2015 Ford Fusion
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1,061 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 15 Fusion model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 40 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 19 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, manual transmissionJun 9, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
Campaign 26V376000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMar 10, 2023
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
Campaign 23V162000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)Jun 10, 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Campaign 22V413000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, pedals and linkagesJan 13, 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02.
Campaign 22V011000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchMar 23, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
Campaign 20V177000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemAug 29, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
Campaign 19V632000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, frontAug 12, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S25. Note: This recall is an expansion of a recall 16V-875.
Campaign 19V590000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftMay 13, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471.
Campaign 19V362000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftJul 16, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
Campaign 18V471000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, steering wheel/handle barMar 12, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
Campaign 18V167000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, frontDec 5, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.
Campaign 16V875000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemApr 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.
Campaign 15V250000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Nov 18, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C11.
Campaign 14V736000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,061 reports, newest first.
Structure, Jun 6, 2016
DUST IS GETTING IN SIDE OF CAR UNDER THE BACK DOORS. DUST IS IN THE FLOOR AND BACK SEAT. CAR IS IN MOTIO WHEN THE DUST GET IN SIDE OF CAR. THE CAR IS ON DIRT ROAD FOR 1 MILE UNTIL I GET TO THE HIGHWAY. WHEN DRIVING ON DIRT ROAD I CAN SEE DUST IN THE AIR INSIDE OF CAR. I HAVE HAD DUST COMING INTO THE CAR FROM 09-2014 THROUGHT TODAY. CAR HAS BEEN AT RIVER SIDE FORD IN MACON, GA. AND DUBLIN FORD IN DUBLIN, GA. BOTH DEALER SAY THEIR IS NO REPAIR FOR THE CAR. BOTH DEALER HAVE PICTURES FOR THIS CAR.
Suspension, Power train, Other or unspecified, Jun 2, 2016
1ST OFF I'LL START WITH THE WORSE TO LEASE PROBLEMS, THE TRANS SHIFTING VERY SLOWLY AND HARD, THE CAR IS TOO LOW AND HITS EVERYTIME TO A DRIVEWAY IS ENTERED AT A MALL OR ANY PARKING LOT AND IS TOO LOW FOR CHICAGO WINTERS, THE SEATS ARE VERY CHEAP AND GET STAINS FROM DROPS OF WATER, CAR RIDES HARD AND NOISY ESPECIALLY THE REAR, POOR STEREO SOUND, VERY SLOW ACCELERATION, ELECTRONIC STEERING MAKES THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND HARD TO STAY STRAIGHT IN LANE, AND EVERYTHING'S IN THE WRONG PLACE (ARM REST TOO LOW TO REACH STEERING WHEEL, SEAT TO LOW OR FAR AWAY TO REACH PEDALS AND ON LONG TRIPS WEARS THE DRIVER OUT FROM FIGHTING THE VEHICLE. OWN A 2005 TAURUS THAT MADE ME A REPEAT BUYER BUT THIS WILL BE MY LAST FORD AND TOYOTA, HYUNDAI AS WELL AS SOME OTHER CAR COMPANIES ARE JUST TOO PROBLEMATIC TO EVER PURCHASE AGAIN DUE TO ALL THE NEW TRANS AND STEERING PROBLEMS COMBINED WITH THE POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP MAKE OLDER VEHICLE LOOK SO GOOD NOW.
Visibility/wiper, May 31, 2016
SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IN A DRIVING RAINSTORM. TWICE SINCE BUYING THIS CAR, LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO, I HAVE BEEN CAUGHT IN A RAINSTORM, ON THE INTERSTATE, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AT THEIR HIGHEST SPEED, WILL NOT COMPLETELY CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD ENOUGH FOR SUFFICIENT VISIBILITY. I HAVE HAD TO STOP AND PULL OVER AND WAIT FOR THE RAIN TO QUIT. YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY ZERO VISIBILITY. EVEN SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN DIDN'T HELP. I WAS BASICALLY BLINDED FOR AT LEAST 4-5 SECONDS AT ANY GIVEN TIME DURING THE STORM, PRAYING THE ENTIRE TIME THAT I DIDN'T HIT SOMEONE, OR SOMEONE DIDN'T HIT ME. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, BOTH OF MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR. NOT WHAT I EXPECTED OUT OF A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED IN FORD, AND HOPE THAT THIS SITUATION IS RECTIFIED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED.
