FORD FUSION 2018

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 23V162000 SAFETY RECALL
1.3M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2023
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Potential Risk:
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 23S12
Notice Date: Jun 27, 2023
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2023
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 18V167000 SAFETY RECALL
1.3M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 18S08
Notice Date: Apr 30, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2018

Consumer Complaints

494 Complaints
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11479868 Other
Aug 17, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I am a retired mechanic with over 13 years of professional experience working at multiple dealerships. I purchased my 2018 Ford Fusion with 2.0L Ecoboost on 6/29/2022 with 73,555 miles. Two days after delivery, within 1 minute of leaving home, the CHECK ENGINE light was illuminated. When I returned home, I used my diagnostic scanner to find code P0300 set. What I found interesting is that the scanner indicated that the code had been cleared 298 miles earlier, which indicated either the prior owner cleared the code, or the dealership cleared the code prior to marketing it for sale. Two days ago, on the way home from work, the CHECK ENGINE light came on again, and I was able to determine that the code was a P0302, misfire on cylinder 2. I checked the coolant level of the car, and it was below the minimum mark on the reservoir. I removed the spark plug from cylinder #1 and cylinder #2 for visual inspection and comparison. Visual inspection of the plugs had a normal carbon build-up on the piston in cylinder #1 and on the ground electrode of the same spark plug, whereas on cylinder #2 there was no carbon buildup on the spark plug nor on the top of the piston; it was "wet looking". I reinstalled the spark plugs, and topped the coolant off and bled air out of the coolant system. I did utilize a combustion gas leak detection tester marketed by Blue Point that I have used in the past to diagnose faulty head gaskets, but the results were inconclusive. On my drive to work the next day, the CHECK ENGINE light was no longer illuminated. This morning, I examined the coolant reservoir, and there is a noticeable decrease in volume of coolant in the reservoir from the day before, along with the misfire on startup and illumination of the CHECK ENGINE light, with code P0302 being set. To date, the selling dealership and Ford have denied my request for any extended warranty assistance for replacement of the defective designed 2.0L engine. I now have a car I cannot use at all.

Corrective Action:

I am a retired mechanic with over 13 years of professional experience working at multiple dealerships. I purchased my 2018 Ford Fusion with 2.0L Ecoboost on 6/29/2022 with 73,555 miles. Two days after delivery, within 1 minute of leaving home, the CHECK ENGINE light was illuminated. When I returned home, I used my diagnostic scanner to find code P0300 set. What I found interesting is that the scanner indicated that the code had been cleared 298 miles earlier, which indicated either the prior owner cleared the code, or the dealership cleared the code prior to marketing it for sale. Two days ago, on the way home from work, the CHECK ENGINE light came on again, and I was able to determine that the code was a P0302, misfire on cylinder 2. I checked the coolant level of the car, and it was below the minimum mark on the reservoir. I removed the spark plug from cylinder #1 and cylinder #2 for visual inspection and comparison. Visual inspection of the plugs had a normal carbon build-up on the piston in cylinder #1 and on the ground electrode of the same spark plug, whereas on cylinder #2 there was no carbon buildup on the spark plug nor on the top of the piston; it was "wet looking". I reinstalled the spark plugs, and topped the coolant off and bled air out of the coolant system. I did utilize a combustion gas leak detection tester marketed by Blue Point that I have used in the past to diagnose faulty head gaskets, but the results were inconclusive. On my drive to work the next day, the CHECK ENGINE light was no longer illuminated. This morning, I examined the coolant reservoir, and there is a noticeable decrease in volume of coolant in the reservoir from the day before, along with the misfire on startup and illumination of the CHECK ENGINE light, with code P0302 being set. To date, the selling dealership and Ford have denied my request for any extended warranty assistance for replacement of the defective designed 2.0L engine. I now have a car I cannot use at all.

