FORD FUSION 2016

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 23V775000 SAFETY RECALL
45.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2023
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.

Potential Risk:
Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 20S15
Notice Date: Dec 20, 2023
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2023
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 23V162000 SAFETY RECALL
1.3M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2023
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Potential Risk:
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 23S12
Notice Date: Jun 27, 2023
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2023
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 22V413000 SAFETY RECALL
2.9M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2022
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Potential Risk:
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 22S43
Notice Date: Oct 27, 2022
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2022
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 20V177000 SAFETY RECALL
288.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2020
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Potential Risk:
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 20S15
Notice Date: Sep 21, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2020
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V632000 SAFETY RECALL
116.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 29, 2019
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

Potential Risk:
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 19S26
Notice Date: Oct 18, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 29, 2019
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 19V362000 SAFETY RECALL
259.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 13, 2019
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

Potential Risk:
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 19S16
Notice Date: Sep 10, 2019
Recall Date: May 13, 2019
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 18V471000 SAFETY RECALL
504.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2018
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

Potential Risk:
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 18S20
Notice Date: Sep 20, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2018
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 18V167000 SAFETY RECALL
1.3M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2018
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

Potential Risk:
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 18S08
Notice Date: Apr 30, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2018
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 16V875000 SAFETY RECALL
603.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2016
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.

Potential Risk:
If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 16S42
Notice Date: May 16, 2017
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2016
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 16V250000 SAFETY RECALL
39 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2016
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured from March 10, 2016, through March 16, 2016. The front driver seat track assembly's rear riser may have been improperly welded to the seat track rail, and as a result, the driver may not be adequately restrained in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Potential Risk:
An improperly welded driver seat riser may fail to adequately restrain the driver during crash, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford quarantined the affected vehicles at dealerships prior to their sale. Dealers will replace the front driver seat track rail, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2016. Ford's number for this recall is 16C05.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 16C05
Notice Date: May 19, 2016
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2016
Ford Motor Company
NHTSA Campaign: 15V618000 SAFETY RECALL
658 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2015
Safety Issue:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Potential Risk:
A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FORD dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 15C11
Notice Date: Oct 19, 2015
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2015

Consumer Complaints

1.8K Complaints
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11072903 Other
Feb 14, 2018
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

THE WIPERS WILL STOP INDIVIDUALLY AND RANDOMLY WHEN IN USE. IT SEEMS TO BE MORE OF AN ISSUE DURING LIGHT RAIN BUT HAS HAPPENED DURING HEAVY RAIN ON OCCASION AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TO MY DEALER FOR THIS AND THEY SAID I NEEDED NEW WIPER BLADES. THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTEE AT THAT TIME. IT HAS REOCCURRED AND I WILL VISIT MY DEALER AGAIN. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ON FUSION AND OTHER FORD VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE DATE I USED IS THE DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE NOT THE DATE OF FIRST OCCURRENCE. SINCE THIS IS MY DAUGHTERS CAR SHE THOUGHT IT WAS OKAY FOR THE WIPERS TO HANG ONCE IN A WHILE. I DO NOT ACCEPT THIS AS A SAFE FEATURE!

Corrective Action:

THE WIPERS WILL STOP INDIVIDUALLY AND RANDOMLY WHEN IN USE. IT SEEMS TO BE MORE OF AN ISSUE DURING LIGHT RAIN BUT HAS HAPPENED DURING HEAVY RAIN ON OCCASION AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TO MY DEALER FOR THIS AND THEY SAID I NEEDED NEW WIPER BLADES. THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTEE AT THAT TIME. IT HAS REOCCURRED AND I WILL VISIT MY DEALER AGAIN. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ON FUSION AND OTHER FORD VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE DATE I USED IS THE DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE NOT THE DATE OF FIRST OCCURRENCE. SINCE THIS IS MY DAUGHTERS CAR SHE THOUGHT IT WAS OKAY FOR THE WIPERS TO HANG ONCE IN A WHILE. I DO NOT ACCEPT THIS AS A SAFE FEATURE!

