2011 Ford Fusion visibility problems

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Visibility · 146,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that the sun roof exploded and imploded glass without warning. The glass particles entered the inside of the vehicle. There were no injuries. Shenandoah ford (9135 winchester rd, front royal, va 22630, (540) 636-2901) was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contact, but did not specify that they would determine the cause of the failure other than having the insurance company cover the repair and for the contact to replace the part. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Visibility · MA

This vehicle has had multiple heater/AC fan motor inoperative problems. Without the blower fan working there is no defrost or ability to clear the windshield, resulting in reduced or no visibility. The first repair was aug 18th, 2016. Mileage was 36110. A heater control assembly was replaced at a cost of $426.05. The second repair was aug 29th, 2016. The mileage was 36251. The blower resistor wiring to the fan assembly was replaced for $371.27. The third repair was jul 12th, 2018. Mileage was 46594. The blower motor was replaced along with the same wiring done at the second repair for $618.98. Ford would not help with the cost of any repairs. After reading ford fusion forums on the internet, this problem appears to be common. This is a safety issue as the windshield can fog up quickly in winter or summer, and icing can build up in winter causing loss of visibility. It is dangerous to try to clear the windshield while the car is in motion. I think this problem should be considered for a recall. I have the invoices to send if needed but no access to a scanner at this time.

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 120,295 miles · MS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. While the vehicle was stationary, the blower motor resister malfunctioned. The contact stated that the wires associated with the component melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,295.

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Transmission, Visibility · 60,000 miles · MI

The transmission or engine slams at various speeds and starting and stopping the transmission slams the car forward. The rear view mirror has started to peel away from the glass causing major vision problems. I asked the dealer about the issue and they told me to call customer service. Needless to say I still have the same mirror.

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Engine, Visibility · 60,000 miles · MI

While driving on the highway to work on january 29, 2016 I turned on my wipers to clean the windshield after I turned the wipers off they stopped in the middle of the windshield, effecting my vision while driving. Once off, they will intermittently turn themselves on and off for a period sometimes stopping in the field of vision.

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Transmission, Visibility · 125,000 miles · NY

Wipers quit working in middle of windshield. Attempt to speed up delay and will not slow down. If operator tries to slow the delay speed down speed will not decrease. Transmission slams after highway travel and locks up drive tire at times.

Filed Nov 23, 2014 · Visibility · 4,000 miles · MI

Every time I drive in pouring rain, it is very hard to see and have to slow way down. The wipers are not fast enough to keep the rain off windshield on this 2011 ford fusion. This is a safety issue and should be corrected by ford. (I had a buick before this car and it had a fast wiper speed). I believe this windshield motor should be recalled and replaced with a faster motor. Looks like I will be buying a buick next time.

Filed Oct 29, 2013 · Visibility · 2,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fusion. The contact stated that when the heater was activated, the silver portion of the heat adjusters would become extremely hot and could not be adjusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 2,000. The current mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Visibility · 47,000 miles · MA

Driving along and the sunroof exploded. Sounded like a gunshot. Glass did not just spiderweb, pieces of glass, including small shards and slivers fell inside the car and into the backseat. Fortunately the car seats had no kids at the time, as there was glass there.

Filed Mar 3, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 8,000 miles · IA

At sometime, after car was shut off, the driver, passenger windows and sun roof opened. This has happened 6 times.