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.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 11, 2019
PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT PROCEEDED TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE. HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BREAK TO STOP CAR FROM MOVING. AFTER THAT THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND IT WAS TOWED TO DEALER. IT SHOULD BE NOTED MY CAR WAS AT THE DEALER FOR MONTHS FOR THE SAME CAR AND THEY STATED THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED.
Other or unspecified, Apr 10, 2019
VEHICLE WAS REFLECTING IN PARK ON THE SHIFTER, BUT THE CAR WAS STILL IN DRIVE AND ROLLING WHILE IN A FAST FOOD DRIVE THRU. THE SHIFTER GOT LOCKED EVENTUALLY IN PARK BUT CAR WAS STILL MOVING. HAD IT TOWED AND THEN CAR WOULDN'T START DUE TO SHIFTER BEING LOCKED. BUSHINGS AROUND TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WERE BROKEN. ON SECOND OCCASSION WENT TO START CAR AND WOULD NOT START DUE TO BUSHINGS ON TRANSMISSION BEING BROKEN. MANUFACTURER RECALL 18S20 NHTSA RECALL # 18V471. FORD HAS REFUSED TO REIMBURSE ME OR FIX THIS ISSUE. IT HAS COST OVER $300 IN UNPLANNED EXPENSES AS WELL AS SAFETY ISSUES. CAN PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION UPON REQUEST
Electrical system, Apr 8, 2019
WITHIN THE PAST 4 MONTHS, AS OF TODAY, APRIL 08,2019, I HAVE FOUND ALL MY WINDOWS DOWN ON MY VEHICLE WHEN PARKED. IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE AT WORK, ONCE AT HOME, AND ONCE AT SHOPPING MALL. ON TODAY, APRIL 08,2019 I ENTERED WORK AT 5:45AM(LIGHT RAIN). AT 9:30AM, I EXITED MY WORK AREA TO GO TO ANOTHER BUILDING, AND FOUND ALL FOUR(4)OF MY WINDOWS DOWN AND IT WAS POURING DOWN RAINING. MY VEHICLE WAS ALSO FULL OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS PURCHASED. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BY ANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS CAR. I THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ MY COMPLAINT AND LOOK FORWARD TO A RESPONSE.
Steering, Apr 4, 2019
STEERING WILL STOP WORKING.
Electrical system, Mar 28, 2019
RECEIVE ERROR "TEMPORARILY LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE CLIMATE SYSTEM". UNABLE TO OPERATE THE CLIMATE SYSTEM, WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS AND RADIO VOLUME. THIS OCCURS FREQUENTLY AND IS A SAFETY CONCERN, ESPECIALLY IN HOT WEATHER UNABLE TO OPERATE WINDOWS OR AC.
Engine, Mar 27, 2019
IN MAY OF 2017 MY TRANSMISSION WAS CAUSING MY CAR TO JERK FORWARD SEVERELY WHEN EVER I TRIED TO PUT ON THE GAS. A FORD DEALERSHIP REPLACED/FIXED MY TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS UNDER WARRANTEE AT THE TIME. NOW, LESS THEN 2 YEARS LATER AND 22,000 MILES LATER THE EXACT SAME THING IS HAPPENING AGAIN. I BROUGHT IT TO A MACHINIC WHO SAID TO FIX IT, THEY WOULD HAVE TO BASICALLY DO THE EXACT SAME THING THE FORD DEALERSHIP DID TO FIX IT BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT! NOW I AM JUST OUT OF WARRANTEE I HAVE TO FOOT THE BILL. IT WAS BAD ENOUGH NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION JUST A YEAR AFTER GETTING THE CAR, BUT THEN NEEDING ANOTHER NEW TRANSMISSION LESS THEN 2 YEARS LATER IS NOT RIGHT? FORD HAD BEEN NO HELP!
Wheels, Mar 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE DEFLATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE DUE TO THE SWOLLEN LUG NUT CAUSED BY MOISTURE OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GERMAIN HONDA OF DUBLIN (614-764-9449, LOCATED AT 6715 SAWMILL RD, DUBLIN, OH 43017) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN USED A MORE SOPHISTICATED PLIER TO REMOVE THE LUG NUT AND REPLACE THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. *TT *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 21, 2019
I'M LOSING HAS VERY FAST
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 18, 2019
TWO DAYS AFTER GETTING GAS MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT STAYED ON FOR ABOUT A WEE AND TURNED OFF. THIS KEPT HAPPENING EVERYTIME I GOT GAS S I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD SOMETIMES THE CAP STICKS AND IT'S A COMMON THING THAT DOESNT REQUIRE ANY REPAIRS AND THEY RESET IT. THIS HAPPENED FOR ALMOST A YEAR. I TOOK IT BACK AND THIS TIME THEY CLAIM I NEEDED A NEW VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE. OF COURSE MY CAR IS LESS THAN 36,000 MILES BUT THE 3 YEARS ARE UP AS OF TWO MONTHS AGO. I CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE I HAD THE PROBLEM BEFORE THE 3 YEARS. WHEN I GET TO THE DEALERSHIP TO PICK UP MY CAR THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I CALL FORD BACK AND ASK THEM TO SEND AN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER TO THE DEALERSHIP AND NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY.