Electrical system, May 31, 2016
MY 2015 FORD FUSION HYBRID HAD 11,000 MILES ON IT. I OPENED MY GARAGE DOOR AND GOT IN TO GO TO WORK AND CAR WAS DEAD. NO ELECTRICAL RESPONSE. CALLED FORD ROAD SERVICE AND CAR WAS DRAGGED OUT OF MY GARAGE AND ONTO A FLAT BED AND TAKEN TO MY DEALERSHIP. CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR A WEEK NOW AND STILL NO DIAGNOSIS. NO MATTER WHAT THEY DO, THE CAR IS DRAWING POWER WHEN IT IS TURNED OFF AND KILLS THE BATTERY IN 2 HOURS. THEY ARE WORKING WITH FORD SYSTEM WIDE AND NO ONE HAS SEEN THIS TYPE OF FAULT YET. TO ME IT SEEMS TO BE SOME KIND OF SOFTWARE FAULT BUT PER FORD TROUBLESHOOTING, THEY HAVE TO TEAR MY CAR APART AND CHECK EVERY WIRE AND FUSE BEFORE LOOKING AT THE SOFTWARE ISSUES. THIS IS MY FIRST HYBRID AND I AM QUESTIONING MY DECISION.
Steering, May 24, 2016
STEERING WILL PULL LEFT OR RIGHT UNCONTROLLABLY THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON A REGULAR BASIS . WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WILL PULL THE CAR LEFT OR RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN NEARING A CORNER OR CURVE IN THE ROAD BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THAT. AFTER SEVERAL OCCURRENCES MY WIFE IS NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. WE HAD A CLOSE CALL WHEN THE WHEEL SUDDENLY TURNED TO THE RIGHT WHILE WE WERE ATTEMPTING TO PASS A VEHICLE. PEOPLE CAN BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR DIE FROM THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY RECALL FROM FORD ON THIS PROBLEM AND THE DEALERSHIPS I INQUIRED AT (2) HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID IT MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED,
Visibility/wiper, May 23, 2016
I PURCHASED A 2015 FORD FUSION IN NOVEMBER 2014, ABOUT 1 WEEK AFTER THE PURCHASE; I GOT CAUGHT IN A HARD RAIN ON A CITY STREET. I FOUND THAT THE WIPERS, AT THE HIGHEST SPEED, DO NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD FAST ENOUGH FOR CLEAR VISIBILITY. THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 45, I SLOWED DOWN TO 25 OR LESS. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, THEY HAD THEIR TECHNICIAN LOOK AT IT AND I WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM, THEY ALSO COMPARED THEM TO ANOTHER FUSION ON THE PREMISES AND THE SPEED OF THE WIPERS WERE SIMILAR.I AM HOPING FOR A RECALL SOON, BEFORE ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AND PEOPLE GET HURT.
