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Ford Motor Company
Safety Issue:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fusion Energi Hybrid models. The affected vehicles may not adequately protect against direct and indirect contact of high voltage sources during normal operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 305, "Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov
Mfg Campaign: 19C05
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2019
Consumer Complaints
148 ComplaintsFord Motor Company
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
While driving to work on I35 the a red message popped up on the dash saying "Stop Safely Now" and the engine/hybrid motor instantly completely died. Steering and breaking were almost impossible because I am not a strong person and I was nearly rear ended several times. I had no chance to get to the shoulder and was blocking the lane in the middle of traffic till I was able to get someone to tow it to a side street. Completely unacceptable and very dangerous for the car to die completely like this.
Corrective Action:
While driving to work on I35 the a red message popped up on the dash saying "Stop Safely Now" and the engine/hybrid motor instantly completely died. Steering and breaking were almost impossible because I am not a strong person and I was nearly rear ended several times. I had no chance to get to the shoulder and was blocking the lane in the middle of traffic till I was able to get someone to tow it to a side street. Completely unacceptable and very dangerous for the car to die completely like this.
Additional Notes:
While driving to work on I35 the a red message popped up on the dash saying "Stop Safely Now" and the engine/hybrid motor instantly completely died. Steering and breaking were almost impossible because I am not a strong person and I was nearly rear ended several times. I had no chance to get to the shoulder and was blocking the lane in the middle of traffic till I was able to get someone to tow it to a side street. Completely unacceptable and very dangerous for the car to die completely like this.
Mfg Campaign: 11499349
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the manufacturer had abruptly changed the vehicle telecommunications system from 3G to 4G without notice to the vehicle owner. The contact stated that the GPS and location tracking system no longer worked. Additionally, he had no access to any safety system in the event of a crash. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who determined that the vehicle needed the modem upgraded to a 4G modem. The contact felt that the manufacturer should be responsible for the unannounced change from 3G to 4G. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the manufacturer had abruptly changed the vehicle telecommunications system from 3G to 4G without notice to the vehicle owner. The contact stated that the GPS and location tracking system no longer worked. Additionally, he had no access to any safety system in the event of a crash. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who determined that the vehicle needed the modem upgraded to a 4G modem. The contact felt that the manufacturer should be responsible for the unannounced change from 3G to 4G. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the manufacturer had abruptly changed the vehicle telecommunications system from 3G to 4G without notice to the vehicle owner. The contact stated that the GPS and location tracking system no longer worked. Additionally, he had no access to any safety system in the event of a crash. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who determined that the vehicle needed the modem upgraded to a 4G modem. The contact felt that the manufacturer should be responsible for the unannounced change from 3G to 4G. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11478408
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the manufacturer had abruptly changed the vehicle telecommunications system from 3G to 4G without notice to the vehicle owner. The contact stated that the GPS and location tracking system no longer worked. Additionally, he had no access to any safety system in the event of a crash. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who determined that the vehicle needed the modem upgraded to a 4G modem. The contact felt that the manufacturer should be responsible for the unannounced change from 3G to 4G. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the manufacturer had abruptly changed the vehicle telecommunications system from 3G to 4G without notice to the vehicle owner. The contact stated that the GPS and location tracking system no longer worked. Additionally, he had no access to any safety system in the event of a crash. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who determined that the vehicle needed the modem upgraded to a 4G modem. The contact felt that the manufacturer should be responsible for the unannounced change from 3G to 4G. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the manufacturer had abruptly changed the vehicle telecommunications system from 3G to 4G without notice to the vehicle owner. The contact stated that the GPS and location tracking system no longer worked. Additionally, he had no access to any safety system in the event of a crash. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who determined that the vehicle needed the modem upgraded to a 4G modem. The contact felt that the manufacturer should be responsible for the unannounced change from 3G to 4G. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11478408
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the telematic control was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was aware of the failure with the telematics control unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the telematic control was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was aware of the failure with the telematics control unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that the telematic control was inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was aware of the failure with the telematics control unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11461706
Recall Date: Apr 21, 2022
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that while his wife was driving in the rain at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that water was leaking inside the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact's wife was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the drains surrounding the sunroof were clogged. The dealer informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that while his wife was driving in the rain at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that water was leaking inside the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact's wife was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the drains surrounding the sunroof were clogged. The dealer informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated that while his wife was driving in the rain at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that water was leaking inside the vehicle from the sunroof. The contact's wife was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the drains surrounding the sunroof were clogged. The dealer informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11441584
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Potential Consequences:
Yesterday I parked my car and about 45 minutes later when I returned my trunk was open. This makes a few times now where I have parked my car and left, then when I returned my trunk was open. The first couple of times I dismissed it because the trunk was only open slightly. In one of the early instances I was standing there when the trunk opened by itself and thought it was because I hadn't closed it all the way. But yesterday the trunk was open halfway with the taillight flashing bringing further attention to it. There were no error messages or warnings (other than the taillight flashing). Yesterday when this happened, my car was charging at a public charging station. I suspect the taillight was flashing because the car was plugged in and charging. The other times this happened, it was not charging. This morning I googled Ford Fusion trunk opening by itself and saw multiple online forums with other Ford Fusion owners, who going back years, have been experiencing their trunks opening for no apparent reason. Some of them said it happens while driving. If my trunk were to open while I was driving the distraction would put myself and other drivers at risk. There would also be a danger if items started to fly out of my trunk. One of the forums suggested notifying the NHTSA about this issue. I also messaged Ford about this issue asking about a fix.
