2011 Ford Fusion: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 100,000 miles · MD

When traveling on a highway the car shifts hard and will not accelerate. Dealer would not replace throddle body when asked to. There is a recall on this. I also suggested a software update. I was told I need a new transmission. The car has been sitting since last year. I purchased a new car.

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · VA

2011 ford fusion se had a transmission problem while it was still under warranty (nov. 2013). Our vehicle recently had trouble accelerating and shifting between gears. We took our car to a mechanic and he informed us that 3 gears in the transmission broke and we need a new transmission. This car only has 55k miles on it and this is the second transmission problem we've had!! The mechanic said he's never seen a transmission go this early, but reading reviews online of 2011 ford fusions, it seems like this is more common than we'd like to think.

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 28,529 miles · AZ

Was waiting to turn in my apartment complex, pushed on the gas, RPM's shot up to over 1500 and car would not move, then it slammed into gear and took off with wheels squealing. Sounded like something was then being dragged under car. Stopped and looked but nothing, put in gear to drive to parking spot and same thing, didn't move, RPM's up to 1500 and then slammed into drive. Did make it to the parking stall where it then would not move at all when put in reverse and then into drive. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. Seems to be a re-occurring issue with all the other complaints that I have seen. No warning lights came on at all. Definitely a transmission/transfer case problem, which I have read is common for this year. This car was bought used with 22,785 miles on it and have only had it 4 months and put 5744 miles on it. Something definitely needs to be looked into, a vehicle with 28,529 miles on it, no longer covered under the manufacturers warranty and I need to have a new transmission?? Something is wrong here. Thank goodness I bought the extended warranty!

Filed Nov 15, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · 33,000 miles · CA

My wife was driving 65 MPH on a very busy los angeles area freeway around 4:45 in the afternoon when her vehicle came to a grinding halt. The car went from 65 MPH to a complete stop in about 30 yards! She said all she heard was a loud grinding sound and the screeching of the tires. Luckily, the six vehicles behind her were able to stop, avoiding a chain reaction accident. The car has been at the dealership since november 4, 2013 when the incident happened. When I spoke to the technician, he mentioned that the transmission "disintegrated" internally and the only two options we had were to rebuild the transmission part by part, or order a whole new transmission. The vehicle is not even three years old! This was not the first time this happened. On october 2, 2013, she was about to enter the same busy freeway and the vehicle came to a stand-still at the intersection. None of the gears worked. After turning the vehicle on-and-off a few times and shifting the gear stick back-and-forth, the vehicle once again was able to move. Can you please look into this issue as I am greatly concerned for the safety of my family now that this incident put my wife's life in danger? God forbid this happen again in front of a fully loaded semi or other high profile vehicle that would not be able to stop in time. Do you recall the ford explorer rollover mishaps?

Filed Sep 8, 2013 · Engine · 41,000 miles · WI

I was driving at a speed of approximately 60 MPH on a well traveled, busy city highway and my car transmission died. Through careful maneuvering I was able to pull my car off the road and onto the shoulder without incident. I was able to power my car completely down, turn the key and the engine immediately started. I cautiously, or should I say fearfully, proceeded until I was to my destination and another incident did not occur. I spoke to a ford certified mechanic at my local dealership and had them take a look at my car. Come to find out the throttle box was in need of being replaced. Although my car had low miles on it I didn't think too much of it because mechanical failure does occur, however, I was taken back by the fact that the part was back ordered for the next 4 to 6 weeks from my local ford dealership. (I did end up paying extra to have an emergency rush put on it as I recently have been doing a lot of driving for work and have a small child I need to transport at times) once home I looked into "ford fusion throttle box" and found that my experience was not unlike many others. The potential danger that I, and others, have faced by driving makes and models of the cars with these throttle boxes is scary. Having had an experience like I did, I was lucky, it is only a matter of time before ford's luck runs out with this inferior throttle box equipment.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Transmission · 9,753 miles · NY

The transmission seized while traveling at 60 miles per hour, causing rapid deceleration while on highway. Shortly after coming to a stop on the side of the road, the transmission failed to engage, despite engine running.