2012 Ford Fusion: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Jan 7, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · 84,529 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering significantly. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where the tires were rotated; however, the failure recurred intermittently. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, a message indicating that the power steering was inoperable was displayed, and the steering wheel was seized. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the power steering became operable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the power steering rack, the front stabilizer link, the passenger’s side outer tie rod, and the lower control arm had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) was previously reprogrammed under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 84,529.

Filed Sep 26, 2024 · Steering · 160,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the wheels were shuddering. Additionally, the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the steering wheel was locked. The message "EPAS System Inspection Required" was displayed, and the Advancetrac warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with power steering failure. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed May 2, 2024 · Engine · MO

Transmission issues. Jerks and shudders and loss of power, broken motor mounts, PCM issues, misfire issues and etc. Car threw codes, many expensive trips to Ford dealerships, excessive undriveable down time, unsafe to be on a highway or go up a hill when it shifts (automatic), 6F35 Transmission in my 2012 Ford Fusion

Filed Jan 28, 2022 · Transmission · PA

Transmission shuddering, 1st to 2nd gear shifts shake the entire vehicle, especially when cold. Abbrupt downshift. Gear searching from 5th to 6th when highway driving.

Filed Mar 23, 2020 · Transmission · TX

My 2012 ford fusion is revving high and shifting weird. Not like slipping but it's revving a lot if her then it should be. Also the tachometer shudders every now and then at 1600 RPM. My father told me there's a lot of problems with the ford fusions transmissions and I don't feel safe with my wife and kids driving it.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Transmission · 20,800 miles · CA

Bought this car 3 weeks ago with 20,500 mi and it has 21,500 mi on it now. Car drove well and did not exhibit any problems during several test drives. On the drive to work the following week the car started shifting hard between 1st and 2nd gears and shudder when accelerating from a crawl after about 5-10 minutes of stop and go traffic on the freeway. The problem is not always there in normal driving when some speed can be reached for a time. But it almost always shows up or get much worse after the car has been in slow moving or stop and go traffic or after idling hot for several minutes. To me this points to a defect in the transmission which causes friction and overheating causing premature wear of transmission's internal parts. I'm very disappointed to be having transmission problems on a car with such low mileage. I paid a significant amount of money for this car with the hopes of it being a reliable family car for some time to come. My opinion of ford and its reliability is extremely negative. This is my first and probably my last ford.