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:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MARCH OF 2019 IT HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS WITH STARTING. IT SEEMS THE BATTERY IS ALWAYS DEAD EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY IS NEW AND THE MECHANIC TELLS ME THE BATTERY IS CHARGED FINALLY TODAY A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT MAY BE THE STARTER. BECAUSE WHEN I TRY TO START IT MOST TIMES IT IS DELAYED OR SOMETIMES IT WON'T START AND I NEED A JUMP . THIS CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. WHY AM I HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER ? IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS CAR?
Corrective Action:
SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MARCH OF 2019 IT HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS WITH STARTING. IT SEEMS THE BATTERY IS ALWAYS DEAD EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY IS NEW AND THE MECHANIC TELLS ME THE BATTERY IS CHARGED FINALLY TODAY A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT MAY BE THE STARTER. BECAUSE WHEN I TRY TO START IT MOST TIMES IT IS DELAYED OR SOMETIMES IT WON'T START AND I NEED A JUMP . THIS CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. WHY AM I HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER ? IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS CAR?
Additional Notes:
SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MARCH OF 2019 IT HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS WITH STARTING. IT SEEMS THE BATTERY IS ALWAYS DEAD EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY IS NEW AND THE MECHANIC TELLS ME THE BATTERY IS CHARGED FINALLY TODAY A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT MAY BE THE STARTER. BECAUSE WHEN I TRY TO START IT MOST TIMES IT IS DELAYED OR SOMETIMES IT WON'T START AND I NEED A JUMP . THIS CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. WHY AM I HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER ? IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS CAR?
Mfg Campaign: 11298863
Recall Date: Jan 12, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MARCH OF 2019 IT HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS WITH STARTING. IT SEEMS THE BATTERY IS ALWAYS DEAD EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY IS NEW AND THE MECHANIC TELLS ME THE BATTERY IS CHARGED FINALLY TODAY A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT MAY BE THE STARTER. BECAUSE WHEN I TRY TO START IT MOST TIMES IT IS DELAYED OR SOMETIMES IT WON'T START AND I NEED A JUMP . THIS CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. WHY AM I HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER ? IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS CAR?
Corrective Action:
SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MARCH OF 2019 IT HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS WITH STARTING. IT SEEMS THE BATTERY IS ALWAYS DEAD EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY IS NEW AND THE MECHANIC TELLS ME THE BATTERY IS CHARGED FINALLY TODAY A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT MAY BE THE STARTER. BECAUSE WHEN I TRY TO START IT MOST TIMES IT IS DELAYED OR SOMETIMES IT WON'T START AND I NEED A JUMP . THIS CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. WHY AM I HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER ? IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS CAR?
Additional Notes:
SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN MARCH OF 2019 IT HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS WITH STARTING. IT SEEMS THE BATTERY IS ALWAYS DEAD EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY IS NEW AND THE MECHANIC TELLS ME THE BATTERY IS CHARGED FINALLY TODAY A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT MAY BE THE STARTER. BECAUSE WHEN I TRY TO START IT MOST TIMES IT IS DELAYED OR SOMETIMES IT WON'T START AND I NEED A JUMP . THIS CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. WHY AM I HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER ? IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS CAR?