Additional Notes:

I am a retired mechanic with over 13 years of professional experience working at multiple dealerships. I purchased my 2018 Ford Fusion with 2.0L Ecoboost on 6/29/2022 with 73,555 miles. Two days after delivery, within 1 minute of leaving home, the CHECK ENGINE light was illuminated. When I returned home, I used my diagnostic scanner to find code P0300 set. What I found interesting is that the scanner indicated that the code had been cleared 298 miles earlier, which indicated either the prior owner cleared the code, or the dealership cleared the code prior to marketing it for sale. Two days ago, on the way home from work, the CHECK ENGINE light came on again, and I was able to determine that the code was a P0302, misfire on cylinder 2. I checked the coolant level of the car, and it was below the minimum mark on the reservoir. I removed the spark plug from cylinder #1 and cylinder #2 for visual inspection and comparison. Visual inspection of the plugs had a normal carbon build-up on the piston in cylinder #1 and on the ground electrode of the same spark plug, whereas on cylinder #2 there was no carbon buildup on the spark plug nor on the top of the piston; it was "wet looking". I reinstalled the spark plugs, and topped the coolant off and bled air out of the coolant system. I did utilize a combustion gas leak detection tester marketed by Blue Point that I have used in the past to diagnose faulty head gaskets, but the results were inconclusive. On my drive to work the next day, the CHECK ENGINE light was no longer illuminated. This morning, I examined the coolant reservoir, and there is a noticeable decrease in volume of coolant in the reservoir from the day before, along with the misfire on startup and illumination of the CHECK ENGINE light, with code P0302 being set. To date, the selling dealership and Ford have denied my request for any extended warranty assistance for replacement of the defective designed 2.0L engine. I now have a car I cannot use at all.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11479868
Notice Date: Aug 17, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 17, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11478998 Other
Aug 12, 2022
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

My car shuts down for some reason while I’m driving and has been running rough for the last couple of days. Also my horn does not work at all. This is a hazard for not only me but everybody. My vehicle have not been inspected, or not that I know of. When I first brought the car 2 years ago I noticed the horn was weak but was told that’s how they sound. I forgot when my check engine light came on but it had to be 2 or 3 months ago. Just recently my car started to stop on me while I’m in traffic, the first time it happened was in June. I also went to Autozone to see why the check engine light, but it only says small EVAP leak.

Corrective Action:

My car shuts down for some reason while I’m driving and has been running rough for the last couple of days. Also my horn does not work at all. This is a hazard for not only me but everybody. My vehicle have not been inspected, or not that I know of. When I first brought the car 2 years ago I noticed the horn was weak but was told that’s how they sound. I forgot when my check engine light came on but it had to be 2 or 3 months ago. Just recently my car started to stop on me while I’m in traffic, the first time it happened was in June. I also went to Autozone to see why the check engine light, but it only says small EVAP leak.

Additional Notes:

My car shuts down for some reason while I’m driving and has been running rough for the last couple of days. Also my horn does not work at all. This is a hazard for not only me but everybody. My vehicle have not been inspected, or not that I know of. When I first brought the car 2 years ago I noticed the horn was weak but was told that’s how they sound. I forgot when my check engine light came on but it had to be 2 or 3 months ago. Just recently my car started to stop on me while I’m in traffic, the first time it happened was in June. I also went to Autozone to see why the check engine light, but it only says small EVAP leak.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11478998
Notice Date: Aug 12, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11478998 Other
Aug 12, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

My car shuts down for some reason while I’m driving and has been running rough for the last couple of days. Also my horn does not work at all. This is a hazard for not only me but everybody. My vehicle have not been inspected, or not that I know of. When I first brought the car 2 years ago I noticed the horn was weak but was told that’s how they sound. I forgot when my check engine light came on but it had to be 2 or 3 months ago. Just recently my car started to stop on me while I’m in traffic, the first time it happened was in June. I also went to Autozone to see why the check engine light, but it only says small EVAP leak.

Corrective Action:

My car shuts down for some reason while I’m driving and has been running rough for the last couple of days. Also my horn does not work at all. This is a hazard for not only me but everybody. My vehicle have not been inspected, or not that I know of. When I first brought the car 2 years ago I noticed the horn was weak but was told that’s how they sound. I forgot when my check engine light came on but it had to be 2 or 3 months ago. Just recently my car started to stop on me while I’m in traffic, the first time it happened was in June. I also went to Autozone to see why the check engine light, but it only says small EVAP leak.

