2007 Ford Fusion: complete transmission failure

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 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 May 17, 2016 · Transmission · 94,000 miles · IN · 1 injury

The automatic car shifted into reverse when coming to a stop all on its own. This happened on a country roud it did this three times before the transmission failed. One of the four occupants back was sprained and did not seek immediate medical attention but still may have to.

Filed Apr 29, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 100,100 miles · AZ

The transmission went out approximately november 1st, 2014 after driving on the highway and having the gear slip and not accelerate past 25 MPH with high rpms. When attempting to shift into reverse from a stopped position, the car jolts very abruptly as well. The transmission was rebuilt per aamco recommendation. On april 29th, 2015, the transmission went out again with the same issue as before. Aamco stated that the solenoids needed to be replaced. The total cost for repairs has been $2,500 to date.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Transmission · 108,041 miles · AK

When speeding up to pass someone on the highway the car revved up to almost 6k RPM and jerked violently into the next gear. The wrench light came on shortly after and the car was parked. The next morning the light was off until a short trip to the mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic diagnosed the car and got 2 error codes. Both showing transmission failure.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Transmission · 73,750 miles · OH

Loss of power, car would not go, stuck in busy traffic, shifts very hard transmission slipping. This has happened about tree or four times now. Called dealer they say they are unaware of problem, but it is all over the internet everyone having problems. Took it in but cost me 400 because of course it is out of warranty. Reprogrammed my transmission but now shifts at a higher RPM causing lower fuel mileage. They are having problems with the throttle bodies going bad because this was a collaboration with mazda. Very expensive repair. No way these should be going bad at 70k. They need to replace transmissions at their cost.

Filed Jul 3, 2013 · Transmission · 75,204 miles · CA

Purchased the car in 02/07, in 12/08 crankshaft pulley failed, 2009 fuel injection pump failed, 02/2013 t-stat and cv joint failed. 06/26/13, transmission failed. Torque converter, pump, and seal all failed in the car 204 miles after warranty expired. Gear slippage, and complete transmission failure is a major issue on this car, and there are many complaints regarding this issue. Many complaints of transmission failures, replacements, or rebuilds on cars with as little as 36000 and up.

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