Power Train Problems of Ford Fusion - part 1

I was driving my 2017 Ford Fusion platinum on my way home and the wrench light came on and said check manual when I looked in my app the only thing that was in the maintenance was my 90k maintenance . My car is driving fine no rpm jumping no smoking no burning smell no shaking nothing ( the wrench light was off when I cranked it to take my daughter to work Saturday morning ) well Saturday on my way home from bring my daughter to work my check engine light came on still my car is driving fine when I looked in my Ford app at the check engine light warning which was these two warnings the transmission control system has detected the transmission torque converter clutch is not operating as expected. Additional alerts that may provide additional information may accompany this alert . A reduction in vehicle fuel economy may also occur when the fault is present. The transmission control module has detected that the torque converter clutch failed to apply. This system failsafe logic disables the torque converter clutch when this condition is present. This results in a higher than normal engine rpm's during higher vehicle cruising speeds and reduced fuel economy. Now my car is still driving fine. I took it to auto zone to put the computer on it and it read this code p0741 which gives this torque converter clutch circuit performance or stuck off, which indicates that the vehicle's computer commanded the torque converter clutch to lock up, but it is failing to do so. I took it to our Ford dealer ship and he stated OH yes you need a whole new transmission which is 7200$ do you want to pay now . . . . Im shocked that my car would need a new transmission. . . I have seen recalls for torque converter for the Fusion . . But my VIN is not showing this recall is there anyone else experiencing this.

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Coolant intrusion in cylinder 2 code p0302.

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Coolant intrusion. Started with thick white exhaust when starting up in morning. Turned into acceleration lags, car shutting engine off when parked, and exhaust smell coming inside of car. 2014-2019 models have a recall for cracked engine block allowing cooling to leak inside, but 2020 models do not although there is an increased problem with this year and model of car.

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I am the original single owner of a 2019, paid-off, gas Fusion with less than 54,000 miles, a spotless maintenance record, and no accident history. The vehicle suffered a sudden, instantaneous total loss of motive power. The loss of electric power steering assist and loss of power brake assist while driving through a live intersection with no warning lights or prior engine shuddering nearly caused a severe, life-threatening, or even fatal collision. The vehicle was removed from the intersection by physically pushing it with the assistance of other passing motorists and local police. I immediately called and requested towing services through the manufacturer. Services arrived 2 hours later. They started the car with no issue and drove it onto the tow truck. No engine lights or warning lights were present; the vehicle did not stutter or shake, and the vehicle had a 1/4 tank of gasoline. The vehicle was delivered directly to the dealership. After it stalled and once it was removed from the intersection, no attempt was made to restart the vehicle until the towing service arrived. The dealership has had the vehicle for 2 weeks and claims they cannot diagnose the cause; there are no active diagnostic codes, and they have not been able to replicate the failure regarding this potentially fatal electrical shutdown. It is completely unacceptable and dangerously irresponsible for a dealership to hold a vehicle for 2 weeks, then suggest "picking it up, add some gas" simply because they haven't found any issues and "it should be fine. " I cannot, in good conscience and out of protection of myself, my family, and other motorists, continue operating a vehicle that exhibits life-threatening intermittent failures.

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Orange wrench light came on dash with see manual ( symbol represents powertrain malfunction). Car lost power and started jerky shifting between second and third gear. We limped the car home and parked until we could get an appointment at the dealership for service. Took it to dealership. They found the powertrain maintenance light wasn't on and no current or historical codes present. Dealership road tested vehicle and verified delayed harsh shifting between 2-3 gears with no codes present. Dealership states most likely has an internal failure starting in the forward, direct or intermediate clutch. Transmission would have to be torn down to diagnose cause. They recommend replacing the transmission as being more cost effective. Transmission has approximately 145000 miles (engine was replaced under 36000 miles due to head gasket failure- replace under warranty as manufuring defect found at a scheduled oil change) so odometer only shows 117000 miles. This car was purchased new and we purchased the extended warranty and service package. It has been consistently serviced on schedule by the dealership.

Got home and vehicle would not go into park. I can get it to drive but its only low range. Upon having it inspected, it was discovered the shift cable bushing at the transmission lever was missing.

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2017 Ford Fusion. Transmission replaced February 2026 at 98,175 miles by independent repair facility. Check engine light illuminated immediately following replacement and has remained on continuously since. Autozone scan showed emissions-related code only. On August 28, 2026 at approximately 120,064 miles, orange wrench light and "see manual" message appeared moments after hot restart. Acceleration became heavy and hesitant. Drove approximately 70 miles home via I-15; heavy traffic required engine shutdown at multiple stops. Following morning, wrench light was no longer illuminated but hesitation persisted. Using manual paddle shift to select 5th gear improved drivability. Replacement transmission accumulated approximately 22,000 miles over 6 months. Ford motor company has issued multiple recalls for 2013-2016 model year Fusions involving identical transmission, shifter cable bushing, and torque converter defects, but 2017 model year vehicles with identical 6f35 transmissions and failure symptoms have been excluded from all campaigns. No crash, fire, or injury occurred.