Additional Notes:

My car shuts down for some reason while I’m driving and has been running rough for the last couple of days. Also my horn does not work at all. This is a hazard for not only me but everybody. My vehicle have not been inspected, or not that I know of. When I first brought the car 2 years ago I noticed the horn was weak but was told that’s how they sound. I forgot when my check engine light came on but it had to be 2 or 3 months ago. Just recently my car started to stop on me while I’m in traffic, the first time it happened was in June. I also went to Autozone to see why the check engine light, but it only says small EVAP leak.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11478998
Notice Date: Aug 12, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11478998 Other
Aug 12, 2022
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

My car shuts down for some reason while I’m driving and has been running rough for the last couple of days. Also my horn does not work at all. This is a hazard for not only me but everybody. My vehicle have not been inspected, or not that I know of. When I first brought the car 2 years ago I noticed the horn was weak but was told that’s how they sound. I forgot when my check engine light came on but it had to be 2 or 3 months ago. Just recently my car started to stop on me while I’m in traffic, the first time it happened was in June. I also went to Autozone to see why the check engine light, but it only says small EVAP leak.

Corrective Action:

My car shuts down for some reason while I’m driving and has been running rough for the last couple of days. Also my horn does not work at all. This is a hazard for not only me but everybody. My vehicle have not been inspected, or not that I know of. When I first brought the car 2 years ago I noticed the horn was weak but was told that’s how they sound. I forgot when my check engine light came on but it had to be 2 or 3 months ago. Just recently my car started to stop on me while I’m in traffic, the first time it happened was in June. I also went to Autozone to see why the check engine light, but it only says small EVAP leak.

Additional Notes:

My car shuts down for some reason while I’m driving and has been running rough for the last couple of days. Also my horn does not work at all. This is a hazard for not only me but everybody. My vehicle have not been inspected, or not that I know of. When I first brought the car 2 years ago I noticed the horn was weak but was told that’s how they sound. I forgot when my check engine light came on but it had to be 2 or 3 months ago. Just recently my car started to stop on me while I’m in traffic, the first time it happened was in June. I also went to Autozone to see why the check engine light, but it only says small EVAP leak.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11478998
Notice Date: Aug 12, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11478355 Other
Aug 9, 2022
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration and then stalled with the transmission warning light illuminated. The doors were unable to open after the failure. AAA inspected the battery and informed the contact that the battery was not properly installed while the battery and bolts were the incorrect sizes. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,126.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration and then stalled with the transmission warning light illuminated. The doors were unable to open after the failure. AAA inspected the battery and informed the contact that the battery was not properly installed while the battery and bolts were the incorrect sizes. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,126.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration and then stalled with the transmission warning light illuminated. The doors were unable to open after the failure. AAA inspected the battery and informed the contact that the battery was not properly installed while the battery and bolts were the incorrect sizes. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,126.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11478355
Notice Date: Aug 9, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11477979 Other
Aug 6, 2022
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

Went into reverse to back out of a parking spot and the gear shift went back into park while reversing. After research of the issue it was determined that the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission detached from the transmission. If the parking brake is not applied, a degraded shifter cable bushing that detaches from the transmission could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury or crash. There are already recalls issued for the same type if vehicle but my vin number does not populate a recall. I am having a safety issue.

Corrective Action:

Went into reverse to back out of a parking spot and the gear shift went back into park while reversing. After research of the issue it was determined that the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission detached from the transmission. If the parking brake is not applied, a degraded shifter cable bushing that detaches from the transmission could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury or crash. There are already recalls issued for the same type if vehicle but my vin number does not populate a recall. I am having a safety issue.

Additional Notes:

Went into reverse to back out of a parking spot and the gear shift went back into park while reversing. After research of the issue it was determined that the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission detached from the transmission. If the parking brake is not applied, a degraded shifter cable bushing that detaches from the transmission could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury or crash. There are already recalls issued for the same type if vehicle but my vin number does not populate a recall. I am having a safety issue.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11477979
Notice Date: Aug 6, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 6, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11477366 Other
Aug 3, 2022
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to restart due to the battery failing to retain a charge. The contact recharged the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to restart due to the battery failing to retain a charge. The contact recharged the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to restart due to the battery failing to retain a charge. The contact recharged the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11477366
Notice Date: Aug 3, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 3, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11477142 Other
Aug 2, 2022
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the gear shifter was in drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond. The gear shifter then independently shifted back to the park(P) position. The shift system fault service required a warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact's friend was able to move an unknown part inside the gear shifter which allowed her to resume normal driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed her that her vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred her to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the gear shifter was in drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond. The gear shifter then independently shifted back to the park(P) position. The shift system fault service required a warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact's friend was able to move an unknown part inside the gear shifter which allowed her to resume normal driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed her that her vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred her to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the gear shifter was in drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond. The gear shifter then independently shifted back to the park(P) position. The shift system fault service required a warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact's friend was able to move an unknown part inside the gear shifter which allowed her to resume normal driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed her that her vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred her to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11477142
Notice Date: Aug 2, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11477055 Other
Aug 1, 2022
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

