2017 Ford Fusion: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 9, 2024 · Body · 60,000 miles · TX · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while placing her grandchild in the car seat in the rear of the vehicle, she became aware of mold inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side and the trunk had mold. The contact stated that water had leaked into the vehicle from the overhead light. The contact stated she was constantly sick and had ear infections. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was inspected; however, the contact was unsure of the results. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was a known issue; however, the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

1). 3 days after purchasing the vehicle I wasn't sure but I could tell that something was wrong so I called my husband and told him while driving the car that something was wrong and he needs to notify the dealership. 2). 5 days after purchasing the vehicle I went into a grocery store. When I came out the car was on/running, all by itself. 3). Additional problems occurring on a daily basis with the vehicle which lets me know that it's electrical problems are as follows: A. The vehicle randomly turns on and off all by itself, this is very hazardous. B). The headlights also randomly do not work while driving the car, day or night, which is very hazardous for both me and my clientele, as I am a Lyft driver. C). The interior lighting on the console and dashboard become dim or do not turn on at all, day or night. D). While driving the vehicle it does not always accelerate properly, which is very hazardous in traffic. E). The Bluetooth system connects and disconnects itself randomly. F). The air and heating system randomly turn on and off without being touched. G). Charging my phone in the vehicle is also challenging as it does not always work. H). Bluetooth radio stereo system is continuously problematic, volume randomly increases and decreases and turns on and off by itself, even with the vehicle completely shut down. I). After locking the doors, everything inside the car does not completely turn off. Interior lighting sometimes turns off and on separately, and it can take up to 30 minutes for the dashboard lighting to go off. J). The instrument panel often makes some sort of sound/noise and the gear shifter dial will aluminate even though the car is off/completely shut down. K). While driving, front windshield defogger will randomly turns on, causing the windshield to fog up, distorting vision, which is very hazardous. L). Dashboard vents emit an extreme amount of heat even though both heater and air conditioner are completely off.

Filed Nov 22, 2022 · Driver assistance · 72,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights became dim. The sunroof, Auto Start/Stop feature and traction control became inoperable. The contact stated that the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The contact was able to add additional coolant to the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Electrical · 9,600 miles · IN

Lost all electrical while driving, headlights,engine died, all at speed on a busy highway at night.we have been experiencing minor electrical defects/glitches in the past month.windows going up and down if you touch the window switch. Driver needs to rest alarm every 5 minutes at times..it just has some sort of electrical glitch.

Filed Apr 22, 2017 · Lights · MI

This is not confined to fusions, it's most new ford cars and trucks. Their headlights (LED?) are blindingly bright to oncoming traffic. The fusion in particular casts very bright out to the left side as to be distracting to vehicles in the lane to their left traveling in the same direction. I've observed this mostly on 2-lane roads.

Filed Feb 15, 2017 · Lights, Visibility · 100 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford fusion. While driving at dusk or dawn, the headlamp beams were too dim to project a visible light to safely operate the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the headlamps operated as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100. The VIN was not available. Updated 05/10/17*lj