Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
5 RecallsThese 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
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 23S12
Recall Date: Mar 10, 2023
Ford Motor Company
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 18S08
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2018
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 17S16
Recall Date: Jul 6, 2017
Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 16S43
Recall Date: Dec 5, 2016
Consumer Complaints
1.3K ComplaintsFord Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ONE EVENING WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE AND THEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE RADIAL DIAL SHIFTER AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED TO PARK. IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AT ALL, AND I SAT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD NOT BEING ABLE TO MOVE MY CAR FOR OVER TWO HOURS. THE ROAD IS SUCH THAT PEOPLE HAD TO DRIVE THROUGH NEIGHBORS' YARDS TO GET AROUND ME. I'M VERY FORTUNATE THAT MY NEIGHBOR IS AN ENGINE MECHANIC AND WAS ABLE TO WALK OVER AND DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. HE TOLD ME THE SHIFT LINKAGE WAS NOT CONNECTED AND THAT THE BUSHING THAT HOLDS IT ON APPEARED TO BE MISSING. IF IT WERE NOT FOR HIM I MAY STILL BE SITTING IN THE ROAD. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL OF THIS EXACT SAME PART FOR FORD FUSION MODEL YEARS 2013-2016. HOWEVER, MINE IS A 2017 THAT CAME OUT OF THE PLANT IN APRIL OF 2016. THEREFORE, IT STANDS TO REASON THAT THE DESIGN OF THIS SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING DID NOT DRASTICALLY CHANGE BETWEEN THE MAKING OF MY VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2016 AND A 2016 MODEL THAT WAS MADE JUST A MONTH OR SO EARLIER WHICH WAS ELIGIBLE FOR A RECALL. MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD AND MY DRIVEWAY IS ON AN INCLINE. THE COMPLAINTS THAT I'VE RESEARCHED SAID THAT WITH THIS ISSUE THE CAR COULD BE STUCK IN NEUTRAL WHEN YOU THINK IT IS IN PARK FOR EXAMPLE, AND MY CHILD COULD HAVE BEEN IN THEIR CAR SEAT WHILE THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY. THIS IS NOT OK! FORD SAID MY 2017 FUSION WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL AND CHARGED $6 FOR THE BUSHING AND $60 TO INSTALL A PART THAT'S BEEN A RECALL ISSUE ON OTHER MODELS. MY CONCERN IS THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AND THE FACT THAT MY VEHICLE IS SURELY ONE OF THE EARLIER 2017 MODELS MANUFACTURED WITH THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AS A RECALLED MODEL WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN MADE JUST A MONTH OR TWO PRIOR. I DO HOPE THAT IT'S LOOKED INTO FOR THE 2017 FORD FUSION MODELS TO BE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST FOR THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING RECALL.
Corrective Action:
ONE EVENING WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE AND THEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE RADIAL DIAL SHIFTER AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED TO PARK. IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AT ALL, AND I SAT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD NOT BEING ABLE TO MOVE MY CAR FOR OVER TWO HOURS. THE ROAD IS SUCH THAT PEOPLE HAD TO DRIVE THROUGH NEIGHBORS' YARDS TO GET AROUND ME. I'M VERY FORTUNATE THAT MY NEIGHBOR IS AN ENGINE MECHANIC AND WAS ABLE TO WALK OVER AND DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. HE TOLD ME THE SHIFT LINKAGE WAS NOT CONNECTED AND THAT THE BUSHING THAT HOLDS IT ON APPEARED TO BE MISSING. IF IT WERE NOT FOR HIM I MAY STILL BE SITTING IN THE ROAD. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL OF THIS EXACT SAME PART FOR FORD FUSION MODEL YEARS 2013-2016. HOWEVER, MINE IS A 2017 THAT CAME OUT OF THE PLANT IN APRIL OF 2016. THEREFORE, IT STANDS TO REASON THAT THE DESIGN OF THIS SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING DID NOT DRASTICALLY CHANGE BETWEEN THE MAKING OF MY VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2016 AND A 2016 MODEL THAT WAS MADE JUST A MONTH OR SO EARLIER WHICH WAS ELIGIBLE FOR A RECALL. MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD AND MY DRIVEWAY IS ON AN INCLINE. THE COMPLAINTS THAT I'VE RESEARCHED SAID THAT WITH THIS ISSUE THE CAR COULD BE STUCK IN NEUTRAL WHEN YOU THINK IT IS IN PARK FOR EXAMPLE, AND MY CHILD COULD HAVE BEEN IN THEIR CAR SEAT WHILE THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY. THIS IS NOT OK! FORD SAID MY 2017 FUSION WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL AND CHARGED $6 FOR THE BUSHING AND $60 TO INSTALL A PART THAT'S BEEN A RECALL ISSUE ON OTHER MODELS. MY CONCERN IS THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AND THE FACT THAT MY VEHICLE IS SURELY ONE OF THE EARLIER 2017 MODELS MANUFACTURED WITH THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AS A RECALLED MODEL WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN MADE JUST A MONTH OR TWO PRIOR. I DO HOPE THAT IT'S LOOKED INTO FOR THE 2017 FORD FUSION MODELS TO BE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST FOR THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING RECALL.