The passenger seat belt is hard to buckle it gets stuck making it hard to even buckle up. And the shifter bushing broke had to use the key in the override shift to get it to shift so I could get it home, my father is the one who found the issue. We will be taking it in to the ford dealership to be looked at and to get fixed. The shift sys fault service required light did come on prior to it not shifting into gear.

Corrective Action:

The passenger seat belt is hard to buckle it gets stuck making it hard to even buckle up. And the shifter bushing broke had to use the key in the override shift to get it to shift so I could get it home, my father is the one who found the issue. We will be taking it in to the ford dealership to be looked at and to get fixed. The shift sys fault service required light did come on prior to it not shifting into gear.

Additional Notes:

The passenger seat belt is hard to buckle it gets stuck making it hard to even buckle up. And the shifter bushing broke had to use the key in the override shift to get it to shift so I could get it home, my father is the one who found the issue. We will be taking it in to the ford dealership to be looked at and to get fixed. The shift sys fault service required light did come on prior to it not shifting into gear.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11477055
Notice Date: Aug 1, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 1, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11477055 Other
Aug 1, 2022
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

The passenger seat belt is hard to buckle it gets stuck making it hard to even buckle up. And the shifter bushing broke had to use the key in the override shift to get it to shift so I could get it home, my father is the one who found the issue. We will be taking it in to the ford dealership to be looked at and to get fixed. The shift sys fault service required light did come on prior to it not shifting into gear.

Corrective Action:

The passenger seat belt is hard to buckle it gets stuck making it hard to even buckle up. And the shifter bushing broke had to use the key in the override shift to get it to shift so I could get it home, my father is the one who found the issue. We will be taking it in to the ford dealership to be looked at and to get fixed. The shift sys fault service required light did come on prior to it not shifting into gear.

Additional Notes:

The passenger seat belt is hard to buckle it gets stuck making it hard to even buckle up. And the shifter bushing broke had to use the key in the override shift to get it to shift so I could get it home, my father is the one who found the issue. We will be taking it in to the ford dealership to be looked at and to get fixed. The shift sys fault service required light did come on prior to it not shifting into gear.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11477055
Notice Date: Aug 1, 2022
Recall Date: Aug 1, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11475149 Other
Jul 21, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine and the temperature warning light illuminated indicating that the vehicle was overheating. The contact was able to pull over, turn off the vehicle, and waited for the engine to cool down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the head gasket was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle than was taken to an authorized Ford dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine and the temperature warning light illuminated indicating that the vehicle was overheating. The contact was able to pull over, turn off the vehicle, and waited for the engine to cool down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the head gasket was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle than was taken to an authorized Ford dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the check engine and the temperature warning light illuminated indicating that the vehicle was overheating. The contact was able to pull over, turn off the vehicle, and waited for the engine to cool down. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the head gasket was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle than was taken to an authorized Ford dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11475149
Notice Date: Jul 21, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11473518 Other
Jul 12, 2022
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into drive(D), the gear shifter remained seized in park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The warning message "System Default" was displayed. The contact sought towing assistance. The towing agent went underneath the vehicle and manually lifted the shifter lever into the correct position. The contact then drove to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that gear shifter cable bushing had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 81,700.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into drive(D), the gear shifter remained seized in park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The warning message "System Default" was displayed. The contact sought towing assistance. The towing agent went underneath the vehicle and manually lifted the shifter lever into the correct position. The contact then drove to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that gear shifter cable bushing had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 81,700.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into drive(D), the gear shifter remained seized in park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The warning message "System Default" was displayed. The contact sought towing assistance. The towing agent went underneath the vehicle and manually lifted the shifter lever into the correct position. The contact then drove to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that gear shifter cable bushing had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 81,700.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11473518
Notice Date: Jul 12, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 12, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11472077 Other
Jul 2, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

My transmission has start to work weirdly. My car started vibrating when I am driving slow. When move to second gear suddenly the car make stop and move again.

