Ford Fusion Transmission Problems by Year

Transmission complaints owners filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) for each model year, per 100,000 cars sold. A complaint counts when it's filed under the transmission, or under the power train and the owner describes the transmission (shifting, slipping, gears, CVT). It's an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and older years have had longer to collect complaints.

200612980.9 per 100K sold 20074429.4 per 100K sold 20082416.3 per 100K sold 200973.9 per 100K sold 2010433197.5 per 100K sold 201112650.8 per 100K sold 20129439 per 100K sold 201325084.7 per 100K sold 201420366.2 per 100K sold 201512441.3 per 100K sold 201623989.9 per 100K sold 2017278132.6 per 100K sold 20188850.7 per 100K sold 20194426.5 per 100K sold 20204234.3 per 100K sold

What owners describe

Hard or jerky shifting20%

Lost power while driving14%

Slipping9%

Rolled away or park trouble9%

Stuck in gear or limp mode7%

Delay or hesitation7%

Share of this model's transmission complaints that mention each symptom. One complaint can mention several.

Transmission and power train recalls

2017 2017
On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
2016 2018
The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.
2016 2022
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
2016 2026
The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
2015 2014
In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

In owners' words

Driving about 40 mph. Car jerked then shut off. Brought it to a mechanic and was told it was the full body throttle.
2010 Ford Fusion owner · NHTSA complaint

Transmission slips, hard, going 1st to 2nd. Transmission oil is black at 55,000 and the service "advancetrac" keeps coming on.
2010 Ford Fusion owner · NHTSA complaint

Quick answers

Which Ford Fusion years have transmission problems?

By transmission complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold, the worst Ford Fusion years are 2010, 2017, 2016.

What are common Ford Fusion transmission problems?

Owners most often describe hard or jerky shifting, lost power while driving, slipping.

Which Ford Fusion years have the fewest transmission complaints?

Since 2010, the Ford Fusion years with the fewest transmission complaints per car sold are 2019, 2020, 2012.

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Ford Fusion transmission problems by year.