Additional Notes:
ONE EVENING WHEN PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN REVERSE AND THEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE RADIAL DIAL SHIFTER AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED TO PARK. IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AT ALL, AND I SAT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD NOT BEING ABLE TO MOVE MY CAR FOR OVER TWO HOURS. THE ROAD IS SUCH THAT PEOPLE HAD TO DRIVE THROUGH NEIGHBORS' YARDS TO GET AROUND ME. I'M VERY FORTUNATE THAT MY NEIGHBOR IS AN ENGINE MECHANIC AND WAS ABLE TO WALK OVER AND DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. HE TOLD ME THE SHIFT LINKAGE WAS NOT CONNECTED AND THAT THE BUSHING THAT HOLDS IT ON APPEARED TO BE MISSING. IF IT WERE NOT FOR HIM I MAY STILL BE SITTING IN THE ROAD. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL OF THIS EXACT SAME PART FOR FORD FUSION MODEL YEARS 2013-2016. HOWEVER, MINE IS A 2017 THAT CAME OUT OF THE PLANT IN APRIL OF 2016. THEREFORE, IT STANDS TO REASON THAT THE DESIGN OF THIS SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING DID NOT DRASTICALLY CHANGE BETWEEN THE MAKING OF MY VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2016 AND A 2016 MODEL THAT WAS MADE JUST A MONTH OR SO EARLIER WHICH WAS ELIGIBLE FOR A RECALL. MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD AND MY DRIVEWAY IS ON AN INCLINE. THE COMPLAINTS THAT I'VE RESEARCHED SAID THAT WITH THIS ISSUE THE CAR COULD BE STUCK IN NEUTRAL WHEN YOU THINK IT IS IN PARK FOR EXAMPLE, AND MY CHILD COULD HAVE BEEN IN THEIR CAR SEAT WHILE THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY. THIS IS NOT OK! FORD SAID MY 2017 FUSION WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL AND CHARGED $6 FOR THE BUSHING AND $60 TO INSTALL A PART THAT'S BEEN A RECALL ISSUE ON OTHER MODELS. MY CONCERN IS THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AND THE FACT THAT MY VEHICLE IS SURELY ONE OF THE EARLIER 2017 MODELS MANUFACTURED WITH THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AS A RECALLED MODEL WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN MADE JUST A MONTH OR TWO PRIOR. I DO HOPE THAT IT'S LOOKED INTO FOR THE 2017 FORD FUSION MODELS TO BE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST FOR THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING RECALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11397511
Recall Date: Feb 23, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A 2017 FORD FUSION TITANIUM WITH THE 2.0L ECOBOOST ENGINE THAT HAS 72,890 MILES. I EXPERIENCED ROUGH IDLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD THE ENGINE LIGHT CHECKED AND SHOWED THE CODE P0302 WHICH IS A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 2. WHEN I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE THE PLACE OF BUSINESS WHERE I HAD THE LIGHT CHECKED WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF MY EXHAUST UPON START UP AND WAS STILL COMING OUT BY THE TIME I DROVE HOME. I PROCEEDED TO DO MY RESEARCH OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS FOLLOWING AND FOUND OUT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND FORD WILL ONLY COVER IF UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH IT HAPPENS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY TIME FRAME JUST AS MUCH AS WITH IN THE WARRANTY WINDOW. I PROCEEDED TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTIC DONE AND THEY SAID THAT EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE IS EXACTLY THE ISSUE ALONG WITH THE PCM SELF-TEST SHOWING P0217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION WAS DETECTED, AND THE ENGINE LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY DOES HAVE TO BE REPLACED.NOTHING SHOWED UP ON MY DASH TO WARN ME OF OVERHEATING OR ANYTHING OF THE NATURE. ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A 2017 FORD FUSION TITANIUM WITH THE 2.0L ECOBOOST ENGINE THAT HAS 72,890 MILES. I EXPERIENCED ROUGH IDLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD THE ENGINE LIGHT CHECKED AND SHOWED THE CODE P0302 WHICH IS A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 2. WHEN I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE THE PLACE OF BUSINESS WHERE I HAD THE LIGHT CHECKED WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF MY EXHAUST UPON START UP AND WAS STILL COMING OUT BY THE TIME I DROVE HOME. I PROCEEDED TO DO MY RESEARCH OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS FOLLOWING AND FOUND OUT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND FORD WILL ONLY COVER IF UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH IT HAPPENS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY TIME FRAME JUST AS MUCH AS WITH IN THE WARRANTY WINDOW. I PROCEEDED TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTIC DONE AND THEY SAID THAT EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE IS EXACTLY THE ISSUE ALONG WITH THE PCM SELF-TEST SHOWING P0217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION WAS DETECTED, AND THE ENGINE LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY DOES HAVE TO BE REPLACED.NOTHING SHOWED UP ON MY DASH TO WARN ME OF OVERHEATING OR ANYTHING OF THE NATURE. ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A 2017 FORD FUSION TITANIUM WITH THE 2.0L ECOBOOST ENGINE THAT HAS 72,890 MILES. I EXPERIENCED ROUGH IDLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD THE ENGINE LIGHT CHECKED AND SHOWED THE CODE P0302 WHICH IS A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 2. WHEN I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE THE PLACE OF BUSINESS WHERE I HAD THE LIGHT CHECKED WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF MY EXHAUST UPON START UP AND WAS STILL COMING OUT BY THE TIME I DROVE HOME. I PROCEEDED TO DO MY RESEARCH OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS FOLLOWING AND FOUND OUT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND FORD WILL ONLY COVER IF UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH IT HAPPENS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY TIME FRAME JUST AS MUCH AS WITH IN THE WARRANTY WINDOW. I PROCEEDED TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTIC DONE AND THEY SAID THAT EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE IS EXACTLY THE ISSUE ALONG WITH THE PCM SELF-TEST SHOWING P0217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION WAS DETECTED, AND THE ENGINE LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY DOES HAVE TO BE REPLACED.NOTHING SHOWED UP ON MY DASH TO WARN ME OF OVERHEATING OR ANYTHING OF THE NATURE. ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED.
Mfg Campaign: 11397265
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A 2017 FORD FUSION TITANIUM WITH THE 2.0L ECOBOOST ENGINE THAT HAS 72,890 MILES. I EXPERIENCED ROUGH IDLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD THE ENGINE LIGHT CHECKED AND SHOWED THE CODE P0302 WHICH IS A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 2. WHEN I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE THE PLACE OF BUSINESS WHERE I HAD THE LIGHT CHECKED WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF MY EXHAUST UPON START UP AND WAS STILL COMING OUT BY THE TIME I DROVE HOME. I PROCEEDED TO DO MY RESEARCH OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS FOLLOWING AND FOUND OUT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND FORD WILL ONLY COVER IF UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH IT HAPPENS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY TIME FRAME JUST AS MUCH AS WITH IN THE WARRANTY WINDOW. I PROCEEDED TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTIC DONE AND THEY SAID THAT EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE IS EXACTLY THE ISSUE ALONG WITH THE PCM SELF-TEST SHOWING P0217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION WAS DETECTED, AND THE ENGINE LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY DOES HAVE TO BE REPLACED.NOTHING SHOWED UP ON MY DASH TO WARN ME OF OVERHEATING OR ANYTHING OF THE NATURE. ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A 2017 FORD FUSION TITANIUM WITH THE 2.0L ECOBOOST ENGINE THAT HAS 72,890 MILES. I EXPERIENCED ROUGH IDLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD THE ENGINE LIGHT CHECKED AND SHOWED THE CODE P0302 WHICH IS A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 2. WHEN I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE THE PLACE OF BUSINESS WHERE I HAD THE LIGHT CHECKED WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF MY EXHAUST UPON START UP AND WAS STILL COMING OUT BY THE TIME I DROVE HOME. I PROCEEDED TO DO MY RESEARCH OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS FOLLOWING AND FOUND OUT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND FORD WILL ONLY COVER IF UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH IT HAPPENS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY TIME FRAME JUST AS MUCH AS WITH IN THE WARRANTY WINDOW. I PROCEEDED TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTIC DONE AND THEY SAID THAT EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE IS EXACTLY THE ISSUE ALONG WITH THE PCM SELF-TEST SHOWING P0217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION WAS DETECTED, AND THE ENGINE LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY DOES HAVE TO BE REPLACED.NOTHING SHOWED UP ON MY DASH TO WARN ME OF OVERHEATING OR ANYTHING OF THE NATURE. ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A 2017 FORD FUSION TITANIUM WITH THE 2.0L ECOBOOST ENGINE THAT HAS 72,890 MILES. I EXPERIENCED ROUGH IDLE FOR ABOUT A WEEK THEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD THE ENGINE LIGHT CHECKED AND SHOWED THE CODE P0302 WHICH IS A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 2. WHEN I PROCEEDED TO LEAVE THE PLACE OF BUSINESS WHERE I HAD THE LIGHT CHECKED WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF MY EXHAUST UPON START UP AND WAS STILL COMING OUT BY THE TIME I DROVE HOME. I PROCEEDED TO DO MY RESEARCH OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS FOLLOWING AND FOUND OUT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND FORD WILL ONLY COVER IF UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH IT HAPPENS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY TIME FRAME JUST AS MUCH AS WITH IN THE WARRANTY WINDOW. I PROCEEDED TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A DIAGNOSTIC DONE AND THEY SAID THAT EVERYTHING I STATED ABOVE IS EXACTLY THE ISSUE ALONG WITH THE PCM SELF-TEST SHOWING P0217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION WAS DETECTED, AND THE ENGINE LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY DOES HAVE TO BE REPLACED.NOTHING SHOWED UP ON MY DASH TO WARN ME OF OVERHEATING OR ANYTHING OF THE NATURE. ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED.