Additional Notes:

THE WIPERS WILL STOP INDIVIDUALLY AND RANDOMLY WHEN IN USE. IT SEEMS TO BE MORE OF AN ISSUE DURING LIGHT RAIN BUT HAS HAPPENED DURING HEAVY RAIN ON OCCASION AS WELL. I HAVE BEEN TO MY DEALER FOR THIS AND THEY SAID I NEEDED NEW WIPER BLADES. THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTEE AT THAT TIME. IT HAS REOCCURRED AND I WILL VISIT MY DEALER AGAIN. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ON FUSION AND OTHER FORD VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE DATE I USED IS THE DATE OF LAST OCCURRENCE NOT THE DATE OF FIRST OCCURRENCE. SINCE THIS IS MY DAUGHTERS CAR SHE THOUGHT IT WAS OKAY FOR THE WIPERS TO HANG ONCE IN A WHILE. I DO NOT ACCEPT THIS AS A SAFE FEATURE!

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11072903
Notice Date: Feb 14, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 14, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11067144 Other
2 Vehicles Affected
Feb 5, 2018
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

UPON ENTERING AN INTERSECTION,THE SIGNAL LIGHT WAS GREEN AND MY CAR WAS STUCK BY A CAR THAT RAN THE RED LIGHT. MY CAR WAS HIT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND THEN THE OTHER CAR SLAMMED INTO MY CAR AGAIN.

Corrective Action:

UPON ENTERING AN INTERSECTION,THE SIGNAL LIGHT WAS GREEN AND MY CAR WAS STUCK BY A CAR THAT RAN THE RED LIGHT. MY CAR WAS HIT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND THEN THE OTHER CAR SLAMMED INTO MY CAR AGAIN.

Additional Notes:

UPON ENTERING AN INTERSECTION,THE SIGNAL LIGHT WAS GREEN AND MY CAR WAS STUCK BY A CAR THAT RAN THE RED LIGHT. MY CAR WAS HIT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND THEN THE OTHER CAR SLAMMED INTO MY CAR AGAIN.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11067144
Notice Date: Feb 5, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11065455 Other
Jan 27, 2018
Defect Description:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Potential Consequences:

VEHICLE JERKS WHEN REVERSING

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE JERKS WHEN REVERSING

Additional Notes:

VEHICLE JERKS WHEN REVERSING

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11065455
Notice Date: Jan 27, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11065455 Other
Jan 27, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

VEHICLE JERKS WHEN REVERSING

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE JERKS WHEN REVERSING

Additional Notes:

VEHICLE JERKS WHEN REVERSING

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11065455
Notice Date: Jan 27, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11064460 Other
Jan 23, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

GOT IN MY VEHICLE TO DRIVE IT ONE DAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE. IT WOBBLED ON THE COLUMN. HAD TO TAKE IT INTO A DEALERSHIP. WHEN THEY LOOKED AT IT SAID THE BOLT WAS LOOSE ENOUGH TO UNSCREW WITH YOUR HAND.

Corrective Action:

GOT IN MY VEHICLE TO DRIVE IT ONE DAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE. IT WOBBLED ON THE COLUMN. HAD TO TAKE IT INTO A DEALERSHIP. WHEN THEY LOOKED AT IT SAID THE BOLT WAS LOOSE ENOUGH TO UNSCREW WITH YOUR HAND.

Additional Notes:

GOT IN MY VEHICLE TO DRIVE IT ONE DAY AND MY STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE. IT WOBBLED ON THE COLUMN. HAD TO TAKE IT INTO A DEALERSHIP. WHEN THEY LOOKED AT IT SAID THE BOLT WAS LOOSE ENOUGH TO UNSCREW WITH YOUR HAND.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11064460
Notice Date: Jan 23, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 23, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11063939 Other
Jan 21, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

ONE AFTERNOON WHILE GETTING INTO MY VEHICLE TO DRIVE TO WORK, I TURNED THE CAR ON AND WENT TO DRIVE AND NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SLIGHTLY LOOSE. OVER THE COURSE OF THE WEEK THE PROBLEM WORSENED AND I CONTACTED THE DEALER. I ALSO DID SOME ONLINE RESEARCH AND THERE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE OF THIS MODEL. THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUES TO GRADUALLY LOOSEN UP.