Flexplate cracked 5 months ago, and now it has cracked again. This is due to troqeu converting failure and faulty transmission mounts.

The flexplate has failed twice since a dealer-performed transmission replacement in June 2024, once in August 2025 and again in August 2026. A flexplate failure causes sudden loss of the ability to move the vehicle under power, which is a safety hazard, particularly while merging, accelerating onto a highway, or in traffic. A Ford service bulletin covering the closely related escape with the same engine and transaxle architecture documents that flexplate cracking is linked to engine-to-transaxle alignment issues that arise whenever the engine and transmission are separated, which is exactly the service performed during a transmission replacement. This report is filed because the recurrence of an identical failure mode, on a known-affected platform, without resolution by the servicing dealer, appears to reflect an unresolved and potentially widespread mechanical defect rather than an isolated incident. ".

The transmission shifter cable bushing on my 2017 Ford Fusion has failed and completely disconnected from the transmission housing on two separate occasions. When this happens, the gear shifter inside the cabin operates freely, but the transmission fails to engage the selected gear. The vehicle shows it is in "park" on the dash, but the actual transmission remains stuck in drive or reverse. This creates an immediate and severe rollaway risk and unintended vehicle movement, as the vehicle cannot be safely secured. Ford previously issued safety recall 22s43 for millions of 2013–2016 Fusions for this exact identical defect (degraded hytrel 4556 shifter bushings). Despite utilizing the same design and experiencing identical, dangerous failures, the 2017 model year was excluded. The NHTSA needs to investigate and force Ford to expand recall 22s43 to include the 2017 model year before an injury occurs.

I was driving my car down the road and all the sudden I couldn't steer my car it caused me to go off the road and hit a ditch.

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On 7/8/2026, the vehicle became undriveable. Placing the vehicle in reverse on the shidfter dial using registered a conflicting direction on the dashboard indicator. The vehicle was towed to a dealership and the repair consisted of replacing the shift cable bushing. This was the same fix required in recalls 18s20 & 22v413. On 7/9/2026 the issue was verified by a Ford dealership tech. I was advised that the protective cap is now contained in the repair kit with the shift cable bushing. A brief fleeting warning on the screen indicated a "shift fault - see manual" or words to that effect. The manual only seemed to reference a "steering fault" Ford hq was notified - reference cxh-08533100.

I was coming home from work and when I tried to shift the gear from drive to park it was stuck on drive and neutral I contacted the car dealer and they said Ford has had this issue that it was a recall on it so I researched and found out that Ford issued major safety recalls (recall 22s43 and 18s20) for 2017 Ford Fusions regarding a degraded transmission shifter cable bushing. This defect can cause the shifter cable to detach. Consequently, the car may roll away unexpectedly because the transmission isn't actually in park, even though the shifter says it is. Recall detailsthe problem: the underhood shift cable bushing can degrade and fail over time. The remedy: Ford dealers will replace the transmission shifter cable bushing and add a protective cap over it free of charge (parts and labor). It my VIN# was not coming up as a recall and this is an ongoing issue for this car and I would like to get this resolved as soon as possible with Ford recall please thank you.

When driving all of a sudden I feel the car loose power as I accelerated the car just reeved up and slowed down to a full stop. I put it in park turned it off sat for a few minutes. Restarted the car and put it in drive the engine rpm made a reving sounds but did not engage. I had to wait for a tow truck. When the tow truck arrived he started the car and drove it on the ram and locked it in and drove the car to my home. Tow truck driver unlocked my car and drove it off the bed of his truck. The car starts and that is it. It will dive a few feet then disengage.

Vehicle makes strange sounds from the fuel fill inlet and proceeds to stall shortly after while driving and most of the times fails to restart based on my own research it looks like purge valve issues my safety was put at risk by almost being rear ended multiple times from stalling on the expressway and red lights the problem has not been reproduced yet by the dealer it will be looked at on 07/15/26 the component has not been inspected yet the check engine light illuminated when the issue started.

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The rotary gear shift knob occasionally gets stuck and refuses to rotate back to reverse (r). This intermittent failure has occurred 3 times within this month. The dashboard does not show any warning lights or error codes during the incident. This is a severe safety hazard as it could leave the vehicle stranded in traffic or unable to back away from danger. Took the vehicle to the Ford dealership(citrus motors Ford) for inspection, but they returned it as "could not duplicate" because no active diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) were stored. However, the physical shifting malfunction remains an active threat.