Other or unspecified, Mar 14, 2019
AFTER TURNING THE CAR ON AND STARTING TO DRIVE, THE CAR RANDOMLY WILL START TO LOSE POWER. THE CAR WILL THEN JUST STOP MOVING. THE CAR IGNITION WILL STILL BE IN THE ON POSITION AND IN DRIVE GEAR. IT DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME RANDOMLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY. IT SOMETIMES WILL HAVE CUT THE POWER OFF TO PRESERVE POWER AND THEN CUT OFF AFTER THE CAR STARTS TO SLOW DOWN.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Mar 9, 2019
2016 FORD FUSION ES STALLS OUT DURING DRIVING DOES NOT MATTER IF VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION STALLS HAVE OCCURRED IN PARKING LOTS HIGHWAYS AND ROADS THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT RANDOM TIMES YOU MUST STOP VEHICLE PUT IN PARK AND RESTART
Power train, Mar 5, 2019
ON ONE OCCASION, THE DRIVER PUT THE CAR IN PARK BUT IT WAS ACTUALLY IN REVERSE. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A MCDONALD'S DRIVE THROUGH AND THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE BUT SWITCHED OVER TO REVERSE.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Traction control system, Engine, Mar 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN DOWN A HILL, THE STEERING FAILED AND A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. ALSO, WHEN BRAKING, THE VEHICLE WOULD SLOWLY DECELERATE AND REMAIN AT 0.8 RPM. FURTHERMORE, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,104.
Service brakes, Mar 4, 2019
HUSBAND WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. HE BARLEY MISSED HITTING A CAR. WAS ABLE TO PUT ALL HIS MIGHT TO STOP THE CAR. TOOK IT IN AND IT'S A BAD BRAKE BOOSTER. HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR IN FOR MULTIPLE ISSUES. FORD WILL ALLOW THEIR CONSUMERS TO DIE BEFORE DOING ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM.. TAKING ALL NEW SEDANS OFF PRODUCTION DOESN'T FIX THE CARS ALREADY ON THE ROAD! MY HUSBAND COULD HAVE DIED.. HE IS STILL VERY SHOOK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED AND DIDN'T THINK HE WAS GOING TO BE ABLE TO STOP.
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 18, 2019
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING DESPITE CAR ONLY BEING 2 YEARS OLD. IT HAS ALSO HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES. MUST REPLACE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Feb 16, 2019
FORD FUSION RECALL: DRIVING ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE STORE AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH A WRENCH SYMBOL AND A NOTE ON MY DASH TO SEE MANUAL WHILE I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN I TO MY APARTMENT COMPLEX. I TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE AND THEY STARTED IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, I TOOK IT TO FORD AFTER WHERE THEY SAID IT WAS COVERED AND TO BRING IT IN ON THE 6TH OF FEB TO HAVE IT FIX. BUT THEN WAS TOLD AFTER THEY CONFIRMED IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED. I ONLY HAD THE CAR 2 YEARS AND ITS PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM WHICH NOTHING IS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY THAT I'M PAYING FOR.
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 11, 2019
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 60 MILES WARNING LIGHTS COME ON CHECK STEERING TRACTION . THEN THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF ME DRIVING.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Feb 4, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SLUGGISH ON MOST OCCASIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOSING COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOWN & COUNTRY FORD (LOCATED AT 5401 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28212, (704) 557-0596) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR RETRIEVE FAULT CODES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.
