Power Train Problems of Ford Fusion - part 1

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

The bushing on transmission cable to transmission is missing. We cause shift lever not to work, not being able to put transmission in gear or out of gear. Same problem as earlier Ford Fusions with automatic transmissions.

On 2/4/26, I experienced a slight skip while driving, but did not continue. The very next morning while in reverse, a winding sound started. Put car in drive pulled out onto main road, drove fine, not even half a mile. Stopped at sign, pulled out onto main road a main road, and car would not go, would not go in gear at all. No one was hurt, but received a few horn honks. Made it to side of road, put the car in sport/manual mode, did not help. Manage to make it about a mile up the road where I was able to safely park it in a parking lot. The check engine symbol came on a couple of weeks prior, but went away after a day. Did not come back on until this particular day 2/5/26. Nothing, no problems leading up to this. Conveniently the extended warranty went out on car 4k miles ago! and the dealership is not interested in helping me out at all. I had to have it towed to an independent shop, to get checked out, due to the dealership being booked 2 months out! I now have a car that I have only had for 1 year! with a blown transmission that I have to make payments on and can not drive!! there are no recalls, but there is a manufacturer issue, that we do not get notified about by mail or by email. . ? I read another complaint about this same thing, guy also making payments on a car he can not drive!!! this is ridiculous!! and heartbreaking if I can not get help with this! and you can bet the dealership will receive a less than favorable review!.

The car is experiencing jerks between gear shifts. Almost hit another car due to this car movement when it shifts between gears.

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Cvt transmission completely failed at 150k miles and is not covered by Ford.

Transmission started whining from the pump and then immediately lost power/acceleration. Electronic diagnosis found code p0733 for incorrect gear ratio for 3rd gear. Dealership recommends torque converter replacement and transmission overhaul. Fine metal debris found in transmission fluid sample. Estimate $5,500 and occurred at 110,000 miles on odometer.

My Ford started making a loud noise whenever the accelerator wasn't being pressed, after taking it to the mechanic, he said it is the cracked flex plate. After some light research, it was aparent that this is an issue that Ford's cars have, and Ford has tried to make it better by offering free fixes. I contacted the local Ford dealer and since the car has 90,000 miles, it would have been covered. However, since it doesn't have a clean title, I was declined this service free of charge. I don't agree with this decision since I've been driving this car for over a year since it was purchased off iaa auction, and this issue was made clear only yesterday, but this issue is prevalent in cars like mine. The damage to my car specifically was to the back, and only affected the rear bumper and trunk. Therefore I don't think it is fair that I was declined the serve even though Ford has made it clear it is there manufacturing mistake and they are willing to fix it, just not with cars with my type of title. I was hoping to send in this incident so that this issue becomes a national recall, and more people can get their cars rightfully fixed and aware of this serious issue that can make the car completely unusable before it gets too late. I wasn't aware this was a common issue when purchasing this car, so a recall would protect more people since it will become mandatory information for owners to be aware of this issue. Thank you!.

Hello, the car has 55000 miles right now, it has shifting problem from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gear. I dropped it at the Ford dealership (koons Ford woodbridge, woodbridge, va 22193). The dealership informed me that the vehicle is not covered under and warranty or customer satisfaction program. The symptoms on my vehicle are same as of bulletin 22n12, the manufacturing plant is also the same as mentioned in bulletin 22n12, but neither the dealership nor the Ford customer service is helping me out. The dealership told me to get the vehicle repaired first and wait if the vehicle ever falls in the warranty and I will be reimbursed. If am looking for help to resolve this matter. Thank you.

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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Driving at approximately 65 mph a maintenance light came on. While pulling over smoke filled the cabin of the vehicle. A large jolt occurred and the vehicle no longer had power to the wheels. Upon exiting the vehicle transmission fluid had coated the side of the car. It is available for inspection. Breathing in transmission smoke seems dangerous I have found other references to this problem on forums online it has not been inspected the maintenance light appeared just before failure. And the rest of the failure lights came on after.

