1. Ford Fusion
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Ford Fusion Automatic Transmission Problems

156
Owner complaint records in our dataset
8
Years with records
2006–2013
Stored years

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 156 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • automatic transmission · 13 records
  • nothing wrong · 13 records
  • failure mileage · 10 records
  • transmission slips · 10 records
  • miles transmission · 9 records
  • transmission problems · 8 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi70
30–60k mi35
60–100k mi26
100–150k mi5

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • March 9, 2019 · 124,973 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. While driving, the vehicle jerked. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical failure and the transmission needed to be reset. In addition, the front lower control arms on both sides of the vehicle detached. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not…

    ODI 11194799

    2013 records in this system

  • May 20, 2014 · 61,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that when putting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle jerk violently and made an abnormal sound. The contact mentioned that the wrench warning icon illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…

    ODI 10594302

    2008 records in this system

  • June 5, 2013 · 76,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    I am having an issue with my 2010 ford fusion (v-6 engine). First the car began idling rough, with the engine occasionally surging gears shift (automatic transmission). On a second incident, the engine shut off while sitting at idle, and the check engine light came on. I took the car to the dealer, who was unable to identify a problem but cleaned the throttle body. On a third incident the car lost throttle while…

    ODI 10520917

    2010 records in this system

  • February 19, 2013 · 37,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts and stalled with the illumination of an unknown warning light. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 37,000.…

    ODI 10500133

    2010 records in this system

  • August 15, 2012 · 600 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle violently jerked intermittently. The steering wheel seized with the illumination of the power steering assist failure light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 600. ..updated 12-05-13 *bf the…

    ODI 10526374

    2012 records in this system

  • June 4, 2012 · 59,570 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm)

    Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the transmission began to shift gears violently with hesitation. The vehicle was maneuvered into a parking lot. The vehicle was then driven to the residence cautiously at the reduced speed rate of 5 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was replaced. There was a technical service bulletin under nhtsa…

    ODI 10461893

    2007 records in this system

  • February 15, 2012 · 12,750 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    I bought the car with 12000 miles on it and under warranty. At 12750 miles the transmission began to flare from 2nd to 3rd gear and 4th to 5th gear. I took it to the dealer and the transmission was reprogrammed and i was told to drive it apx. 250 miles and it would correct itself. At 13150 miles the problem was worse than before so i took it back in. The dealer checked it and said nothing was wrong and that the cold…

    ODI 10452298

    2010 records in this system

  • December 1, 2011 · 43,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Door · Glass, Side/Rear · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated abnormally. The contact stopped the vehicle and shifted into park as the vehicle began to shake vigorously and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics and stalled a second time on while in route. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure because the computer was not providing a failure…

    ODI 10439118

    2010 records in this system