2016 Ford Fusion
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1,705 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 15 Fusion model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 61 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 32 people were injured and 1 person died.
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
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraOct 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Campaign 25V695000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchNov 17, 2023
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 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 inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.
Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177.
Campaign 23V775000 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
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
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
Seat belts, front, anchorageApr 27, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
An improperly welded driver seat riser may fail to adequately restrain the driver during crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships prior to their sale. Dealers will replace the front driver seat track rail, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C05.
Campaign 16V250000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storageOct 1, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11.
Campaign 15V618000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,705 reports, newest first.
Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,016. CONSUMER STATED BOTH DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND DRIVER SIDE BACK DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. LATCH IS PREVENTING THE DOORS FROM LOCKING.*JB
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jun 18, 2020
I WAS DRIVING UPON MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN IN THE CITY THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN, THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT AND TRACTION LIGHTS ALL LIT UP ON THE DASHBOARD, BASICALLY FELT LIKE THE POWER STEERING GAVE OUT. I'M NOT SURE THE CAUSE OF THIS OR HOW IT CAN BE RESOLVED. I ALSO NOTICED EVERYTIME I REFUEL THE VEHICLE AND START IT UP THE RPMS WILL DROP AS IF THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO SHUT OFF AND BECOMES HESITANT FOR A FEW MINS WHILE PARKED AT THE PUMP AND THEN IT IDLES BACK NORMAL. *TR
Steering, Seat belts, Seats, Jun 16, 2020
WHEN I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE OR FINANCED IT FROM THE DEALERSHIP I ASKED FOR THE CAR FAX AND NOTICED THERE WERE TWO SAFETY RECALLS AND ASKED IF THEY HAD BEEN FIXED AND THEY GAVE ME TWO COMPUTER PIECES OF PLAIN WHITE PRINT OUT PAPERWORK THAT ONLY SAID SERVICED RECALL AND THAT THEY DID ALL THEIR SERVICE PAPERWORK LIKE THAT NOW ! I WAS DOUBTFUL UNTIL I JUST CHECKED YOUR SITE AND FOUND 8 UNREPAIRED RECALLS TO MY CAR. *TR
Engine, Jun 16, 2020
THERE IS A KNOWN DEFECT TO THE ENGINE WHERE COOLANT LEAKS INTO THE CYLINDER. THE SUGGESTED REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE LONG BLOCK OF THE ENGINE. THE COOLANT LEAKS WHILE THE CAR IS OFF CAUSING A VERY ROUGH START, AND EVENTUALLY THE COOLANT REACHES A LEVEL WHERE IT IS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO KEEP THE MOTOR COOL, CAUSING OVERHEATING. *TR
Structure, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 15, 2020
THE CAR SHUT OFF RANDOMLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND IT STARTS. WHEN I FILL UP, IT STARTS, BUT IT HESITATES TO TURN OFF AGAIN, AND SOMETIMES DOESN'T COME BACK ON. IT'S SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIR IN THE TANK DUE TO IT BEING CAPLESS. WHEN IT COMES TO THE BODY, THE DOOR ALERT CAME ON 6/12/2020 STATING THAT THE FOOT WAS OPEN RANDOMLY. I WAS DRIVING TO A NEARBY STORE GOING ABOUT 20 MPH WITH THE DOORS LOCKED AND FULLY SHUT. *TR
Tires, Jun 15, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES, TIRE LINE: EAGLE LS2, TIRE SIZE: 235/45/R18, DOT NUMBER: 4BFUJN1R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, TREAD DETACHED FROM THE TIRE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND THE TIRE WAS CHANGE BY A PASSERBY. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS INFORMED OF THE TIRE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REQUESTED TO HAVE THE TIRE PROCESSED PRIOR TO A CLAIM BEING FILED. PACKEY WEBB FORD (1815 OGDEN AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 630-598-4700) AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO FILE AN INSURANCE CLAIM. THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,463.
