general problems of the 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid

Charge circuit condition indicator light this is defective electrical system that left not corrected there is a possibility of an electrical fire. Three indicator lights units have been installed on this vehicle, a 2019 Ford fusion energi ( known as a plug in hybrid) all three indicator charge level lights have burn out within a warranty period of operation and Ford will not acknowledge faulty hardware have been installed in this and other vehicles’. Ford refuses to acknowledge warranty replacement or quality issues with this device. This is a plug in hybrid system using a high voltage battery.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the transmission. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 105,254.

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.