This has happened several times. As I am driving down the road both accelerating or at a constant speed, the wrench light will come on and the vehicle with no longer have throttle abilities. I have to pull off to the shoulder of the road because nothing works. As the vehicle stops and I shift into neutral, the vehicle shakes excessively. I shut the vehicle off, wait a minute, turn it back on and the wrench is gone and the vehicle runs properly until the next occurrence. Ford has been notified about this for years and refuses to put out a recall on the throttle body which is the problem.
2010 Ford Fusion engine complaints
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Vehicle was travelling approximately 20-25 MPH when power was abruptly reduced and the engine went into a rough idle. The wrench light on the dash illuminated. There was no response from the accelerator pedal. Power steering and power brakes were not affected. I pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. Upon restarting, the car ran fine and I proceeded home without incident. The next morning, the car started fine, but a half mile later the car's power was again reduced with a rough idle. The wrench light illuminated again. I stopped safely and turned off the engine. I restarted the car several times; each time power was reduced and the car was shaking and shuddering. I limped back home and called a tow company to tow the car to the dealer. The diagnosis was a failed throttle body. Dealership replaced throttle body.
Traveling approximately 70-75 MPH on us highway vehicle lost power and entered into a limited power "limp home" mode, dropping engine to idle speed and causing a wrench light to activate on the dash and activation of "check engine" light. Vehicle losing power nearly resulted in motor vehicle collision with other vehicles. After moving to shoulder of roadway and shutting off vehicle and turning it back on the problem corrected for approximately 2 miles where issue occurred again, this time at speeds approximately 60 MPH. After shutting off and powering back on vehicle the problem again corrected for less than a mile. Vehicle continued same problem after shutdown another 8 times within 5 miles. Only roadside correction to issue was to remove negative battery cable to reset computer. After completing this task vehicle would run normally for approximately 10 miles where issue would return. Vehicle was taken to shop where a diagnostic computer showed codes of p2112 and p2111, throttle actuator stuck open and throttle actuator stuck closed. Required repair appears to be complete removal and replacement of electronic throttle body assembly.
First incident happed as I was leaving my sub-division, I slowed down to make turn and the car lost power, no acceleration. I pulled over to the side of the road turn the ignition off and restarted car and went on my way with no further issues. Second time it happen I was taking the car to the ford dealership to see if there was an issue with my car and why is was losing power. I started to pull away from light and the car jurked then lost power. I had to turn off car and restart the engine. Ford dealership replace throttle body assembly said that was the issue.
I was traveling at 65mph down the freeway when there was a sudden jolt and the accelerator pedal stopped responding and the engine idled at 500-600 RPM. The engine and wrench lights came on. I slowly pulled over to the side of the road. The car was shaking badly. I turned the car off and restarted again and the problem went away. I took off but in less than 2 minutes it happened again. I had to tow the car to the dealer. Turns out it's the electronic throttle body (part# ds7z9e926a) and they charged me $380 to replace it. This is a known issue with this make and model vehicle. I'm surprised ford issued a recall on "suspected" faulty wheel studs but not an issue as big as throttle body with numerous complaints. This is a very dangerous problem especially if it happens in heavy traffic or in the middle of an intersection.
Driving at low speed on residential street. Engine stuttered, wrench light illuminated and throttle response became nonexistent. Error code shown was for stuck open/ closed throttle body.
Vehicle seemed to stall, wrench warning light came on and then went off, shut off vehicle and restarted. Could not get vehicle up to speed, seeming to stall again. Called tow truck.
I was traveling down the freeway at approx 70 MPH and there was a sudden shuttering of the engine/car and loss of power. The"wrench" light turned on. I seemed as though the engine was still on but when I pushed on the accelerator nothing happened. This happened in the middle of a 4 lane freeway. Thank god I was traveling down hill so I was able to get over to the shoulder. I turned the car off, waited a moment and tried to restart. It started back up and drove for another month or two when it did the exact same thing. Seems like this is happening to quite a few people who own ford fusions. I've taken it in and it is the throttle body, same as many other peoples complaints with the exact same story. Very dangerous problem.