Corrective Action:

My transmission has start to work weirdly. My car started vibrating when I am driving slow. When move to second gear suddenly the car make stop and move again.

Additional Notes:

My transmission has start to work weirdly. My car started vibrating when I am driving slow. When move to second gear suddenly the car make stop and move again.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11472077
Notice Date: Jul 2, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11472077 Other
Jul 2, 2022
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

My transmission has start to work weirdly. My car started vibrating when I am driving slow. When move to second gear suddenly the car make stop and move again.

Corrective Action:

My transmission has start to work weirdly. My car started vibrating when I am driving slow. When move to second gear suddenly the car make stop and move again.

Additional Notes:

My transmission has start to work weirdly. My car started vibrating when I am driving slow. When move to second gear suddenly the car make stop and move again.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11472077
Notice Date: Jul 2, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11472077 Other
Jul 2, 2022
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

My transmission has start to work weirdly. My car started vibrating when I am driving slow. When move to second gear suddenly the car make stop and move again.

Corrective Action:

My transmission has start to work weirdly. My car started vibrating when I am driving slow. When move to second gear suddenly the car make stop and move again.

Additional Notes:

My transmission has start to work weirdly. My car started vibrating when I am driving slow. When move to second gear suddenly the car make stop and move again.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11472077
Notice Date: Jul 2, 2022
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11469779 Other
Jun 17, 2022
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while parked in the parking lot and attempting to drive off, the vehicle failed to shift into gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,735.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while parked in the parking lot and attempting to drive off, the vehicle failed to shift into gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,735.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while parked in the parking lot and attempting to drive off, the vehicle failed to shift into gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,735.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11469779
Notice Date: Jun 17, 2022
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11467062 Other
Jun 1, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

Bought 2018 fusion used with 20k miles. Driving to work the check engine light came on. Took it to auto zone they ran codes and said misfire cylinder 3. Replace plugs and coil packs. Next day check engine light came on again. This time had rough idle at start up. Turned car off and contacted closest ford dealer. Upon inspection told me coolant leaking into head with no blown head gasket. Said to be common problem with ecoboost engines. Need to replace engine for over $7800. Not under warranty and Ford knows of issue and won't stand behind their product. I'm a single mom with no car to get to work now and no way to fix this. It would take me years to save enough to fix this car. Completely hopeless at this point. No car=no way to work. No job=no home or food. This is a common problem and well known issue but tough luck? How can this be right? How can I feed my children or pay rent? What am I supposed to do? This is not fair. You made a faulty product so you should stand behind it and make it right. This has literally destroyed my life.

Corrective Action:

Bought 2018 fusion used with 20k miles. Driving to work the check engine light came on. Took it to auto zone they ran codes and said misfire cylinder 3. Replace plugs and coil packs. Next day check engine light came on again. This time had rough idle at start up. Turned car off and contacted closest ford dealer. Upon inspection told me coolant leaking into head with no blown head gasket. Said to be common problem with ecoboost engines. Need to replace engine for over $7800. Not under warranty and Ford knows of issue and won't stand behind their product. I'm a single mom with no car to get to work now and no way to fix this. It would take me years to save enough to fix this car. Completely hopeless at this point. No car=no way to work. No job=no home or food. This is a common problem and well known issue but tough luck? How can this be right? How can I feed my children or pay rent? What am I supposed to do? This is not fair. You made a faulty product so you should stand behind it and make it right. This has literally destroyed my life.