Mfg Campaign: 11397265
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION I WAS HIT ON MY DRIVER'S REAR DOOR AND MY SEATBELT UNLATCHED AND I WAS THROWN OUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR.*DT*JB
Corrective Action:
WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION I WAS HIT ON MY DRIVER'S REAR DOOR AND MY SEATBELT UNLATCHED AND I WAS THROWN OUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR.*DT*JB
Additional Notes:
WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION I WAS HIT ON MY DRIVER'S REAR DOOR AND MY SEATBELT UNLATCHED AND I WAS THROWN OUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR.*DT*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11396961
Recall Date: Feb 19, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
AS WE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS RIDING A LITTLE ROUGH AND I HAD RECENTLY GOTTEN AN OIL CHANGE SO I KNEW INSTANTLY IT WASN'T THE ENGINE CAUSE IM FAMILIAR WITH ENGINE ISSUES SO, I PULLED OVER TO A GAS STATION A MID OUR TRAVELS TO A JOB INTERVIEW. I LISTENED FOR ANY UNUSUAL SOUNDS BUT THERE WASN'T ANY. I THEN REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLE WHEN SHIFTED INTO GEAR IT JERKED A LITTLE HARD AND ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. SO THAT'S WHEN I DECIDED TO ADD TRANSMISSION FLUID. THINKING THAT WOULD MAKE IT BETTER WHEN RETURNING BACK TO DRIVING IT STARTED OFF REAL GOOD RIDING SMOOTHLY LIKE EVER BEFORE. THEN IT OUT OF NO NEUTRALIZE LEAVING MY FOOT REVING THE ENGINE COASTING ALONG THE HIGHWAY, BREAKS LOCKED ON DRIVERS MAKING ME SWERVE AND TAIL WHIP, WHILE ALONG SIDE OF TRUCKS WITH ME AND FAMILY AT RISK OF OUR LIVES AND OTHERS TAKEN BECAUSE OF A POTENTIAL RECALL. MY VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND MY VIN A PART OF THIS RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER OFFERED TO PAY A PORTION OF THE REPAIRS. *JS
Corrective Action:
AS WE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS RIDING A LITTLE ROUGH AND I HAD RECENTLY GOTTEN AN OIL CHANGE SO I KNEW INSTANTLY IT WASN'T THE ENGINE CAUSE IM FAMILIAR WITH ENGINE ISSUES SO, I PULLED OVER TO A GAS STATION A MID OUR TRAVELS TO A JOB INTERVIEW. I LISTENED FOR ANY UNUSUAL SOUNDS BUT THERE WASN'T ANY. I THEN REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLE WHEN SHIFTED INTO GEAR IT JERKED A LITTLE HARD AND ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. SO THAT'S WHEN I DECIDED TO ADD TRANSMISSION FLUID. THINKING THAT WOULD MAKE IT BETTER WHEN RETURNING BACK TO DRIVING IT STARTED OFF REAL GOOD RIDING SMOOTHLY LIKE EVER BEFORE. THEN IT OUT OF NO NEUTRALIZE LEAVING MY FOOT REVING THE ENGINE COASTING ALONG THE HIGHWAY, BREAKS LOCKED ON DRIVERS MAKING ME SWERVE AND TAIL WHIP, WHILE ALONG SIDE OF TRUCKS WITH ME AND FAMILY AT RISK OF OUR LIVES AND OTHERS TAKEN BECAUSE OF A POTENTIAL RECALL. MY VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND MY VIN A PART OF THIS RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER OFFERED TO PAY A PORTION OF THE REPAIRS. *JS
Additional Notes:
AS WE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS RIDING A LITTLE ROUGH AND I HAD RECENTLY GOTTEN AN OIL CHANGE SO I KNEW INSTANTLY IT WASN'T THE ENGINE CAUSE IM FAMILIAR WITH ENGINE ISSUES SO, I PULLED OVER TO A GAS STATION A MID OUR TRAVELS TO A JOB INTERVIEW. I LISTENED FOR ANY UNUSUAL SOUNDS BUT THERE WASN'T ANY. I THEN REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLE WHEN SHIFTED INTO GEAR IT JERKED A LITTLE HARD AND ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY. SO THAT'S WHEN I DECIDED TO ADD TRANSMISSION FLUID. THINKING THAT WOULD MAKE IT BETTER WHEN RETURNING BACK TO DRIVING IT STARTED OFF REAL GOOD RIDING SMOOTHLY LIKE EVER BEFORE. THEN IT OUT OF NO NEUTRALIZE LEAVING MY FOOT REVING THE ENGINE COASTING ALONG THE HIGHWAY, BREAKS LOCKED ON DRIVERS MAKING ME SWERVE AND TAIL WHIP, WHILE ALONG SIDE OF TRUCKS WITH ME AND FAMILY AT RISK OF OUR LIVES AND OTHERS TAKEN BECAUSE OF A POTENTIAL RECALL. MY VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AND MY VIN A PART OF THIS RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER OFFERED TO PAY A PORTION OF THE REPAIRS. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11396325