Seat belts, Jun 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PORTSMOUTH FORD (400 SPAULDING TURNPIKE, PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801, (603) 433-1221) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
Seats, Jun 12, 2020
SINCE THE PURCHASE, I HAVE DIFFICULTY GETTING THE HEADRESTS TO SIT AND STAY PROPERLY. ALSO THINK CONDENSATION IS GETTING INSIDE THE CAR FROM THE REAR AND FRONT WINDOWS. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Other or unspecified, Jun 12, 2020
THE LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR QUIT WORKING ALL AT ONCE AND WOULD NOT SHUT. I HAD TO DRIVE 30 MINUTES TO THE DEALERSHIP HOLDING IT SHUT WITH MY HAND WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Power train, Jun 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, SHE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT USED ZIP TIES TO SECURE THE GEAR SHIFTER IN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE. DICK SMITH FORD OF COLUMBIA (7201 GARNERS FERRY RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29209 803-254-4000) WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH AN ESTIMATE OF $500 TO REPLACE THE SHIFTER CABLE AND BUSHING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
Power train, Jun 9, 2020
CSR WAS MOVING, I MADE A TURN THEN IT WAS DRIVING WEIRD. CAR ENGINE WOULD REV WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED, BUT WOULD BARELY GO THEN AFTER A MINUTE IT WOULD NOT GO AT ALL ANYMORE, LITTLE WRENCH LIGHT SHOWED UP. TRANSMISSION IS WHAT THE MECHANIC SAID IS THE PROBLEM . CODE READS THAT THE RATIO OF THE THIRD GEAR IS INCORRECT. *TR
Structure, Jun 8, 2020
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY BUT WHILE GETTING IN THE VEHICLE IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. DASH WAS READING THAT DOOR WAS OPEN, SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO CLOSE THE DOOR BUT NO LUCK. HAD TO TIE IT FROM THE INSIDE TO KEEP IT FROM OPENING WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Engine, Jun 8, 2020
2016 FORD FUSION WAS SPUTTERING WHEN STARTED AND KILLED ONCE. I HAD RECENTLY BROUGHT IT TO FORD AND MY COOLANT WAS VERY LOW. THEY SAID MY SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. GOT IT BACK AND THE NEXT DAY IT WAS WORSE. WHEN I BROUGHT IT BACK TO FORD THEY THEN TOLD ME MY ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE COOLANT WAS IN MY CYLINDERS AND ON SPARK PLUGS. NOT ONLY DID THEY NOT ADDRESS THIS WHEN THEY CHANGED MY SPARK PLUGS 3 DAYS PRIOR. YOU KNOW DARN GOOD AND WELL THEY SAW THIS AND DID A COMPRESSION TEST ON MY CYLINDERS. THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH MANY FORD FUSIONS AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO REPLACE MY ENGINE WHEN THEY KNOW IT IS A FACTORY DESIGN DEFAULT. IT IS GOING TO COST ME ALMOST 7000 WHICH IS RIDICULOUS WHEN ITS A DEFAULT IN THE ENGINE. *TR
Engine, Jun 7, 2020
AT APPROXIMATELY 70000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE WOULD RUN ROUGH WHEN STARTED BUT WOULD SMOOTH OUT AND OPERATE FINE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER A FEW DAYS AND WOULD REPEAT EVERY WEEK OR SO. AT 73000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON AND THE ENGINE WAS MISFIRING. TOOK TO THE FORD DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS P0301 AND P0316 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE. PRESSURE TESTED COOLANT SYSTEM LOSING PRESSURE. TRIED TO REMOVE #1 SPARKPLUG COULD NOT BE REMOVED. DIAGNOSED "MOST LIKELY NEEDS A LONG BLOCK BECAUSE OF SPARK THREADS AND SHORT BLOCK ISSUES WITH THESE". ESTIMATED COST $7000. THE DEALER FILED A REQUEST WITH FORD FOR COST RELIEF WHICH, AFTER A WEEK, WAS DENIED. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND ASKED FOR HELP ON ESCALATING THE ISSUE AND WAS TOLD TO HAVE THE DEALER FILE AN APPEAL WHICH I HAVE REQUESTED. SEEMS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE GIVEN THE COMPLAINTS HERE AND THE COMMENTS FROM THE DEALER PERSONNEL.
Service brakes, Jun 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL HOWEVER, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FIRM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXTRA EFFORT WAS NEEDED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PORTERVILLE FORD LOCATED AT 701 N. MAIN ST, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.*DT*JB
Visibility/wiper, Jun 2, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WASHER AND WIPER SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED HOWEVER, THE WINDSHIELD WASHER AND WIPERS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000.
Other or unspecified, Jun 1, 2020
AFTER TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE AND STILL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK. I TRIED MOVING THE VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT PARKING STALL AND AGAIN, IT WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE KEPT ROLLING. OTHER PATRONS WERE TRYING TO HELP ME TO KEEP MY VEHICLE FROM ROLLING IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING OTHER PARKED CARS AND PEDESTRIANS. I ENDED UP HAVING TO CALL FOR A TOW TRUCK TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED. I WAS ADVISED FROM AUTO MASTERS IN DERBY, KS THAT THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE WAS BROKEN AS WELL AS THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. BOTH PARTS HAD TO BE ORDERED FROM FORD. AFTER I SPOKE WITH A MECHANIC AND A FAMILY MEMBER I WAS ADVISED TO LOOK FURTHER INTO THIS TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL PROBLEM ON MY VEHICLE. I HAD MY VEHICLE FIXED AND TURNED IN MY INVOICE TO FORD. THEY ARE NOW DENYING MY CLAIM. THEY ARE SAYING THAT THEY ARE NOT TOTALLY AT FAULT. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE AND TIME FOR LOOKING INTO THIS FOR ME. *TR
