Electrical System Problems of Ford Fusion - part 2

I had multiple coolant leaks in the pass and I have to constantly replace the hose about every 2000-3000 miles also my screen went out in my dashboard causing me to not be able to make any audio changes or station adjustments in my car lastly whenever I get ready to increase my speed my car jerks back.

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The power steering has failed. The dashboard showed these two phrases "service advancetrac" - yellow "service power steering now" - red when that happened the first time the dealership was able to fix it under the customer satisfaction program by providing a module software update. But the issue happened again and I believe it is related to the 15v340 recall. I would like that to be investigated.

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Randomly 'service advance trac', 'pre-collision assist not available', lane assist not available', power assist steering not available', hill assist not available', warning lights appear. When they do I completely lose power steering. Which is extremely dangerous while driving. Most the time I can turn off and restart the car and it goes away. However, now it has become more frequent and has started losing complete power of the car turning off while driving. I almost died on the interstate. Ford dealerships only recommendation was a new circuit board that was like $5k, more than the car is worth. They said it was something common with the Ford Fusions, thats why they were quit being made. I researched and it is a common issue, but no recalls have been made???!!???.

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I have been having issues with the vehicle where it will stall. This even happened when I was driving on the NJ turnpike, it stalled while driving and I had to pull over (thankfully I could) to restart the vehicle. It took the dealer 3 weeks to finally figure out the issue and tracked it down to a bad bcm (body control module). I researched this further and found some interesting information. A significant number of 2015 Fusion owners report similar electrical glitches, with some experiencing a complete loss of power to multiple systems, including the center console, ac, and power windows. Diagnostics have identified water intrusion and corrosion in specific connectors, such as c134 near the front bumper, as a root cause, which can be resolved by cleaning and applying electric grease. However, a failing bcm itself is a common diagnosis, especially when multiple systems fail simultaneously and no other obvious cause is found. Replacing the bcm is a known solution, but it requires programming with the vehicle's specific as-built information and pats key programming to function correctly; a new oem bcm typically costs around $500. The bcm must be programmed using specialized diagnostic tools like Ford ids software or equivalent, and the process includes steps like parameter reset, cei configuration, and battery monitor sensor reset. While some owners have successfully bypassed the bcm using an external relay for specific functions like parking lights, this is a complex workaround and not a standard fix for a failing bcm. Persistent issues, especially those that recur after resets or component replacements, often point to a defective bcm, though other factors like a faulty wiring harness or a bad ground connection should also be ruled out. Given the prevalence of these problems across 2010–2019 Ford Fusions, some owners have advocated for a recall, citing safety concerns.

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While driving roughly 5mph leaving from being parked for over 1. 5 hours the hybrid battery caught/ control module caught on fire. Causing part of the truck carpet to catch fire. Since there was someone in the backseat that quickly felt the heat they turned the car off and stopped. The fire was put out. We end having it towed to the Ford dealership that could not identify the reason it caught on fire. This is a known issue but the recall only affected 2 days of production.

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The rear view camera will display a black screen or the image will be reversed causing confusion and dangerous reversal actions. Also the camera will go black in the middle of parking or not display at all. The transmission will slip without warning and the vehicle will have have to be shut down and restarted in order to drive correctly.

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I purchased a used 2020 Ford Fusion from carmax n 2023 with about 56,800 miles. A week later was involved in a nor side impact accident on the back end driver side, insurance paid for a dinted door and there was no other issues with the vehicle according to sons Ford. In 2024 I was on the highway (going about 80 mph) when my engine light came on, no more than 3 minutes later all the lights in my car flickered and I lost power to my entire car almost causing me my life, roadside assistance and a mechanic who had thankfully pulled over explained that my alternator completely shredded my belt. I paid for both my alternator and belt to be replaced but most recently (2025) I continued to whirring and knocking noises for 3 days (no warning lights) , I took it to firestone who stated I needed a motor repair so I got it towed to the dealership. A Ford certified mechanic stated my flex plate was cracked and it begin breaking off and how I needed a new starter as well leaving the car inoperable. They confirmed this was very uncommon due to the car age and the miles on it (80,000 mi) I’ve also reviewed the complaints on NHTSA and it looks like a lot of 2020 Ford Fusions are having these issues but yet no recall.