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000 MILES ON IT AND ONE DAY, I TURNED IT ON AND IT MADE A ROUGH SOUND STARTING UP. I THEN NOTICED MY CAR WAS SHAKING AND THAT MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, SO I ELECTED TO NOT DRIVE IT TO ENSURE NO FURTHER DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. I CONSULTED WITH TWO MECHANICS WHO BOTH STATED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM MY SPARK PLUGS, CAUSED BY FLUID IN MY CYLINDERS, AND THAT IT WAS NECESSARY TO REPLACE MY ENGINE. THEY PLUGGED CODE READERS IN THAT INDICATED THAT MY SECOND CYLINDER WAS MISFIRING. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE, I FOUND MANY OTHER CARS OF MY MAKE AND MODEL THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE, SOME OF WHICH STATED FIRES AND OTHER SERIOUS DANGERS AND WERE ALL WITHIN 15,000 MILES OF USAGE AS MY CAR. I AM DISCOURAGED AND DISAPPOINTED BY THE FACT THAT I WAS SOLD A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. I PAID GOOD MONEY FOR A CORPORATION TO NEGLECT THEIR MISTAKES AND LAND ME WITH A 400 DOLLAR CAR PAYMENT ON A NONFUNCTIONAL VEHICLE THAT COULD'VE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. I INTEND TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2021 TO DISCUSS MY OPTIONS.
Corrective Action:
MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000 MILES ON IT AND ONE DAY, I TURNED IT ON AND IT MADE A ROUGH SOUND STARTING UP. I THEN NOTICED MY CAR WAS SHAKING AND THAT MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, SO I ELECTED TO NOT DRIVE IT TO ENSURE NO FURTHER DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. I CONSULTED WITH TWO MECHANICS WHO BOTH STATED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM MY SPARK PLUGS, CAUSED BY FLUID IN MY CYLINDERS, AND THAT IT WAS NECESSARY TO REPLACE MY ENGINE. THEY PLUGGED CODE READERS IN THAT INDICATED THAT MY SECOND CYLINDER WAS MISFIRING. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE, I FOUND MANY OTHER CARS OF MY MAKE AND MODEL THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE, SOME OF WHICH STATED FIRES AND OTHER SERIOUS DANGERS AND WERE ALL WITHIN 15,000 MILES OF USAGE AS MY CAR. I AM DISCOURAGED AND DISAPPOINTED BY THE FACT THAT I WAS SOLD A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. I PAID GOOD MONEY FOR A CORPORATION TO NEGLECT THEIR MISTAKES AND LAND ME WITH A 400 DOLLAR CAR PAYMENT ON A NONFUNCTIONAL VEHICLE THAT COULD'VE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. I INTEND TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2021 TO DISCUSS MY OPTIONS.
Additional Notes:
MY CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000 MILES ON IT AND ONE DAY, I TURNED IT ON AND IT MADE A ROUGH SOUND STARTING UP. I THEN NOTICED MY CAR WAS SHAKING AND THAT MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, SO I ELECTED TO NOT DRIVE IT TO ENSURE NO FURTHER DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. I CONSULTED WITH TWO MECHANICS WHO BOTH STATED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM MY SPARK PLUGS, CAUSED BY FLUID IN MY CYLINDERS, AND THAT IT WAS NECESSARY TO REPLACE MY ENGINE. THEY PLUGGED CODE READERS IN THAT INDICATED THAT MY SECOND CYLINDER WAS MISFIRING. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE, I FOUND MANY OTHER CARS OF MY MAKE AND MODEL THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE, SOME OF WHICH STATED FIRES AND OTHER SERIOUS DANGERS AND WERE ALL WITHIN 15,000 MILES OF USAGE AS MY CAR. I AM DISCOURAGED AND DISAPPOINTED BY THE FACT THAT I WAS SOLD A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. I PAID GOOD MONEY FOR A CORPORATION TO NEGLECT THEIR MISTAKES AND LAND ME WITH A 400 DOLLAR CAR PAYMENT ON A NONFUNCTIONAL VEHICLE THAT COULD'VE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. I INTEND TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2021 TO DISCUSS MY OPTIONS.
