general problems of the 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid

The contact called on behalf of his girlfriend who owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving 70 mph, the automotive power was reduced. The message "pull over" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver immediately pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer to be diagnosed, and the dealer advised the contact that additional diagnostic testing was required to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford fusion energi. The contact stated that the battery was inoperable. The contact was unable to use the rapid charger. The contact was unable to charge the vehicle. The contact stated that the heated seats were inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was concerned about using the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v440000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact not to use the rapid charger. 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. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid se. Vehicle experienced a “stop safely now” warning with hybrid system shutdown, occurring both while driving and while parked/idling, causing jerking symptoms. This puts driver and other roadway users at risk, as loss of power/propulsion can occur without warning while in motion. Vehicle also set a p0073 (ambient air temperature sensor circuit high) fault code. The ambient air temperature sensor was replaced (Ford part numbers au5z-12a647-b / fc4z-12a647-a) but the underlying issue has not been fully resolved and diagnostics are ongoing. Vehicle also had a prior transmission replacement (January 2023). Vehicle has also had extreme, unresolved electrical issues: fuses repeatedly burning out, lights burning out, two horns replaced due to failure, backup camera display turning blue/failing, and dashboard warning lights randomly illuminating. The dealership has confirmed electrical issues are occurring but has not been able to identify the root cause despite inspection. Issue has been confirmed/reproduced by a dealer. Vehicle and components are available for inspection upon request. Exact onset date of symptoms is unknown, but warning lamps and jerking preceded the “stop safely now” shutdown events. * problems have been ongoing since purchase of the vehicle in 2019. Ongoing still in 2016.