Kinetic Flywheel,bearings problems of the 2018 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, and driving from a complete stop, the vehicle made abnormal rattling sounds. The contact stated that the failure stopped while driving 40 mph and would recurred while driving below 40 mph. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the flywheel was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at 50-55 mph, she heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the front the of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to her residence, where she turned off and restarted the vehicle. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the flywheel needed to be replaced. The part was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred a year later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the flywheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline and a case was filed. The failure mileage was unknown.