Electrical System Problems of Ford Fusion - part 2

Engine catastrophicly over revs when charging and plugged in phev plug.

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My 2014 Ford Fusion caught fire on January 19, 2026, while parked and stationary inside my residential garage. The vehicle could not be shifted out of park during the incident. Emergency services responded, and an official fire department report was generated. I had owned the vehicle for less than one year and performed no mechanical, electrical, or aftermarket modifications. The vehicle had undergone parking brake service at a licensed dealer prior to delivery, with no work performed after I took possession.

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I own a 2013 Ford Fusion se with a 1. 6l ecoboost engine. Prior to the incident, the vehicle displayed a “check charging system” warning and the engine overheated. After parking the vehicle and shutting it off, a fire started under the hood in the engine compartment. The fire occurred shortly after the overheating warning and while the vehicle was not running. The fire appeared to originate in the engine bay area and caused significant damage. There were no prior accidents or modifications to the vehicle.

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I don't know what failed, but my vehicle spontaneously combusted this morning in front of my apartment. And is a total loss. Fire marshal's [xxx] ) case# xx-xxx. The fire also destroyed the vehicle sittling next to it. We are lucky the building didn't catch on fire. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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As I was driving,making a right turn and with out warning my steering wheel before excessively hard to control, turn. Because of the sudden wheel tightening as I was making this right turn I almost collided with a vehicle in next lane on highway. My brakes were in good standing but I had to really step down on my brakes to gain control of the steering wheel. I put in the shop and got a multi point inspection with repairs costs of over 3000 to replace steering wheel gear bolts etc in which I can't afford at this time.

Complete loss of power steering. Service advancetrac light on hill assist not available 2016 Fusion but is not included in the recall. Car was sold to me and is registered in pennsylvania, the salt belt. Ran scanner got codes u0240 and c102d. Clear codes, immediately get power steering back. Slowly lose power steering again, until complete failure. Super unsafe, first time this happened I was on the turnpike with my son. Speed limit is 70 m. P. H. I had to go 40 with my 4 ways on. Barely had control of my car. Very scary.

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My 2015 Ford Fusion back over prevention camera system, is no longer working. I only get the black screen with error message "camera is unavailable. Contact dealership". Which is creating a safety issue, while the vehicle is backing up. Reference recall number 25sa9 as many other Ford products have the same issue. Many 2015 Ford models are covered under this recall. However, my Fusion is not, because the recall only states 2016. My camera was troubleshot by a certified mechanic and was deemed a faulty camera by testing it with a different camera, and the system started working properly again.

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Car warning states “steering assist fault service required” total loss of power steering in the vehicle after sat parked for a week, vehicle started without issue, no warning codes can be found with obdii scanner.

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In our 2017 Ford Fusion, the back up camera sometimes says "unavailable at this time" (or something close to that) when put in reverse. It is available for inspection upon request. Safety is put at risk for multiple parties - the driver/owner, individual(s)/property behind the vehicle, insurance companies, and potentially others as the total view between mirrors and the backup camera is compromised. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealership as it is out of warranty. I see where Ford has a recall on some of these, so I checked both NHTSA and Ford websites, and it says this vehicle is ineligible for repair. However, we are experiencing this problem from time to time, most recently 2 days ago when our 16 year old was driving it. He called to let us know what the camera was doing. I believe having a safety device glitching is unnacceptable, and I would like to see Ford resolve this issue for not just my car but all of them having a known issue!.

I recently started to experience hard steering while in transit the power assist light came on and so does the advanced track warning light. I discovered there was a recall so I took it in to the Ford dealership, which was jc lewis Ford in savannah, georgia, but the technician told me that there were too many miles and after 150,000 miles, the recall was null and void.

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The rear backup camera system on my 2016 Ford Fusion s has failed and no longer displays an image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. The screen remains completely black and does not activate. The backup camera previously worked normally before this failure. The issue appears to be related to the backup camera or associated electrical/display system, and the component should be available for inspection upon request. This malfunction creates a safety risk because the backup camera is necessary to see obstacles, pedestrians, and other vehicles behind the car. Without a functioning backup camera, rear visibility is significantly reduced, increasing the risk of a collision, especially in parking lots and residential areas. The problem occurs every time the vehicle is placed in reverse. The issue has not yet been confirmed by a dealer or independent repair facility. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. There were no warning lights or messages prior to the failure. The screen began failing and now remains completely black when in reverse. The exact date the issue began is unknown.

"the incident occurred immediately after shifting the vehicle into reverse and starting to move. The engine suddenly shut down with a 'system performance' alert, and cooling fans engaged at maximum speed. Moments later, a thermal runaway event began in the high-voltage li-ion battery pack, leading to a catastrophic fire. This is directly related to recall 23v440 / 23s33 (becm failure). The fire was extinguished by the local fire department in telavi, georgia (country). ".