While pulling into my parking garage at work I put my 2017 Ford Fusion into park to open the door and scan my card. When I tried to shift out of park the gear shifter indicated a shifting fault that required service. The car was towed to a Ford service center where the problem as diagnosed to be the shift control linkage, specifically the shift cable bushing. I have come to understand that this part has had issues in the 2013-2016 Ford Fusion models resulting in a recall. This issue appears to also be in the 2017 Ford Fusion as the results of the fault are identical to those of the 2013-2016 models. The component has been diagnosed by a certified Ford service center. There were no warning lamps or prior indicators of this issue. Warning lamps only turned on after the issues occured.

The engine experienced a sudden failure that caused the vehicle to become completely inoperable. Prior to the failure, the vehicle exhibited intermittent hesitation, rough idling, and loss of power during acceleration. These symptoms began several weeks before the complete failure. No warning lamps were illuminated at first, but shortly before the breakdown, the vehicle displayed a check engine light and a “service engine soon” message. While driving, the vehicle abruptly lost power and became unsafe to operate. I was forced to pull over immediately, which created a safety risk to myself and other drivers due to the sudden deceleration and inability to maintain speed in traffic. The vehicle would not restart afterward. A repair facility has confirmed that the engine has suffered a major internal failure and requires replacement. The estimated cost of repair starts upwards of $5,000. The vehicle is currently non?drivable and remains available for inspection. The issue has been reproduced and confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. However, I have found multiple similar complaints from other owners reporting the same type of powertrain failure, suggesting a potential pattern or defect affecting safety.

There is a recall for the transmission cable bushings for years 2013-2106. The recall came out in 2022. This same bushing is used in the 2018 Ford Fusion model that was not fixed. The bushing on my vehicle which is a 2018 complete failed while I was driving and left me immobile until I searched for a fix and found the bushing completely gone. Ford escape: model years 2013–2019, Ford c-max: model years 2013–2018; Ford Fusion: model years 2013–2016; Ford transit connect: model years 2013–2021; Ford edge: model years 2015–2018. Each model besides the Fusion went past the 2018 model in which the 2018 Fusion should be apart of.

I was driving and the car just stopped it wouldn't let me put in park or drive it just stayed in neutral. And I was stuck it kept the the emergency break on. Then it wouldn't turn off all the way which caused the car to drain battery.

Transmission cable bushing failed. I see there is a recall for older models. The shift cable came off the transmission just like the recall problem had. This left my car stuck in reverse so I could not move the car or start it after I turned it off and I could not get it off the street.

While driving, the car’s acceleration started to slow down an no matter how much I pressed the gas, it wouldn’t go. I was only able to do 5 miles an hour. It was a loud noise like it was reving up, but wasn’t going anywhere. There was no warning lights. I did not have any issues previously nor had any repairs made. I took it to the auto repair shop the same day and they had confirmed it was the transmission.

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear end of the vehicle unexpectedly locked up. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle became inoperable and was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 24v102000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Unable to shift gears in vehicle and had a flashing p displayed along with and shift sys fault parking brake warning. There was a recall already for earlier models of this vehicle for a shifter cable bushing (recall 22s43). The bushing in my vehicle is disintegrated.

2020 Ford Fusion 1. 5l ecoboost engine completely failed. Ford dealership diagnosed need for complete engine and turbo replacement at $13,475. Believed to be related to known ecoboost coolant intrusion defect.

Coolant problems and cylinder damage on engine due to coolant intrusion. Ford has not issued a recall on this well known problem and issue on all Ford Fusion models. Several complaints have been made by many Ford Fusion owners for putting drivers and vehicle owners at risk of driving unsafe vehicles and poor driving conditions.

I have had this car for 6 years and the transmission has gone out on top of the purge valve, I have seen many people have the same issues with this model and year of this car. This needs to be adressed. I also see that there is a lawsuit against this issue with the transmission model 6f35.

A failed transmission cooling line caused the transmission fluid to leak. At no point did the vehicle display a check engine light, transmission warning, or any other indication that there was a problem. According to the Ford dealership, the transmission fluid had been leaking for some time. Because the transmission pan is wrapped in a fabric-like insulating material, the leaking fluid was absorbed rather than dripping onto the ground, making the leak virtually impossible for an owner to detect during normal use. The dealership also advised that this condition could have created a potential fire hazard within the engine compartment. The vehicle has only approximately 40,000 miles, making this type of catastrophic transmission failure especially concerning for a relatively low-mileage vehicle. The first and only symptom occurred when I started the vehicle one day. It hesitated, struggled to shift out of first gear, and drove abnormally. I immediately drove it to the Ford dealership, where it was diagnosed with a complete transmission failure. The vehicle is currently at the dealership, and I have been presented with an estimated repair cost of approximately $12,000. My primary concern is that there was absolutely no warning before this major failure. No warning lights, no diagnostic alerts, and no indication that a significant transmission fluid leak or internal transmission damage was occurring. A safety-critical failure of this magnitude should provide drivers with some form of warning before resulting in complete transmission failure.

