2007 Ford Fusion transmission problems

Filed Apr 16, 2024 · Airbags, Transmission · MI

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle later failed to be started. The vehicle was towed to the residence by AAA, who attempted to jumpstart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. AAA related the failure to the transmission; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the air bag parts were on backorder. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 11, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 112,000 miles · GA

The car never gave any indication of a problem. No check engine light, smoking, not even oil usage for that matter. I checked the oil every time I got gas because I bought it 3 weeks prior. Then was driving to interstate to work when I hear jt start clicking immediately got a oil light then dies and was stuck on interstate cars zoomomg by at 80 if I were in the center lane I would be dead.

Filed Jan 30, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 100,000 miles · PA

My 2007 ford fusion was purchased in 2011 and was financed, and I paid it off in december 2017. It since then only it has a 144,00 miles. It was purchased with lower mileage, of an estimation of 40,000 to 50,000 miles on it at final sale meaning it was a 2007 car, purchased in 2011, so that's a problem when before it had been paid off, and major problems of many. I would like a refund of a lesser equal to or equal value to my purchased car price from manufacture or dealership. The two recalls issued that I have not taken care of yet, and other problems with cheap made inside door handles broke easily, being hard plastic/metal, this makes getting out of my vehicle a major safety issues along with the other issues of airbags and brakes and other safety issues.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Acceleration, Steering · 92,000 miles · WV

Several (all wheel drive )awd ford vehicles ex. Fusion, edge, taurus use a (power transfer unit) ptu that fmoc call for no service needed, no drain plug only a fill port. The ptu is a basically a transfer case that small ford ford awd vehicles use to transfer engine power from the transmission to the rear wheels. The part is connected to the transmission surrounded by the engine, exhaust and catalytic converter, the ptu only hold a quart of lubricating fluid no cooling no service interval and all of the heat surrounding the unit bakes the lubrication causing lack of lubrication causing ptu and transmission failure. Repair quote from a ford dealership on 1/29/2020 with a ford remanufactured transmission and labor is $5000.00 repair. This unit failure is in a 2007 fusion with 92k miles other than the powertrain issue is a solid vehicle that perform great until the ptu and transmission failure with no warning. While driving at highway speeds the vehicle wheels locked up skidding the car to a stop and stalling the engine. Now it cracks and pops and locks up the wheels.

Filed Jun 5, 2019 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · PA

My issue is what many people have already complained about - the shifting is extremely rough, to the point it's now undrivable and unsafe. The 'wrench' light and check engine light have just come on, although the slipping of gears has gone on for quite a while. This seems to be a very common issue. Most people can't afford to spend $3-4k to get the transmission rebuilt.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · AR

Hard shifting everywhere and all the time..was letting foot off gas during shift to lessen the hard banging shift, but now that does not work .. Now unable to drive. See web site of others with same issue..if ford attempts to fix it...its just that an attempt. I am sick of this car..this is the biggest issue not the only one. Please make them fix this!!! Norm folks can't pay 3-4k to buy a new transmission. -https://repairpal.com/harsh-or-dalayed-shifting-of-automatic-transmission-727

Filed Dec 5, 2018 · Transmission · 84,000 miles · MI

While I was driving on a dry, paved road, the check engine light activated while passing and the vehicle's rpms fluctuated between 500 and 2000 with barely any engine power. Vehicle was pulled over, turned off, turned back on again, and appeared to resume normal operation. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic and through testing they identified the powertrain control module had melted several engine coils and spark plugs. Before replacing the module, all new spark plugs and engine coils were added and the car was started up. It exhibited the same behavior before the coils and plugs were replaced, and for the brief time it was actually on, it melted another new coil. Tsb for the 07 fusion was confirmed and the PCM was replaced along with all new coils. Pcm was taken to the ford dealer for reprogramming. Replacement and reprogramming of PCM and all 6 coils and spark plugs fixed the issue. Vehicle has 84k miles on it and should not have this safety issue.

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · NY

While driving on a highway the wrench light illuminated and I experienced an unexpected, sudden loss of engine power and acceleration. The vehicle rapidly decreased in speed from highway speeds to barely being able to maintain speeds of 20mph. Engine power and vehicle speed are severely and rapidly reduced without warning while full function of the power steering, power braking, lighting, and climate control systems are not effected. No sign of the issue the next day, once the car is turned off and back on. This seems to be a widespread and documented problem with the electronic throttle body including an investigation and two separate "customer satisfaction programs" to repair model years 2009-2013. Apparently the same throttle body part is interchangeable from years 206-2009 so likely it could be widespread in these model years. This is incredibly dangerous and needs to be a full recall.

Filed Dec 23, 2017 · Transmission · MS

My car rolls back on a slight slope after I take my foot off of the brake. I was waiting to pull out onto the road. Why does it matter how many miles are on the care. If my car rolls back and hits a car it shouldnt matter how many miles are on the vehicle. If I was in an accident due to this problem I would fall back onto ford motor company.

Filed Dec 15, 2017 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · OH

The shifting knob and the link rod to the transmission came out preventing the shift lever from changing the transmission gears as desired. I found if I push the unit back in the hole and hold a downward pressure on the knob it will operate. However if you touch the knob while driving, the transmission will shift into low range causing a jerk to slow down the vehicle. This is pertinently bad on snow covered surfaces. I found there is a recall on 2017 fusion for this exact problem the recall number is 17s36. Saying this situation may resolve in a injury or an accident. I called ford recall at I-800‑392‑3673 and was told I have no claim for repair and the recall is for the 2017 only. Will you please help me with this matter? I would think safety first should prevail. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).