2007 Ford Fusion: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Aug 21, 2023 · Brakes · PA

ABS and WRENCH icon are flashing on dashboard. Car making a terrible noise from underneath . I try to drive the car but it loses power and goes into LIMP mode. I have read many problems with the ABS control module valves sticking open due to the wrong type of brake fluid put in by manufacturer. My car is a 2007 ford fusion sel AWD with only 89,000 miles. I need a recall service appointment as quickly as possible because this is the only vehicle I own. The car is just sitting in my driveway. HELP!!!!!!!!!

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 150,000 miles · MI

Takata recall engine goes into limp mode while driving down the interstate. Wrench appears and engine does not go above 2500 RPM. Shut vehicle off, it runs properly. Then it does it again.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · 183,470 miles · AL

I have been driving with a bad throttle body unit which causes the car to go into "limp mode", this is happening 4-7 times a day. I was told about a recall for this very dangerous and untimely issue. I was told that the federal safety agency had listed a recall for this problem. However, I am not included. My car does this with no warning! It is very dangerous! I was just on the interstate when this happened in front of an 18 wheeler. Very dangerous indeed!

Filed Aug 5, 2017 · Transmission · 140,994 miles · WV

Transmission will not shift , was in motion

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · 72,787 miles · OH

Driving on interstate 75 my car made a popping noise and lost power, was in limp mode, check engine light came on, had car diagnosed and found to have busted ignition coils and bad ECM, replaced those, less than a week later driving to work again and wrench light came on, it comes and goes but the check engine light is on. The car loses all power until shut off, am told it is a throttle body issue. The car has just over 73,000 miles and has been very well taken care of. I am afraid to drive any more due to the sudden loss of power on highway with no way of knowing when it is going to happen again.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Engine · 82,000 miles · FL

Loss of power while driving along highway or city street. Car goes into limp mode as you pull to the side of the road, a wrench symbol lights up on the dash. Shut engine off, restart engine and the wrench symbol goes away and the car runs normally. Until the next time, which may be months to years.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · NY

For the past month I have been experiencing loss of acceleration. My car basically goes into "limp mode" when the problem arises. The car loses all acceleration and can only go about 10mph. The first time I noticed it, I was driving to work and the car started to make a "hiccup" feeling resulting in total loss of acceleration power. Almost immediately the wrench icon lights up. The only way to start driving again is to pull over and turn the car off. Upon restarting the car the wrench icon is off and seems to drive fine for a little while. Since then, I have experienced the problem at least 8 times per week, and the check engine light will come on as well for a few days then disappear. I have noticed that 2010-2013 ford fusions have had a customer satisfaction program assigned by ford for this same problem, providing a 10 year/150,000 mile warranty for the electronic throttle body. Why are the earlier models not covered under this same program when they are clearly having the same issues (according to the numerous reports listed on here)??!!

Filed Jul 18, 2012 · Transmission · 109,000 miles · TN

I purchased this car used approximately a month ago. While driving at lower speeds, around 30-40 MPH the transmission will not shift out properly. Gears get stuck at 40 MPH and car will not accelerate in traffic. This is an extreme safety hazard and liability. Engine light has not come on for this issue either. Ford needs to recall these vehicles and replace the transmissions before a death occurs and/or major lawsuits filed.

Filed Jun 15, 2012 · Transmission · 59,570 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the transmission began to shift gears violently with hesitation. The vehicle was maneuvered into a parking lot. The vehicle was then driven to the residence cautiously at the reduced speed rate of 5 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was replaced. There was a technical service bulletin under the federal safety agency item number 10023866 (power train:automatic transmission:control module TCM, PCM). The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 59,570.... Updated 07/19/12 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle would not go into reverse. The consumer stated the vehicle shifted hard from 1st to 2nd gear. Once he reached a high speed, the transmission shifted very violently, when it was trying to shift to the next gear. The consumer was informed the valve train body located inside of the transmission needed to be replaced at a cost of $ 1,460. Updated 01/02/12

Filed Feb 25, 2011 · Transmission · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal popping noise as the transmission began shifting hard, causing an unusual increase in engine rpms. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. Later, the contact was driving under 40 MPH when the vehicle would not shift between gears. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 91,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.