Corrective Action:

ONE AFTERNOON WHILE GETTING INTO MY VEHICLE TO DRIVE TO WORK, I TURNED THE CAR ON AND WENT TO DRIVE AND NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SLIGHTLY LOOSE. OVER THE COURSE OF THE WEEK THE PROBLEM WORSENED AND I CONTACTED THE DEALER. I ALSO DID SOME ONLINE RESEARCH AND THERE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE OF THIS MODEL. THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUES TO GRADUALLY LOOSEN UP.

Additional Notes:

ONE AFTERNOON WHILE GETTING INTO MY VEHICLE TO DRIVE TO WORK, I TURNED THE CAR ON AND WENT TO DRIVE AND NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SLIGHTLY LOOSE. OVER THE COURSE OF THE WEEK THE PROBLEM WORSENED AND I CONTACTED THE DEALER. I ALSO DID SOME ONLINE RESEARCH AND THERE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE OF THIS MODEL. THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUES TO GRADUALLY LOOSEN UP.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11063939
Notice Date: Jan 21, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11063760 Other
Jan 19, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RE-ATTACH THE STEERING WHEEL HIMSELF. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A BOLT SCREW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RE-ATTACH THE STEERING WHEEL HIMSELF. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A BOLT SCREW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RE-ATTACH THE STEERING WHEEL HIMSELF. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A BOLT SCREW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11063760
Notice Date: Jan 19, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 19, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11061602 Other
Jan 10, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING BECAME LOOSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ACCESS FORD LINCOLN OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 3680 US-77, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410) AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AT 866-631-3788 AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT NEEDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. CASE NUMBER: 13530119 WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING BECAME LOOSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ACCESS FORD LINCOLN OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 3680 US-77, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410) AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AT 866-631-3788 AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT NEEDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. CASE NUMBER: 13530119 WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING BECAME LOOSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ACCESS FORD LINCOLN OF CORPUS CHRISTI, 3680 US-77, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410) AND WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AT 866-631-3788 AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT NEEDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. CASE NUMBER: 13530119 WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11061602
Notice Date: Jan 10, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 10, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11061639 Other
Jan 10, 2018
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY UP A SMALL SLIGHT HILL, MADE A RIGHT TURN, THEN ANOTHER QUICK RIGHT TURN TO DRIVE STRAIGHT INTO A PARKING SPOT LOCATED IN A CONDO PARKING LOT AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS TO PUT IT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PROBABLY GOING 2 TO 3 MPH. A PERSON COULD HAVE OUTWALKED THE CAR. SUDDENLY THE CAR SEEMED TO HAVE A MIND OF ITS OWN AND LURCHED FORWARD. I PRESSED DOWN HARDER ON THE BRAKE, BUT IT DIDN'T STOP. IN ADDITION TO GOING FORWARD, THE CAR ALSO WENT ON A SLIGHT ANGLE TO THE RIGHT. AT SOME POINT I MUST HAVE PUT THE CAR INTO PARK, BECAUSE WHEN I WENT TO BACK UP AFTER HITTING A FIRE HYDRANT, THE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE FIRE HYDRANT WAS LOCATED IN A PLANT AREA LOWER THAN THE PARKING SPOT SURROUNDED BY A CURB. I AM UNSURE IF I ACCIDENTALLY PUT MY FOOT BACK ON THE GAS, BUT IT SEEMS TO ME THAT IS VERY UNLIKELY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND THE MOTION FROM THE GAS TO THE BRAKE IS A HABIT. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE WEB AND THERE ARE REPORTS FROM OTHERS THAT FORD FUSIONS HAVE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN TAKING THEIR FOOT OFF THE GAS AND PUTTING ON THE BRAKE. I WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE CAR AND THE ONLY ONE INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT AND I WAS NOT INJURED. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES.

