2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jun 23, 2022 · Transmission · 136,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, she heard abnormal grinding sounds coming from the driver's side front wheel. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ball joint and unknown suspension parts were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who referred the contact to a certified transmission specialist. The vehicle was taken to a certified transmission specialist and was then towed to a second certified transmission specialist. Both transmission specialists diagnosed that the bushings were grinding in the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the parts for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion hybrid. While operating the vehicle, a constant grinding sound was present coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller ford(11442 s. Lone peak pkwy, draper, ut) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 135,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion hybrid. While driving approximately 50 MPH, a grinding noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle and the engine coolant warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and waited until the engine cooled down. The contact continued to drive the vehicle, but due to overheating, the contact had it towed to waldorf ford (2440 crain hwy, waldorf, md 20601, (301) 843-2400) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Transmission · 152,000 miles · MN

Loud grinding noise coming from ford hf35 CVT transmission that had catastrophic failure on the highway going 65mph

Filed Mar 6, 2018 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · CA

Driving the vehicle on local street. Exhibited loud noise and started to vibrate. Eventually coming to an abrupt stop. Luckily traffic as light and the car behind managed to stop safely and avoid a collision. Managed to turn the car off then back on and it was operational, exhibiting kind of grinding noise. Ford dealer says the transmission failed and needs to be replaced. Car is fully serviced, no warning lights even when the problem occurred - there was nothing indicating an issue with the car on the dashboard. The car has a bit less than 105k miles, warranty expired at 100k in december 2017. Ford has a few tsbs describing CVT transmissin issues: 14b07 and 17-039. I was never contacted regarding any of the issues in these bulletins and transmission was not serviced. Now it completely failed out of the blue in the middle of the street, barely avoiding accident.

Filed Dec 19, 2017 · Suspension, Transmission · 92,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion hybrid. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine made a grinding noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission and both front axle and bearings failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to thoroughbred ford (8501 n boardwalk ave, kansas city, mo 64154, phone: (816) 505-1818) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the customer satisfaction program for the transmission had expired and the vehicle could not be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal rattle and grinding noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that on one occasion, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician informed that the battery failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to back to dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Steering · 45,000 miles · OH

I was backing out of my garage at home and as soon as I put the car in drive and started to turn the wheel, I heard a loud clunk. The steering wheel locked and the car would not steer. It was completely locked. When I tried to force the wheel I heard a massive grinding sound but the car still wouldn't steer. I called roadside assistance and they flat-bedded the car to my local ford dealer. My car has never been in an accident and has been driven responsively. I can't believe the steering would break like this. Thank goodness I wasn't driving down the road as an accident surely would have occurred. The broken steering rack has been on order for a month now. I'm getting the run-around from the ford representative. I'm extra concerned because my wife drives the exact same car. I'd like to know what exactly happened and once its "fixed" how can I be assured it won't happen again. As of today, I still have not gotten the car back from the dealership. Please note that when you check my VIN # it is registered in my company's name automatic music & vending.