2012 Ford Fusion: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Steering · 80,000 miles · OH

Knocking sound and looseness in steering wheel. My mechanic says it is the rack and pinion. Ford garage says it is not covered by recall unless it has warning sound. Knocking happens whenever I am driving it.

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Takata recall- takata has failed to make replacement airbags available or offer any type of "fix" for safety recall notice 17s01. The amount of time that has passed is unacceptable and very worrisome in the face that it feels my car is a ticking time bomb of sorts.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Airbags · AL

Takata recall-not resolved in timely manner. A notice was sent to me in march 2017, nothing has been done about this, my family and I are riding around in a ticking time bomb! Unable to get in touch with anyone with tk holdings inc or find any info on how to get my airbag replaced, they just have recordings and send you to nowhere

Filed Apr 20, 2016 · Steering · 59,000 miles · AZ

I noticed a knock whenever I turned the wheel while driving down the road or while parked. The steering became increasingly harder as the days passed. The cars warranty had expired so I took it into goodyear to see what the problem was. They told me the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The fusion had only 59,000 miles on it. The mechanic that worked on my car told me he previously worked for ford and that this was a common problem.

Filed Apr 2, 2016 · Driver assistance, Steering · 100,000 miles · OR

Driving at 60 MPH I could hear friction worsens and car would lose momentum easily because of the friction. Then I start to hear a knocking sound somewhere in the engine perhaps or the wheel unsure and as all that worsens, I can feel the car losing control like it's gotten a flat tire. Power steering got stiffer while the car kind of drifted left and then right as tho I was going to lose control of the vehicle. It was really scary so I immediately slowed down because I had no control on the steering.

Filed Jan 4, 2015 · Airbags · 25,973 miles · SC

12-9-13 air bag light continues to stay on. I took to dealer they did diagnostics and cleared code and gave back to me. 12-20-13 air bag light continued to keep coming on and staying on so I took back this time they replaced air bag circuit connector. 1-9-14 air bag light continued to keep coming and staying on. Dealer this time replaced seat harness. 1-13-14 air bag light continued to keep coming and staying on. Dealer this time replaced seat harness a 2nd time said first was defected they just put on. Left dealer had to go right back I couldn't even move by power seat back it was getting stuck. Dec 2014 air bag light continued to keep coming and staying on. Dealer said had to order a module for it. Currently now it's still in there waiting on part. Also knocking noise in front end since 25000 miles dealer keep passing off and lubing it. Now from my dec 2014 visit they ordered a steering column to be replaced that is being put in now as well they have had since last tuesday (now warranty up 39000 miles). Dealer claimed a code told them this time to replace the steering column yet it had been doing it over a year.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · 9,159 miles · DC

Hail damage, paintless dent repair, could be reason for unexplained tire tread wear, and/or knocking sound when backing up and turning. My fusion is still under warranty. Please advise with any information that may be helpful.

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 7,200 miles · MI · crash · 2 injuries

I was wearing my seat belt hit head on driver front by another driver going approx 45mph, clear conditions. Collision forced off road and I hit parked SUV with my front passenger front. No airbag deployment occurred during either hit, self belt did not lock, I was forced upward hitting my head on inside roof handle above driver door, then thrown forward hitting my chin on steering wheel. I was knock unconscious for 3-4 minutes, fractured front tooth, dislocated jaw, suffered optic nerve injury, concussion, back and neck injuries. I was transported to the hospital. The initial body shop report did indicate the air bag modules had to replaced. The vehicle was totaled after it was determined the repairs cost more than the vehicle was worth. Damage include entire front end, hood, broken, windshield, radiator, engine, underbody, driver door, rear door rear bumper and roof. Air bags were still intact. Pictures were taken at accident scene, towing facility and at salvage yard. I still suffer from the injuries and am currently on ssi unable to work.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Steering · 68,000 miles · TN

For about 3 months kept hearing a knocking noise in the steering column when making turns. Took it to a local ford company- they checked it out and dx problems that didn't exist and never said anything about the power steering.then 2-3 weeks ago was driving it came to a stop light the "service electric power steering now" came on- 200 more yards the power steering was gone. Had to have it towed- contacted 2 other ford dealerships and they said there wasn't a recall at this time. Also contacted the main ford headquarters and reported it. I now have a car I'm making payments on and can't drive!