Mfg Campaign: 11298863
Recall Date: Jan 12, 2020
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX. 32 MPH ON CITY STREET TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE ENGINE STALLED. 'FULL ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE' AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE DASH. CAR COASTED TO A STOP. ENGINE START TOP BUTTON WAS BLINKING GREEN. PRESSED THE BUTTON. CAR STARTED AND RAN FINE. SECOND INSTANCE OF THIS OCCURRING. FIRST OCCURRENCE @ APPROX. 4000 MI. SECOND (12-24-2019) @ 12,600 MI. ## VIN PASSED ## FORD FUSION SPORT 2017 ##
Corrective Action:
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX. 32 MPH ON CITY STREET TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE ENGINE STALLED. 'FULL ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE' AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE DASH. CAR COASTED TO A STOP. ENGINE START TOP BUTTON WAS BLINKING GREEN. PRESSED THE BUTTON. CAR STARTED AND RAN FINE. SECOND INSTANCE OF THIS OCCURRING. FIRST OCCURRENCE @ APPROX. 4000 MI. SECOND (12-24-2019) @ 12,600 MI. ## VIN PASSED ## FORD FUSION SPORT 2017 ##
Additional Notes:
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROX. 32 MPH ON CITY STREET TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE ENGINE STALLED. 'FULL ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE' AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP ON THE DASH. CAR COASTED TO A STOP. ENGINE START TOP BUTTON WAS BLINKING GREEN. PRESSED THE BUTTON. CAR STARTED AND RAN FINE. SECOND INSTANCE OF THIS OCCURRING. FIRST OCCURRENCE @ APPROX. 4000 MI. SECOND (12-24-2019) @ 12,600 MI. ## VIN PASSED ## FORD FUSION SPORT 2017 ##
Mfg Campaign: 11291326
Recall Date: Dec 26, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR IS JERKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON IT HAS BEEN SINCE JULY AND THEY CAN'T TELL ME BUT IT A RECALL ON THE 2.0 LITER BUT NOT ON MINE FOR A 2.5 TORQUE CONVERTER THAT IS THE PROBLEM AND THE GUY AT FORD PLACE SAID IT WOULD BE 2700 TO FIX I WOULD RATHER RUN IT IN A RIVER WOW
Corrective Action:
MY CAR IS JERKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON IT HAS BEEN SINCE JULY AND THEY CAN'T TELL ME BUT IT A RECALL ON THE 2.0 LITER BUT NOT ON MINE FOR A 2.5 TORQUE CONVERTER THAT IS THE PROBLEM AND THE GUY AT FORD PLACE SAID IT WOULD BE 2700 TO FIX I WOULD RATHER RUN IT IN A RIVER WOW
Additional Notes:
MY CAR IS JERKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON IT HAS BEEN SINCE JULY AND THEY CAN'T TELL ME BUT IT A RECALL ON THE 2.0 LITER BUT NOT ON MINE FOR A 2.5 TORQUE CONVERTER THAT IS THE PROBLEM AND THE GUY AT FORD PLACE SAID IT WOULD BE 2700 TO FIX I WOULD RATHER RUN IT IN A RIVER WOW
Mfg Campaign: 11290805
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR IS JERKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON IT HAS BEEN SINCE JULY AND THEY CAN'T TELL ME BUT IT A RECALL ON THE 2.0 LITER BUT NOT ON MINE FOR A 2.5 TORQUE CONVERTER THAT IS THE PROBLEM AND THE GUY AT FORD PLACE SAID IT WOULD BE 2700 TO FIX I WOULD RATHER RUN IT IN A RIVER WOW
Corrective Action:
MY CAR IS JERKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON IT HAS BEEN SINCE JULY AND THEY CAN'T TELL ME BUT IT A RECALL ON THE 2.0 LITER BUT NOT ON MINE FOR A 2.5 TORQUE CONVERTER THAT IS THE PROBLEM AND THE GUY AT FORD PLACE SAID IT WOULD BE 2700 TO FIX I WOULD RATHER RUN IT IN A RIVER WOW
Additional Notes:
MY CAR IS JERKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON IT HAS BEEN SINCE JULY AND THEY CAN'T TELL ME BUT IT A RECALL ON THE 2.0 LITER BUT NOT ON MINE FOR A 2.5 TORQUE CONVERTER THAT IS THE PROBLEM AND THE GUY AT FORD PLACE SAID IT WOULD BE 2700 TO FIX I WOULD RATHER RUN IT IN A RIVER WOW
Mfg Campaign: 11290805
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. IT TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO GET THE VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN. TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND THEY STATED IF THERE IS NO CODE TO READ THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. IT TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO GET THE VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN. TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND THEY STATED IF THERE IS NO CODE TO READ THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC. IT TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO GET THE VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN. TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND THEY STATED IF THERE IS NO CODE TO READ THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11289398
Recall Date: Dec 16, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED "AUTO START STOP SHIFT TO (P) THEN RESTART ENGINE". THE CONTACT DID AS INSTRUCTED AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT CALLED MIDWAY FORD (2777 SNELLING AVE N, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113, (651) 636-8200) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT 61,000 MILES, THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,115. *LN*JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED "AUTO START STOP SHIFT TO (P) THEN RESTART ENGINE". THE CONTACT DID AS INSTRUCTED AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT CALLED MIDWAY FORD (2777 SNELLING AVE N, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113, (651) 636-8200) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT 61,000 MILES, THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,115. *LN*JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED "AUTO START STOP SHIFT TO (P) THEN RESTART ENGINE". THE CONTACT DID AS INSTRUCTED AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. THE CONTACT CALLED MIDWAY FORD (2777 SNELLING AVE N, ROSEVILLE, MN 55113, (651) 636-8200) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT 61,000 MILES, THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,115. *LN*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11288110
Recall Date: Dec 10, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
77K MILES, SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT WHILE VEHICLE IN USE, TRYING TO CHANGE FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE ON A DOWNTOWN CITY STREET. GEAR SELECTOR KNOB RETURNS TO PARK FROM SELECTING REVERSE, OR DRIVE. FORD FUSION IS NOT OPERABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. REVIEWED PREVIOUS INCIDENT REPORTS FOR 2017 MODEL IDENTIFYING PLASTIC BUSHING HOLDING THE SHIFT LINK CABLE TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILING. FORD FUSION MODEL 2016 AND EARLIER RECALLS FOR THE SAME PLASTIC BUSHING FAILURE, ALONG WITH MY WIFE'S 2014 FORD ESCAPE HAVING A RECALL FOR THE SAME PLASTIC BUSHING. WHY DOES THIS DEFECTIVE PLASTIC BUSHING REMAIN IN USE AFTER YEARS OF RECALLS?
