2012 Ford Fusion: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Apr 13, 2023 · Transmission · WA

Transmission issues continue to appear without warning. Car shutters at times and fails to shift properly at low speeds. When exiting the freeway and coming to a stop, car wants to surge forward, even with brakes firmly applied. I have had the wrench light come on briefly two times. Took the car into a local transmission shop and requested diagnostic scan for codes and trouble shoot. No codes were found for transmission or any other system on the car. As the car had 100K miles, shop recommended a Transmission fluid change, even though Ford does not recommend this until 150K miles. Shop noted that fluid color was still red in color and no foreign debris was found in the old fluid. There is no evidence of fluid leaks either. Transmission shop recomended that I contact Ford delearship to see if they can reprogram or update Transmission Control Module. Contacted local dealership and was told that they would charge a minimum of $242.50 to run another diagnostic scan, but that there were no guarantees that this would solve the problem. A simple Google search shows that there are many "known issues" with this Ford Transmission that is in my vehicle, but Ford has not issued any recalls to remedy the problem. I feel that I am stuck between a rock and a hard place with an unreliable vehicle that Ford "knows" has transmission problems but chooses to ignore their customers.

Filed Sep 18, 2022 · Acceleration · FL

The car suddenly accelerated 3 times since it was purchased new in 2011. The 1st time I was parking and the car suddenly accelerated and hit a cement wall. The second time I was also entering a parking spot and the car suddenly accelerated and crashed into a tree. I took it to my dealer and they were unable to replicate the problem. this was in 2015. On 9/13/2022 I was about to make a right turn and suddenly the car accelerated at high speed and crossed over the road onto the golf course before I was able to slow it down. I immediately parked the car and haven't driven it since. I feel that it is unsafe to drive especially since the dealer was unable to identify the problem.

Filed Apr 29, 2021 · Acceleration · 84,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact was driving at low speeds when the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into the vacuum machine at a car wash. The contact applied the brake pedal and shifted into neutral but the vehicle delayed to respond. There were no reported injuries ,police report, air bag deployment, or fire.the vehicle was towed to jarrett ford of charlotte county 3156 tamiami trail, port charlotte, fl 33952(941) 625 6141 but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Acceleration · 76,500 miles · AZ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. Moments after exiting the vehicle and switching the gear shifter to the park position, the engine began to rev very high and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle drove forward and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was taken to rodeo ford (13680 west test dr, goodyear, ar) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,500.

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of power. The vehicle failed to accelerate, lunged forward, and jerked while in motion or making a turn. In addition, the power train warning indicator flashed several times. Two dealers were notified of the failure, but the dtc was not present; therefore, the failure was unable to be replicated and diagnosed. The manufacturer had a service campaign, but refused to provide a solution. The dealer would not replace the part unless they could determine the failure. The contact was able to order the part from the manufacturer and replaced the electronic throttle body. The manufacturer had not issued a recall. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency action number: pe13003 (engine). The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Acceleration, Transmission · 25,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While attempting to accelerate from a stop light, the vehicle jerked and sounded as if it would stall. The vehicle suddenly accelerated and was taken to a local dealer, but no failures could be found. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 25,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Acceleration · 22,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving at low speeds, the engine suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 1/13/15

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Acceleration · 78,445 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the wrench warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle unexpectedly lunged forward. In addition, the vehicle began to vibrate violently. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle was driven with caution to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later towed to an authorized dealer, who stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 78,445. ...updated 03/07/14 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle lunged forward and lost power. The dealer replaced the throttle body and motor assembly. Updated 03/13/14

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Acceleration · 1,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the engine rpms increased as the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 250 miles · NY

Since sept. 1, 2011 when I took ownership of the car I have had the following happen about once a month. The last time was on july 26, 2012 at 3171 miles. When coming to a stop for a light or slowing traffic and applying the brakes the engine starts to race and the car feels like it wants to surge forward. With continued pressure on the brakes, after a few seconds the engine racing and surging stops and the car stops. I think it may be a problem with a computer. *tr updated ivoq 09/26/12

Filed Oct 7, 2011 · Acceleration · 1,000 miles · LA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact was driving 5 MPH when the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning and crashed. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle would not slow down or stop. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the sudden acceleration and the manufacturer advised that they did not have any complaints regarding the sudden acceleration on file. The manufacturer then suggested that the all weather floor mats were the cause of the sudden acceleration failure. The contact stated the vehicle did not have all weather floor mats. The contact did not feel safe operating the vehicle. The failure mileage was 1,000.