2015 Ford Fusion: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Jul 11, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · 216,700 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 70-75 MPH on the interstate, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and restarted the vehicle. The message "Transmission Not in Park" was displayed. The contact stated that while veering to the left lane, the vehicle started to shudder. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 216,700.

Filed Aug 7, 2024 · Engine · 86,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant leak into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2024 · Steering · 108,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the steering wheel locked. The message “Steering Locked. Stop Safely” was displayed. The contact exited the highway, and the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound and decelerated independently. Additionally, the steering wheel shuddered significantly. The contact drove to a parking lot and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering suspension and the steering column were locked. The dealer determined that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2023 · Engine · 46,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the engine shuddered after startup. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and discovered coolant was present inside cylinder #3. The contact was informed that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Fuel system · 63,785 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shuddered, hesitated, decelerated and stalled. The contact stated upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle would operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. However, the failure reoccurred increasingly while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the throttle body had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,785.

Filed Sep 25, 2021 · Engine · TX

2015 Ford Fusion SE with 99k miles, well maintained and only two owners. Driving car down highway and engine begins to shudder. Pulled over as check engine lights were flashing and engine in critical condition. Had to tow car to nearest Ford delearship which is Maxwell Ford in South Austin, Texas. Ford mechanics determined it was MISS FIRE ON CYLINDER 2 VALVE BROKEN IN CYLINDER HEAD and need complete engine reassembly. Ford quoted $7,871.21 for a new engine block. Car not under warranty and they did not offer to pay. Also charged $238.07 to evac the AC. Reading about hundreds of complaints across carcomplaints (https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Fusion/2015/engine/engine-2.shtml) as well as the current class action lawsuit that was filed in December 2020 (https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Fusion/2015/engine/engine-2.shtml).

Filed May 7, 2020 · Engine · 55,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The diagnostic trouble code indicated a misfire on cylinder #1. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered while driving with an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to ford of tuscola, inc (406 e southline rd, tuscola, il 61953, (217) 253-3353) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that coolant leaked into the cylinder and that the engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repair was not covered under warranty or a recall. A case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. While driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal suction noise coming from near the fuel tank area. Also, the vehicle shuddered and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the purge valve and pcv) needed to be replaced. Jenkins & wynne ford, honda, & lincoln (2655 trenton rd, clarksville, tn 37040, (931) 542-4886) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was contacted and provided the same information as the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 45,601 miles · CA

Car stalls after starting. When pulling away from a parked position car will hesitate shudder and accelerator will not work. Engine light comes on. After sitting several minutes the car will restart and run normally until the next time the car is parked and shut off.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Driver assistance, Steering · 2,300 miles · TN

Upon returning from a long trip and approximately 3 miles from home, the steering wheel of the car began to vibrate heavily and as I turned a corner, the dashboard lit up like a christmas tree and I lost my power steering. The info on the dashboard informed me the vehicle had lost the power steering and traction control and I was to seek service immediately. By driving slowly, I was able to make it home steering manually. The dealer was notified immediately and they arranged to tow the car to the dealership. Two days later I was contacted by the dealership and informed the steering gear had failed and would need to be replaced. Because of the serious nature of this defect and the fact that I had just purchased the car new on 6/15/15, I requested a replacement vehicle but was told ford would not do that. I contacted ford corp. And my case was turned over to the regional mgr. Of this area and he also informed me that the car would not be bought back but would be repaired under warranty. As compensation my new car warranty was extended to 5 years. I shudder to think what might have happened to my wife and myself had this steering failure had happened at the highway speeds we had just been traveling and am now nervous about the overall quality of this vehicle. I feel the public should be made aware of the potential of this dangerous, serious defect in the ford fusion.