Corrective Action:
77K MILES, SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT WHILE VEHICLE IN USE, TRYING TO CHANGE FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE ON A DOWNTOWN CITY STREET. GEAR SELECTOR KNOB RETURNS TO PARK FROM SELECTING REVERSE, OR DRIVE. FORD FUSION IS NOT OPERABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. REVIEWED PREVIOUS INCIDENT REPORTS FOR 2017 MODEL IDENTIFYING PLASTIC BUSHING HOLDING THE SHIFT LINK CABLE TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILING. FORD FUSION MODEL 2016 AND EARLIER RECALLS FOR THE SAME PLASTIC BUSHING FAILURE, ALONG WITH MY WIFE'S 2014 FORD ESCAPE HAVING A RECALL FOR THE SAME PLASTIC BUSHING. WHY DOES THIS DEFECTIVE PLASTIC BUSHING REMAIN IN USE AFTER YEARS OF RECALLS?
Additional Notes:
77K MILES, SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT WHILE VEHICLE IN USE, TRYING TO CHANGE FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE ON A DOWNTOWN CITY STREET. GEAR SELECTOR KNOB RETURNS TO PARK FROM SELECTING REVERSE, OR DRIVE. FORD FUSION IS NOT OPERABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. REVIEWED PREVIOUS INCIDENT REPORTS FOR 2017 MODEL IDENTIFYING PLASTIC BUSHING HOLDING THE SHIFT LINK CABLE TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILING. FORD FUSION MODEL 2016 AND EARLIER RECALLS FOR THE SAME PLASTIC BUSHING FAILURE, ALONG WITH MY WIFE'S 2014 FORD ESCAPE HAVING A RECALL FOR THE SAME PLASTIC BUSHING. WHY DOES THIS DEFECTIVE PLASTIC BUSHING REMAIN IN USE AFTER YEARS OF RECALLS?
Mfg Campaign: 11283029
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
MY FUSION ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF AND DOESN'T WANT TO TURN BACK ON, SHOWING ME A NEEDS NEW BATTERY AND NEEDS SERVICE WARNING. IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE CAR TO GET IT BACK ON SOMETIMES TAKING MINUTES. I TOOK IT TO THE MAC HAIK FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER TODAY AND THEY TOLD ME THIS WAS NORMAL. AS IF THE CAR TELLING ME IT NEEDS A NEW BATTERY, WHILE THE NEEDS SERVICE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, AND THEN TURNING ITSELF OFF IS NORMAL. MY CAR IS DYING AT STOP LIGHTS LEAVING ME STRANDED WITH CARS HONKING AT ME AND THEY DIDN'T SEEM TO CARE. THEY TRIED TO GIVE IT BACK TO ME AS IS AND I TOLD THEM TO GIVE IT TO A BETTER MECHANIC AND THEY ARE CHECKING IT AGAIN. I LOOKED ONLINE IN FORUMS AND APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND FORD DOESN'T EVER FIX IT. HTTPS://WWW.F150FORUM.COM/F118/AUTO-STARTSTOP-ERROR-437920/INDEX4/
Corrective Action:
MY FUSION ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF AND DOESN'T WANT TO TURN BACK ON, SHOWING ME A NEEDS NEW BATTERY AND NEEDS SERVICE WARNING. IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE CAR TO GET IT BACK ON SOMETIMES TAKING MINUTES. I TOOK IT TO THE MAC HAIK FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER TODAY AND THEY TOLD ME THIS WAS NORMAL. AS IF THE CAR TELLING ME IT NEEDS A NEW BATTERY, WHILE THE NEEDS SERVICE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, AND THEN TURNING ITSELF OFF IS NORMAL. MY CAR IS DYING AT STOP LIGHTS LEAVING ME STRANDED WITH CARS HONKING AT ME AND THEY DIDN'T SEEM TO CARE. THEY TRIED TO GIVE IT BACK TO ME AS IS AND I TOLD THEM TO GIVE IT TO A BETTER MECHANIC AND THEY ARE CHECKING IT AGAIN. I LOOKED ONLINE IN FORUMS AND APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND FORD DOESN'T EVER FIX IT. HTTPS://WWW.F150FORUM.COM/F118/AUTO-STARTSTOP-ERROR-437920/INDEX4/