Power train, May 29, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER IN PARK, THE SHIFT INDICATOR FAILED TO REGISTER THE CORRECT GEAR. GREENWAY FORD LOCATED AT 9001 EAST COLONIAL DRIVE ORLANDO, FL 32817, 888-984-4895, WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V362000 (POWER TRAIN) NOR 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Other or unspecified, May 29, 2020
THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND SENSOR WENT BAD AFTER 81000 MILES. THE CAR HAD A WHINING SOUND WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CAR SPUTTERED WHILE ACCELERATING. THE CAR LOST PROPULSION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Other or unspecified, May 28, 2020
ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE VEHICLE WOULD JUST STOP FOR NO REASON. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON OCCASIONALLY AND IT SAID IT WAS THE FUEL SENSOR. SOMETIMES THE CAR WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHEN ACCELERATING OR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS ON OCTOBER 17, 2019 AND THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. NOW, A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING.*DT*DT CONSUMER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP ON 05/29/20 AND SINCE THEN HAS RECURRED 2 MORE TIMES, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE.*JB
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, May 27, 2020
ELECTRONIC WARNING THAT THE POWER STEERING IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING PROPERTY, EPA LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF, AND STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR PARK AID. MY CAR HAS LESS THAN 30K MILES AND IT HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES DRIVING BOTH LOCALLY AND HIGHWAY MILES. TYPICALLY WILL OCCUR AFTER DRIVING FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES, PROBLEM CAN BE FIXED BY PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND ROTATING WHEEL ALL THE WAY IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AND THEN RESTARTING VEHICLE. PROBLEMS IS RECURRING THOUGH AND HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS. PROBLEM CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND LEADS TO ISSUES MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE. VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN TRYING TO MAKE ANY TURNS. I AM BRINGING MY CAR INTO BE SERVICED TOMORROW AS IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, WILL HAVE FURTHER DOCUMENTATION AFTER THAT. *TR
Structure, May 25, 2020
WAS STOPPED AND PARKED IN A PARKING LOT . WHEN I EXITED THE DRIVER SIDE AND CLOSED THE DOOR. WHEN I DID THAT THE DOOR BOUNCED BACK. I TRIED AGAIN AND IT DIDN'T CLOSE COMPLETELY.THE DOOR LATCH IS IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION. IT DOESN'T STAY CLOSED, IF I WAS DRIVING AND THIS HAD HAPPENED I OR SOMEONE ELSE COULD OF BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT.
Engine, May 22, 2020
STARTED OUT AS CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE, NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING, I REPLACED PLUGS AND COIL PACKS, DID NOT HELP. THEN ENGINE OVER HEATED, CHECKED COOLANT WHICH WAS LOW. SHORTLY AFTER REALIZED COOLANT HAS BEEN LEAKING TO NOWHERE AND WHITE SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I FIND OUT THIS A PROBLEM FORD KNOWS ABOUT, SO IM HOPING THEY ARE HELD RESPONSIBLE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 22, 2020
I BOUGHT THE CARE IN APRIL 2017,WITHIN A MOTH I STARTED SMELL CAR OUTSIDE THE CAR WHEN EVER I STARTED IT. YOU CAR SMELL IT UP TO 75 FT AWAY. TOWARDS THE FRONT AND DRIVERS SIDE. IT S BURNT GAS. JUST LIKE YOU WERE FILLING YOU GAS TANK. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER FOR A CHECK UP 5/6 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. EACH TIME THEY SAY NOTHING WRONG AND THEY CAN'T SMELL THE GAS. YET MY SALESMAN AND OTHER CUSTOMERS IN THE PARKING LOT HAS SMELLED IT. STRANGERS IN THE GROCERY STORE AND SMELT IT AND WARNED ME. INCLUDING A FORD MECHANIC WHO ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO A SHOP.HE WAS FROM A DIFFERENT FORD DEALER.MY CO-WORKERS SMELL IT. MY GAS LEVELS ARE SHOWING IT AS WELL. AT THE TIME THIS STARTED I WAS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER WARRANTY AT 57,000. NOW @ 64,000. HAVE EXTENDED. FOUND OUT SAME CAR WITH LARGER ENGINE HAS SAME PROBLEM HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSES TO BELIEVE MAYBE ME CAR OR THE ENGINE MAY HAVE SAME PROBLEM. SERVICE BULLETIN:16-00452013-2016 CARS. PCV VALVE PART EJ726758B.THIS WAS FOUND BY A FRIEND A FORD ENGINEER. EVEN HE SAID IT S POSSIBLE THE SMALLER ENGINE COULD HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER THE DEALER WON'T EVEN LOOK AT IT.WHAT DO I DO? NOW I HEAR A RATTLING SOUND UPFRONT IN THE ENGINE AREA. I ONLY DRIVE APPROX. 12 MILES A SAY UNLESS I GO GROCERY SHOPPING.LIKE I SAID IT'S A 2016 WITH 64,000, BEAUTIFUL CAR.JUST THIS ONE ISSUE. CAN'T SMELL WHEN DRIVING ONLY WHEN PARKED.ONLY FROM OUTSIDE OF CAR! IT IS NOT THE EXHAUST LIKE I SAID IT IS CLEAN UNBURNT GAS! THIS HAPPENS DAILY. *TR
Power train, Engine, May 21, 2020
COOLANT STARTED LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE AND NOW I NEED A NEW ENGINE. I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS CAR FOR FOUR YEARS AND HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF IT. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. I WILL NEVER BUY FROM FORD AGAIN. *TR