I am reporting a life-threatening incident involving my 2020 Ford Fusion phev. On December 5, 2025, while my wife was driving on a public street, the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete engine failure followed by smoke and fire originating from the high-voltage battery pack in the trunk. There were no prior warning signs or dashboard alerts before the incident. This vehicle was sold via iaai auction in September 2023 without disclosing the active, critical safety recall (NHTSA 23v440 / Ford 23s33) issued in June 2023. This non-disclosure placed my family in extreme danger. When the fire started, my wife was in a state of panic. I arrived at the scene before emergency services. Being a technician, I performed a high-risk manual extraction of the burning battery pack to prevent the entire vehicle and the surrounding residential area from a potential explosion. I risked electrocution and toxic chemical exposure to save lives. The damaged battery pack is currently preserved and available for professional inspection upon request. As a result of the fire and exposure to extinguisher chemicals, I suffered respiratory distress and asthma-like symptoms for several days. I have contacted Ford motor company through official channels and documented all interactions. Ford representatives stated that they 'only assist customers in the united states' and local representatives in [xxx] have officially refused to provide the remedy, stating they are not authorized or equipped for this specific recall. I am now left with a charred, unusable vehicle. I demand a full investigation into the failure of the recall remedy process and manufacturer liability for these life-threatening damages. ( form fields about my location are place holders. Contact me in [xxx] (country) at [xxx] / [xxx] ]. I hope you do don't ignore our lives due to geography. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Rear camera continuously malfunctions with grainy/dark image, just completely failed with message on screen “rear camera not available”. This puts myself and the people and vehicles around me at risk of collision when parking or reversing out of a parking space. This problem is common among many Ford Fusion owners.

Backup camera does not work dealership has done absolutely nothing regarding this matter it’s been almost 8 months.

Unintended acceleration event. Entered vehicle, put my foot on the brake, cranked it, held in that position while seatbelting. Engine had a very loud revving sound. Within seconds vehicle moving backwards on its own. Foot still on the brake, had not touched gas pedal, had not touched gear shifter, and was still sitting straight forward with my foot on the brake and confirmed gear shifter in park. The car quickly accelerated backwards faster and brake pedal had no effect on stopping or slowing vehicle. Went approx. 30’ across parking lot and only stopped because we hit truck parked behind us. Quickly turned off engine and removed keys. Shifter still shows park. Careful driver. No history of accidents. I found there were several thousand reported events of unintended acceleration (Ford vehicles 2002 to 2010). Ford tried to explain many as driver error or floor mat touching the gas pedal. My mat was clipped down, as designed, with no all-weather mat on top of them, and my foot did not leave the brake pedal. Ai says revving as described is "classic behavior of failing electronic throttle body on 2010 Fords", "surging without touching the pedal and known defect are extremely common". Says if "worn or failing shifter linkage/bushings vibration form high revving could make it slip into reverse". Ford has a 19s54 recall for antilock brake systems (not notified), where "a normally closed valve may be stuck open, which may result in extended brake pedal travel". Ford reports on similar vehicles "lunging" was due to deposits in the throttle body. Ford has installed brake override on vehicles after 2010 but that doesn't protect people driving older vehicles. Please look at combo of factors that could cause this. Disappointed to read Ford purged customer acceleration reports prior to hold 5 yrs and an expert they provided at trial was someone sheltered from all research Ford had on this issue so he pushed "driver error" as the case. Clearly not here.

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Steering assist fault service required along with message check charging system after I tried to pull out of work parking lot and steering wheel is hard can not turn it left or right.

My back up camera glitches out where it works one moment and then it doesn’t an I get a message says that the back up camera doesn’t work to call dealership.

Backup camera keeps going blank with a blue screen also back up camera stays on for a few seconds while driving then the screen turns blue having to do a soft factory reset to the system. Transmission shifts prematurely or kicks down weird. Shifting from park to drive makes a klunk and clicking sound not smooth or quiet at all.

The rear camera has worked intermittently, it goes out and comes back on. It is a huge safety risk. Mg vehicle needs to be included in the recall.

1. System / component failed: the rearview camera system displays a blank, distorted, or black screen while the vehicle is in reverse, completely eliminating rearward visibility. 2. Safety risk: the loss of backup camera functionality directly impairs critical rearward visibility while reversing, significantly increasing the risk of a backover crash, striking pedestrians, or colliding with obstacles. 3. Manufacturer & dealer confirmation: this vehicle is affected by Ford safety recall campaign 25sa9 (NHTSA campaign 25v695). Local Ford dealership service departments and Ford corporate have been contacted, and both confirm that no remedy or repair parts are available to perform the recall service. 4. Failure details & unreasonable recall delay: the safety defect is active and reproducible every time the vehicle is placed in reverse. Although this recall was issued nearly one full year ago (October 2025), the manufacturer has failed to supply replacement parts or provide a timely remedy under federal recall standards. The safety feature remains entirely inoperative without a resolution date or estimate provided by the manufacturer.

