2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Engine Shutdown While Driving

  • Car shuts down while driving, no power
    
  • Must stop, shut off ignition, and restart engine to regain normal functionality
    
  • Potentially dangerous problem, has occurred multiple times
    

• 2. Auto Lock Safety Concern

  • Auto lock feature cannot be disabled
    
  • Senior citizen driver concerned about safety in case of medical emergency
    
  • Unable to unlock doors after auto lock engages, potential for trouble in emergencies
    

• 3. Bike Rack Mounting Issue

  • Allen bike rack continuously slides off vehicle
    
  • Clamps do not have enough grip to hold carrier and bikes securely
    
  • Potential safety hazard, bikes almost fell off on freeway
    

• 4. Electrical System Failures

  • Battery completely dead, car fails to start
    
  • Airbag sensor remains on after starting the car
    
  • Inoperable front passenger side window switches
    

• 5. Steering System Issues

  • Steering wheel had fractured, abnormal movement
    
  • "Stop Safely Now" message displayed, loss of motive power
    
  • Steering wheel shaking, appearing to be falling off
    

• 6. Transmission Malfunction

  • Loud grinding sound coming from vehicle, diagnosed with failed transmission bearing
    
  • Transmission failure, needs to be replaced
    
  • Gear shifter defaulted back to park, transmission control module and actuator needed to be replaced
    

• 7. Defects and Design Flaws

  • Lug nuts swollen, preventing tire rotation
    
  • Wipers ineffective during rain, poor design impacting visibility
    
  • Vehicle won't accept gas or does so slowly, spits gas out
    

• 8. Brake System Failure

  • Car did not respond to brake application when hitting a car in front
    
  • Concerns about brake failure and potential injury
    

• 9. Climate Control Issue

  • Defroster turns off air recirculator, leading to exposure to exhaust or fogged windshield
    
  • Dangerous situation with either breathing in exhaust or driving with impaired visibility
    

• 10. Gear Shift Design Flaw

  • Full accessory power with engine off allows for changing gear shift dial to drive
    
  • Vehicle moves, but gas pedal does not work, potential for confusion and accidents