Transmission is now not shifting out of park and this is after having issues with the engine allowing coolant to get in and causing damage with the cylinders. Would not pass the pressure test. When calling Ford customer service and headquarters telling me there is no way they can help with good will. Find this troublesome when they already know the ecoboost causing issues to the car and my car is not at 120,000 miles yet. After seeing the 2013-2016 models already have a recall for the exact same thing and you're going to say this is not related is beyond ignorant on the company's behalf.

Severe coolant intrusion issue where coolant leaks into the cylinders, causing rough running, overheating, and potential engine failure. Very unsafe especially due to the fact the their were recalls on the 2017-2019 but not for 2016 models and Ford refuses to replace the engine. Ford reproduced a better block however my 2016 isn't covered. There signs of rough idling and a engine code for a failed coil . Replaced all coils and spark plugs just for the car to still ride rough with no warning signs. Ford knows themselves that there was a flaw in the making the recall for the 2017-2019(21n12) . This is a major issue considering several reviews or reddit consumers have encountered the exact issue at 100k miles and less. Even when I took my car to bill estes they only found a missfire due to coil. Nothing specified a coolant intrusion.

Automatic transmission failed no warning no smells no shaking no jerking no light on dash board until it went out that's when it jerk and still no check engine light just a wrench that popped up once.

Subject: urgent complaint: deceptive practices/misrepresentation & services not rendered (woodhouse Ford of omaha) I. Actionable safety issue summary this complaint concerns fraudulent billing and dangerous misrepresentation by woodhouse Ford of omaha, which claimed a vehicle's 3rd rack and pinion system was "safe" on 2/19/2026 after a known safety issue, following a previous failure. They further charged $219. 22 for unrendered/improper abs programing repairs that was not successful because the electric rack and pinion is defective on 3/5/2026 and fabricated invoice records to shift liability. Ii. Parties involved •consumer: [xxx] •dealer/service provider: woodhouse Ford of omaha, service manager jeremy sullivan, technician anthony rubio. •financial institution: first national bank of omaha (regulated by occ). Iii. Nature of the dispute 1. Safety hazard/misrepresentation (2/19/2026): service manager jeremy sullivan and tech anthony rubio stated the vehicle’s rack and pinion was "safe" despite a prior failure. This misrepresentation has left me with a vehicle that has had the rack and pinion fail or require replacement three times in under a year. 2. Services not rendered (3/5/2026): charged $219. 22 for "programming the abs module" which was not rendered or not performed correctly. 3. Fabricated documentation: woodhouse Ford created fraudulent service invoices stating I diagnosed the abs fault and declined further diagnosis. This is an attempt to evade liability for ongoing, dangerous defects. Iv. Regulatory violations & requested action the described actions violate consumer protection laws, including: •dodd-frank udaap (12 usc § 5536): unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices. •fair credit billing act (15 usc § 1666): billing error/services not received. •regulation e (12 cfr 1005. 11): procedures for resolving errors. Requested action: initiate an investigation into woodhouse Ford of omaha’s service practices and safety diagnostics. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia),.

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Powertrain light came on and threw code p1450 and car went into limp mode. Car will stall at stops and lights and won't go over 40. Replaced the canister purge valve which turned light off but it immediately came back once trying to over 40 and went back into limp mode. Everything I have read and ai has said based on diagnostic information says it's the electronic throttle body which has a recall for this model and year of car but not this VIN for some reason.

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I get in my 2016 Fusion to go to dinner and I can barely turn my steering wheel. I put it in park and check the power steering fluid. Full. I tried resetting the power steering assist by starting the car and turning all the way left then right then center. Still can barely turn. Tried disconnecting the battery hoping it would be an electrical glitch. Come to find out it’s could be a steering assist motor on the steering column that’s going bad and can cause this problem while driving! that’s insane!.

I pulled in and got gas. I put the car in drive but it wouldn't stay in drive, it went back to park. So I had it towed. There were no warning before this happened!no it wasn't inspected. No it has been reproduced. I was stuck in an parking lot. The bushing for the shifter cable was missing. U would have to contact the dealership for the parts.