2013 Ford Fusion: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed May 29, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · NJ

The vehicle goes into limp mode without warning no matter the speed. cylinder head temp sensor is not applicable on this 1.6 engine model. The coolant over temp light illuminates with or without the car running. coolant temperature sensor was replaced and indicates no faults to the obd. the coolant level and temperature is within spec.

Filed Nov 17, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Low coolant light keeps coming on. Overheat light then comes on causing car to go into limp mode and causing me to almost get hit. I have had this happen almost ten times now and all Ford can tell me is my warranty ran out and it will cost more than car is worth, which is true. Ford knew the problem with these cars and they can't help us now. I don't know what to do, everyone with a Ford eco is having same problems,we need help!

Filed Aug 27, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Been getting a low coolant warning, coolant is not low ,is actually over limit. Car then says overheating service now,goes into limp mode. Engine light comes on. I cannot drive car until it shuts off, sit awhile and then go. Engine light on get a p1299 reading,have had that reading for years,they replaced motor while under warranty ,now four years later the exact same thing is happening and I have no warranty,I cannot pay for this . This is an Ecoboost 1.6 motor and needs recalling,I read where thousands of people are having the exact same problems,this is not new...Please help us people trying to help ourselves with the exact problems over and over again. The 2013 Ecoboost 1.6 has given me problems for years and it just now started again big time on Aug 12 2024.

Filed Sep 1, 2023 · Engine · 200,000 miles · WV

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the "overheat stop vehicle" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle began to lose forward momentum and she managed to pull over and turn the vehicle off. The contact stated that she waited about 20 minutes and turned the vehicle back on. The contact stated that the "overheat" warning illuminated and she could not accelerate above 5 MPH. The contact drove in LIMP mode to a gas station and parked the vehicle. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 19-2139 Coolant Intrusion into the Cylinder (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2023 · Engine · CA

Not sure if related to recall - took vehicle in due service in December 2022 for service and recall. My Ford app indicates they did not take care of it. While driving from California to arizona on January 9, 2023 the engine lights came on: coolant hot, vehicle unsafe to drive, see manual. I couldn’t drive my vehicle. Broke down on the 10 interstate. Would not move. Would not go into reverse. It was towed to surprise Ford in surprise, arizona and I’m currently awaiting diagnostic testing. They said they will check if it’s related to recall. Towed from I-10 to home by AAA. Home to shop by sttae farm insurance. Thank you. The contact stated that after being inspected at the dealer, the damage to the vehicle was found to have no relation to the recall.

Filed Jul 15, 2022 · Transmission · PA · 1 injury

Recall that has no fix. Car rolls in park and gets stuck in gears while driving

Filed Jan 20, 2022 · Transmission · 191,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle produced a high pitch sound coming from the transmission. The contact was able to pull over. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called a mechanic to the vehicle and the vehicle was diagnosed with needing the shifter cable replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V471000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the shifter cable replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 191,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2022 · Transmission · 10 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 10-15 MPH uphill and making a turn, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and was hesitating as if the transmission was in neutral. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that as the vehicle started rolling backward, she depressed the accelerator pedal and was able to move forward and made the turn. The contact continued to drive; however, the failure reoccurred while driving and the vehicle was making abnormal sounds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who test drove the vehicle and diagnosed that the transmission had shifted into fifth gear and would not shift out of fifth gear. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Then, the vehicle was towed to another mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V362000 (Power Train) and to take the vehicle to the dealer for a recall repair. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who informed her that the vehicle would be repaired at her expense since the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 3, 2021 · FL

The car would stop after the warning of over heating so the car would just shut down go into what is called limp mode was told that is to protect the engine so we was told that in order for them to check we first had to purchase ford parts to get it started which we did but about 30days later same problem took it back they charged me another fee to put on the diagnostic machine which we did. That still didn't take care of the problem this went on from April 2021 well in May received a recall for the coolant system on this car make and model made appt took it in well they failed at fixing this with the car having to be left there weeks at a time it is still there they couldn't repair it they now are saying it is the engine do we want it repaired I don't no how when they can't even fix what it was there for now all of a sudden it's on me and the agent that called first said the transmission they have no clue they are just trying not to be responsible for this car even towing company knows where to take the car I have been put down all over town. This has been a nightmare I am afraid of the car and no trust with the people that's fixing the recall because they don't know how.

Filed Aug 23, 2021 · Transmission · 143,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon parking his vehicle in his driveway, the contact placed the gear shifter into the park however, the dashboard read that the vehicle was in neutral. As the contact exited the vehicle, the vehicle began to roll backwards without warning. The contact immediately re-entered the vehicle and forcefully applied the brakes and activated the parking brake. Since the failure, the contact had been unable to drive the vehicle as the gear shifter remained stuck in park as the dashboard continued to read that the vehicle was in neutral. The contact had notified both the dealer and the manufacturer of the failure and both informed him that his vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V471000 (Power Train) which he linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2020 · Engine · 97,000 miles · TX

Car continues to lose coolant and overheat. It has been in and out of the shop for 6 months with no luck on a solution. Two different shops have said the radiator and thermostat is fine. We thought we had it fixed this last time in the shop, the seal in the reservoir tank had an air bubble in it, but 6 days into having it home the coolant level light came in once again. I am at a lost and out of funds to continue to put it in the shop. The issue always happens when in motion, will get an overheating warning and temperature will go from normal to overheated within sexonds and car will go into limp mode

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 130,000 miles · TN

Shifted gear to park, on the dashboard it was stuck in neutral yet the gear was in park. Could not move the shift handle, it was locked in place. Towed car to dealership. They reported the brushings needed to be replaced. This issue is similar to a recall placed on other ford fusions with the same year and model. The recall # is 19s16. Ford corporation said the recall did not apply to my vehicle even though it is the exact same issue they initiated a recall for the other ford fusions from two specific plants.