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY UP A SMALL SLIGHT HILL, MADE A RIGHT TURN, THEN ANOTHER QUICK RIGHT TURN TO DRIVE STRAIGHT INTO A PARKING SPOT LOCATED IN A CONDO PARKING LOT AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS TO PUT IT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PROBABLY GOING 2 TO 3 MPH. A PERSON COULD HAVE OUTWALKED THE CAR. SUDDENLY THE CAR SEEMED TO HAVE A MIND OF ITS OWN AND LURCHED FORWARD. I PRESSED DOWN HARDER ON THE BRAKE, BUT IT DIDN'T STOP. IN ADDITION TO GOING FORWARD, THE CAR ALSO WENT ON A SLIGHT ANGLE TO THE RIGHT. AT SOME POINT I MUST HAVE PUT THE CAR INTO PARK, BECAUSE WHEN I WENT TO BACK UP AFTER HITTING A FIRE HYDRANT, THE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE FIRE HYDRANT WAS LOCATED IN A PLANT AREA LOWER THAN THE PARKING SPOT SURROUNDED BY A CURB. I AM UNSURE IF I ACCIDENTALLY PUT MY FOOT BACK ON THE GAS, BUT IT SEEMS TO ME THAT IS VERY UNLIKELY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND THE MOTION FROM THE GAS TO THE BRAKE IS A HABIT. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE WEB AND THERE ARE REPORTS FROM OTHERS THAT FORD FUSIONS HAVE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN TAKING THEIR FOOT OFF THE GAS AND PUTTING ON THE BRAKE. I WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE CAR AND THE ONLY ONE INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT AND I WAS NOT INJURED. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES.

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY UP A SMALL SLIGHT HILL, MADE A RIGHT TURN, THEN ANOTHER QUICK RIGHT TURN TO DRIVE STRAIGHT INTO A PARKING SPOT LOCATED IN A CONDO PARKING LOT AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS TO PUT IT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PROBABLY GOING 2 TO 3 MPH. A PERSON COULD HAVE OUTWALKED THE CAR. SUDDENLY THE CAR SEEMED TO HAVE A MIND OF ITS OWN AND LURCHED FORWARD. I PRESSED DOWN HARDER ON THE BRAKE, BUT IT DIDN'T STOP. IN ADDITION TO GOING FORWARD, THE CAR ALSO WENT ON A SLIGHT ANGLE TO THE RIGHT. AT SOME POINT I MUST HAVE PUT THE CAR INTO PARK, BECAUSE WHEN I WENT TO BACK UP AFTER HITTING A FIRE HYDRANT, THE CAR WAS IN PARK. THE FIRE HYDRANT WAS LOCATED IN A PLANT AREA LOWER THAN THE PARKING SPOT SURROUNDED BY A CURB. I AM UNSURE IF I ACCIDENTALLY PUT MY FOOT BACK ON THE GAS, BUT IT SEEMS TO ME THAT IS VERY UNLIKELY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND THE MOTION FROM THE GAS TO THE BRAKE IS A HABIT. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE WEB AND THERE ARE REPORTS FROM OTHERS THAT FORD FUSIONS HAVE LUNGED FORWARD WHEN TAKING THEIR FOOT OFF THE GAS AND PUTTING ON THE BRAKE. I WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE CAR AND THE ONLY ONE INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT AND I WAS NOT INJURED. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11061639
Notice Date: Jan 10, 2018
Recall Date: Jan 10, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11055028 Other
Dec 16, 2017
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

STEERING WHEEL IS COMING LOOSE AND FEELS LIKE ITS ABOUT TO FALL OFF.

Corrective Action:

STEERING WHEEL IS COMING LOOSE AND FEELS LIKE ITS ABOUT TO FALL OFF.

