2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid

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2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE. Vehicle experienced a “Stop Safely Now” warning with hybrid system shutdown, occurring both while driving and while parked/idling, causing jerking symptoms. This puts driver and other roadway users at risk, as loss of power/propulsion can occur without warning while in motion. Vehicle also set a P0073 (ambient air temperature sensor circuit high) fault code. The ambient air temperature sensor was replaced (Ford part numbers AU5Z-12A647-B / FC4Z-12A647-A) but the underlying issue has not been fully resolved and diagnostics are ongoing. Vehicle also had a prior transmission replacement (January 2023). Vehicle has also had extreme, unresolved electrical issues: fuses repeatedly burning out, lights burning out, two horns replaced due to failure, backup camera display turning blue/failing, and dashboard warning lights randomly illuminating. The dealership has confirmed electrical issues are occurring but has not been able to identify the root cause despite inspection. Issue has been confirmed/reproduced by a dealer. Vehicle and components are available for inspection upon request. Exact onset date of symptoms is UNKNOWN, but warning lamps and jerking preceded the “Stop Safely Now” shutdown events.* problems have been ongoing since purchase of the vehicle in 2019. Ongoing still in 2016

I have a 2019 Ford Fusion. The bolt holding the steering wheel to the steering shaft has come loose. in May 2018 there was a recall for this same loose steering wheel issue on 2014-2018 versions of the Fusion. There is no loose steering wheel recall for the 2019 Fusion. Ford's remedy for the loose steering wheel was replacing the bolt holding the steering wheel to the steering shaft with a longer bolt on the 2014-2018 Fusions. I would expect the longer bolt was used in production in my 2019 Fusion steering, and that's why it is not recalled. But that longer bolt has also come loose like the older shorter bolts. This would make me suspect the repaired older recalled Fusion steering wheels could eventually come loose again just like my steering wheel did.

The contact called on behalf of his girlfriend who owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving 70 MPH, the automotive power was reduced. The message "Pull Over" was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver immediately pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer to be diagnosed, and the dealer advised the contact that additional diagnostic testing was required to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the transmission. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 105,254.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact became aware that the steering wheel was very loose. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was not provided to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,555.

My car dies and needs jumped everytime I shut it off. There's an odd clicking sound coming from the front floor of the trunk behind the drivers side back seat. This has been happening for 2 days now. I think I can smell something burning, but I've only had that smell once today.

I was driving on a slushy road and it was snowing. I received a warning that the pre-collision assist was unavailable. Another light also lit up saying there was no traction. The car veered toward the concrete barrier next to me and I couldn't turn the wheel. The brakes also did not work. I slammed into the concrete barrier at about 55 mph and began spinning back across the interstate and stopped next to a guardrail. When I hit the concrete barrier, my seatbelt didn't catch and my whole body slid forward into the steering wheel, dashboard, and windshield. My face hit the windshield. The airbags never inflated.

The contact’s son owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while decelerating and coming to a stop, the vehicle lost motive power and shut off. The contact stated that after approximately 5 - 10 minutes the vehicle would independently restart with the A/C unit on high. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the failure related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V440000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Trunk is opening and car unlocks on it's on. Random Also, display screen frequently goes black or freezes. Sometimes it will freeze on the rear camera when I'm driving down the road.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the low battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the 12-volt battery had been replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 42,256.

Coolant leak issue that caused the check engine light to turn on. This defect is present within these 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrids with EcoBoost engines. My safety and the safety of my passengers was put at risk since this defect can cause coolant to leak into the cylinders, leading to corrosion, misfires, engine failure, and even potential car fires. My mechanic gave it a diagnostic check and the following issues were detected: Random Misfire Detected- Not Current DTC, Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected- Warning Lamp On, and Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 revolutions) - Pending DTC. He also noted that the coolant level was low. I reached out to my local Ford service department and they wouldn't assist me with this serious concern.

Wheel axle no good give out every 1-2 years have to replace

Internal Engine block coolant leak

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that one day, while driving at various speeds and on more than one occasion, the vehicle's interior lights would all illuminate unintentionally and the vehicle would lose power shortly after. The contact would have to turn off the vehicle and then restart to regain power and proper function. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the power control module, PCM, failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired due to the parts being on national backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

ABS System Failure

Car has 89,900 miles on it. Has been serviced every 5k miles. Never had an issue. And then last Friday the car started making a rattling sound under the hood. So I pulled over. No warning lights whatsoever was visible. I turned the car off checked everything and it all seemed fine. I turned back on the car and heard nothing. So I began to drive and after 2 mins the noise started again and now a warning ⚠️ light appeared and stated to pullover safely. I had it towed to shop only to find out that my engine was blown!

For an unknown reason, the car caught fire and exploded while parked in a residential parking lot.

My trunk continues to open when the release button is not being employed. This morning, on my way to work, it happened about 8 times. I had to bungee the trunk latch to my license plate so I could drive. I found a forum online that this has been an issue w/ several other Fusions

Rear trunk lid opened on its own during the night. The car was locked.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 15-20 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward and jerked. The contact stated that the ABS fault, Pre-Collision Assist and Park Aid Malfunction messages were displayed. Additionally, the steering wheel became difficult to operate. The contact stated that upon veering to the side of the road, the warning messages disappeared. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on eight separate occasions. The dealer diagnosed that the failure was associated with the electrical system. The speed sensor replacement and several unknown repairs were completed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an unknown electrical failure. Additionally, the dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the trunk inadvertently unlocked and opened. The failure had occurred approximately 6 times within a month. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,293.