Additional Notes:
MY FUSION ENGINE AUTOMATICALLY TURNS OFF AND DOESN'T WANT TO TURN BACK ON, SHOWING ME A NEEDS NEW BATTERY AND NEEDS SERVICE WARNING. IT TAKES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE CAR TO GET IT BACK ON SOMETIMES TAKING MINUTES. I TOOK IT TO THE MAC HAIK FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER TODAY AND THEY TOLD ME THIS WAS NORMAL. AS IF THE CAR TELLING ME IT NEEDS A NEW BATTERY, WHILE THE NEEDS SERVICE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, AND THEN TURNING ITSELF OFF IS NORMAL. MY CAR IS DYING AT STOP LIGHTS LEAVING ME STRANDED WITH CARS HONKING AT ME AND THEY DIDN'T SEEM TO CARE. THEY TRIED TO GIVE IT BACK TO ME AS IS AND I TOLD THEM TO GIVE IT TO A BETTER MECHANIC AND THEY ARE CHECKING IT AGAIN. I LOOKED ONLINE IN FORUMS AND APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND FORD DOESN'T EVER FIX IT. HTTPS://WWW.F150FORUM.COM/F118/AUTO-STARTSTOP-ERROR-437920/INDEX4/
Mfg Campaign: 11282895
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT STRUCTURE. DURING THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM BECAME JAMMED AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. LIBERTY FORD BRUNSWICK (3101 CENTER RD, BRUNSWICK, OH) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT STRUCTURE. DURING THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM BECAME JAMMED AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. LIBERTY FORD BRUNSWICK (3101 CENTER RD, BRUNSWICK, OH) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT STRUCTURE. DURING THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM BECAME JAMMED AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. LIBERTY FORD BRUNSWICK (3101 CENTER RD, BRUNSWICK, OH) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11282605
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT STRUCTURE. DURING THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM BECAME JAMMED AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. LIBERTY FORD BRUNSWICK (3101 CENTER RD, BRUNSWICK, OH) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT STRUCTURE. DURING THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM BECAME JAMMED AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. LIBERTY FORD BRUNSWICK (3101 CENTER RD, BRUNSWICK, OH) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT STRUCTURE. DURING THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM BECAME JAMMED AND THE DRIVER COULD NOT IMMEDIATELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. LIBERTY FORD BRUNSWICK (3101 CENTER RD, BRUNSWICK, OH) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11282605
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
Potential Consequences:
WHEN BACKING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT TO ANY GEAR OR NEUTRAL. NO WARNING OR INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM, IT JUST QUIT RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE SHIFTER KEPT RETURNING TO PARK AND WOULD NOT MOVE! VERY DANGEROUS. MECHANIC SAID THE SHIFT CABLE BROKE. I SEE ON HERE THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND THERE WAS A RECALL UP TO THE 2017 MODELS. I THINK FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THE 2017 MODELS FOR THE SHIFT CABLE AS WELL BECAUSE IT'S OBVIOUSLY AN ISSUE. CAR HAS 80K MILES. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 66K MILES. 2017 FORD FUSIONS ARE AWFUL AND DANGEROUS! DO YOUR CUSTOMERS MATTER, FORD?
