10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,646 miles

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problem #49

Aug 112024

Fusion

  • miles
My brakes are faulty sometimes I-??m not able to stop like I should. I also have transmission problems. When I put the car into reverse or drive I hear a loud boom. It is getting worse by the day. I see that the transmission is on a recall as well.

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #48

Mar 012024

Fusion

  • 123,523 miles
My brakes are grinding squealing/rattling and i have pads replaced, no rotor wear, not sure what-??s wrong. I-??ve brought my car in to be serviced 3+ times and have left with no fixed car and worse brakes. When i bring up issues with my car that are related to the recalls the car has, they tell me those recalls don-??t apply to my car although im having the same problems. My brakes have progressively gotten worse/louder and the pressure on my pedals is not the same. I-??m scared to drive my car and i have been trying to get it fixed for months. This is not the only problem im having, my gas tank -??farts-?? constantly and my car will stall and shut off unless i turn off auto start stop. There is no recall on this yet it-??s a KNOWN problem. It makes the car undriveable.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #47

Feb 292024

Fusion

  • miles
Back brakes are making a very loud noises and it-??s hard breaking to come to complete stop

- Daytona Beach, FL, USA

problem #46

Feb 232024

Fusion

  • miles
Manufacturer Recall Number23S12 NHTSA Recall Number23V162 Recall on my vehicle Ford has failed to attempt remedy as of December 2023.

- Panorama City , CA, USA

problem #45

Dec 012023

Fusion

  • miles
L/S Brake Hose Rear Replacement needed. Brake fluid leak rear caliper and brake hose and line rear flexible hose is split and leaking. Only Front brake hose was recalled when all brake all lines need to be replaced.

- Telford, PA, USA

problem #44

Dec 082022

Fusion

  • miles
Brake service lights comes on. Noticed softer feel when pressing on brakes and longer distance needed to come to complete stop. There were no noticeable changes in driving habits before the maintenance light came on. Diagnostics were done 02/2023 at Sacramento Downtown Ford and was told to replace a brake hose.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #43

Apr 202023

Fusion

  • miles
A recall notice was mailed to me from Ford in April 2023 for Safety Recall 23V162. I have not received notification by October 2023 on when to schedule the brake line repair. The letter states that it is anticipated to be remedied by the 3rd quarter of 2023.

- Verona, PA, USA

problem #42

Sep 042023

Fusion

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 20-?"30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but there was resistance, and the brakes was slow to respond. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the brake pedal was firm and had to be pumped several times to respond. The contact stated that the brake hose had ruptured. The brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to get the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and the contact was informed that there was brake fluid on the brake pads and the brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Elmhurst, IL, USA

problem #41

Aug 072023

Fusion

  • miles
While traveling down the road, suddenly the steering gets hard to turn and the antilock brake system goes out. Usually, you can correct the problem by stomping on the brake or turning the car off and back on. Several warnings come up including Advancetrac failure. It-??s a very dangerous situation when your power steering goes out while traveling down the road. This same issue has occurred more than 5 times.

- Gilbert , SC, USA

problem #40

Jul 252023

Fusion

  • miles
My car started smoking out of nowhere, smoke was coming out of the tail pipe. My cars check engine light begin to blink. The whole entire car begin to shake. It was making a rattling sound, the car begin to slow down on its own, even though I was pressing the gas. It wouldn-??t go any faster than 65 miles an hour as the car begin to shake and make a loud rattling noise. My AC went out all of a sudden this was two hours after getting it serviced.

- California City, CA, USA

problem #39

Jul 132023

Fusion

  • miles
Due to transmission issues from what in hearing. The cars front end locked up while i was driving. I could not push the car out of the steeet. It is stuck in park. Luckily I wasn't on the freeway. But I was on a busy street and the police had to block the road.

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #38

Apr 182023

Fusion

  • miles
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request" The component that failed is the vacuum pump in a ford hybrid car model 2017. Yes is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?Is a big risk for me and others because is related to the brake system Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes the problem was diagnosed and confirmed by Ford car agency in SLP Mexico Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No only by the Ford agency in SLP Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear" Yes a red message was showed indicating review brake system, and the brake hand be activated when I was driving, I got this message at April 18th 2023, I pay to the ford car agency to review and they indicated that it was a sensor that dos not work so they reprogrammed it, then on June 27th the warning message appear again, then I reach the ford car agency and now they are telling me that the vacuum pump is failing and needs to be replaced

- San Luis Potosi, IL, USA

problem #37

Jun 012023

Fusion

  • miles
I am getting the Shift system error and error u200296 when I get it scanned. The shift linkage keeps popping off and we have replaced it multiple times making it impossible to change gears

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #36

Feb 152023

Fusion

  • miles
Some months ago the check brakes light came on. I went to the brake shop and they said there was a little wear on the rear brake pads so they replaced them and cleaned all the brakes and filled the fluid. I was fine for a a while then a few months ago the check brakes light reappeared. At that time I saw Ford was recalling my car model for faulty brake lines. I called Ford and the local dealer and they said my car is not recalled yet. I also emailed Ford with the same reply. Now I notice is I park my car where the front is elevated the brakes are very loose and I have to pump them to stop when I put the car in reverse.

- Florence, KY, USA

problem #35

Apr 262023

Fusion

  • miles
Safety recall on brake fluid leak

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #34

Apr 032023

Fusion

  • miles
The shifting was not working when making the selected gear and it was driving in an unintended direction when it was selected reversed. The car was driving forward when the operation selects was in reversed. The car was accelerated by itself when I was driving the car and the dashboard did not gave me any warning light that something in the car need attention.

- Fairfield , CA, USA

problem #33

Apr 032023

Fusion

  • miles
The shifting was not working when making the selected gear and it was driving in an unintended direction when it was selected reversed. The car was driving forward when the operator selects was in reversed.

- Fairfield , CA, USA

problem #32

Apr 012023

Fusion

  • 138,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal; brake fluid was seen leaking from underneath the front passenger-??s side wheel. Additionally, the vehicle would not immediately start while pressing the brake pedal and START/STOP button. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #31

Mar 262023

Fusion

  • miles
Failure of vacuum pump caused the brakes and engine to fail on the highway. No warning indications appeared until after the vehicle was brought to a stop. The vehicle was diagnosed at Riser Ford. The mechanics claim that a plastic part in the vacuum pump system broke. After further research I found that this a common occurrence with the Eco boost engines. An investigation is warranted, Ford's negligence and poor build quality has become a safety concern.

- Addison, TX, USA

problem #30

Mar 262023

Fusion

  • miles
The Ford Fusion suffered a brake and engine failure. Ford mechanics claim it is due to a plastic part in the vacuum pump. This vehicle is completely unsafe and is prone to mechanical failures that snowball into hazardous driving conditions.

- Addison , TX, USA

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