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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 3,703 miles
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Ford sent a safety recall notice 23S33 and poorly worded the "What should you do?" section. After calling for clarifications, Ford advised us not to fully charge the high voltage battery. There is no method to limit the charge level and not charging the batteries will damage them. Ford advised the only way to limit the battery charge level is to watch/monitor the vehicle as it charges, and disconnect the power cable prior to fully charging. Ford should provide one of two options without delay: The Ford app should be updated, providing users with the ability to limit the high voltage battery charge level or; Ford should provide its dealer service departments with instructions to program a lower maximum charge limit for the high voltage battery that is consistent with the recommendations from the Safety Recall. While Ford is working on a long-term remedy, and in light of the potential for fire, Ford should take immediate steps to assist its customers with temporary and reasonable options to limit the high voltage battery charge level.
- Lake Oswego, OR, USA
Battery became inoperable due to the BECM voltage issue and can not be driven. It is sitting at Hall Ford in Newport News, VA. 3 calls to Ford have resulted in no action, and I have a 4 year old vehicle I can't use because of this safety recall.
- Williamsburg, VA, USA
ABS System Failure
- Chicago , IL, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V440000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The contact talked to Ford who indicated they would have a fix by the end of 2024, but states shouldn't have to pay taxes on a car that can not be used that way.
- Georgetown, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V440000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Lemoore, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V440000 (Electrical System); 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Palm Springs, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V440000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive and electrical power, and the instrument panel, power steering, and the brakes failed to function as needed. The contact pulled over and waited for more than thirty minutes and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The contact later drove the vehicle to a local dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Medford, MA, USA
I've had multiple problems with the BECM and the EV Battery Cell Balancing Circuit stuck on or off. I've taken the car to the dealer twice for diagnosis and repair and I'm scheduling to take it in a third time. Please see my attached notes of the visits to the dealer.
- Riverside, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V440000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Bonburant, IA, USA
For an unknown reason, the car caught fire and exploded while parked in a residential parking lot.
- Houston, TX, USA
Pedestrian detection system malfunction. Sync 3 system APIM unit is going out and needs replacing (only at 58k miles, 10k out of warranty). Passenger front seat heater and climate control failed due to seat heater melting wiring harness.
- Eagan, MN, USA
Vehicle stopped accelerating, heard pop in vehicle behind me, all lite dash symbols flash and displayed message, stop vehicle safely now. Next morning, turn on vehicle to place into neutral to load onto tow truck to take to dealer, kept going back to park, while pulling vehicle onto tow truck, cabin filled with smoke, opened trunk, filling with smoke and then call 911 and fire dept extinguished fire. Have fire report, video and photos. Opened case number with Ford, been over a month and they state it is with the office of general council, unable to make contact with that dept. and customer service at Ford states they can not talk to me besides note i call. It is case number CAS-40994553-Q9P8R4
- Simi Valley, CA, USA
Not sure what system is causing it but my trunk keeps opening and it-??s done it many while I was driving. I understand a lot of other Ford Fusion owners are having the same problem and I urge you to look into the problem as it can cause accidents and deaths.
- Topsham, ME, USA
My car has had ongoing electrical problems since day one. They have tried various remedies to no avail. Now that it is out of warranty they refuse to cover this ongoing issue
- Taylorville, IL, USA
T O whom it may concern, thank you for assisting me during this process. My car I purchased new and I would like to say a few month into owning my car ive had serval incidence where my car would completely shut off while I'm a red light for awhile due to traffics. My car has an eco button where I can turn it off and on so it doesn't 'shut down' when I come to a stop. The reason I'm so upset with this is because 2-3 times it's happened to I've had my toddler with me and in order for me to go (when the car should automatically turn on once I remove my foot from the break), I have to turn off my car and turn it back on and it's happened during traffic and bug interactions. I don't feel safe in my car and most importantly I'm scared a car will hit me from behind do to this issue with my son in the car. I've addressed this issue to Ford and when I take it in they said they can't detect the problem. They've changed the battery thinking it would help hit it didn't. I've given them the opportunity to assist me as much as they can but yet I feel like nothings been done.
- Modesto, CA, USA
The system began failing when the first the alarm doesn't set, then the horn doesn't work but the vehicle does run
- Salida, CA, USA
Started the car whether manual or by remote start a powertrain malfunction will come on my Ford pass app. Also on the dashboard it will say shift system fault. Once I put the car in drive the service light disappears. The vehicle was in my driveway stationary. On 2 other occasions September 18 2019 and September 25 2019 the car was in my driveway stationary. I started the car manually car would not start (no engine turn over) but car start stop button would be green as if car was running. The dashboard would say full accessory mode active, transmission not in park, shift system malfunction. The car dashboard would say the car was in drive but the turn dial gear would show park. The car gear dial was also locked and would not turn. If I took off the emergency brake the car would roll backwards. Also I could not turn the car off after that. After 40- 60 min the car showed it was going to turn off in 15 min to save power. Once it turned off. The car would start and engine would turn over as if nothing happend. I also have video of both times car would not start. Website will not let me upload videos
- Middle Island, NY, USA
- Oakland, CA, USA