2015 Ford Fusion Power Train Problems
- 74
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 74 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power train · 16 records
- check engine · 7 records
- transmission park · 7 records
- placed park · 6 records
- emergency brake · 6 records
- indicator illuminated · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
My sisters vehicle has started rolling down her driveway and she got back in the car and seen that there is a transmission not in park message and we found that the gear selector cable has broke off the gear selector lever. It is not safe for my sister to drive this vehicle. It's a driving hazard. I have found a recall from 2014 about potential vehicle rollaway for her vehicle but it's not open on her vehicle…
ODI 11298035
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. After the vehicle came to a complete stop, the shift lever was placed in park. After exiting the vehicle, it started to roll backwards. The contact stated that the failure occurred once with the shift cable being fractured. The vehicle was repaired per a warranty program at long-lewis ford lincoln volkswagen mitsubishi ([redacted], muscle shoals, al 35661, [redacted]) in…
ODI 11288485
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and "transmission not in park" appeared on the message center. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The following day, the vehicle was picked up by lafayette ford lincoln ([redacted], fayetteville, nc 28304) and they also brought a loaner vehicle. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 11270442
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While driving at any speed, the air bag indicator illuminated and flashed on and off. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v590000 (seat belts) and another unknown recall letter regarding the air bags. The contact took the vehicle to bob rohrman schaumburg ford [redacted], located at [redacted], schaumburg, il 60173) where the dealer stated that there…
ODI 11256107
Power Train
Took car to dealership to have recall repairs fixed, now with repairs it has now caused a hard shift in gears. Recall repair has now caused another issue that was not a problem until recall work was completed. I was parked and car wouldn't come out of gear.
ODI 11245442
Engine · Power Train
Brought car in for service due to check engine light and battery not charging. Replaced battery, but check engine light remained on. Again, went to get get diagnostic, resulted in needing catalytic converter. Picked up car and check engine light came back on. Returned to service next day. Diagnostic showed coolant leaked into the engine and head gasket needing replacing. The result is needing a new motor. This issue…
ODI 11277431
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While the vehicle was parked on an incline, it rolled backwards. The contact used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to hawk ford of oak lawn [redacted], located at 6100 w 95th st, oak lawn, il 60453) where it was diagnosed that the transmission linkage chain fractured. The vehicle was repaired, but the…
ODI 11289354
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
After merging and accelerating onto the freeway, over to the far left lane, "stop safely now" warning came up and the car lost all power. Luckily i was able to coast all the way to the right shoulder (what hawaii considers a shoulder, still very dangerous) the vehicle would not start, only beep multiple times and display the same message. After 5 min on phone trying to get ford roadside assistance, the local highway…
ODI 11241218
Power Train
Attempted to move my vehicle from my driveway. It started fine, but after shifting out of park, the transmission would not engage any gears, leaving my vehicle stranded. No resistance in the shifter, no gear indication and vehicle would not move.
ODI 11235328
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While the contact's daughter was driving 45 mph, the steering wheel turned to the right and became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver was able to drive to her residence. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 15v250000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller super ford salt lake city (located at…
ODI 11252316
Power Train · Service Brakes
Antilock brake vacuum pump failed while driving on city street at 40-45 mph. Almost caused serious accident. Brake pump failure caused camshaft failure and a bearing to fall apart and put metal shavings into engine. Now engine, per dealership, will need to be replaced.
ODI 11255005
Power Train
I have 107,000 miles on 2015 ford fusion. On my way home my car lost power and was not shifting. I was able to make it home. I had car towed to tuttle click ford in san juan capistrano, ca. I was notified that i was going to need a new transmission. Totally unacceptable, and i voiced my concerns to the service manager. I have done research online and found many complaints with the exact same symptoms with ford…
ODI 11232176
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
As i was driving on highway doing 55 mph, my ford fusin 2015 wrench light came on and seat belt light along with car loosing power. Power dropped down to under 20mph and had to place emergency blinkers on to pull over to side of highway barely made it. Taken to dealership no codes were found to indicate the problem and could not be duplicated. Battery was replaced due to next day the battery was dead. 2 weeks later…
ODI 11228375
Power Train
Almost had a three car accident. My gear shifted from d to n i was on the highway when it happen
ODI 11208521
Engine · Power Train
My car was at idle at the store for less than 5 minutes and went into safe mode the mechanic said my active grill motor went out which caused my head gasket to blow without warning. I owe over $10000 on my car and now i have a $4000 shop bill. My car has never overheated not even at that time so my head gasket shouldn't be blown! Please help!
ODI 11233612
Engine · Power Train
We have a 2015 ford fusion se. We were the 2nd owner and purchased from a dealership. While driving the car it started sounding like fluid in the dashboard and the car started shaking. Then it started blowing out tons of white smoke out the tail pipe, then the check engine light came on. We pulled over, parked car. Let sit and cool down. There was oil, transmission fluid, and coolant in the car. We have done all oil…
ODI 11191651
Power Train
When the car is cold the transmission shifts hard, from park to reverse then to all gears until we get to the correct speed. I took it to the dealer i bought it from while it was still under warranty (about 50000 miles on it). They said they couldn't do anything unless they could duplicate the problem and of course they couldn't get it to. Well now it has started doing it more often even when the car is warm. I feel…
ODI 11175956
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While driving 20 mph, the contact experienced a failure with the transmission cord and stated that the gears failed to engage. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed home. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v167000 (steering) and 18v471000 (power train). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the…
ODI 11175217
Power Train
I was in the about to take my wife to work, i applied the brakes went to shift gear and the car got stuck in reverse i tried to shift back to park and i got message on the dash that said 'transmission not in park' so applied the park brake and turned off the car.
ODI 11170302
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and shook while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. A diagnostic was performed and the mechanic stated that the failure was related to other recalls, and the contact's vin may be included in one. The…
ODI 11256237
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While driving approximately 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the failure occurred at different speed intervals. The contact heard an abnormal noise and a slippage in the transmission during the failure. The vehicle was towed to bob bell ford (located at [redacted], bel air, md 21014, [redacted]) where it…
ODI 11152859
Power Train
My car has 109,227 miles on it. And the transmission is shifting hard and delaying. This is making the car unsafe to drive and sometimes acts like it doesn't want to go into gear. Other people have complained on the internet. In a car this new still should have not have this issue so soon. There should be an investigation and a recall to correct the issue. This happens every time. From highway to city. And even when…
ODI 11153579
Power Train
Safety recall 18s20 / 18v471 2015 ford fusion w/ 60,000 miles. As i began arrived home and planned to back into my driveway i placed the vehicle into reverse, however, the car wouldn't reverse and seems to be stuck in gear. It appears that the vehicle is in park but the car isn't actually in park & i must have the emergency brake on to keep the vehicle from rolling. Now the car will not start because it apparently…
ODI 11132399
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. After the contact parked the vehicle and exited, it rolled backwards and crashed into a fire hydrant. The contact stated that the ignition key was removed from the ignition switch prior to exiting the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 33,000.
Crash reported
ODI 11131891
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While parking the vehicle, the contact shifted into park, but the vehicle rolled. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by applying the emergency brake. The contact received a notice regarding nhtsa campaign number: 18v471000 (power train). The vehicle was towed to champion ford volvo (2502 w 26th st, erie, pa 16506, [redacted]) who initially lost the vehicle and then…
ODI 11131790