The first incident occurred a few months ago. As I was accelerating from a stopped position at a stop light, the car's engine seemed to lose power and wrench light came on. I rolled to a stop at the corner of the intersection, and put the vehicle in park. In park, the engine began to shake so, I turned the vehicle off. After a minute I turned the vehicle back on, the car seemed to run fine afterwards with no check engine light. Yesterday (4/30/13), the car stalled again. This time I was going 40 MPH and had to pull promptly to shoulder to avoid being hit by the unsuspecting driver behind me. I turned off the engine and restarted the car. I was able to go a few feet before the car stalled again. This time the check engine light came on, and I was unable to operate the vehicle above 900 rpms. I had the car towed to a ford dealership who said I needed a new throttle body assembly. The car had around 38,000 miles at the time of incident. Upon research, I discovered this is a know problem, and ford has yet to issue a recall to prevent future crashes and injury. Something needs to be done!!
Advisory mechanical wrench lit up on dash - loss all acceleration power. Had to coast off side of road and place transmission in park - and turn off low idle engine. This occurred 3 x's all similar this same day. Prior, had complained to auto dealership about 1st couple incidents (approx) 4 other times; they indicated they found no issue. I will have codes read 1st thing in the morning, by autozone looking for p2111 and p2112 - then take it to the dealership. This is very unsafe - and now I am worried to have my wife drive alone with this vehicle. Its our only car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at 65 MPH. The wrench light illuminated after the failure occurred. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed but the dealer found transmission fluid had leaked at the driver front tire area and also stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the transmission and the brake fluid but the failure was not corrected. The contact also wanted to state that the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for unknown electrical failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was vehicle 57,000. Updated 08/27/13*lj the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle lost power to the wheels and the ability to steer became very difficult. The accelerator pedal became unresponsive. She was able to get to vehicle over to the side of the road, after she pulled over, the vehicle began to shake before she turned the engine off. Also, the wrench indicator light illuminated.
I was driving down the road, when suddenly my car began to shake. I noticed the wrench light came on before the car came to a complete stop in the middle of the road. I then had my vehicle towed to the dealership to be evaluated. They said they couldn't find anything wrong, because the wrench light was out. I thought that was very strange because a car just doesn't stop and loose power for no reason. I took their word for it and continued to drive the vehicle. On april 19, 2013, I was driving to work when my car began to shake, this time the wrench light and the engine light came on before my vehicle came to an abrupt stop. Unlike the first incident, I was almost in a terrible accident. The cars behind me had to swerve to avoid hitting each other including the back of my car. I was furious because I felt the ford service department put my life in danger by not looking into the problem from the first incident. I had my car towed a second time, this time they diagnosed the problem as a defected throttle body. They explained they cant diagnose a problem without a code, even though I told them about the wrench light and the power loss of my vehicle. I hope ford take care of the throttle body issue before someone is seriously injured. My safety was in danger because of this malfunction.
My fusion has multiple issues. The first being a stalling issue when sitting at a stop, when you press the accelerator the car just dies. It has done this to me multiple times the latest being with my wife who now refuses to drive the car. It doesn't post a code and starts right up; with no code the ford says they cannot help. The second issue is terrible shifting and very slow response to throttle movements. The shift from 1st gear to 2nd has been very bad; ford has flashed the computer multiple times which did nothing. Ford says without a code they are not able to help. This has been an issue with the car from day 1. Third issue is when you are accelerating and have to hit the brakes, when you get back on the gas the car acts as if the motor was turned off. You have to push the accelerator to the floor to get it to respond. I have almost been hit multiple times due to this issue. Again no code so ford says they cannot do anything.
