2016 Ford Fusion Power Train Problems
- 113
- 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 113 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- shifter cable · 20 records
- failure mileage · 15 records
- notified failure · 14 records
- shift cable · 13 records
- power train · 12 records
- park position · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 40 |
| 30–60k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the transmission shift cable failed to fully move the transmission into the selected gear position. As a result, the gear failed to shift from drive into park. The rear camera showed that the gear had inadvertently gone into reverse, which also showed on the gear selector display. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on, but was still unable to…
ODI 11219460
Power Train
On 05/24/19 i got in my car as i was leaving my work, it would not start and kept giving me a message that the transmission was not on park.i released the handbrake and the car simply rolled back.after seeing that the shifter didn't work we searched on google and found that the shifter cable has a plastic bushing that breaks and renders the shifter useless.it is a common problem in the fusion and there are many…
ODI 11217899
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Takata recall, loud humming/ vibration noise appears to be coming from underneath rear of vehicle. First started while driving on the street, pulled over to check and it was when the engine would not turn back on, engine light turned on, after this the key fob push to start has not been working and every time you pump gas the engine has problems turning on, only turns on after pressing the gas.
ODI 11209364
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the part within a reasonable timeframe for nhtsa campaign number: 19v362000 (power train). Donaghe ford [redacted], located at 4001 interstate hwy 30, greenville, tx 75402) was contacted and would determine if a loaner vehicle option was available for more than a day. The vehicle was still at the dealer to be serviced…
ODI 11218485
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the part for within a reasonable time frame concerning nhtsa campaign number: 19v362000 (power train). Mcauley ford (250 n el circulo ave, patterson, ca 95363, [redacted]) was contacted, but was unable to determine when an appointment could be scheduled because the part was not available. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11216911
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the transmission failed to properly engage and disengage. Bull valley ford (1460 s eastwood dr, woodstock, il 60098, [redacted]) diagnosed that the bushings failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and rendered no assistance…
ODI 11210368
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the bushing detached from the transmission and caused the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly if the emergency brake were not engaged. Leif johnson ford (501 e koenig ln, austin, tx 78751, [redacted]) and manufacturer stated that there was no recall to cover the repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the contact made an appointment…
ODI 11205336
Power Train
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.
ODI 11184455
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Transmission slipping despite car only being 2 years old. It has also had electrical issues. Must replace entire transmission
ODI 11180969
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v362000 (power train) was received, but the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The contact experienced a failure with the transmission shift cable. The vehicle was taken to brondes ford([redacted], toledo, oh) and the transmission shift cable was repair with the recalled part, but the…
ODI 11240624
Power Train
Transmission shifter cable. The cable bushing detached while driving. Causing the car to reverse even thou the selected gear was drive.
ODI 11172465
Power Train
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…
ODI 11172761
Power Train
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…
ODI 11170584
Power Train
Shifter cable bushings broke/ i was going to start. I was indicated the transmission was on reverse. But it was on park on the display.
ODI 11165438
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into gear. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to sames ford corpus christi ([redacted], corpus christi, tx 78415, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to nhtsa. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was included in…
ODI 11161936
Power Train
I just got home pulled in my driveway. Put the car in park and realeased the brake. The car started moving forward while appearing to be in park. I looked at gears and car was in shift even though i put it in park. Then shifter was stuck and wouldn't let me move it. So i had to turn the car off. Then i released the brake and it started rolling backwards. I had to put the car s emergency brake on. I had a tow truck…
ODI 11161049
Power Train
Vehicle shifts hard and slips when shifting into 2nd and 3rd gears when the transmission is cold
ODI 11156754
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. After switching the gear into park, the vehicle suddenly began to move in reverse. The gear display on the instrument panel also indicated that the vehicle was in reverse. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the transmission shift cable had detached from the transmission. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (sun state ford,…
ODI 11154283
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving 30 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle seized. Also, the gear shift indicator illuminated and displayed that the vehicle was in reverse. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 18v471000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to mac haik lincoln (4506 n navarro st, victoria,…
ODI 11152969
Power Train
2016 ford fusion - pulled into parking spot at work, switched the gear into park, locked and exited my car. Suddenly, the vehicle began to roll in reverse. I had to quickly unlock and get back in the car to pull the parking break - the gear display on the dash panel indicated neutral, but the gear shift was stuck in park. The car could not be moved, it was towed to dealership - repair performed 'trans stuck in park,…
ODI 11154637
Power Train
My vehicle wouldn't go into gear and after look at why this happening found that the bushing that attaches the tranmission shifter cable to the transmission degraded causing this issue. Also, while the key was out of the ignition my car still can move when it indicate on the shifter its in park. I had to apply the emergency brake to keep the car for not moving.
ODI 11152157
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall my car started to have no electricity this morning and couldn't start. When i charged, the steering wheel was locked, it was difficult to turn, it was difficult to use.suddenly no electricity, i dont know what the situation is.
ODI 11145238
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that after stopping the vehicle and shifting to the park position, the transmission display indicated that the transmission was in the sports mode. When attempting to exit the vehicle the alarm began to chime and the vehicle erroneously rolled forward. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer was notified of…
ODI 11143685
Power Train
I pulled into the gas station parking lot, and put my car in park. I began to get out of my car and it started rolling backwards. I got back in and found that my transmission was stuck in the neutral position. I could not get it in the park position.
ODI 11142477
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Car will sound like someone is reeving their engine behind me but its the car. Then car will shut down as i am driving down the road. Everything still works but can not get the car to move. Try to hit the gas pedal and nothing happens. Went to advanced auto and they said it was code p1450 the guy explained it to me as the fuel vapor canisters the purge valves does not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure…
ODI 11141133