Am filing this complaint regarding a serious safety defect in my 2011 Ford Fusion. The vehicle’s electric power steering (epas) intermittently fails while driving, causing the steering to become extremely heavy and sometimes lock up. The dashboard displays a “power steering assist fault” warning. Restarting the car temporarily restores steering assist, but the problem recurs. This is a direct safety hazard. Driving the vehicle in this condition is dangerous, as the steering can fail at any time, including at highway speeds. They say the vehicle was previously repaired under recall but the issue has recurred. I have contacted Ford customer service and a Ford safety supervisor multiple times, and they refused to perform any further repair, citing that the recall occurred over 10 years ago and my VIN may not be in the current “recall bin. ” I am requesting that the national highway traffic safety administration investigate this issue and require Ford to repair the electric power steering under a recall reoccurrence / safety escalation program, at no cost to me. This is a critical safety issue, and the current refusal by Ford puts me at risk of serious injury or death while driving.

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Back up camera does not work and other electrical elements not working in conjunction with it.

Date 2023-03-13 campaign 23s12/23v162 description on your vehicle, the front brake jounce hoses could rupture prematurely safety risk a ruptured front brake jounce hose will cause a progressive brake fluid leak. The driver may experience an increase in pedal travel together with a reduction in the rate of deceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford motor company has authorized your dealer to replace both front brake flexible hoses free of charge parts and labor. Next steps contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service. Safety recalls* front brake flexible hose replacement recall incomplete powertrain control module pcm reprogramming recall incomplete customer satisfaction programs** powertrain control module pcm reprogramming recall incomplete note: funding to complete the many recalls are held in processing delays by department of the treasury. Thus, powertrain control module pcm reprogramming recall incomplete.

I went to start my vehicle and none of the electronic instrument panels turned off. The car started but I couldn't see anything on the panel. I turned off the car, waited for a few minutes, and turned it back on. The instrument panel and other electronic screens turned on but I had 8 different lights pop back on. I had my scan tool and pulled various codes regarding the pcm and losing connection to abs, steering column, power steering, etc. I took it into my mechanic and they were not able to replicate the issue.

2020 Ford Fusion se- transmission problems. Only 98,000 miles on the car and have had issues with this transmission after a year of having it. Transmission fluid was good but there is a small leak, slipping gears, winding, and gear auto shifting back to park. No combustion or power until it hits 60 mph. Has been checked by mechanics. No lights on dash at all!.

Drove home from work 10/7/25 no issues. Parked the car no issues. Son went to leave and the car just stopped functioning. Oem issues I believe is what my son stated with the computer system. Brake is down and won’t release. Won’t start, sounds like it is even when we aren’t touching anything. Asking for goodwill / good faith extension on the recall for this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v440000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available, and the recall was put on hold. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the dealer for further assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure.

We received the notice about this recall in October 2025, more than six months ago. In our estimation, this far exceeds the reasonable amount of time that should be allotted to a company before a fix needs to be available and completed. This is a serious safety issue, and we have almost been in accidents because of the lack of camera. Dealerships have brushed us off when we asked about the status of the recall, as though it was unimportant. Is there anything we can do light a fire under Ford, or to force them to provide a replacement vehicle for us? thank you,.

Horn, randomly sounds off.

I have a coolant intrusion for my car it is supposed to be recalled and serviced under warranty or the csp.

I was just driving and I lost power steering, it was incredibly difficult to steer and it was heavy steering, and warnings appeared on the dash.

The back-up camera has been very intermittent in its operation. Most of the time, it will show up black. I pulled a code saying that there's an communication error. More recently, it has turned on but everything is inversed. When I turn right, the camera is showing it on the left-hand side of the screen.

Leaking fluids.

Going approximately 55 miles an hour on the freeway and my car starts profusely shaking. I pulled to the side of the highway tow truck comes up behind me. Ann, my cylinder 4 was noted to be misfiring. I had it towed to midas and that is where it was determined that engine coolant leaked into my cylinders and now being told that my car requires a new engine!! mind you I have already paid 5k to replace the timing chain because apparently my car skipped timing due to oil pan leak. Both of these issues are posted on TSB bulletins on the Ford website. I am not going to pay 11k for a new engine not to mention the 5k I already paid and all my other maintenance that I have paid for. Ford was deceptive knowing selling these vehicles with a qa issue! and they refuse to assist the consumer. They need to be held accountable for their negligence!!.