1st incident: car stalled in traffic while going 40 MPH, coasted into parking lot, restarted car and drove fine - no warning lights 2nd incident: 6 weeks later with no issues or warning lights car stalled again late at night while going 35 MPH up a small rise 3rd incident: 2 days later - still no warning lights, car suddenly lost power, did not stall, but would not go over 5 MPH while entering attempting to enter interstate. Sat on side of interstate for 45 minutes waiting on a tow truck. I had the car towed to a ford dealership. They replaced the throttle body which cost $385. The notes on the invoice state they "retrieved code p2111 throttle system stuck open." I feel certain ford has some serious issues with these cars as the transmission has already had to be rebuilt.
I purchased a 2010 ford fusion 2 years ago and I have been happy with it up until just recently. The other morning I was on my way to the gym and the car lost total power, sputtered then just died. It started up right away and I was able to make it back home. Needless to say, it had to go to the dealer and the problem has been diagnosed as a throttle body problem. Apparently this has been very common in this year of the fords. It is extremely upsetting as if this had happened when I was on the freeway, it could have been a real problem. The total cost for the repairs was 600.00. I really hope ford places a recall on these throttle bodies, this is a dangerous situation. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. After the vehicle sat for a considerable amount of time it was restarted and operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but no cause for failure was found. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 43,000.
Driving at 70 MPH and car lost power.
This problem has happened multiple times. When I hit the gas after slowing down, the vehicle will not move. I will have to jam down on the gas pedal before it does anything. At that point, the RPM's fly up and the car will finally start moving. It is inevitable that this will cause me to get into a car accident and even possibly killed one day. There have been several times where I have been just shy of getting slammed into by oncoming traffic as I turn in from of them cause my vehicle is not moving. Also there have been three instances in which the car will totally stop moving. The car is on, but it will not go. I will hit the gas and nothing happens. I have to shut the car completely off and then back on again in order to get it to move. I have complained to the dealership several times about problems with my vehicle and nothing ever gets done.this is extremely dangerous and I fear for my life cause of this problem that continues to go unheeded by the dealership.
I was driving the car on the highway, and the car engine died. I was in the middle lane and had to coast to the right shoulder in heavy traffic. I took my car to my mechanic since the car was no longer under warranty. He cleaned the injectors and throttle body. It appeared to fix the car. However, a few days later the car died again, but this time I was on a tollway in heavy traffic going 70 MPH. I had to clear one lane of traffic to make it to the shoulder without power. I had to be towed immediately by the tollway authorities, because it is dangerous being stalled on the shoulder. My mechanic now tells me that the throttle body needs to be replaced. This is apparently a very common problem with this ford.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for diagnosis of the failure. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
The vehicle will at times appear to lose power and go into "limp home mode". A non-dealer diagnostic revealed a "p2111" error code for "throttle actuator control system - stuck open". This symptom has occurred multiple times at multiple rates of speed, resulting in dangerous conditions. The dealer has so far refused to replace what appears to be a defective part.
Two days ago my car stalled without warning, I lost all acceleration, and then the check engine light came on. I was able to safely pull to the side. I turned off the car and was able to start up after a few minutes. Today while on the interstate, in the middle lane, during rush hour traffic, my engine suddenly stalled again and the check engine light came on. Luckily again, I was able to put on my hazard lights and coast to the side of the highway. I am grateful traffic was moving slowly and it did not happen when I was traveling at a faster speed. The engine started back up after a few minutes. I will be taking it to the dealership in the morning.
Driving down the freeway at about 65 miles per hour when the car dies and starts a violent shake. Luckily there wasn't much traffic and I could pull off to the side of the road with my three kids, if it would have been busy there would have been an accident. I have read alot of complaints about this problem with the 2010 ford fusions is it going to take a couple deaths for them to recall this car for the problem. It has happen to me three times now once when I was going about 35. I think ford needs to recall these vehicles and fix them before somebody gets killed if they haven't already.
