. This is a known issue on multiple vehicles with the 6f35 transmission. It could become a safety issue if the transmission is allowed to get too low on fluid.