Visibility/wiper, May 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH IN HEAVY RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE FAST ENOUGH TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES DURING HEAVY RAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 24, 2016
STARTED CAR AND SEVERAL WARNINGS POPPED UP ON DISPLAY... SOMETHING ABOUT "HILL ASSIST" NOT AVAILABLE, "STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED", AND "SERVICE ADVANCETRAC". STEERING WHEEL FELT LIKE IT WAS STILL LOCKED... TURNS OUT IT WAS JUST EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. I'M 6'3" 200+ LBS. IF IT'S DIFFICULT FOR ME TO TURN, IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR MOST PEOPLE. IF THIS HAD FAILED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR WORSE. FORD HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM ON 2011-2012 FUSIONS AND ISSUED A RECALL AND NOW IT'S STILL HAPPENING ON 2015 MODELS. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED IMMEDIATELY AS FORD NEVER REALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM. EXCERPT FROM 2011-2012 FUSION RECALL: FORD IS ISSUING A SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 423,000 VEHICLES (ACTUAL 422,814) INCLUDING CERTAIN 2011-2013 FORD TAURUS AND FLEX VEHICLES, LINCOLN MKS AND MKT VEHICLES, FOR CERTAIN 2011-2012 FORD FUSION AND LINCOLN MKZ VEHICLES, AND FOR CERTAIN 2011 MERCURY MILAN VEHICLES IN NORTH AMERICA FOR A POTENTIAL INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE STEERING GEAR THAT MIGHT RESULT IN THE LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVING. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE STEERING SYSTEM DEFAULTS TO MANUAL STEERING MODE, MAKING THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO STEER, ESPECIALLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 22, 2016
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN OCTOBER OF 2015 (IT WAS PRE-OWNED) AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS I STARTED NOTICING THAT THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY TURNS OFF WITH A MESSAGE SAYING, "TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK" ON THE DASHBOARD SO I IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF THE CAR AND START IT BACK UP AND EVERYTHING WORKS FINE FOR A MONTH THAN THIS HAPPENS AGAIN. I CALL FORD CUSTOMER CARE MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY TELL ME TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM DO A DIAGNOSIS OF THE CAR, THEY DO, AND SAY "WE CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG", IN THE FOLLOWING MONTH THE CAR SHUTS OFF WITH THE SAME MESSAGE POPPING UP ON THE DASHBOARD. I DO THE SAME PROCESS AND BEFORE. I EVEN CALL CUSTOMER CARE AGAIN AND THEY TELL ME THE SAME THING, SO I TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ALSO TELL ME THE SAME EXACT THING. THE THIRD TIME IT DOES IT AGAIN I CALL CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY STILL TELL ME THE SAME THING, BUT THIS TIME I REFUSED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. NOW, I DRIVE FOR UBER AND I HAD A PASSENGER WITH ME AT THE TIME THAT HAPPENED. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR BECAUSE THE BREAKS SEEMED TO BE LOCKED. AT THIS POINT I WAS DRIVING NOW A HILL.
Electrical system, Apr 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SQUIRRELS ATE THROUGH THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS ATTACHED TO THE BATTERY. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,900.
Electrical system, Air bags, Seat belts, Apr 1, 2016, crash
AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN CRASH. DEALER REPAIRED SAID VEHICLE AND SEAT BELTS WORK SOMETIMES AS WELL AS INSTRUMENT PANEL. VEHICLE CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT. DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG. OTHER ISSUES BUT NOT SAFETY RELATED.
Steering, Feb 10, 2016
DRIVING ON MOST ANY ROAD ABOVE 30 MPH THE STEERING PULLS LEFT OR RIGHT UNPREDICTABLY. STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THROUGH A LONG CURVE THE STEERING PULLS HARD CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING DESIRED DIRECTION. THE SYMPTOMS I EXPERIENCE ARE WELL DOCUMENTED IN CLASS ACTION SUIT: CASE5:14-CV-02989-HRL. THE EPAS SYSTEM COUPLED WITH PDC (PULL DRIFT COMPENSATION) CAUSES THE STEERING EFFORT TO BE UNPREDICTABLE. ULTIMATELY THE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Air bags, Jan 31, 2016
THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR TURNS OFF, EVEN WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER PRESENT IF THE SEAT IS HIGH OR IF THE SEAT IS FORWARD. IT HAPPENS WHEN WHEN THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN UPHILL, DOWNHILL, FLAT ROAD AND STATIONARY.
Other or unspecified, Jan 26, 2016
ALERT TONES EMITTED BY THE REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM AND CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT SYSTEM ARE SO LOW THEY ARE NEARLY INAUDIBLE WITH THE RADIO OFF AND THEY ARE INAUDIBLE WITH THE RADIO ON.