Component or system that failed: flex plate, engine electrical system, and alternator (possible related failures). The issue has been diagnosed by a licensed mechanic and is available for inspection upon request. Incident description: on April 15, 2025, while driving my 2020 Ford Fusion se 1. 5l turbo, the vehicle suddenly experienced a total power failure. The check engine light began flashing, and the battery light blinked rapidly. Within seconds, the engine shut down completely while I was mid-drive in traffic, leaving me stuck and unable to move for over 20 seconds. This was a terrifying and dangerous situation that nearly put my life at risk. I was eventually able to restart the vehicle, but it began shaking and rumbling violently — worse than ever before. This issue was never present before my car was involved in two separate collisions, where both other drivers were found 100% at fault. The vehicle was repaired at fix auto santee (a usaa-assigned body shop), but they failed to inspect internal components. A licensed mechanic at j&l auto care later confirmed a broken flex plate and advised it was unsafe to drive. This problem has not been addressed or fixed by the responsible insurers (usaa and aaa) or the body shop. It has progressively worsened and now created a life-threatening situation. Warning lamps or symptoms before failure: a rattling and vibrating noise began immediately after I picked up the car from the body shop in March 2025. No lights were initially present. The electrical and engine lights only appeared on April 15 when the engine shut down mid-drive. Inspected •independent service center (j&l auto care, diagnosed flex plate failure) •usaa and aaa were informed but refused to cover or further inspect the damage •fix auto santee heard the issue but refused to inspect, citing body-only service problem available for inspection: yes — vehicle is currently undrivable and available for full inspection.

When key is in ignition and either in on position with engine off or in accessory state the dash starts to click and the hood then releases and opens does not happen when key is not in the ignition and driver door is open or when car is running or when car is locked but does happen if key was just removed from ignition and door has not been opened yet there are not service lights on and all trunk buttons still work when pressed.

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Back up camera is saying unavailable or shows a blue screen.

I believe my 2017 Ford Fusion should be included in the recall for the becm for the 2019-2020 because my charging port has a sticker with qr code and ( cd391 phev ) and I keep having intermittent problems with the battery energy control module.

The back up camera has been showing a black screen while the vehicle is in reverse. This has been happening with my vehicle for a few months. Safety of others put at risk because this happens while vehicle s in motion have not taken vehicle to dealership to have it inspected. My vehicle falls outside of scope of recall currently published no warning messages displayed.

Nothing on my steering wheel that controls dash works.

My backup camera has started to glitch like the other 2015 Fords that are in recall. The screen will get green lines through it, go black, flip horizontal/vertical, flash on and off, it creates more of a distraction than assistance and makes it very hard to back in/out of tight spaces. I have not taken it to the dealership. Right before the other recall was released I called the dealership and told me I’d have to get a whole new camera installed and pay out of pocket. Has not been inspected no warnings or other symptoms prior.

