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2018 Ford Fusion electrical complaints

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Filed Feb 1, 2024 · Electrical · OH

car knob shifts into reverse or drive without being touched when sitting in park at random times, have nearly hit basketball pole due to being unprepared to hit break. The knob makes a robotic type sound, an automated turning type sound & switches without being touched, has happened several times but not every time

Filed Feb 1, 2024 · Electrical · OH

Trunk pops open randomly often. It’s popped open while driving and will cause accidents if items fall out, it’s happened multiple times without any possibility of button being hit.

Filed Feb 1, 2024 · Electrical · OH

The entire computer system does not function. The screen, radio, everything has turned completely off in the middle of driving on the highway. It’s concerning what this will cause at some point. It used to do this intermittently, now it’s completely off and I’ve had it to multiple mechanics who have checked everything thoroughly and cannot find anything wrong. Two mechanics told me in 20-30 years as a mechanic theyve only seen this once or twice but couldn’t be fixed. I owe a ton of money on my car, it my only transportation for myself kids and elderly mother, my daughter is a new driver and having everything electrical shut down while driving is going to cause an accident and panic.

Filed Jan 29, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Coolant is leaking into my oil.

Filed Jan 24, 2024 · Electrical, Seat belts · DE

The Accessory power interface module has failed. It receives inputs from a variety of sensors, some hardwired directly to it, while most are sent over the bus communications system from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). These inputs allow the module to communicate with the steering wheel controls, the radio, navigation system and the consumer's personal cell phone via Bluetooth. When I contacted Ford they said there was nothing they were able to do because there is no active recall for this model/year. I strongly feel as if this is a safety hazard due to not only my steering wheel controls being inoperable, but my cruise control, HVAC system, and navigation system, rear camera system, audio system, Bluetooth, to be faulty and not work. Additionally the on the driver seat the part that the seat belt clicks into broke

Filed Aug 29, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · 78,879 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 MPH, the transmission unintendedly shifted into park(P). Additionally, the contact stated that he became aware that the shifter cable bushing had detached after not being able to start the vehicle. The shifter cable bushing was attached, and the vehicle was able to be started. The brakes, engine, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,879.

Filed Feb 23, 2023 · Electrical · DC · fire

The driver reported they were driving at approximately 55 MPH and began to smell something burning. They pulled over to the left shoulder and saw the trunk on fire. The fire totally destroyed the vehicle.

Filed Jan 5, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

When I stop to get fuel/gas for my car, I am unable to turn the ignition off because if I do, the car will not restart immediately or at all. There is also a jerking motion immediately after fueling and while driving. There is a "wailing" noise immediately proceeding the car shutting down. The check engine light is on.

Filed Aug 24, 2022 · Electrical · TX · crash

Son was driving 20 mph and Vehicle acted like it shut off, door chime started dinging, steering and brakes locked up and my son crashed into a group of trees, totaling the car. It had electrical issues prior and had shut off once before while he was in a parking lot. The auto shut off at stops worked correctly for a while and stopped working. Parking lights would come on while driving. Just a bunch of weird electronic things before final crash. The car had been repaired from a previous accident, but had been acting odd before that. I think previous owner had crashed it also and I’m wondering if that crash could have been caused by the same malfunctions. Also, air bags never deployed in either of his accidents which was very odd.

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · AL

My car shuts down for some reason while I’m driving and has been running rough for the last couple of days. Also my horn does not work at all. This is a hazard for not only me but everybody. My vehicle have not been inspected, or not that I know of. When I first brought the car 2 years ago I noticed the horn was weak but was told that’s how they sound. I forgot when my check engine light came on but it had to be 2 or 3 months ago. Just recently my car started to stop on me while I’m in traffic, the first time it happened was in June. I also went to Autozone to see why the check engine light, but it only says small EVAP leak.

Filed Aug 9, 2022 · Electrical · 44,126 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration and then stalled with the transmission warning light illuminated. The doors were unable to open after the failure. AAA inspected the battery and informed the contact that the battery was not properly installed while the battery and bolts were the incorrect sizes. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,126.

Filed Aug 3, 2022 · Electrical · 30 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to restart due to the battery failing to retain a charge. The contact recharged the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30.

Filed Jan 27, 2021 · Electrical · 27,000 miles · OH

Got told by a co-worker yesterday that my trunk was open which was strange since I had my keys laying on my desk with nothing on top of them. I didn't think much of it until today until I parked my car after getting off work and my trunk opened again on its' own. I didn't press the button and there wasn't anything sitting on top of it but I could hear the latch constantly making a noise as if the latch was opening for the trunk. My keys were sitting in my cup holder at that time. Luckily both times my vehicle was stationary but I've read up on this issue and it has happened to other people while the vehicle was in motion

Filed Aug 11, 2020 · Electrical · NJ

My electrical in my car does not always work power steering windows are affected cannot use my iphone to make or receive calls windows don't go up and down

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Electrical · 37,000 miles · NJ

At a rent-a-car facility in absecon, nj, customer returned the vehicle complaining that the vehicle would not stay locked. Car was parked, no doors were ajar (rental agent made sure of it), locked vehicle, and tried the handles. Found after one or two pumps on any handle the vehicle would unlock itself. Even tried to lock with the eject key in the fob itself and the same result occurred. Checked back log on vehicle for key code on the driver door to find no such code available. This may be an electrical/fuse issue regarding the door lock actuators.

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 1,868 miles · MI

While stopped at a intersection for a red light the car completely died. I couldn't turn on the emergency flashers, roll down windows or unlock doors. Everything was dead. I was idling at the stop light when this happened.

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