2019 Ford Fusion: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Dec 8, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · IA

2019 Ford Fusion SE 1.5L. Not made aware of CSP on my car. Have dealer notes saying my car wasn’t listen in OASIS for notification. Although when I found the CSP online my car is an “affected vehicle”. I now have low coolant, white exhaust smoke and severe knocking from my engine. I had a first ever reported issue to the dealership in 05/2023 where my car stalled out and dash lights illuminated. They ran codes and the only documented code in the service paperwork was P0222. They found a “chaffed wire”. They did not upgrade my PCM. Although by 05/2023 that was the recommendation on the CSP for the dealership to do after previously failed bandaid fixes by Ford. My car will be going to the dealership on 12/9/24 to address my concerns and request all of my detailed service records. And really figure out why exactly the dealership didn’t complete ANYthing issued in the CSP especially when I was taking my car to the dealership for routine maintenance. I am within the 6 or 7 years and 84k miles or whatever it is now. It continuously changes but honestly I am quite upset that faulty engines aren’t being recalled by Ford but Ford will issue a recall on BACK UP CAMERAS. Like seriously. Engine > camera A faulty back up camera is probably not the same level of fire/safety risk as the faulty engines Ford continues to refuse to recall.

Filed Jul 24, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · TX

Upon traveling we noticed a loud engine knocking when the car was at idle. We immediately pulled over and checked the engine. The coolant level was lower than normal and the engine oil level was fine. We immediately returned home and parked the car. While returning home the front camera continued to display an error message that it was not working and would repeat every 30 seconds. After doing research I read that Ford has known about the Fusion Ecoboost having a design flaw where coolant leaks into the cylinder heads and can crack the head as well as a flexplate crack that appears. They issued a "fix" for the flexplate to some models and I would like this applied to my car as I feel they knowingly continued to sell this model with the issues without prior warnings or notices.

Filed Jun 12, 2024 · Engine · 145,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal knocking and clicking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the noise became louder with the air conditioner in the on position and approaching a stop. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was crack on the flex plate. Additionally, there was a coolant leaking in the short block, and the vehicle was repaired at the same local dealer. The Warranty company was contacted and declined the repair. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2024 · Engine · 80,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud knocking noise coming form the engine. On another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a complete stop at a traffic stop sign, the same loud knocking noise was present from the engine. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the flex plate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000

Filed Nov 30, 2023 · Electrical · MD

check engine code for anti knock sensor. Dealer unable to fix after 4 attempts and car spending > 30 days in service in less than 6 months. Car sold to dealer and I hope they don't sell to an unsuspecting buyer.

Filed Jul 14, 2022 · Engine · 35,454 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, she heard abnormal bubbling sounds coming from the engine before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to veer to the side of the roadway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to her residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had been leaking into the engine and had caused the engine to fail. The engine short block was replaced; however, the contact stated upon starting the vehicle three months later, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where the engine oil was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the flywheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,454.

Filed May 8, 2022 · Transmission · CA

I had my flexplate fail twice within 12500 miles of each other. First break was in December of 2021 at 52xxx miles. The flexplate can fail and have multiple cracks in it causing it to rattle and break further on each start and drive, causing the possibility of it completely breaking while driving if someone does not verify what it is. It sounds like a knock in the motor and be mistaken as that if the flexplate is not looked at. I only caught the break cause I heard a slight ticking getting louder every couple of days. And when I went to the dealership to get it looked at it broke further and started making a louder tick/clank. I have talked to a dealer worker that has has the same issue come up (cracked flexplate) with his edge with the 2.0 motor. Along with other research I’ve done I see there are MANY fusions and edges with the 2.0 EcoBoost that have the same issue. So this is a wide spread issue. Ford knows of this issue but does not take responsibility for the issue if the vehicle is no longer under warranty.