Additional Notes:

STEERING WHEEL IS COMING LOOSE AND FEELS LIKE ITS ABOUT TO FALL OFF.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11055028
Notice Date: Dec 16, 2017
Recall Date: Dec 16, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11052339 Other
Dec 4, 2017
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT IN SCRANTON PA AND THE STEERING WHEEL CAME SO LOSE THAT IT ALMOST CAME RIGHT OFF. IT SCARED ME TO THE POINT WERE I DID NOT WANT TO DRIVE MY CAR. SOMETHING HAS TO DONE ABOUT THIS BECAUSE I DID SOME DIGGING AND FOUND OUT THAT I'M NOT THE FIRST ONE THIS HAPPENED TO. THIS HAS BEEN A ON GOING PROBLEM IN FORD FUSIONS SINCE 2014. IF THIS KEEPS UP MORE PEOPLE WILL BE HURT OR KILLED.

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT IN SCRANTON PA AND THE STEERING WHEEL CAME SO LOSE THAT IT ALMOST CAME RIGHT OFF. IT SCARED ME TO THE POINT WERE I DID NOT WANT TO DRIVE MY CAR. SOMETHING HAS TO DONE ABOUT THIS BECAUSE I DID SOME DIGGING AND FOUND OUT THAT I'M NOT THE FIRST ONE THIS HAPPENED TO. THIS HAS BEEN A ON GOING PROBLEM IN FORD FUSIONS SINCE 2014. IF THIS KEEPS UP MORE PEOPLE WILL BE HURT OR KILLED.

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT IN SCRANTON PA AND THE STEERING WHEEL CAME SO LOSE THAT IT ALMOST CAME RIGHT OFF. IT SCARED ME TO THE POINT WERE I DID NOT WANT TO DRIVE MY CAR. SOMETHING HAS TO DONE ABOUT THIS BECAUSE I DID SOME DIGGING AND FOUND OUT THAT I'M NOT THE FIRST ONE THIS HAPPENED TO. THIS HAS BEEN A ON GOING PROBLEM IN FORD FUSIONS SINCE 2014. IF THIS KEEPS UP MORE PEOPLE WILL BE HURT OR KILLED.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11052339
Notice Date: Dec 4, 2017
Recall Date: Dec 4, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11048849 Other
Nov 28, 2017
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNHINGED ON ITS OWN AND IT BECAME VERY LOOSE. THE FORD DEALERSHIP CLAIMED IT WAS FROM PULLING ON THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT THAT CANNOT BE THE CASE. I FIRST NOTICED IT DRIVING INTO WORK AND THE STEERING WHEEL ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT LEFT TO RIGHT RATHER QUICKLY. I DIDN'T LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR, BUT I BELIEVE THAT WAS THE MOMENT THE STEERING WHEEL GOT LOOSE. THEN AS I WAS STARTING TO LEAVE WORK THAT AFTERNOON, THE STEERING WHEEL JUST SAGGED DOWN AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I HAVE DOCUMENTS OF THE INVOICE FROM FORD. I REALLY FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *BF *TR

Corrective Action:

MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNHINGED ON ITS OWN AND IT BECAME VERY LOOSE. THE FORD DEALERSHIP CLAIMED IT WAS FROM PULLING ON THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT THAT CANNOT BE THE CASE. I FIRST NOTICED IT DRIVING INTO WORK AND THE STEERING WHEEL ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT LEFT TO RIGHT RATHER QUICKLY. I DIDN'T LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR, BUT I BELIEVE THAT WAS THE MOMENT THE STEERING WHEEL GOT LOOSE. THEN AS I WAS STARTING TO LEAVE WORK THAT AFTERNOON, THE STEERING WHEEL JUST SAGGED DOWN AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I HAVE DOCUMENTS OF THE INVOICE FROM FORD. I REALLY FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *BF *TR

Additional Notes:

MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNHINGED ON ITS OWN AND IT BECAME VERY LOOSE. THE FORD DEALERSHIP CLAIMED IT WAS FROM PULLING ON THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT THAT CANNOT BE THE CASE. I FIRST NOTICED IT DRIVING INTO WORK AND THE STEERING WHEEL ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT LEFT TO RIGHT RATHER QUICKLY. I DIDN'T LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR, BUT I BELIEVE THAT WAS THE MOMENT THE STEERING WHEEL GOT LOOSE. THEN AS I WAS STARTING TO LEAVE WORK THAT AFTERNOON, THE STEERING WHEEL JUST SAGGED DOWN AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I HAVE DOCUMENTS OF THE INVOICE FROM FORD. I REALLY FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *BF *TR