Vehicle speed control, Jan 14, 2016
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL THE ACC ON MY TRUCK MALFUNCTIONS UNEXPECTEDLY AND FREQUENTLY WHEN PASSING LARGE TRUCKS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. WHEN IT MALFUNCTIONS, IT CAUSES COLLISION WARNING SYSTEMS TO ACTIVATE INCLUDING UNEXPECTED AND HARD BRAKING. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM. ONCE BEFORE AND ONCE AFTER THE RECALL. THERE WAS NOT CHANGE THE FIRST TIME AND AFTER THE SECOND TIME THE PROBLEM WAS REDUCED IN SEVERITY AND FREQUENCY BUT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. MY SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS WILLING TO LOOK AT IT AGAIN, BUT SAYS THERE IS NOTHING TO DO THAT THEY HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE. THE UNEXPECTED BRAKING NOT ONLY IS A SURPRISE TO THE DRIVER, BUT IT ALSO MAY CAUSE VEHICLES FOLLOWING TO REACT INAPPROPRIATELY. THIS DANGER IS EXAGGERATED BECAUSE IT FREQUENTLY HAPPENS ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE PASSING LARGE TRUCKS.
Air bags, Service brakes, Jan 4, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE BRAKES PULSATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE BRAKES VIOLENTLY PULSATED AND RESULTED IN AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS ONE UNKNOWN INJURY REPORTED THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Seat belts, Seats, Dec 27, 2015
WHEN MY PETITE WIFE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIRBAG REMAINS OFF. SHE IS 5'1, APPROXIMATELY 100LBS. THE DEALER STATED THE CAR WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY AND DID NOT WANT TO LOOK INTO THE ISSUE. WE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OUR 2010 SUBARU LEGACY, THOUGH I NEVER REPORTED IT. IS THIS CORRECT? ARE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGS FOR THIS CAR DESIGNED AND TESTED NOT TO GO OFF FOR SOMEONE HER SIZE?
Engine, Nov 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WAS DRENCHED WITH OIL, RENDERING THE VEHICLE "HAZARDOUS". THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT CALL BACK AS PROMISED OVER A WEEK AGO. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 16, 2015
WHILE THE CAR IN REVERSE, IF THERE IS A INCOMING TEXT MESSAGE FROM THE PAIRED PHONE, THE PICTURES FROM THE BACKUP CAMERA SOMETIMES COULD BE LOST AND BLACKED OUT. HENCE, INCREASE THE CHANCE OF COLLISION.
Tires, Oct 31, 2015
FROM THE BEGINNING I HAVE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS SOME AT 40 MPH AND FROM 70-75 MPH. AT MY LAST SERVICE THEY DID REBALANCE THE TIRES WHICH HELPED SLIGHTLY BUT NOT TOTALLY.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, Oct 26, 2015
THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE WIPER AND/OR WINDSHIELD DESIGN - IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO SEE WHEN IT IS RAINING, EVEN JUST MODERATELY RAINING, AND EVEN WITH THE WIPER SPEED ON HIGH. I CAN'T TELL IF THE WIPERS ARE TOO SLOW, IF THE ANGLE OF THE WINDSHIELD PROMOTES WATER RETENTION, OR IF THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE WIPER MECHANISM DESIGN (INSTEAD OF GOING THE SAME DIRECTION, THE WIPERS START IN THE MIDDLE AND GO SEPARATE DIRECTIONS TO THE OUTSIDE EDGE). FURTHERMORE, EVERY TIME THE WIPERS MAKE A PASS THERE APPEARS TO BE A FILM ON THE GLASS THAT TAKES A FEW SECONDS TO CLEAR ' IT LOOKS SPLOTCHY, AND ISN'T AFFECTED BY TEMP/DEFROST AT ALL. AT NIGHT WHEN PASSING ANOTHER CAR OR UNDER STREET LIGHTS THIS MAKES A TERRIBLE GLARE, AND OF COURSE THE FASTER YOUR WIPERS ARE GOING, THE MORE "FILM" THERE WILL BE BECAUSE THERE'S NO TIME FOR IT TO CLEAR BETWEEN PASSES. I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH 16 MILES ON IT AND NOTICED IT THE VERY FIRST TIME I HAD TO DRIVE IN THE RAIN (I'M NOW AT 7500 MILES). BETWEEN THE INADEQUATE PREVENTION OF WATER ACCUMULATION AND THE STRANGE FILM, THIS CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN THE RAIN, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT. BEYOND THIS, I HAVE NOTICED FOR QUITE A WHILE THAT THE EXHAUST/MUFFLER MAKES A LOUD VIBRATION NOISE, AND AT TIMES THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARD WHEN APPLYING BRAKES (DOWNSHIFT) OR WHEN FIRST ACCELERATING.