Corrective Action:
WHEN BACKING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT TO ANY GEAR OR NEUTRAL. NO WARNING OR INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM, IT JUST QUIT RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE SHIFTER KEPT RETURNING TO PARK AND WOULD NOT MOVE! VERY DANGEROUS. MECHANIC SAID THE SHIFT CABLE BROKE. I SEE ON HERE THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND THERE WAS A RECALL UP TO THE 2017 MODELS. I THINK FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THE 2017 MODELS FOR THE SHIFT CABLE AS WELL BECAUSE IT'S OBVIOUSLY AN ISSUE. CAR HAS 80K MILES. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 66K MILES. 2017 FORD FUSIONS ARE AWFUL AND DANGEROUS! DO YOUR CUSTOMERS MATTER, FORD?
Additional Notes:
WHEN BACKING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT TO ANY GEAR OR NEUTRAL. NO WARNING OR INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM, IT JUST QUIT RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE SHIFTER KEPT RETURNING TO PARK AND WOULD NOT MOVE! VERY DANGEROUS. MECHANIC SAID THE SHIFT CABLE BROKE. I SEE ON HERE THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE AND THERE WAS A RECALL UP TO THE 2017 MODELS. I THINK FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THE 2017 MODELS FOR THE SHIFT CABLE AS WELL BECAUSE IT'S OBVIOUSLY AN ISSUE. CAR HAS 80K MILES. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 66K MILES. 2017 FORD FUSIONS ARE AWFUL AND DANGEROUS! DO YOUR CUSTOMERS MATTER, FORD?
Mfg Campaign: 11282403
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A 2017 FORD FUSION AND THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING CAME APART CAUSING MY CAR TO BE STUCK IN REVERSE. I COULD NOT START MY CAR IN A PARKING LOT BECAUSE THE DASH SHOWED THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE ALTHOUGH THE SHIFTER WAS IN PARK. MY CAR WAS TOWED THROUGH FORD ROADSIDE. I WAS CHARGED FOR THE TOW AND THE REPAIR THROUGH FORD. I WAS TOLD BY FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT NONE OF THIS IS COVERED BY THE RECALL 19S16. CURRENTLY THE RECALL IS FOR 2013-2016 CARS. MY CAR WAS MADE AT THE SAME HERMOSILLO MEXICO PLANT AS THE OTHER CARS WITH THE RECALL. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IN 2016. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MY CAR COULD HAVE ROLLED AWAY IN PARK CAUSING INJURY. A NEW PLASTIC BUSHING WAS INSTALLED ON THE SHIFTER CABLE BUT I'M WORRIED IN ANOTHER TWO YEARS THE SAME THING WILL HAPPEN AFTER WEAR.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A 2017 FORD FUSION AND THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING CAME APART CAUSING MY CAR TO BE STUCK IN REVERSE. I COULD NOT START MY CAR IN A PARKING LOT BECAUSE THE DASH SHOWED THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE ALTHOUGH THE SHIFTER WAS IN PARK. MY CAR WAS TOWED THROUGH FORD ROADSIDE. I WAS CHARGED FOR THE TOW AND THE REPAIR THROUGH FORD. I WAS TOLD BY FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT NONE OF THIS IS COVERED BY THE RECALL 19S16. CURRENTLY THE RECALL IS FOR 2013-2016 CARS. MY CAR WAS MADE AT THE SAME HERMOSILLO MEXICO PLANT AS THE OTHER CARS WITH THE RECALL. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IN 2016. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MY CAR COULD HAVE ROLLED AWAY IN PARK CAUSING INJURY. A NEW PLASTIC BUSHING WAS INSTALLED ON THE SHIFTER CABLE BUT I'M WORRIED IN ANOTHER TWO YEARS THE SAME THING WILL HAPPEN AFTER WEAR.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A 2017 FORD FUSION AND THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING CAME APART CAUSING MY CAR TO BE STUCK IN REVERSE. I COULD NOT START MY CAR IN A PARKING LOT BECAUSE THE DASH SHOWED THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE ALTHOUGH THE SHIFTER WAS IN PARK. MY CAR WAS TOWED THROUGH FORD ROADSIDE. I WAS CHARGED FOR THE TOW AND THE REPAIR THROUGH FORD. I WAS TOLD BY FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT NONE OF THIS IS COVERED BY THE RECALL 19S16. CURRENTLY THE RECALL IS FOR 2013-2016 CARS. MY CAR WAS MADE AT THE SAME HERMOSILLO MEXICO PLANT AS THE OTHER CARS WITH THE RECALL. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED IN 2016. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MY CAR COULD HAVE ROLLED AWAY IN PARK CAUSING INJURY. A NEW PLASTIC BUSHING WAS INSTALLED ON THE SHIFTER CABLE BUT I'M WORRIED IN ANOTHER TWO YEARS THE SAME THING WILL HAPPEN AFTER WEAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11281954
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
THE REAR SEATBELTS RATCHET DOWN CONTINUOUSLY CAUSING THE REAR PASSENGERS TO HAVE TO TAKE THEM OFF AND REBUCKLE THEM.
