10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,572 miles

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problem #49

Mar 012025

Fusion

  • 56,660 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the flex plate was loose. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with a cracked flex plate. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 56,660.

- West Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #48

Mar 282025

Fusion

  • 126,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a loud clanking noise coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine and transmission warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the flex plate had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

- Mc Leansville, NC, USA

problem #47

Jan 312025

Fusion

  • miles
Coolant leak in engine

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #46

Nov 112024

Fusion

  • miles
Transmission failing at 58940 miles on the car. Tour converter clutch is constantly engaging and disengaging. Symptoms started within to last 5000 miles and is quickly getting worse.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #45

Dec 082024

Fusion

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal humming sound under the floorboards. The contact stated that an unknown warning light and the -??WRENCH-?? symbol was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was able to exit the highway however, the vehicle was no longer able to accelerate as designed. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was only revving. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

- Jeannette, PA, USA

problem #44

Dec 152024

Fusion

  • 78,000 miles
The contact's son-in-law owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while the driver was driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a catastrophic transmission failure. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

- Coatesville, PA, USA

problem #43

Dec 082024

Fusion

  • miles
A wrench warning light came on, and a warning "SHIFT SYS FAULT Service Required" appeared on the dashboard. This warning appeared when I tried setting the dial to park in the car, and the "P" on the dial was blinking. I could not put the car back in park and had to apply the emergency brake to ensure the car stayed parked. Luckily I was back at home when this happened and was not out in public where this could have caused an accident if I was not able to switch from reverse "R" to "D" for example. After checking online and physically checking the part myself I found the issue to be with the transmission shifter bushing (part # KV6Z7K340A) being missing/degraded. This follows the same issue noted in recall #22V413000 which was for the 2013-2016 fusions, but it should be expanded to the 2018-2020 models too. The vehicle has not been officially inspected due to the fact it cannot be driven anywhere, however, I have ordered the parts from the local Ford dealer for replacement. The failure mileage was 82,670 miles.

- Irmo, SC, USA

problem #42

Dec 062024

Fusion

  • miles
2019 Ford Fusion SE 1.5L. Not made aware of CSP on my car. Have dealer notes saying my car wasn-??t listen in OASIS for notification. Although when I found the CSP online my car is an -??affected vehicle-??. I now have low coolant, white exhaust smoke and severe knocking from my engine. I had a first ever reported issue to the dealership in 05/2023 where my car stalled out and dash lights illuminated. They ran codes and the only documented code in the service paperwork was P0222. They found a -??chaffed wire-??. They did not upgrade my PCM. Although by 05/2023 that was the recommendation on the CSP for the dealership to do after previously failed bandaid fixes by Ford. My car will be going to the dealership on 12/9/24 to address my concerns and request all of my detailed service records. And really figure out why exactly the dealership didn-??t complete ANYthing issued in the CSP especially when I was taking my car to the dealership for routine maintenance. I am within the 6 or 7 years and 84k miles or whatever it is now. It continuously changes but honestly I am quite upset that faulty engines aren-??t being recalled by Ford but Ford will issue a recall on BACK UP CAMERAS. Like seriously. Engine > camera A faulty back up camera is probably not the same level of fire/safety risk as the faulty engines Ford continues to refuse to recall.

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

problem #41

Nov 232024

Fusion

  • miles
Flex plate cracked at 84000 miles. It is currently at a Ford dealership being repaired at my expense. The car exhibited a rattling noise at idle near the bell housing. Had the part in question shattered at highway speeds, the results would have been catastrophic. There were no warning indicators other than the rattling noise. From researching this issue, it seems to be a widespread problem with the 1.5l eco boost, but it is not part of the recall.

- Holton, KS, USA

problem #40

Sep 102024

Fusion

  • miles
Ford had a TSB 22-2322 and previous recalls due to coolant intrusion for vehicles equipped with1.5L engine instead of long block replacement ford is requiring short block replacements vehicle has been in service almost 2 months and has had engine replace twice in 1 year span and now needs a cylinder head replacement due to engine overheating and leaking due to those coolant intrusions and I-??m expecting to pay out of pocket which is extremely frustrating

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #39

Aug 012024

Fusion

  • miles
Shifter cable bushings gets coming off

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #38

Dec 152023

Fusion

  • miles
Crack in engine. Total engine failure. Documented has history of coolant fluidleak in engine from cylinders. I had to pay $4750 toward repair cost to replace the engine and Ford paid $6500. Stated ford paid portion as good faith gesture. I should not have had to pay anything toward the cost of having the engine replaced. This defect has also caused fires.

- Waldorf , MD, USA

problem #37

Jul 172024

Fusion

  • miles
Cable shift bushings keeps coming off

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #36

Jul 122024

Fusion

  • miles
Shifter cable bushing fell out causing the vehicle to not go into park. Vehicle rolled into a garage door

- Flint, MI, USA

problem #35

Jun 252024

Fusion

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the transmission malfunctioned and erroneously shifted into the neutral, causing the vehicle to drastically decelerate. After restarting the vehicle, the failure had self-corrected. The following day while driving, there was a rattling sound coming from the transmission, and vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 102,000.

- Boothwyn, PA, USA

problem #34

Apr 192024

Fusion

  • miles
Hello. Recently it was discovered by my mechanic when they were doing an oil change that there was a crack discovered between the engine and transmission. This crack appeared to be a part of the flex plate which has been causing transmission fluid to leak and ultimately losing power in some cases when driving. When doing research, my vehicle did not come up under recall looking everywhere I could with my VIN#. I-??m afraid for my safety and the safety of my family. A picture uploaded below will show the crack and some transmission fluid visibly leaking. Please help. My vehicle currently has 55,646 miles.

- Los Angeles , CA, USA

problem #33

Apr 092024

Fusion

  • 119,166 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed a failure with the flex plate. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and a dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,166.

- Elizabethtown, PA, USA

problem #32

Mar 152024

Fusion

  • 84,009 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH, the vehicle was making an abnormal flapping noise. The check engine warning light was illuminated with the wrench symbol displayed. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the flex plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 22N12. The failure mileage was approximately 84,009.

- Raeford, NC, USA

problem #31

Mar 012024

Fusion

  • 112,860 miles
Transmission went out and is the same year make and model of the customer satisfaction program 22n12. Spoke with Ford and they stated since its not the ECO model they cannot honor the recall although they have the same transmission parts.

- Crandall, TX, USA

problem #30

Nov 172023

Fusion

  • miles
2019 Ford Fusion. Just stopped running while driving. Everything just quit working. Took to shop they replaced alternator and battery. After driving a month car did exact same thing again. I think this is more than an alternator problem.

- Charleston , WV, USA

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