The contact's daughter owned a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her daughter was idled in traffic, another vehicle rear-ended the vehicle that was behind the daughter's vehicle, causing the vehicle from behind to rear-end the daughter's vehicle. It was a seven-vehicle collision. All of the passenger's side front air bags deployed upon impact where the contact's son was seated. The driver's side front knee and steering wheel air bags deployed upon impact, except for the side curtain and seat air bags. The contact's daughter and son were transported by ambulance to the hospital for injuries sustained. The contact's daughter suffered a fractured back, whiplash, and burns on the left side of her neck and right arm. The contact's son suffered a concussion. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company, then towed to the daughter's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

My Steering wheel is very loose. The steering wheel moves up and down, also the the steering wheel moves left to right. I am afraid to drive my car.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel was loose and would move up and down. Upon inspection, it was discovered that a bolt was unsecured under the steering wheel cover. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.

In early spring of 2021 the trunk lid on the 2019 Ford Fusion hybrid opened by itself while driving through the parking lot. I was able to close it. Later that day it did it again. Then I came out to the vehicle to find the trunk open. I had not used the key fob, keypad on the door, or trunk release button that day. On the 16th of April I had a local shop inspect it, but all they could do was disconnect the release latch. I then took it to the dealership for further inspection and diagnosis. They did a number of procedures from reprogramming the BCM, to replacing it. It is now August 30 and the trunk lid is once again opening on its own. This is unsettling at the least, dangerous at its worst. I use the car to teach driver education. This is an unsafe condition and Ford needs to address this malfunction.

THE TRUNK CAME OPEN WHILE DRIVING ON A STREET AND BUSTED THE BACK WINDSHIELD OUT.

WHEN PLACING MY CAR IN TO PARK IT DOESN'T ACTUALLY GO IN TO PARK. IF YOU GET OUT AFTER IT DOES THIS THE CAR WILL ROLL. THIS IS TERRIFYING. IT STARTED TO ROLL OUT MY DRIVEWAY AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK. I HAVE TO PUT MY EMERGENCY BRAKE ON SO IT DOESN'T ROLL. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT BUT I CAN NOT ATTACH IT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD FUSION HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS BELOW THE MINIMUM MARK WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TOPPING OFF THE COOLANT AND DRIVING FOR A WHILE, THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS AGAIN BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROD BAKER FORD SLS INC (16101 S LINCOLN HWY, PLAINFIELD, IL 60586) ON APPROXIMATELY TEN SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED DIFFERENT DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED A PRESSURE TEST ON THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO LEAKS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAD PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO ANOTHER DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000.

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT THAT ULTIMATELY TOTALED THE CAR. THE AIRBAG UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE DASH CAME OUT BUT THE AIRBAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT COME OUT NOR DID THE SEATBELT LOCK. MY HEAD AND FACE HIT THE WINDSHIELD LEAVING ME WITH INJURIES TO MY FACE AND NOSE AND I HAD INJURIES ON THE ENTIRE LEFT SIDE OF MY BODY. I WAS GOING 45 MPH AND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. I VEERED OFF INTO A DITCH AND HIT THE OTHER SIDE OF IT. *TR*DT*JB

DRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALER I WAS ON A WELL LIT ROAD. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND EVEN WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON IT WAS LIKE THERE WAS NO LIGHT. I DIDN'T SEE THE DEER STANDING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL I WAS ALMOST NEXT TO IT, THE HIGH BEAMS WERE ON. WHEN I DON'T HAVE THE HIGH BEAMS ON THE LIGHTS ARE VERY DIM AND I'M LUCKY IF I CAN SEE 20 FEET AHEAD. I'M BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER.

2019 FORD FUSION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUES WITH CRUISE CONTROL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SPEED UP UNINTENTIONALLY. THE CONSUMER RECIEVED A SPEEDING TICKET WHILE USING THE CRUISE CONTROL.*JS

TL* THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE RENTED A 2019 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE SUSPENSION FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE INNER WHEEL WELL AND SEIZE IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. ENTERPRISE RENTAL CAR WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE RECOVERY TEAM WAS SCHEDULED TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

I REACHED DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO RETRIEVE A FALLEN OBJECT AND CUT MY WRIST ON A SHARP, RAW, METAL EDGE OF A STAMPING ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT. LOTS OF BLOOD, BUT NOT A DEEP CUT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD FUSION. AS THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE AND PLACED THE GEAR INTO PARK, THE ENGINE REVVED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD BEFORE SHUTTING OFF ON ITS OWN. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE CONTACT CALLED JORGENSEN FORD SALES, INC. (8333 MICHIGAN AVE, DETROIT, MI 48210, (313) 584-2250) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NO LONGER WANTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER TO TRY TO GET OUT OF THE LEASE. THE MANUFACTURER ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER AND MANAGER TO THE CONTACT. THE CASE MANGER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE DEALER FOUND NO FAILURE AND COULD NOT LEASE HER ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK AND THREATENED TO MAKE NO MORE PAYMENTS ON IT EVEN IF IT RUINED HER CREDIT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE DEALER TRIED TO RETURN THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CONTACT REFUSED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER MANAGER AND THEY FINALLY AGREED TO LET THE CONTACT LEASE A NEW VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THEY ROLLED OVER THE OTHER LEASE INTO THE NEW VEHICLE, WHICH DOUBLED THE MONTHLY PAYMENTS. THE DEALER JUSTIFIED THIS BY STATING THAT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND WITH THE FIRST VEHICLE AND BLAMED THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.