Our 1. 5 ecoboost engine overheated on 3/20/25, my daughter was driving and the vehicle started shaking and it slowed way down, for a moment she feared for her life, she said it had a message and the check engine symbol was illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate, when she got it was leaking coolant and white smoke, I took my obdii scanner, one code was p1299 cylinder over temp protection active, it now emits white smoke and overheats and looses fluid. Technical service bulletin 1. 5l ecoboost - low coolant, white exhaust smoke and/or illuminated mil - built on or before 10-Jun-2019 20- 2100 01 April 2020 this bulletin supersedes 19-2375. Reason for update: replace awareness/interim message model: Ford 2014-2019 Fusion engine: 1. 5l ecoboost 2017-2019 escape engine: 1. 5l ecoboost summary this article supersedes TSB 19-2375 to update the service procedure and parts list. Issue: some 2014-2019 Fusion vehicles built on or before 10-Jun-2019 and 2017-2019 escape vehicles built on or before 08-Apr-2019 equipped with a 1. 5l ecoboost engine may exhibit low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator light (mil) with only diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0300, p0301-p0304, p0316, p0217, p1285 and/or p1299 stored in powertrain control module (pcm). This may be due to coolant intrusion into the cylinder. To resolve the condition, follow the service procedure to replace the short block and head gasket. Action: follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria: • one of the following vehicles: - 2014-2019 Fusion built on or before 10-Jun-2019 - 2017-2019 escape built on or before 08-Apr-2019 • 1. 5l ecoboost engine • at least one of the following conditions: - low coolant level - white exhaust smoke - runs rough condition with or without an illuminated mil with only dtcs p0300, p0301- p0304, p0316, p0217, p1285 and/or p1299 stored in pcm.

Service power steering now and service advancetrac codes came on the cluster. Nothing seems wrong, no burnt fuses or relays. Just lost power steering.

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Rear view camera works ( sometimes ), the rear view camera worked fine for years, but I brought the car in for basic service at the Ford dealer > oil change, tire rotation, fluids topped off > and after this repair, my rear view camera wasn't working. . I brought it back to the dealer, and they claimed what they did had nothing to do with the rear-view camera. . The service manager said a new camera would cost $ 800, but they would do the repair for $ 500 ( which seemed odd, but that's a story for another day ). Regardless. . . With all the news I'm reading about Ford recalls, including rear view cameras. . . I feel this rear view camera issue started years before they think, or will admit to, and should be investigated. I can bring my car into any nearby location for inspection if requested.

I have had road salt contamination with the electrical wiring to the power steering causing the wires to become brittle and break causing a power steering failure in a right curve which caused the steering wheel to jerk the car to the left nearly causing a collision. The power steering failed again due to high friction inside steering gear and has a broken bolt on the epas motor to the steering gear.

1. 5 liter engine built in 2019 has antifreeze leaking inside cylinder 1 needs complete engine. Also a recall on electrical system propulsion system and traction battery management system energy control module part number: 23533.

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Power-steering failed as well as received a warning on dash to "service advance trac, service power steering now" all warning came up during a approx. 1 hour drive and the power steering fully shut off after turning car off then back on at a gas station on the way. Lack of power steering puts lives at risk due to the difficulty the driver has in controlling the vehicle particularly at lower speeds where it is more likely there are pedestrians around.

I was driving on a slushy road and it was snowing. I received a warning that the pre-collision assist was unavailable. Another light also lit up saying there was no traction. The car veered toward the concrete barrier next to me and I couldn't turn the wheel. The brakes also did not work. I slammed into the concrete barrier at about 55 mph and began spinning back across the interstate and stopped next to a guardrail. When I hit the concrete barrier, my seatbelt didn't catch and my whole body slid forward into the steering wheel, dashboard, and windshield. My face hit the windshield. The airbags never inflated.

My vehicle was in service with my dealer for several months 3 separate occasions for powertrain issues which werent resolved and now the alignment in my steering wheel is really off. My spouse and I believe the pcm is messed up but have had no progress with our dealership and suspect them of committing consumer fraud and selling us a lemon. The vehicle in question is around 70,000 and started messing up at 60,000.

My front camera is often unavailable. I took it in multiple times and they couldn’t find an issue. Recently my back up camera has been acting up. It is unavailable most of the time, other times the screen is black, sometimes it’ll work and then cut out. There is a recall on other Ford vehicles for this issue. I looked up if it needs a software update and it doesn’t. We’ve checked the camera and wiring harness and they’re both intact and in good condition.