Driving and car sputtered and lost power. Wrench light came on. Pulled off onto shoulder. Turned car off. Restarted car and tried to drive again and same thing happened. Had car towed to the dealer and found that throttle motor was not responding. Dealer replaced throttle body and motor. Could have been very dangerous if happened on the highway at higher speeds.
Driving interstate hwy at 65 MPH, vehicle lost power. Traveling in the middle lane, the vehicle slowed in rush hour traffic to 5mph. I said my prayers due to the heavy traffic, thought this was the end. Was able to coast to the shoulder and called for a tow truck. Dealer reported that the throttle body had failed. Failed part replaced and vehicle is working normally.
Stopped for light started to go car started jerking and rough idle could only go about 2-4 MPH was able to get to side of road turned off fro several min. Than restarted ran fine for about 8-10 miles than same. Got it dealer they replace throttle body.
Our 2010 ford fusion lost engine power while accelerating up a hill in morning rush hour traffic on a multi-lane super-highway in atlanta. Our car was in one of the left lanes and was able to limp across several lanes to the right shoulder with the assistance of a helpful truck driver. Cars were racing around us on both sides until we could flag down assistance. The experience was horrifying. The car was towed to the ford dealer who diagnosed the problem as a stuck throttle cover. A repair was made under warranty, and we were told the car was safe to drive.
In moderate traffic on i385, traveling at 60 MPH, without any warning signs there was a sudden "clunk" and the engine lost power. Weather was clear and sunny with an outside air temperature of 64 deg. F. Pavement was dry. With my wife and two grandchildren in the car I had to cross two lanes of moderate traffic to safely get to the breakdown lane. Some cars around me had to make avoidance maneuvers. Not good! Once I got stopped in the breakdown lane with the emergency flashers activated, I determined that the engine was still running with the RPM surging between approximately 700 and 1500 RPM. I was able to drive in the breakdown lane to an exit ramp at approximately 5 MPH with the car jerking forward with the change in RPM. The "wrench" light was on but no "check engine" light. Once on the exit ramp I turned the engine off and attempted to re-start it. After a long cranking cycle the engine re-started and ran normally. There was no "wrench" or "check engine" light after the re-start. The car ran normally on the trip home (approx. 10 miles). The engine is a 3.0 liter, v-6 with "flex fuel" capability.
Traveling approximately 45 MPH during rush hour traffic the 'wrench' light illuminated, the vehicle lost power and the engine began idling very rough. Fortunately I was able to get out of traffic and pull off to the side of the road. The engine was idling very rough ~900-1200 RPM and was unresponsive when I pushed the gas pedal (almost to the floor). Once stopped I turned the engine off, waited approximately thirty seconds and restarted the engine. The warning light was extinguished and the engine operated normally. I accelerated back to traffic speed and within five minutes experienced the exact same thing. I pulled over, turned off and back on the vehicle and again the light extinguished and the car ran normally. Two more times within a thirty minute period the vehicle experienced the same thing. En route to the ford dealer the next day I had the same thing occur three additional times during the ten mile drive to the dealer. Each incident was identical. The dealer found no codes (since the light had cleared when I turned the car off and on) and hooked up an incident recorder. I experienced the same shut down three additional times and captured them on the recorder - upon return to the dealer the next day they still did not have any codes to investigate (?) the dealer 'thought' they knew what the problem was (even though they "hadn't seen anything like this before") and replaced the throttle body. Since replacement I have not had any additional mishaps. I'm glad I did not cause an accident due to the sudden loss of power but, as I explained to the dealer, I felt that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. I hope they fix this issue asap - there needs to be a recall and soon!
Driver was going 35-40 MPH and suddenly experienced a severe loss of power as if the car transmission was put in neutral.was a scary experience!! Had to put on emergency flashers to keep from getting hit from behind.car was driving very slow and then after a period of time, full power came back on.
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