Seats, Oct 18, 2015
I RENTED A FORD FUSION IN PITTSBURG FOR 10 DAYS. IT HAD ELECTRIC SEATS THAT WERE VERY DIFFICULT TO POSITION TO A COMFORTABLE POSITION. I AM 62 YEARS OLD AND HAVE TRAVELLED EXTENSIVELY FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS, SO I AM USED TO RENTALS AND AIR TRAVEL RISKS. FROM THE 2ND DAY IN THE FUSIONS, I WAS FEELING A PAIN IN MY RIGHT LEG ( CALF). WHEN I RETURNED HOME IN NH 10 DAYS LATER, I WENT TO SEE MY DOCTOR WHO SENT ME FOR AN ULTRASOUND WHICH FOUND THE INCIDENCE OF THE DVT. I AM UNDER TREATMENT NOW AND AM OK, BUT AM CONCERNED THAT THE ERGONOMICS OF SOME VEHICLES MAY BE CONTRIBUTORY TO CERTAIN ILLNESS FOR HUMANS. WANTED TO REPORT SO THE INCIDENCE OF DVT TO SPECIFIC MODELS WITH ELECTRICS SEATS COULD BE TRACKED DOWN AND INCLUDED IN FUTURE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS. I SEARCHED THE LITERATURE AND INTERNET AND DID NOT FIND ANY MENTION OF AN ASSOCIATION OF DVT WITH FUSIONS, BUT IT CONCEIVABLY COULD BE RELATED TO ANY ELECTRIC SEAT MANUFACTURER.
Steering, Oct 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CENTER UNKNOWN PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
Air bags, Oct 14, 2015
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 20 MPH, THE CENTER OF MY STEERING WHEEL AND ALL COMPONENTS FELL OUT AND WAS HANGING BY A WIRE.
Other or unspecified, Sep 22, 2015
THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND THEN WHEN I WENT TO ENGAGE (PUT FOOT ON GAS PEDAL) TO MOVE FORWARD THE CAR, THE CAR JUST STOOD STILL. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND STARTED THE PROCESS AGAIN AND THEN MOVED FORWARD. THE NEXT DAY, I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC, FROM 15 MPH TO 0 MPH, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. (STORY OF MY LIFE) FROM BEING IN THE BREAK POSITION TO ENGAGING(PUT FOOT ON GAS PEDAL) TO GO THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T MOVE FORWARD. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND BACK INTO DRIVE AND IT STILL WOULDN'T ENGAGE, THEN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE INDICATOR CAME ON AND ALSO COLLISION LIGHT CAME ON. I TRIED THE GAS AGAIN TO MOVE FORWARD AND THE CAR STUTTERED. I PUT THE CAR BACK INTO PARK AND SHUT DOWN THE CAR, I DID THIS 3 TIMES UNTIL ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS WENT OFF. MY GOAL WAS TO GET MY CAR OUT OF THE MIDDLE LANE IN HORRIFIC TRAFFIC. THE CAR FINALLY MOVED FORWARD, IT THEN HAPPENED AGAIN 5 MINUTES LATER, WHEN I WAS TURNING ONTO A STREET. I SHUT THE CAR OFF, THIS TIME IT WAS 2 X. THIS HAPPENED ON SATURDAY AND ON MONDAY MORNING I CALLED FORD TO BRING IN MY VEHICLE. THAT SAME DAY FORD SERVICE SAID THEY CAN NOT FIND A PROBLEM, I TOLD THEM TO KEEP IT THERE AND GAVE PERMISSION FOR THEM TO DRIVE IT MORE TO SEE IF IT HAPPENS. AT THIS TIME I AM IN FEAR OF DRIVING THAT VEHICLE, I DRIVE A LOT OF MILES IN ALL SITUATIONS, AND I DO NOT TRUST THE CAR AT THIS TIME. I AM STILL WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM SERVICE.....