On 4 occasions, the car has shut off while moving and in traffic. A dashboard message appears, saying "full accessory mode". After coming to a stop, the car will immediately restart. My obd reader shows no error codes. The car has 18,000 miles on it and this problem occurs randomly. It happened first when the car was a few weeks old. I took it to dealer and they found no problem. Ot has happened 3 times since then. This problem has been reported at least 15 times on the Ford Fusion sport forum.

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Electric power steering motor attaching bolts corrode (NHTSA 19v-632, oem 19s26): corrosion of bolts in the electric power steering system can lead to loss of power steering assist in 2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln mkz vehicles in certain states. Dealers will replace bolts and apply a sealant, or install a new steering gear.

My driver heating element in my seat stopped working. I went to get it fixed and that’s when they noticed the charred heating pad in the seat had burnet makers on it. I have picture showing that the electrical part in the heating pad indicator has black marks around the wires and burnt through the pad and the electrical coils. The seat under the leather part had damage to it. This would have caused a fire. I’m very lucky. I bought the part on [xxx]. I just want to be reimburse from Ford dealership the part cost. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Ford issued recall 15s18 for electrical issue in sterring gear in 2015 our Fords power steering system failed on 01/13/2025 huntington Ford dealership refused to repair after diagnostic shows a power steering system fail claiming that we are not covered for the recall.

There is a recall on 2017 Ford Fusion's torque converter. I currently have a 2017 Ford Fusion. After inspection at a Ford service dealership, the "torque converter clutch internally failed filling the transmission filter with metal debris and starving the pump for fluid causing debris to go throughout the transmission. " the problem with this, is that even though it's list as a recall for ,y specific car, the recall is not listed under my VIN number. This inspection was done on December 17, 2024. The safety of myself and children were put at risk when my car hesitated to accelerate on multiple occurrences on busy roads and intersections. The problem has been reproduced by a Ford dealer and has also been inspected by a Ford service dealership. There were no warning lights on indicating that there was a problem.

Advanced power steering light came on and my steering wheel was hard to turn. The body underneath came apart, and the transmission recall is being handled by my attorney.

The alternator was producing too many volts, which would short circuit the battery and electrical components in the car. This would cause the car to lose power and not be able to accelerate. My car would randomly lose power on the highway, with no warning, resulting in my car suddenly slowing down. This was dangerous for the cars around me who are going 60+ and then my car quickly drops to 40 or less mph. In addition, to solve the issue I would have to pull off onto a shoulder to shut the car off and back on. This issue started around 3-4 yrs ago and has gotten worse as time passed. The problem was identified and resolved by firestone when they ran a diagnostic. No check engine light was on in the car to alert me of any issues. I replaced both parts on the car.

During the month of Dec 2024 my car didnt start. I called triple a to jump start my car to get home. During christmas break of 2024 I purchased a brand new battery and now a month and two weeks later the battery is completely dead again. Sometimes is hard to get the car up to speed and feels like it struggles to maintain it as well. The electrical system also kicks my radio connection off and on while driving. The first incident happened Dec. 21,2023 and the second incident happened Jan. 27,2025.

I was going down the road around 50 mph and advancetrac lights came on , service power steering now . Showed up on dash . Couldn't steer vehicle almost crashed.

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I was driving down the road around 50 mph and the steering wheel locked up on me and has not let goes in any electrical in the car keeps glitching radio the dash light.

The 12v battery on my 2017 Fusion energi titanium has failed every 6-10 months since buying the car new. Each failure is at best, inconvenient and expensive, however on multiple occasion it resulted a dangerous situation that compounded, knocking out fuses for components which manage power steering and other components. It was extremely difficult to pull over safely with my two young children and we were left stranded until we had a replacement battery delivered on the freeway. Ford knows this is a problem and says that it’s because the car is designed without a alternator and then changed the warranty coverage on the batteries from 3 to 2 years because of how much money they’ve been losing on replacements with warranty tolling.