Service brakes, Jan 29, 2019, crash
WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED MY CAR, A FEW WEEKS LATER I TRIED TO STOP MY CAR AT A UPCOMING TRAFFIC LIGHT AND IT FAILED TO STOP WHICH CAUSED A 3 CAR COLLISION. I TOOK IT TO FORD AND HAD IT SERVICED WITH A GOOD BIT OF DAMAGE AND ASKED THAT THEY PLEASE LOOK AT BRAKES BECAUSE IT DIDN'T STOP CORRECTLY. WHEN I RECEIVED CAR BACK ASSUMED THEY CHECKED BRAKES AND IT WAS OK. GOT INTO A SPIN OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AT ANOTHER TIME WHEN I TRIED TO BREAK MY CAR. WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WAS PREGNANT AND HURT MY BACK. THEN, KEPT HEARING A HORRIBLE NOISE COMING FROM MY BREAKS FOR A WHILE, KEPT PUTTING BRAKE FLUID IN THINKING THAT WAS IT. ONE DAY DECIDED TO LOOK AT MY WHEELS AND THE RIMS ON BOTH MY BACK TIRES ARE BLACK. I ASSUMED IT WAS FROM BREAK DUST AND RUBBING. AT THIS POINT WHEN I STOP MY CAR THE CAR DOESN'T STOP IMMEDIATELY. IN ORDER TO STOP THE CAR YOU HAVE TO SLAM THE PEDAL TO THE GROUND AND BEGIN STOPPING EARLY, AND BE VERY CAREFUL WHILE DRIVING. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND BOUGHT THE PARTS. THE MECHNIC BEGAN DOING THE WORK AND CAME TO ME AND SAID WHAT I BELIEVE IS THE ROTOR IS WORN COMPLETELY OFF, THERE IS PARTS MISSING ON THE BRAKE AND IT WAS PUT TOGETHER INCORRECTLY. I AM HIGHLY PISSED AS I AM FINANCING THIS CAR, HAVEN'T DRIVEN IT IN MONTHS NOW BECAUSE IT'S UNDRIVABLE. VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND ALL BECAUSE IT WASN'T PUT TOGETHER CORRECTLY, MORE CHARGES ARE BEING SLAPPED ON BECAUSE OF THE DAMAGE. HAVE GOT IN TO ACCIDENTS, BEEN PUT IN DANGER AND HAVE BEEN ASKING ABOUT MY BRAKES SINCE I GOT MY CAR. I'M PAYING FOR A CAR I CAN'T DRIVE. SINCE I GOT THE CAR THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME IT'S SAT BECAUSE I AM VERY AFRAID TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY IN RAIN AND SNOW.
Power train, Jan 29, 2019
VEHICLE STARTED REVERSING WHILE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN DRIVE POSITION. PUT CAR BACK INTO PARK, THEN BACK INTO DRIVE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL WHILE IN PARK ON FLAT LEVEL GROUND. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AND WAS ESTIMATED $429 FOR REPAIR OF SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING. HOWEVER I WAS INFORMED MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE OF THE MANUFACTURE DATE OF THE VEHICLE. THE IDENTICAL RECALL IS 18S20. PLEASE INVESTIGATE OTHER DATE MADE VEHICLES FOR 2016 FORD FUSION. *TR
Power train, Jan 28, 2019
TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE. THE CABLE BUSHING DETACHED WHILE DRIVING. CAUSING THE CAR TO REVERSE EVEN THOU THE SELECTED GEAR WAS DRIVE.
Power train, Jan 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE GEAR SHIFTER DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL ALTHOUGH THE ACTUAL SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WALNUT CREEK FORD (1800 N., MAIN ST., WALNUT CREEK, CA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BUSHING MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 16, 2019
WHEN FILLING GAS TANK IT SEEMS TO HAVE AIR IN THE TANK. SOMETIMES AFTER FILLING THE CAR WON'T START FOR A COUPLE MINUTES AND WHEN IT DOES, IT SPUTTERS LIKE IT WILL CUT OFF, BUT AFTER YOU GET IT RUNNING IT'S OKAY. ALSO, YOU CAN NEVER GET THE SAME FULL TANK DISTANCE, IT WILL VARY EACH FILL UP WITH THE SAME FUEL ECONOMY WITH EACH FILL UP.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 10, 2019
WHILE ON A HILL I CAME TO A STOP AND PUT MY CAR INTO THE PARK POSITION. MY CAR STRATED TO ROLL DOWN HILL AFTER I PUT THE CAR IN PARK. I COULD NOT REMOVE THE KEY OR MOVE THE SHIFT OUT OF PARK. I HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BREAK TO STOP THE CAR FROM ROLLING. I HAD TO CALL FOR A TOW AND THE AFTER MY MECHANIC LOOKED FOR THE PROBLEM HE FOUND THAT THE SHIFT LINKAGE BUSHING WAS MISSING AND THE CABLE HAD DISENGAGED. AFTER CALLING THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY THEY SAID THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM (RECALL # 18S20) BUT MY CAR IS NOT ON THE LIST FOR REPAIR. THE RECALL IS FOR 2013-2016 FORD FUSION SE WHICH MY CAR IS IN THIS GROUP.
Engine, Jan 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MALL OF GEORGIA FORD (4525 NELSON BROGDON BLVD HWY 20, BUFORD, GA) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,500. *BF. CONSUMER STATED VEHCILE WOULD SOMETMES STALL GOING 20MPH THIS HAS OCCURED AT LEAST 12 TIMES FROM JAN- MAR. IT OCCURS WHEN CONSUMER GETS IN THE VEHICLE AND BEGINS TO PULL OUT. IT IS GETTING HARDER TO CRANK AND SLOWER DELAY. CONSUMER TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AN BUT WAS NOT GIVEN DOCUMENTATION FOR SERVICE PERFORMED ON 4/4/19. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER.*JB