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11048849
Notice Date: Nov 28, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11051012 Other
Nov 28, 2017
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS INFORMED OF THE RECALL OF THE AIRBAGS ON MY VEHICLE, BY LETTER, JULY, 2016. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR A REPLACEMENT PART, TO NO AVAIL. THERE ARE NO PARTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ONES IN MY VEHICLE, AND THE COMPANY, AS YOU KNOW, IS BANKRUPT. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE, AND I AM A SINGLE, DISABLED, LOW INCOME (SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY) WOMAN, WHO HAS HER 18 YEAR OLD SON LIVING WITH ME, AND HE ALSO RELIES ON THIS VEHICLE FOR RIDES TO AND FROM CLASS OF A WEEK, AS HE DOES NOT HAVE HIS OWN VEHICLE NOR A LICENSE AS OF YET. NEEDLESS TO SAY, IT MAKES ME AND MY SON, BOTH, VERY ANXIOUS TO RIDE IN THIS VEHICLE WITH THE AWARENESS THAT IT COULD KILL US IF SOMEONE HIT US OR THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DUE TO THIS FAULT OF THE MANUFACTURER PARTS. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO ENSURE OUR SAFETY? THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.

Corrective Action:

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS INFORMED OF THE RECALL OF THE AIRBAGS ON MY VEHICLE, BY LETTER, JULY, 2016. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR A REPLACEMENT PART, TO NO AVAIL. THERE ARE NO PARTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ONES IN MY VEHICLE, AND THE COMPANY, AS YOU KNOW, IS BANKRUPT. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE, AND I AM A SINGLE, DISABLED, LOW INCOME (SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY) WOMAN, WHO HAS HER 18 YEAR OLD SON LIVING WITH ME, AND HE ALSO RELIES ON THIS VEHICLE FOR RIDES TO AND FROM CLASS OF A WEEK, AS HE DOES NOT HAVE HIS OWN VEHICLE NOR A LICENSE AS OF YET. NEEDLESS TO SAY, IT MAKES ME AND MY SON, BOTH, VERY ANXIOUS TO RIDE IN THIS VEHICLE WITH THE AWARENESS THAT IT COULD KILL US IF SOMEONE HIT US OR THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DUE TO THIS FAULT OF THE MANUFACTURER PARTS. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO ENSURE OUR SAFETY? THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.

Additional Notes:

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS INFORMED OF THE RECALL OF THE AIRBAGS ON MY VEHICLE, BY LETTER, JULY, 2016. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR A REPLACEMENT PART, TO NO AVAIL. THERE ARE NO PARTS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ONES IN MY VEHICLE, AND THE COMPANY, AS YOU KNOW, IS BANKRUPT. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE, AND I AM A SINGLE, DISABLED, LOW INCOME (SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY) WOMAN, WHO HAS HER 18 YEAR OLD SON LIVING WITH ME, AND HE ALSO RELIES ON THIS VEHICLE FOR RIDES TO AND FROM CLASS OF A WEEK, AS HE DOES NOT HAVE HIS OWN VEHICLE NOR A LICENSE AS OF YET. NEEDLESS TO SAY, IT MAKES ME AND MY SON, BOTH, VERY ANXIOUS TO RIDE IN THIS VEHICLE WITH THE AWARENESS THAT IT COULD KILL US IF SOMEONE HIT US OR THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DUE TO THIS FAULT OF THE MANUFACTURER PARTS. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO ENSURE OUR SAFETY? THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11051012
Notice Date: Nov 28, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11046503 Other
Nov 16, 2017
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED MY 2016 FORD FUSION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. BUT A COUPLE DAYS LATER, IT WENT AWAY. NOW AFTER THE CAR SITS OVER NIGHT AND I AWAKE IN THE MORNING TO GO TO WORK, THE CAR CUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT JUST GOES COMPLETELY DEAD. ITS A GOOD THING I HAVENT BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THAT HAPPENS. THE LOSES ALL POWER AND ACCELERATION. I THEN HAVE TO TURN THE SWITCH OFF AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE I CAN THEN ACCELERATE AGAIN. IT HAS HAPPENED EVERY MORNING FOR THE PAST MONTH.