Additional Notes:

Bought 2018 fusion used with 20k miles. Driving to work the check engine light came on. Took it to auto zone they ran codes and said misfire cylinder 3. Replace plugs and coil packs. Next day check engine light came on again. This time had rough idle at start up. Turned car off and contacted closest ford dealer. Upon inspection told me coolant leaking into head with no blown head gasket. Said to be common problem with ecoboost engines. Need to replace engine for over $7800. Not under warranty and Ford knows of issue and won't stand behind their product. I'm a single mom with no car to get to work now and no way to fix this. It would take me years to save enough to fix this car. Completely hopeless at this point. No car=no way to work. No job=no home or food. This is a common problem and well known issue but tough luck? How can this be right? How can I feed my children or pay rent? What am I supposed to do? This is not fair. You made a faulty product so you should stand behind it and make it right. This has literally destroyed my life.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11467062
Notice Date: Jun 1, 2022
Recall Date: Jun 1, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11465744 Other
May 23, 2022
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while parked in parking lot and attempting to shift the gear shifter into drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond. The gear shifter would then independently shift back to the park(P) position. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not towed to a dealer or independent mechanic and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle remained at the parking lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,470.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while parked in parking lot and attempting to shift the gear shifter into drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond. The gear shifter would then independently shift back to the park(P) position. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not towed to a dealer or independent mechanic and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle remained at the parking lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,470.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while parked in parking lot and attempting to shift the gear shifter into drive(D), the vehicle failed to respond. The gear shifter would then independently shift back to the park(P) position. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not towed to a dealer or independent mechanic and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle remained at the parking lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,470.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11465744
Notice Date: May 23, 2022
Recall Date: May 23, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11464609 Other
May 14, 2022
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

When shifting the gears, the transmission gear "dial" locks in the parking position. This has happened twice and caused me to be stranded and requiring a tow. The safety issue is it could happen in traffic. Repaired twice. No warning lamps.

Corrective Action:

When shifting the gears, the transmission gear "dial" locks in the parking position. This has happened twice and caused me to be stranded and requiring a tow. The safety issue is it could happen in traffic. Repaired twice. No warning lamps.

Additional Notes:

When shifting the gears, the transmission gear "dial" locks in the parking position. This has happened twice and caused me to be stranded and requiring a tow. The safety issue is it could happen in traffic. Repaired twice. No warning lamps.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11464609
Notice Date: May 14, 2022
Recall Date: May 14, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11464263 Other
May 11, 2022
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

I was driving to work one day and my car's engine light came on and then the overheating light signaled and would drop and then signal again randomly one morning, with no sign of smoke or overheating. Unfortunately, I was crossing a bridge when this happened. My car started to slow down and eventually just stopped moving ON THE BRIDGE. I finally got it to a mechanic who thought that the codes ran could be fixed with a tuneup. Got a tuneup and the Engine light came right back on. He then looked further into the issue and found out about the eco engine issue. I could not drive my car for two weeks until ford could fit me in their schedule because they were booked two weeks out. I get it to the dealer and they tell me the car is leaking coolant into my engine and now my engine needs to be replaced and that this is a common issue but I must pay for this fix myself. This is wrong and completely unsafe to put people on the road in these cars knowing this can happen.

Corrective Action:

I was driving to work one day and my car's engine light came on and then the overheating light signaled and would drop and then signal again randomly one morning, with no sign of smoke or overheating. Unfortunately, I was crossing a bridge when this happened. My car started to slow down and eventually just stopped moving ON THE BRIDGE. I finally got it to a mechanic who thought that the codes ran could be fixed with a tuneup. Got a tuneup and the Engine light came right back on. He then looked further into the issue and found out about the eco engine issue. I could not drive my car for two weeks until ford could fit me in their schedule because they were booked two weeks out. I get it to the dealer and they tell me the car is leaking coolant into my engine and now my engine needs to be replaced and that this is a common issue but I must pay for this fix myself. This is wrong and completely unsafe to put people on the road in these cars knowing this can happen.

Additional Notes:

I was driving to work one day and my car's engine light came on and then the overheating light signaled and would drop and then signal again randomly one morning, with no sign of smoke or overheating. Unfortunately, I was crossing a bridge when this happened. My car started to slow down and eventually just stopped moving ON THE BRIDGE. I finally got it to a mechanic who thought that the codes ran could be fixed with a tuneup. Got a tuneup and the Engine light came right back on. He then looked further into the issue and found out about the eco engine issue. I could not drive my car for two weeks until ford could fit me in their schedule because they were booked two weeks out. I get it to the dealer and they tell me the car is leaking coolant into my engine and now my engine needs to be replaced and that this is a common issue but I must pay for this fix myself. This is wrong and completely unsafe to put people on the road in these cars knowing this can happen.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11464263
Notice Date: May 11, 2022
Recall Date: May 11, 2022

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