Mfg Campaign: 11395123
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
OUR 3 YEAR OLD VEHICLE, WHICH HAS ONLY BEEN SERVICED BY OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER AND HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT, REQUIRED THE LUG NUTS TO BE REPLACED ON ALL WHEELS BECAUSE OF SWELLING, CREATING A DANGEROUS CONDITION FOR THE CAR. I UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM TO BE CAUSED DO TO POOR ENGINEERING BY FORD BY COMBINING SEVERAL METALS TOGETHER WHEN CREATING EACH LUG NUT THAT OVER TIME FAIL. THESE LUG NUTS SHOULD E RECALLED AND REPLACED AT THE DEALERS COST BY A REPLACEMENT THAT CAN WITHSTAND NORMAL OPERATION.
Corrective Action:
OUR 3 YEAR OLD VEHICLE, WHICH HAS ONLY BEEN SERVICED BY OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER AND HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT, REQUIRED THE LUG NUTS TO BE REPLACED ON ALL WHEELS BECAUSE OF SWELLING, CREATING A DANGEROUS CONDITION FOR THE CAR. I UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM TO BE CAUSED DO TO POOR ENGINEERING BY FORD BY COMBINING SEVERAL METALS TOGETHER WHEN CREATING EACH LUG NUT THAT OVER TIME FAIL. THESE LUG NUTS SHOULD E RECALLED AND REPLACED AT THE DEALERS COST BY A REPLACEMENT THAT CAN WITHSTAND NORMAL OPERATION.
Additional Notes:
OUR 3 YEAR OLD VEHICLE, WHICH HAS ONLY BEEN SERVICED BY OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER AND HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON IT, REQUIRED THE LUG NUTS TO BE REPLACED ON ALL WHEELS BECAUSE OF SWELLING, CREATING A DANGEROUS CONDITION FOR THE CAR. I UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM TO BE CAUSED DO TO POOR ENGINEERING BY FORD BY COMBINING SEVERAL METALS TOGETHER WHEN CREATING EACH LUG NUT THAT OVER TIME FAIL. THESE LUG NUTS SHOULD E RECALLED AND REPLACED AT THE DEALERS COST BY A REPLACEMENT THAT CAN WITHSTAND NORMAL OPERATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11394506
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHILE TRYING TO REVERSE OR GO INTO DRIVE, MY SHIFT CABLE CAME OFF DUE TO A CAP BEING MISSING ON IT. THE ERROR 'SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT' KEEPS POPPING UP. AND NOW IT HAS EFFECTED MY TRANSMISSION TO THE POINT WHERE MY VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH ACCELERATING.
Corrective Action:
WHILE TRYING TO REVERSE OR GO INTO DRIVE, MY SHIFT CABLE CAME OFF DUE TO A CAP BEING MISSING ON IT. THE ERROR 'SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT' KEEPS POPPING UP. AND NOW IT HAS EFFECTED MY TRANSMISSION TO THE POINT WHERE MY VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH ACCELERATING.
Additional Notes:
WHILE TRYING TO REVERSE OR GO INTO DRIVE, MY SHIFT CABLE CAME OFF DUE TO A CAP BEING MISSING ON IT. THE ERROR 'SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT' KEEPS POPPING UP. AND NOW IT HAS EFFECTED MY TRANSMISSION TO THE POINT WHERE MY VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH ACCELERATING.
Mfg Campaign: 11389726
Recall Date: Jan 25, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHILE TRYING TO REVERSE OR GO INTO DRIVE, MY SHIFT CABLE CAME OFF DUE TO A CAP BEING MISSING ON IT. THE ERROR 'SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT' KEEPS POPPING UP. AND NOW IT HAS EFFECTED MY TRANSMISSION TO THE POINT WHERE MY VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH ACCELERATING.
Corrective Action:
WHILE TRYING TO REVERSE OR GO INTO DRIVE, MY SHIFT CABLE CAME OFF DUE TO A CAP BEING MISSING ON IT. THE ERROR 'SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT' KEEPS POPPING UP. AND NOW IT HAS EFFECTED MY TRANSMISSION TO THE POINT WHERE MY VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH ACCELERATING.
Additional Notes:
WHILE TRYING TO REVERSE OR GO INTO DRIVE, MY SHIFT CABLE CAME OFF DUE TO A CAP BEING MISSING ON IT. THE ERROR 'SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT' KEEPS POPPING UP. AND NOW IT HAS EFFECTED MY TRANSMISSION TO THE POINT WHERE MY VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH ACCELERATING.
