Ford Fusion Hybrid grinding brakes problems

Filed Mar 7, 2024 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission bearing and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed about TSB: 22-2396 however, the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired under the TSB. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2023 · Brakes · 180,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, there was a grinding sound coming from the front brake pads. After shifting into drive, the message "Emergency Brake Failure, Vehicle Shutting Off" was displayed and the vehicle turned off. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2023 · Engine · AZ

Transmission in vehicle causes erratic engine behavior and has a grinding sounds

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 Mar 16, 2022 · Engine, Suspension · TX

When I turn right my vehicle made this ugly noise kind of like metal grinding and then it started kind of jerking my gear started switching and buying themselves it turned into neutral and then a warning sign came on and said transmission not in part stop vehicle safely now as I kept driving I stopped the vehicle turn it back on road home and kind of let the car just roll home I turned right again and the vehicle did the same thing but it was even worse it was making this ugly noise it started leaking transmission oil my battery ended up dying the gears it were just kind of like moving by themselves there's just weird like I don't know if it was recharging or what it was doing but my car was just going all kinds of haywire it's at the Ford dealership now at southway Ford that has been there for about 3 weeks I've asked them if they can do a diagnostic test on it they send my car still in line I've asked him if they can do recalls they said there's no recalls on my car so if someone can please give me a little Leah a little advice here and help me figure out what exactly is going on with my car I am out of I've been without a vehicle I'm trying to get a rental car at least I was told to maybe have my car towed to a different dealership and see if they can expedite the test or whatever right now my car is not running it is at the dealership and I have no information as far as what exactly is wrong with my car all I know is my car kept saying transmission not in park stop safely now and then the once the battery died it never turned back on again so what should I do

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Steering · 19,878 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2018 ford fusion hybrid. While the contact was entering the highway on ramp at 45 MPH, another vehicle veered into the contact's lane. The contact jerked the steering wheel and attempted to depress the brake pedal to avoid the other vehicle; however, the wheels seized. As a result, the contact's vehicle drove off road, over a curb, and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location and deemed destroyed. The cause of the failure was not determined. A few days prior to the crash, the contact heard a grinding noise when turning the steering wheel. The contact found an unknown recall regarding a steering column bolt, which affected the 2014-2018 models. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 19,878.

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 Mar 28, 2019 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion hybrid. While driving at any speed, the transmission made a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to kelly ford (420 cabot street, beverly, ma 01915, (888) 865-9541) where it was diagnosed that the gear shift was faulty and the transmission axle was leaking. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle's warranty had expired; therefore, they would not assist with the repair. The failure mileage was 55,000.

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