2018 FORD FUSION HYBRID PROBLEMS

2018 FORD FUSION HYBRID PROBLEMS

2018 FORD FUSION HYBRID PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Engine Running Incident

    • Owner found deceased, wedged between driver's side door and door post
    • Engine running and vehicle in gear, appeared to roll against mobile home steps
    • Vehicle inspected with no discrepancies found

  • 2. Engine Coolant Intrusion

    • Check engine warning light illuminated after oil change
    • Diagnosed with coolant intrusion in engine, requiring engine replacement

  • 3. Brake System Failure

    • Grinding sound from front brake pads, emergency brake failure message displayed
    • Vehicle turned off, restarted normally
    • Cause of failure not determined, dealer notified

  • 4. Battery Failure

    • Vehicle fails to start, battery issues became regular failure
    • Low battery warning light illuminated
    • No repairs done, manufacturer not notified

  • 5. Steering System Issues

    • Loose steering wheel causing loss of steering control
    • Steering wheel issue corrected after vehicle restart, no recall associated with VIN

  • 6. Braking System Defect

    • Brake pedal goes to floorboard, vehicle fails to respond as needed
    • Brake line failure on output of ABS pump, previous brake hose rupture
    • Dealer informed VIN not included in recall, no repairs made

  • 7. Interior Design Flaw

    • Gear shift dial on council pricking fingers, causing cuts and lifted skin
    • Material of dial poking out and causing injuries, no solution from dealership

  • 8. Rim and Tire Safety Concern

    • Rims and Michelin tires unsafe, difficult to maneuver and prone to damage
    • No spare for hybrid, potentially hazardous situation

  • 9. Wiper System Inefficiency

    • Wipers on 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid incredibly slow even at highest speed setting
    • Insufficient in moderate rain, barely clears windshield in heavy downpour
    • Safety concern for visibility in inclement weather

  • 10. Powertrain Fault

    • Dashboard indicates powertrain fault with amber wrench symbol
    • Car goes into limp home mode with grabby brakes and lower fuel economy
    • Car has stalled out while driving, requiring a full stop and restart, extremely unsafe
    • Powertrain warning light first occurred on June 15, 2018, car had under 5,000 miles on odometer

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