Shift actuator wouldn’t go into gear I was stranded a few times had to be towed twice. I’ve found a plastic bushing that showed a $4. 00 part could be responsible. Deadly for us disabled vietnam veterans . I can’t walk. Maine has 200 vehicles with the same issues nationwide who knows supposedly the actuator will not be made by Ford motors until February 2026. I’m 76 years old this is a hazard I can’t afford to buy another car. Please help us. Or get stranded in the middle of nowhere freezing cold thank you.

Technical safety bulletin 19-2346; coolant infiltrating cylinder #2. Quoted $8350 for long block repair.

2019 Ford Fusion equipped with the 1. 5l ecoboost engine has experienced overheating and misfire issues, linked coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, which can lead to engine overheating and potential fire hazards. This is a known issue by Ford but they have not issued a recall, or even let me know in the 6 years that I have had the vehicle.

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.

Wrench light came on my car while driving 30mph, then the engine light. Had it diagnosed & I am told my car that went to the shop with code p0741 needs a new transmission!! 54, 618 miles only. Fix is $6800. 00. I was told not to drive the car as it could seize up.

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.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after shifting to drive(d), the vehicle erroneously rolled backwards up a slight incline. The failure had occurred on several occasions. Additionally, while driving down a hill and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes malfunctioned, the vehicle failed to stop, and drove through a 4-way intersection and drove approximately a half mile before stopping. During the failure, the message "transmission not in park" was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

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!.

The transmission in the Ford Fusion 1. 5 l engine just stop working. The car will go and then the transmission would just stop working. The you could turn the car off and it would drive again and stop working again. It took me turning the car off about 12 times to get it home. This was just a test drive after my daughter had it towed home after being stranded. This is a safety issue for not only young girls being stranded, but everybody being stranded without any warning! Ford knows there is an issue, hopefully the Ford executives are warning their love ones not to buy a Ford Fusion model that has this issue.

In early October 2025, the vehicle was taken to an independent dealership service department for a routine oil change. Several weeks later, the vehicle appeared to be leaking fluid and began experiencing loud knocking/clacking noises, significant vibration, and drivability concerns, especially during acceleration. On October 10, 2025, while parked at a family member’s residence, the vehicle would not start. Due to safety concerns, the servicing dealership arranged for the vehicle to be towed for inspection. Technicians found a split transmission hose causing transmission fluid loss, which was repaired; however, the abnormal noises, vibration, and drivability issues persisted. Further inspection identified loud popping/clacking noises from the bell housing area. The technician physically inspected the flex plate and documented that the flex plate was cracked. The dealership advised that a cracked flex plate can worsen, cause severe vibration, damage related components, and lead to drivability issues or potential loss of propulsion. Because of the nature of the failure and symptoms, the vehicle was removed from regular use due to safety concerns. The vehicle was later taken to a manufacturer-authorized Ford dealership, which confirmed flex plate failure but stated the vehicle did not qualify for a customer satisfaction program due to engine variant. A goodwill/financial assistance request was submitted and denied. Technician diagnostic documentation from the manufacturer-authorized dealership was requested but not provided prior to filing this complaint. No crash or injury occurred; however, the failure created a risk of sudden inability to propel the vehicle while driving, including at highway speeds. The vehicle remains unrepaired and parked due to cost and safety concerns.

According to auto zone, after being placed on scanner, the power train system (p0456) has a evaporative emissions system leak (very small leak) diagnosed at 76,919miles. Ford dealership says they cannot find a problem. When I put gas in the car I have to sit and wait at least 10 minutes before my car will start again. It takes a couple of tries and much hesitation, but it will start. Once you get started it has difficulty accelerating or may slow down on its own. Again, Ford dealership reports they can't seem to find a problem. When I told them the problem, they came up with a price to charge me to fix something they could not find. Ridiculous!! my Ford app clearly states check engine problem detected, but nooooo they cannot find anything wrong. Two different dealerships. Thank god I keep my paperwork because others are complaining of the same thing. They have to put the pen to the paper or we will never get a recall.