Corrective Action:
Yesterday I parked my car and about 45 minutes later when I returned my trunk was open. This makes a few times now where I have parked my car and left, then when I returned my trunk was open. The first couple of times I dismissed it because the trunk was only open slightly. In one of the early instances I was standing there when the trunk opened by itself and thought it was because I hadn't closed it all the way. But yesterday the trunk was open halfway with the taillight flashing bringing further attention to it. There were no error messages or warnings (other than the taillight flashing). Yesterday when this happened, my car was charging at a public charging station. I suspect the taillight was flashing because the car was plugged in and charging. The other times this happened, it was not charging. This morning I googled Ford Fusion trunk opening by itself and saw multiple online forums with other Ford Fusion owners, who going back years, have been experiencing their trunks opening for no apparent reason. Some of them said it happens while driving. If my trunk were to open while I was driving the distraction would put myself and other drivers at risk. There would also be a danger if items started to fly out of my trunk. One of the forums suggested notifying the NHTSA about this issue. I also messaged Ford about this issue asking about a fix.
Additional Notes:
Yesterday I parked my car and about 45 minutes later when I returned my trunk was open. This makes a few times now where I have parked my car and left, then when I returned my trunk was open. The first couple of times I dismissed it because the trunk was only open slightly. In one of the early instances I was standing there when the trunk opened by itself and thought it was because I hadn't closed it all the way. But yesterday the trunk was open halfway with the taillight flashing bringing further attention to it. There were no error messages or warnings (other than the taillight flashing). Yesterday when this happened, my car was charging at a public charging station. I suspect the taillight was flashing because the car was plugged in and charging. The other times this happened, it was not charging. This morning I googled Ford Fusion trunk opening by itself and saw multiple online forums with other Ford Fusion owners, who going back years, have been experiencing their trunks opening for no apparent reason. Some of them said it happens while driving. If my trunk were to open while I was driving the distraction would put myself and other drivers at risk. There would also be a danger if items started to fly out of my trunk. One of the forums suggested notifying the NHTSA about this issue. I also messaged Ford about this issue asking about a fix.
Mfg Campaign: 11420663
Recall Date: Jun 12, 2021
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
3 WEEKS AFTER I LEASED THE VEHICLE NEW, THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WITHOUT ANYTHING HITTING IT. IT IS NOW 3 MONTHS LATER AND I ABOVE 7500 MILES ON THE CAR AND WHILE SITTING IN STOPPED TRAFFIC THE BACK GLASS EXPLODED ON ITS OWN. FORD CORPORATE ONLY ACCEPTED PHOTOS TAKEN AND SUBMITTED BY THE DEALERSHIP TO REVIEW THE CLAIM AFTER TELLING ME A 'TECHNICIAN WILL DETERMINE' WHAT HAPPENED. FORD SAID GLASS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT I UNDERSTAND BUT I AM MODE CONCERNED OF THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE CAR AFTER THIS HAPPENED. 2 PHONE REPS AND THEIR SUPERVISOR REPEATEDLY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO, TOLD ME IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, AND THERE IS NO OTHER PHONE NUMBER OR DEPARTMENT I CAN CONTACT TO FURTHER PURSUE THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
3 WEEKS AFTER I LEASED THE VEHICLE NEW, THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WITHOUT ANYTHING HITTING IT. IT IS NOW 3 MONTHS LATER AND I ABOVE 7500 MILES ON THE CAR AND WHILE SITTING IN STOPPED TRAFFIC THE BACK GLASS EXPLODED ON ITS OWN. FORD CORPORATE ONLY ACCEPTED PHOTOS TAKEN AND SUBMITTED BY THE DEALERSHIP TO REVIEW THE CLAIM AFTER TELLING ME A 'TECHNICIAN WILL DETERMINE' WHAT HAPPENED. FORD SAID GLASS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT I UNDERSTAND BUT I AM MODE CONCERNED OF THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE CAR AFTER THIS HAPPENED. 2 PHONE REPS AND THEIR SUPERVISOR REPEATEDLY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO, TOLD ME IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, AND THERE IS NO OTHER PHONE NUMBER OR DEPARTMENT I CAN CONTACT TO FURTHER PURSUE THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
3 WEEKS AFTER I LEASED THE VEHICLE NEW, THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WITHOUT ANYTHING HITTING IT. IT IS NOW 3 MONTHS LATER AND I ABOVE 7500 MILES ON THE CAR AND WHILE SITTING IN STOPPED TRAFFIC THE BACK GLASS EXPLODED ON ITS OWN. FORD CORPORATE ONLY ACCEPTED PHOTOS TAKEN AND SUBMITTED BY THE DEALERSHIP TO REVIEW THE CLAIM AFTER TELLING ME A 'TECHNICIAN WILL DETERMINE' WHAT HAPPENED. FORD SAID GLASS IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT I UNDERSTAND BUT I AM MODE CONCERNED OF THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE CAR AFTER THIS HAPPENED. 2 PHONE REPS AND THEIR SUPERVISOR REPEATEDLY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO, TOLD ME IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, AND THERE IS NO OTHER PHONE NUMBER OR DEPARTMENT I CAN CONTACT TO FURTHER PURSUE THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11241156
Recall Date: Aug 1, 2019
Ford Motor Company
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. UPON RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND THE SPEED REACHED EXACTLY 71 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KEN GRODY FORD CARLSBAD SAN DIEGO (5555 PASEO DEL NORTE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008, (760) 438-9171), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 350.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. UPON RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND THE SPEED REACHED EXACTLY 71 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KEN GRODY FORD CARLSBAD SAN DIEGO (5555 PASEO DEL NORTE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008, (760) 438-9171), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 350.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. UPON RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL,THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND THE SPEED REACHED EXACTLY 71 MPH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KEN GRODY FORD CARLSBAD SAN DIEGO (5555 PASEO DEL NORTE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008, (760) 438-9171), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 350.
Mfg Campaign: 11233043
Recall Date: Jul 18, 2019
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