Mfg Campaign: 11389726
Recall Date: Jan 25, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
BATTERY KEEP BATTERY KEEPS GOING DEAD
Corrective Action:
BATTERY KEEP BATTERY KEEPS GOING DEAD
Additional Notes:
BATTERY KEEP BATTERY KEEPS GOING DEAD
Mfg Campaign: 11389372
Recall Date: Jan 22, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH THE LEFT WHEEL AND HUB FELL OFF CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO THE PAVEMENT. THIS CAUSED ALOT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDERS. AND THE LINKAGE TO THE RIGHT WHEEL. FORD SAID IT WAS BECAUSE I HIT SOMETHING BUT I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
Corrective Action:
TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH THE LEFT WHEEL AND HUB FELL OFF CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO THE PAVEMENT. THIS CAUSED ALOT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDERS. AND THE LINKAGE TO THE RIGHT WHEEL. FORD SAID IT WAS BECAUSE I HIT SOMETHING BUT I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
Additional Notes:
TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH THE LEFT WHEEL AND HUB FELL OFF CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO THE PAVEMENT. THIS CAUSED ALOT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDERS. AND THE LINKAGE TO THE RIGHT WHEEL. FORD SAID IT WAS BECAUSE I HIT SOMETHING BUT I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
Mfg Campaign: 11389280
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH THE LEFT WHEEL AND HUB FELL OFF CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO THE PAVEMENT. THIS CAUSED ALOT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDERS. AND THE LINKAGE TO THE RIGHT WHEEL. FORD SAID IT WAS BECAUSE I HIT SOMETHING BUT I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
Corrective Action:
TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH THE LEFT WHEEL AND HUB FELL OFF CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO THE PAVEMENT. THIS CAUSED ALOT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDERS. AND THE LINKAGE TO THE RIGHT WHEEL. FORD SAID IT WAS BECAUSE I HIT SOMETHING BUT I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
Additional Notes:
TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH THE LEFT WHEEL AND HUB FELL OFF CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO THE PAVEMENT. THIS CAUSED ALOT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDERS. AND THE LINKAGE TO THE RIGHT WHEEL. FORD SAID IT WAS BECAUSE I HIT SOMETHING BUT I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
Mfg Campaign: 11389280
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH THE LEFT WHEEL AND HUB FELL OFF CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO THE PAVEMENT. THIS CAUSED ALOT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDERS. AND THE LINKAGE TO THE RIGHT WHEEL. FORD SAID IT WAS BECAUSE I HIT SOMETHING BUT I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
Corrective Action:
TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH THE LEFT WHEEL AND HUB FELL OFF CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO THE PAVEMENT. THIS CAUSED ALOT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDERS. AND THE LINKAGE TO THE RIGHT WHEEL. FORD SAID IT WAS BECAUSE I HIT SOMETHING BUT I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
Additional Notes:
TURNING INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT ABOUT 10-15 MPH THE LEFT WHEEL AND HUB FELL OFF CAUSING THE CAR TO CRASH INTO THE PAVEMENT. THIS CAUSED ALOT OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER AND FENDERS. AND THE LINKAGE TO THE RIGHT WHEEL. FORD SAID IT WAS BECAUSE I HIT SOMETHING BUT I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING AND MY CAR STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
Mfg Campaign: 11389280
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CAR RAN ROUGH WHEN FIRST STARTED THEM SMOOTHED OUT, HAPPENED A FEW TIMES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. COOLANT WAS LEAKING IN CYLINDERS #4 AND #3. MECHANIC STATED THIS YEAR CAR THE ENGINE BECOMES POROUS AND THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE.
Corrective Action:
CAR RAN ROUGH WHEN FIRST STARTED THEM SMOOTHED OUT, HAPPENED A FEW TIMES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. COOLANT WAS LEAKING IN CYLINDERS #4 AND #3. MECHANIC STATED THIS YEAR CAR THE ENGINE BECOMES POROUS AND THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE.
Additional Notes:
CAR RAN ROUGH WHEN FIRST STARTED THEM SMOOTHED OUT, HAPPENED A FEW TIMES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. COOLANT WAS LEAKING IN CYLINDERS #4 AND #3. MECHANIC STATED THIS YEAR CAR THE ENGINE BECOMES POROUS AND THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE.