Corrective Action:
THE REAR SEATBELTS RATCHET DOWN CONTINUOUSLY CAUSING THE REAR PASSENGERS TO HAVE TO TAKE THEM OFF AND REBUCKLE THEM.
Additional Notes:
THE REAR SEATBELTS RATCHET DOWN CONTINUOUSLY CAUSING THE REAR PASSENGERS TO HAVE TO TAKE THEM OFF AND REBUCKLE THEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11278903
Recall Date: Nov 8, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
BRAKE ARE NOT WORKING
Corrective Action:
BRAKE ARE NOT WORKING
Additional Notes:
BRAKE ARE NOT WORKING
Mfg Campaign: 11268128
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
BRAKE ARE NOT WORKING
Corrective Action:
BRAKE ARE NOT WORKING
Additional Notes:
BRAKE ARE NOT WORKING
Mfg Campaign: 11268128
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
BRAKE ARE NOT WORKING
Corrective Action:
BRAKE ARE NOT WORKING
Additional Notes:
BRAKE ARE NOT WORKING
Mfg Campaign: 11268128
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
IF I TURN ON MY ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE AND TURN MY CAR OFF BY THE TIME I WAKE UP MY CAR BATTERY WILL BE DRAINED
Corrective Action:
IF I TURN ON MY ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE AND TURN MY CAR OFF BY THE TIME I WAKE UP MY CAR BATTERY WILL BE DRAINED
Additional Notes:
IF I TURN ON MY ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE AND TURN MY CAR OFF BY THE TIME I WAKE UP MY CAR BATTERY WILL BE DRAINED
Mfg Campaign: 11268094
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
ERROR MESSAGE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYS "TEMPORARILY LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE CLIMATE SYSTEM" WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CLIMATE SYSTEM, RADIO, WINDOWS, AND SEAT CONTROLS STOP WORKING, THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND CAN LAST AS LONG AS A WEEK. MANY OWNERS WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT FORD MODELS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM AND FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT.
Corrective Action:
ERROR MESSAGE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYS "TEMPORARILY LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE CLIMATE SYSTEM" WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CLIMATE SYSTEM, RADIO, WINDOWS, AND SEAT CONTROLS STOP WORKING, THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND CAN LAST AS LONG AS A WEEK. MANY OWNERS WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT FORD MODELS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM AND FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT.
Additional Notes:
ERROR MESSAGE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYS "TEMPORARILY LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE CLIMATE SYSTEM" WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CLIMATE SYSTEM, RADIO, WINDOWS, AND SEAT CONTROLS STOP WORKING, THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND CAN LAST AS LONG AS A WEEK. MANY OWNERS WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT FORD MODELS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM AND FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11267746
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ERROR MESSAGE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYS "TEMPORARILY LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE CLIMATE SYSTEM" WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CLIMATE SYSTEM, RADIO, WINDOWS, AND SEAT CONTROLS STOP WORKING, THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND CAN LAST AS LONG AS A WEEK. MANY OWNERS WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT FORD MODELS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM AND FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT.
Corrective Action:
ERROR MESSAGE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYS "TEMPORARILY LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE CLIMATE SYSTEM" WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CLIMATE SYSTEM, RADIO, WINDOWS, AND SEAT CONTROLS STOP WORKING, THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND CAN LAST AS LONG AS A WEEK. MANY OWNERS WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT FORD MODELS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM AND FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT.
Additional Notes:
ERROR MESSAGE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYS "TEMPORARILY LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE CLIMATE SYSTEM" WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CLIMATE SYSTEM, RADIO, WINDOWS, AND SEAT CONTROLS STOP WORKING, THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND CAN LAST AS LONG AS A WEEK. MANY OWNERS WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT FORD MODELS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM AND FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11267746
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2019
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