Corrective Action:

ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED MY 2016 FORD FUSION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. BUT A COUPLE DAYS LATER, IT WENT AWAY. NOW AFTER THE CAR SITS OVER NIGHT AND I AWAKE IN THE MORNING TO GO TO WORK, THE CAR CUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT JUST GOES COMPLETELY DEAD. ITS A GOOD THING I HAVENT BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THAT HAPPENS. THE LOSES ALL POWER AND ACCELERATION. I THEN HAVE TO TURN THE SWITCH OFF AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE I CAN THEN ACCELERATE AGAIN. IT HAS HAPPENED EVERY MORNING FOR THE PAST MONTH.

Additional Notes:

ABOUT 2 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED MY 2016 FORD FUSION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. BUT A COUPLE DAYS LATER, IT WENT AWAY. NOW AFTER THE CAR SITS OVER NIGHT AND I AWAKE IN THE MORNING TO GO TO WORK, THE CAR CUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT JUST GOES COMPLETELY DEAD. ITS A GOOD THING I HAVENT BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THAT HAPPENS. THE LOSES ALL POWER AND ACCELERATION. I THEN HAVE TO TURN THE SWITCH OFF AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE I CAN THEN ACCELERATE AGAIN. IT HAS HAPPENED EVERY MORNING FOR THE PAST MONTH.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11046503
Notice Date: Nov 16, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 16, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11045301 Other
Nov 11, 2017
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

HARSH OR DELAYED SHIFTING WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR AFTER SLOWING IN TRAFFIC AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HAPPENS IN DRIVE AND REVERSE. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE. ONLY 1150 MILES ON CAR AT THIS TIME. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION.

Corrective Action:

HARSH OR DELAYED SHIFTING WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR AFTER SLOWING IN TRAFFIC AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HAPPENS IN DRIVE AND REVERSE. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE. ONLY 1150 MILES ON CAR AT THIS TIME. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION.

Additional Notes:

HARSH OR DELAYED SHIFTING WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR AFTER SLOWING IN TRAFFIC AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HAPPENS IN DRIVE AND REVERSE. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE. ONLY 1150 MILES ON CAR AT THIS TIME. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO RESOLUTION.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11045301
Notice Date: Nov 11, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11044195 Other
Nov 7, 2017
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

OPEN INVESTIGATION ON STEERING DETACHING

Corrective Action:

OPEN INVESTIGATION ON STEERING DETACHING

Additional Notes:

OPEN INVESTIGATION ON STEERING DETACHING

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11044195
Notice Date: Nov 7, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11043932 Other
Nov 6, 2017
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

TAKATA RECALL - WISH TO HAVE THE BAGS REPLACED.

Corrective Action:

TAKATA RECALL - WISH TO HAVE THE BAGS REPLACED.

Additional Notes:

TAKATA RECALL - WISH TO HAVE THE BAGS REPLACED.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11043932
Notice Date: Nov 6, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 6, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11043402 Other
Nov 5, 2017
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

READ A NEWS ARTICLE THAT SAID MY STEERING WHEEL MAY COME LOOSE AND THAT I SHOULD STOP DRIVING IT IMMEDIATELY

Corrective Action:

READ A NEWS ARTICLE THAT SAID MY STEERING WHEEL MAY COME LOOSE AND THAT I SHOULD STOP DRIVING IT IMMEDIATELY

Additional Notes:

READ A NEWS ARTICLE THAT SAID MY STEERING WHEEL MAY COME LOOSE AND THAT I SHOULD STOP DRIVING IT IMMEDIATELY

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11043402
Notice Date: Nov 5, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 5, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11043319 Other
Nov 4, 2017
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TAKATA RECALL, MY STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO BE LOOSE AT THE LINKAGE BY THE PEDALS WHERE THE SWIVEL KNUCKLE IS CAUSING MY WHEEL TO BE OFF CENTER SO WHILE DRIVING TO GO STRAIGHT I HAD TO TURN IT TO THE RIGHT TO CENTER IT AND IT ONLY HAS SEEMED TO GET WORSE EVEN AFTER HAVING AND ALIGNMENT AND TIRED ROATATED AND PROPERLY AIRED UP AND CORRECT TIRED AND AXLES THAT CAME ON THE CAR STOCK FROM FORD. THERE HAS BEEN PLAY IN THE WHEEL SINCE DAY ONE OF BUYING IT, DEALER SHIP SAID JUST GIVE IT TIME TO BREAK IN BUT IT'S GOTTEN WORSE AND NOW HAS COST ME CHIROPRACTOR BILLS TO ADJUST ME BACK SINCE I HAVE TO HOLD THE WHEEL COCK-EYED WHILE MOVING TO DRIVE STRAIGHT.

Corrective Action:

TAKATA RECALL, MY STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO BE LOOSE AT THE LINKAGE BY THE PEDALS WHERE THE SWIVEL KNUCKLE IS CAUSING MY WHEEL TO BE OFF CENTER SO WHILE DRIVING TO GO STRAIGHT I HAD TO TURN IT TO THE RIGHT TO CENTER IT AND IT ONLY HAS SEEMED TO GET WORSE EVEN AFTER HAVING AND ALIGNMENT AND TIRED ROATATED AND PROPERLY AIRED UP AND CORRECT TIRED AND AXLES THAT CAME ON THE CAR STOCK FROM FORD. THERE HAS BEEN PLAY IN THE WHEEL SINCE DAY ONE OF BUYING IT, DEALER SHIP SAID JUST GIVE IT TIME TO BREAK IN BUT IT'S GOTTEN WORSE AND NOW HAS COST ME CHIROPRACTOR BILLS TO ADJUST ME BACK SINCE I HAVE TO HOLD THE WHEEL COCK-EYED WHILE MOVING TO DRIVE STRAIGHT.

Additional Notes:

TAKATA RECALL, MY STEERING WHEEL SEEMS TO BE LOOSE AT THE LINKAGE BY THE PEDALS WHERE THE SWIVEL KNUCKLE IS CAUSING MY WHEEL TO BE OFF CENTER SO WHILE DRIVING TO GO STRAIGHT I HAD TO TURN IT TO THE RIGHT TO CENTER IT AND IT ONLY HAS SEEMED TO GET WORSE EVEN AFTER HAVING AND ALIGNMENT AND TIRED ROATATED AND PROPERLY AIRED UP AND CORRECT TIRED AND AXLES THAT CAME ON THE CAR STOCK FROM FORD. THERE HAS BEEN PLAY IN THE WHEEL SINCE DAY ONE OF BUYING IT, DEALER SHIP SAID JUST GIVE IT TIME TO BREAK IN BUT IT'S GOTTEN WORSE AND NOW HAS COST ME CHIROPRACTOR BILLS TO ADJUST ME BACK SINCE I HAVE TO HOLD THE WHEEL COCK-EYED WHILE MOVING TO DRIVE STRAIGHT.

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11043319
Notice Date: Nov 4, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Campaign: 11042835 Other
Nov 3, 2017
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2016. THE STEERING WHEEL IS GETTING LOOSE AND LOOSE AND IT IS NOW HARD FOR ME TO DRIVE EXACTLY STRAIGHT AT A HIGH SPEED (AT OR ABOVE 55MPH).

Corrective Action:

THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2016. THE STEERING WHEEL IS GETTING LOOSE AND LOOSE AND IT IS NOW HARD FOR ME TO DRIVE EXACTLY STRAIGHT AT A HIGH SPEED (AT OR ABOVE 55MPH).

Additional Notes:

THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2016. THE STEERING WHEEL IS GETTING LOOSE AND LOOSE AND IT IS NOW HARD FOR ME TO DRIVE EXACTLY STRAIGHT AT A HIGH SPEED (AT OR ABOVE 55MPH).

Manufacturer: FORD
Mfg Campaign: 11042835
Notice Date: Nov 3, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 3, 2017

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