Mfg Campaign: 11388480
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO METRO FORD SALES INC (3601 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304, (518) 868-6157) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO METRO FORD SALES INC (3601 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304, (518) 868-6157) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO METRO FORD SALES INC (3601 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304, (518) 868-6157) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11387056
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO METRO FORD SALES INC (3601 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304, (518) 868-6157) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO METRO FORD SALES INC (3601 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304, (518) 868-6157) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO METRO FORD SALES INC (3601 STATE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304, (518) 868-6157) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND DETERMINED THAT THE SERVICE RESTRAINTS MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11387056
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11386820
Recall Date: Jan 6, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING FEELS LOSE LIKE WHEN I TURN IT FEELS AS IF IT GOING TO STEER MY CAR INTO A CIRCLE. IT IS VERY TOUCHY ON THE STEERING NOT SURE IF IT NEEDS TIGHTENED OR JUST SIMPLY FIXED FROM THE RECALL.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING FEELS LOSE LIKE WHEN I TURN IT FEELS AS IF IT GOING TO STEER MY CAR INTO A CIRCLE. IT IS VERY TOUCHY ON THE STEERING NOT SURE IF IT NEEDS TIGHTENED OR JUST SIMPLY FIXED FROM THE RECALL.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING FEELS LOSE LIKE WHEN I TURN IT FEELS AS IF IT GOING TO STEER MY CAR INTO A CIRCLE. IT IS VERY TOUCHY ON THE STEERING NOT SURE IF IT NEEDS TIGHTENED OR JUST SIMPLY FIXED FROM THE RECALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11386477
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
CHANGED MY BATTERY FOR A NEW ONE. AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS AN ORANGE WRENCH APPEARS AS A WARNING TO CHECK MY MANUAL. CHECKED THE MANUAL IT SAYS THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER TRAIN. I LOOKED UP WHAT THAT MEANS BUT THERE WASN'T A TRUE DEFINITION OF WHAT WAS WRONG. I HAD TO WAIT TO GET IT CHECKED OUT AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO MY CAR WOULDN'T LET ME CHANGE IT OUT OF PARK. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED AND THE MECHANIC TELLS ME THE PART THAT'S MESSED UP IS ELECTRICAL AND THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER BECAUSE THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY TYPE OF CAR. I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE I'M WAITING FOR THE PART TO BE AVAILABLE BUT THE PART MALFUNCTION WASN'T ANYTHING THAT I DID JUST LIKE THE OTHERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THIS. THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL.
Corrective Action:
CHANGED MY BATTERY FOR A NEW ONE. AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS AN ORANGE WRENCH APPEARS AS A WARNING TO CHECK MY MANUAL. CHECKED THE MANUAL IT SAYS THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER TRAIN. I LOOKED UP WHAT THAT MEANS BUT THERE WASN'T A TRUE DEFINITION OF WHAT WAS WRONG. I HAD TO WAIT TO GET IT CHECKED OUT AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO MY CAR WOULDN'T LET ME CHANGE IT OUT OF PARK. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED AND THE MECHANIC TELLS ME THE PART THAT'S MESSED UP IS ELECTRICAL AND THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER BECAUSE THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY TYPE OF CAR. I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE I'M WAITING FOR THE PART TO BE AVAILABLE BUT THE PART MALFUNCTION WASN'T ANYTHING THAT I DID JUST LIKE THE OTHERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THIS. THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL.
Additional Notes:
CHANGED MY BATTERY FOR A NEW ONE. AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS AN ORANGE WRENCH APPEARS AS A WARNING TO CHECK MY MANUAL. CHECKED THE MANUAL IT SAYS THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER TRAIN. I LOOKED UP WHAT THAT MEANS BUT THERE WASN'T A TRUE DEFINITION OF WHAT WAS WRONG. I HAD TO WAIT TO GET IT CHECKED OUT AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO MY CAR WOULDN'T LET ME CHANGE IT OUT OF PARK. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED AND THE MECHANIC TELLS ME THE PART THAT'S MESSED UP IS ELECTRICAL AND THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER BECAUSE THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY TYPE OF CAR. I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE I'M WAITING FOR THE PART TO BE AVAILABLE BUT THE PART MALFUNCTION WASN'T ANYTHING THAT I DID JUST LIKE THE OTHERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THIS. THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11386280
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
2.0L ECO BOOST ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO COOLANT LEAK AND FAULTY DESIGN IN ENGINE MANUFACTURING. INITIAL WARNING CODES WAS NEED MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 2. REPLACED SPARK PLUGS ISSUE REMAINED. RECOMMEND REPLACING IGNITION COIL MOVED IT TO CYLINDR 1, SAME MESSAGE OF MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 2 REMAINED. ROUGH IDLE
Corrective Action:
2.0L ECO BOOST ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO COOLANT LEAK AND FAULTY DESIGN IN ENGINE MANUFACTURING. INITIAL WARNING CODES WAS NEED MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 2. REPLACED SPARK PLUGS ISSUE REMAINED. RECOMMEND REPLACING IGNITION COIL MOVED IT TO CYLINDR 1, SAME MESSAGE OF MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 2 REMAINED. ROUGH IDLE
Additional Notes:
2.0L ECO BOOST ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO COOLANT LEAK AND FAULTY DESIGN IN ENGINE MANUFACTURING. INITIAL WARNING CODES WAS NEED MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 2. REPLACED SPARK PLUGS ISSUE REMAINED. RECOMMEND REPLACING IGNITION COIL MOVED IT TO CYLINDR 1, SAME MESSAGE OF MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 2 REMAINED. ROUGH IDLE
Mfg Campaign: 11386114
Recall Date: Jan 2, 2021
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