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2015 Ford Fusion: rolls away in park

6 of the 997 complaints about the 2015 Ford Fusion describe rolls away in park.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
5
Is there a fix? There are 5 recalls and 23 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Rolls away in park by model year

  • 2018
    1
  • 2017
    5
  • 2016
    9
  • 2015
    6
  • 2014
    4
  • 2013
    4
  • 2012
    3
  • 2010
    2

What owners say

Filed Jun 18, 2025 · Transmission · GA

Unintenional rollaway due to detached and degraded shift cable bushing. My car jerked me into a half spot when I pulled up to work this am. Upon looking, it would not go in gear at all. The gear shift says that it's in park and the dashboard says it's in neutral. Upon opening the hood and examining, I found that the bushing on the transmission cable was broken. I had no way to go so I called the Ford dealership and had someone let me pay over the phone for the part and I sent a coworker to pick up. Then I called a tow truck to tow my vehicle to Total Tire Care in Statesboro Georgia. I am going to have to pay the labor fee and also be without a vehicle all day. There are several 2015 Ford Fusions that have had a recall on this very part - but not my VIN. I think this needs to be changed and I should be able to have the cable inspected and replaced as needed.

Filed Jun 18, 2021 · MT

Had dealer work on recall 18s20. Transmission linkage. After 9 days got the car back and the recall work failed with less than 60 miles traveled. creating a very dangerous roll away event. Basically the car was placed in park. The car rolled away.

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Transmission · 101,738 miles · CA

My sisters vehicle has started rolling down her driveway and she got back in the car and seen that there is a transmission not in park message and we found that the gear selector cable has broke off the gear selector lever. It is not safe for my sister to drive this vehicle. It's a driving hazard. I have found a recall from 2014 about potential vehicle rollaway for her vehicle but it's not open on her vehicle anymore. She had this problem before and took it into the dealership to get this fixed and it happens again

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While the vehicle was idling, the contact shifted into park and the vehicle rolled away independently. The "transmission not in park" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to autonation ford wolfchase (7925 stage rd, memphis, tn) where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v471000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the dealer refused to perform the repair for free of charge due to the recall notice being a preliminary notice. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While the vehicle was parked and attempting to turn off the engine, the vehicle rolled away. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The emergency brake was engaged in order to stop the vehicle, but the gear shifter failed to engage in park. The vehicle was towed to don hinds ford inc. (12610 ford dr., fishers, in 46038, (317) 849-9000) where the contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v471000 (power train). The contact received notification of the recall, but the parts were not available to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 5, 2018 · Transmission · 72,500 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While the vehicle was engaged in the park position, the instrument panel displayed "reverse". The contact had to engage the emergency brake to keep the vehicle from rolling away. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,500.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Power train: manual transmissionReported June 9, 2026 · 5,252 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Risk
A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on on July 6,2026.

Recall number 26V376000 · Recall details

Power train: shift linkage/cable/rodReported June 10, 2022 · 2,925,968 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Recall number 22V413000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftReported May 13, 2019 · 259,182 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Risk
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471.

Recall number 19V362000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftReported July 16, 2018 · 504,182 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Risk
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.

Recall number 18V471000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)Reported November 18, 2014 · 56,479 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk
If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C11.

Recall number 14V736000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2015 Ford Fusion rollaway

Is rolls away in park a common problem on the 2015 Ford Fusion?

6 of 997 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford Fusion (1%) mention rolls away in park. The model year with the most reports is 2016.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Ford Fusion?

There are 5 recalls and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2015 Ford Fusion

Check engine light 150Overheating 97Stalling 90Engine failure 88Misfire 76Loss of power 56Power steering loss 51Backup camera 48Door locks 24Jerking 23Won't shift 23Won't start 23Fire or smoke 22Brake failure 21Steering lock-up 20Hesitation 16Airbag light 14No deployment 14Wipers 14ABS 10Grinding brakes 10Seat belt 10Shudder 10Screen failure 8Transmission failure 8Harsh shifting 7Headlights 7Pulling 7Warning lights 7Key fob 6Knocking 5

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