2009 Ford Fusion: engine failure

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · DC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the ABS failed. The contact stated that the front two wheels seized on several occasions, resulting in a series of skid patterns and near crashes. The contact stated that the failure occurred at least eight times since july of 2018. In addition, the contact stated that there was a loss of brake pressure for a period of approximately 24 to 72 hours after the failures. Encinitas ford (1424 encinitas blvd, encinitas, ca 92024, (888) 700-8208) was made aware of the failures, but they could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2016 · Brakes · 130,026 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the brakes seized without warning. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven home and taken to the dealer the following day where it was diagnosed that the anti-lock brake system failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact also stated that the failure occurred three other times. The approximate failure mileage was 130,026. Updated 11/01/16*lj

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Steering · 65,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized intermittently and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2012 · Airbags, Steering · 87,000 miles · NC · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, he attempted to pass another vehicle and the steering wheel seized. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crossed over the highway, crashing into a mountain side. When the authorities arrived, the steering wheel remained seized. None of the air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 87,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2012 · Engine · 52,000 miles · MD

I was driving to the dealer to have them check a tapping sound coming from the engine that I had heard earlier that day. I made it about 5 miles from home, and the engine had blown, no warning lights, nothing other than the sound that had just occurred that morning. Now I had made it about 90k after the new engine was installed (now at 139000), and again the engine has blown. This time it was a little worse, the car had a sudden increase of power, and then all the sudden there was a loud bang, and a cloud of white smoke followed by smoke coming from the hood and the rear of the car. When I pulled onto the shoulder I looked under the car and saw a piece of the engine fall out and then all of the oil as well. I take very good care of every vehicle I own, the first time it happened the dealership told me it looked like I hadn't changed my oil ever. It was just a sludge.

Filed May 15, 2012 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · MI

While driving on the expressway the rear brakes seized. When I parked the car the rear brakes were omitting a foul odor and the rear wheel rims were scalding hot to the touch. I took the vehicle in to the dealership who said the springs in the caliper stuck requiring new brake pads, the discs to be machined and a lubrication of all internal components. The dealership stated it is a maintenance issue despite being solely maintained by the dealership and there is no notice in the owners manual or service as to lubricating the internal brake components.

Filed Aug 26, 2009 · Engine · 10,120 miles · CA · fire

1. Engine threw a rod resulting in catastrophic engine failure july 10, 2009: while traveling the i805 s in san diego, ca, the vehicle engine exploded without warning causing loss of vehicle control. No warning lights were illuminated, there were no noises, nothing to indicate what was about to happen. I was heading to work at approximately 1pm, with cruise control set to 65mph, when I began to near my freeway interchange. It's an area where two freeways meet and merging traffic is moving much slower. Cruise control was disengaged and the vehicle gradually began to slow from 65mph. Merging traffic was trying to move right to left and I was trying to move left to right; once I saw my opening, I pressed the accelerator pedal to speed up. Instantly there was a loud explosion and the vehicle jolted. My first reaction was that I had been rear ended or hit by another vehicle. The vehicle began to 'buck' and threw itself into the lane to it's right. Smoke was billowing out from under the hood and bottom of the vehicle. The interior HVAC system pulled smoke into the passenger compartment during this time. I managed to brake and move to the shoulder, during this time there were bursts of power and then deceleration. When the vehicle was finally under control, my next thought moved to the fire danger it posed to the surrounding freeway embankment and residential areas above. I allowed the vehicle to coast down the home ave exit ramp and parked it in the center of home ave. I literally leapt from the vehicle and ran to pull my school and work material from the trunk. I attempted to call 911 6 times before giving up and calling my work manager. He was able to get through to 911 dispatchers that eventually sent a firetruck. 2. Failure happened once 3. Ford replaced entire engine assembly and miscellaneous damaged components.