2009 Ford Fusion: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Acceleration · 126,630 miles · VA

See complaint # 11155933 car has done the same unintended acceleration on 12/12/18 and again on 1/11/19. On 12/12/18 starting speed was 25 MPH prior to acceleration. One 1/11/19 starting speed was 55 MPH prior to acceleration. Problem occurs when the gas pedal is hit hard to accelerate quickly but acceleration continues beyond what is intended.

Filed Jul 3, 2018 · Acceleration · 45,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle suddenly surged forward and returned to normal a few seconds later. The contact stated that the failure occurred at least twelve other times during the course of six months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2017 · Brakes · 124,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving 20 MPH, the ABS malfunctioned. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the brake pedal extended approximately 3/4 of the way down. The vehicle lunged forward as if the contact had come to an emergency stop, but only minimal pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The contact stated that the brake malfunction was intermittent. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2016 · Brakes · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 81,000 miles · TN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into the side of a building. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact mentioned that the vehicle accelerated to 40 MPH. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2011 · Acceleration · 13,920 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion sel. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact stated that she applied pressure to the brakes when the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning followed by a loud popping noise. She attempted to place the vehicle into neutral gear and pulled the emergency brake, after driving four miles she was able to gain control of the vehicle and shut it off. The contact did not inform the dealer or the manufacturer. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 13,920.

Filed Jul 22, 2010 · Acceleration, Transmission · 9,400 miles · NM

Sudden acceleration when car was put into reverse. The car engine was turned off. Floor mat was not touching the gas pedal. Dealer could not find any codes in car computer. Car is 2009 ford fusion, v-6, awd. Model sel.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Acceleration · 4,120 miles · MT

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and trying to pass a vehicle, the engine started to race and the rpms increased. The contact was able to get the vehicle to stop once she shifted into neutral gear with her foot on the brake pedal. The engine continued to race even after the vehicle came to a stop. The gas pedal was still engaged and attempting to accelerate even after the contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 4120. The consumer stated the accelerator became stuck to the floor. She had to literally pull the gas pedal up and there was a sound of a click. Updated evoq 08/20/10 updated 09/28/10 *bf updated 10/04/10 the consumer stated she has since experienced another episode of sudden acceleration which was similar to the first incident on july 9, 2010. The consumer stated the sudden acceleration occurred as she was passing another vehicle. She heard the engine racing and the accelerator would not disengage when she applied the brake. The pedal, once again stuck to the floor. Her husband had previously attached a nylon cord from the accelerator to the automatic shift control handle on the console. The consumer was able to pull the cord to get the accelerator pedal to disengage. She was then able to slow down and stop the vehicle. The consumer looked down and noticed the floor mat was not attached to the hook that secured it. The floor mat, however was not located near the accelerator pedal. When she moved the floor mat towards the driver seat, the engine stopped racing. Updated 12/22/11.

Filed Jun 12, 2010 · Acceleration · 14,000 miles · CA

Recurring low speed and braking unintended acceleration problems with surges from about 3200 to over 5000 rpms. This happens when braking and when stopped or right after starting up from a stop. May not be a safety problem but this is consistent with the toyota problems.