2015 Ford Fusion: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Apr 14, 2026 · Steering · IL

My steering gear motor attachment bolts have fractured due to severe corrosion, which is the exact defect described in Safety Recall 19S26. This physical failure was confirmed by a Ford dealership technician on 1/11/2024. The technician documented the fractured bolts and recommended a full steering gear replacement. Despite this, Ford is denying the recall repair because this specific VIN was not included on the original mailing list. The vehicle is now undrivable due to a total loss of power steering assist. Before it failed completely, the car was making whining and grinding noises during low-speed turns. This failure occurred in Illinois, which is a high-corrosion 'Salt Belt' state specifically covered by the 19S26 bulletin. By denying this safety repair, Ford is forcing an unsafe vehicle to remain on the road or operate with manual steering, which is a major crash risk. The failure was physically confirmed and documented by a Ford dealer. I want to note that while the previous recall 18S08 for the steering wheel bolt was performed, that was an unrelated interior part and did not prevent this exterior motor bolt failure. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate why a vehicle with a confirmed 19S26 failure in a covered state is being denied the mandated safety remedy.

Filed Nov 19, 2025 · Transmission · NC

My transmission was serviced under the cable bushing recall - since then the main complaint is the grinding, loss of power, losing gears etc. the rear camera also fails to function over half of the time. this has been validated by fletcher car care. they said the transmission is now faulty. i have seen this issue repeated throughout the other safety reports on your website. this is an overarching issue that should've been addressed by the manufacturer. there were no warning lamps messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. this car is a safety hazard and it is negligence to allow the issue to persist. the problem was reproduced by the shop, fletcher car care - Fletcher Car Care is an auto repair shop located at 38 Heritage Park Dr, Fletcher, NC 28732 - the issues i believe began when the cable bushing began changing the linkage between the shifter and transmission around march. this was when i started having issues with the rear camera - the rear camera at times is full of artifacts and interference because i believe it is in a intermediate (out of full engagement position)

Filed Jan 31, 2024 · Brakes · 157,199 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an increased brake pedal travel time. The contact also heard a grinding sound. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic but was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 157,199.

Filed Jan 19, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · WV

I have taken my car to the shop multiple times for brake issue. Brakes smoking and calibers will not release on rear driver side brakes. I took my car to Marmet Tire paid 380 they said it was was brakes and calibers two weeks later same issue I paid 280 for actuator since problem still not fixed. Next I took to Todd Judy Ford they refused to fix the said Marmet tire needs to fix since they had it first. I took it Ba k to Marmet tire they said I needed a brake hose which they replaced and two days later while me any son was driving on [XXX] the brake pedal went to floor while driving so then Marmet tire contacted Todd Judy Ford Patrick street Charleston WV I took the car there and spent 280 for a brake flush two days later brakes grinding and overheating. Called ford corporation they told me to take back to Ford Patrick Street so I called for appointment advised I need an appointment so I can contact ford corporation for a case number and nobody will call me back just emails for over a week saying someone will be contacting me. The problem is nobody knows how to fix my brake issue and $1000 later my car is still not fixed and I can’t drive it has been 4 months. 2015 Fire Fusion INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 20, 2022 · Transmission · 81,252 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lunged forward during acceleration. Additionally, the vehicle made a squealing sound while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact related the failure to the transmission and braking system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic replaced the body cam, overhead console, steering gear assembly, and rack and pinion. The failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,252.

Filed Aug 26, 2021 · Brakes · CA

I was in line at a drive thru and my brakes suddenly went to the floor. I was close to home so I drove carefully having to press the brakes all the way to the floor to stop,barely. I did a visual inspection and saw brake fluid coming from my right front brake line. The fluid was everywhere. The dashboard light came on when it happened. Thankfully I was not driving on the highway or this could have been fatal. The car is now 6 years old and I get regular oil changes and inspections along with routine maintenance. I carefully drove it early in the morning to a mechanic close by and it was confirmed that my brake hydraulic hose had ruptured. Mechanic says usually doesn't see happening this early on in car life. I have 75,000 on it. He recommended I replace the other 3 but cannot afford right now. The labor is expensive part. Also. Had to perform a brake bleed and add fluids again and clean up. A little over $400.00 just for that one side. Brake pads themselves are still good. Tires still good. Hope the others don't happen while driving in faster conditions or in traffic. This is dangerous, just hope I am the only one in the car when it does happen. Am planning on saving to fix the other hoses soon. I had zero warning indicators before it occurred. No pops, squeaks, or noises. It was scary, I don't trust my Ford and will not drive further than a close to home range.

Filed Jun 25, 2021 · Electrical, Suspension · LA

I just bought a new Battery. And I keep getting no crank no start. Rear suspension keeps squeaking as if it's not lubricated.

Filed May 7, 2020 · Transmission · 20,905 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and a grinding noise was heard coming from the transmission without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to roundtree ford (8770 business park dr, shreveport, la 71105, (318) 798-3673) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,905.

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Body, Visibility · 80,000 miles · NC

Dash board is warping causing defroster vents to not properly clear the windshield. Dash board is rubbing on the windshield creating a distracting squeaking noise when driving. Dash board is also sunken up and down across the windshield line.

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Steering · 50,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding noise when the steering wheel was turned left or right. Also, the steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a gap in the steering. The vehicle was taken to woodhouse ford south (2288 osage ranch blvd, plattsmouth, ne 68048, (402) 296-9000) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced and the steering wheel bolts were fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v167000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.