2008 Ford Fusion: complete transmission failure

5 of the 1,353 complaints about the 2008 Ford Fusion describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 0%
typical mileage: 107,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

2020
5
2019
5
2018
5
2017
39
2016
21
2015
8
2014
26
2013
17
2012
6
2011
6
2010
45
2009
1
2008
5
2007
9
2006
20

What owners say

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · CO

Transmission has always been problematic. Owned car for 9 years. Hesitates to accelerate, shifts very hard, cannot climb hills. Wrench light came on 7/22/2018 while driving and car will not shift out of 2nd gear. Would not go over 45 MPH at 6000 RPM. Needs entirely new transmission. $2800 total cost.

Filed May 21, 2016 · Transmission · 143,000 miles · CA

The transmission started being difficult to shift into gear. Then, I have started hearing a whirring sound from the engine compartment. After reading up on some of the problems, it appears my torque converter is dying! Which will lead to total transmission failure!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ thanks ford!

Filed Apr 14, 2016 · Airbags, Fuel system · 84,000 miles · NY

I have had to replace the transmission, the head gasket, drive shaft and carrier barrings. When I had the vehicle fixed I was told I need a new gas tank as well. My passenger side airbag compartment is rising up from the dash and I am concerned it will deploy even without an accident to initiate the deploy. Called ford motor company and they were not willing to help in any way. I purchased the car in 2013 and have had problems from the start with no help from ford. Thank you.

Filed Apr 17, 2015 · Transmission · 124,616 miles · CA

Started with very loud sounds coming form the car - thought it was the front end. Took it to ford in paso robles, ca they could find nothing wrong. Transmission failure began with faulty shifting - check engine light came on. Contacted ford immediately they set my apt time 4 days later - I had to park my car until I was able to take it in. The transmission had to be replaced on 5/29/2014. It is now 4/1/15 and the same noises are coming back and I expect the transmission to have to be replaced again very soon.

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 42,000 miles · NM · 2 injuries

Purchased the car for my daughter's 16th birthday. I believe it only had 20,000 miles on it. She had if for 2 years and has always thought the car ran a little "sluggish". In april, 2013 the car began to decelerate when stepping on the gas, and would not shift properly. Brought it to the ford dealer we purchased it from, who told us the transmission was gone and it needed to be replaced. We were even told that these particular cars "were not meant to last" and that "most people traded these cars in after only a couple of years." we also contacted ford motor company who refused to help us out with any portion of the defect. We installed a brand new ford transmission for $1,400 and now, only 3 months later we are having to replace the transmission again for the same problem. Also, within a couple of months after purchasing the vehicle the door handles started to peel and my daughter and her passengers have cut themselves.