A new Ford Fusion transmission class-action lawsuit – Gant, et al., v. Ford Motor Company – has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan pertaining to a number of problems allegedly associated with 2010-2017 models, according to Car Complaints. The lawsuit covers a whole host of allegedly defective components, all pertaining to the 6F35 automatic transmission.
That gearbox was used in many 2010-2012 Fusion models, as well as all 2013+ non-hybrid models save for those equipped with a manual transmission. According to the Ford Fusion transmission lawsuit, the 6F35 gearbox can experience failure of the powertrain control module, transmission control module, torque converter welds fluid seal integrity, and driveshaft. Additionally, the lawsuit cites throttle body deficiencies as a problem as well.
These deficiencies allegedly lead to a number of issues, including slipping gears, delayed acceleration, violent jerking, bucking, or kicking when accelerating, shaking, loss of power, delayed downshifts, clunking, hard acceleration, and difficulty stopping the vehicle. These issues do not pertain to Fusions equipped with a manual transmission or Aisin six-speed automatic units, however.
The plaintiffs in the suit claim that Ford has been aware of these problems since 2009, yet has refused to issue a recall to address them. Some have experienced complete transmission failure, while others have brought their vehicles to Ford dealers for repairs, only to be granted “temporary stop-gap measures destined to fail in the future,” according to the lawsuit.
Ford hasn’t yet commented on the lawsuit, which spans 841 total pages, and claims that the automaker “failed to tell customers about the alleged defects” concerning its recently discontinued sedan.
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Wow: Did know about the Ford Fusion transmission problem. I have 2010 with 70K and have had no problem. Getting ready to drive it from Atlanta to Ft Myers, FL. It has a Ford extended warranty.
Lololol the Ford extended warranty ..
I got my 2016 Ford Fusion with the powertrain warranty, they are telling me I need a new engine, but I’m under the warranty and they have to get it approved first, they can deny fixing it if they don’t want to even though I paid 1500 for my warranty.. it shouldn’t need approval, the problem I’m having is that their engines are faulty and even if they do approve to fix it (I’ve been waiting over a week to find out) but the engine I need is on an estimated 9-12 week back order and can take even longer they said.
I love my car, the Ford fusions are smooth, but now having all these issues on top of the issues I had previously with my 2011 fusion.
I’m not so sure I want to stick with Ford, and it really bums me out
Bueno yo tengo un ford fusion 2017. Tambien le esta pasando lo mismo de la transmission. Que da tirones
El mío también es 2017 y recién está comenzando a dar tirones cada vez que arranco. Pensé que era algo que se había aflojado en la caja pero ya veo que el problema es más grave….😰
I literally just got my car out of the shop after dropping 5 grand due to turbo compressor and blown head gasket issues due to over heating and I took car jn for computer update as they have called it. None of which im to blame its this damn motor they have in it. I also had to have have input speed sensor replaced as carpet complete power and the auto shut off stopped working as well as plugs replaced and yet still continued to misfire. No indicator came on to say low coolant just car disabling due to overheating. I have reached out multie.times to no avail and they will not claim responsibility. I have 2017 fusion they should be held responsible. All work has been done by them yet im still paying out the a** for repairs!!
There is currently a TSB (technical service bulletin) for the eco boost engine. It starts with check engine code for cylinder misfire, most mechanics will start with replacing plugs, then coil and maybe fuel injector. You should notice coolant is burning off, but not leaking onto ground. The gasket is blown and fluid leaks into cylinder. The liquid causes misfires and skip/shuddering engine. The fix is a new engine for $7-10,000!!! There are class action suits all over US. Hoping the TSB and lawsuits turn it into recall which means they will have to reimburse people and come up with permanent fix.
I have a 2014 Ford fissions and the transmissions has been a major pain. I shouldn’t have to keep spending my money on a car. How exactly can I be part of this law suit?
I have a 2017 ford fusion that’s doing the same thing and ford want to charge me 7500 dollars to fix it or put me in another car less years more payments for me just sent a email to there corporate office about this issue
Same situation happening to us w/2012 Fusion we bought used in Nov 2020. $7000 to fix. Unbelievable.
I to have a 2017 had transmission trouble the torque converter bolts came loose that what ford had said had to replace the torque converter and transmission still pay the bill
My 2010 fusion would occasionally make a loud cluck going into reverse. It finally quit, I took into the dealer and they said they never saw an issue like it before, said they transmission is saying go forward and reverse at the same time.
I have a 2013 Ford Fusion I have paper and receipts my transmission went completely out @ 161000 miles I got it rebuild then then the next week it pops up a wrench sign in the dash and has me stuck in six gear just drop her off back at the shop today October 6 2021 just to get back and a feeling that I’m going to have a problem again when I go to use it this transmission is a headache
This is Gary legvold again I have experience everything that has listed above about jerking clunking delayed acceleration and the codes that pop up such as control module etc this need to be passed
I had the same issue with my 2010. I had to let them take it I couldnt keep paying for the transmission to be fixed.
I hava 2016 Ford Fusion with the turbo. And all I’ve done is sink money into it.
I’ve replaced all the spark plugs 3 times and then had to get the a coil on #2,#3.
It’s always the#2 that messes up. I believe that they sold me this car cause it was a lemon.
It’s probably losing coolant into cylinders and burning it off causing misfire. It will need new engine…there is current TSB regarding issue but no recall yet. Lots of class action suits too
Let me tell you what I’ve been through with my 2017 Fusion Platinum! I bought it @ 25k 2 Years Ago! 1st My battery kept dying @ 28k(PCM Reset with New Battery). 2nd Worn Halfshaft & CV Joints & My Coolant Kept Disappearing & Ran Hot @34k cause of A Faulty Block caused coolant to leak into Cylinder Head & blow(Long Block Replacement) & when I got it back The Mooresville Ford Dealer My car made a Supercharger Whine When Accelerating cause They didn’t fill my Fluid back up!! then Purge Valve right after! 3rd Warped Leather Dash That’s pealing over my vents & BSM System(Still not fixed) 4th @62k My Transmission gives out & GDI System! I had to explain to them because they acted Clueless when I know Mooresville Ford knew about the 6F35 Defects all along! When they realized I’m A Mechanic Myself they treated Me so Badly & I hate to say a little racist.. They Finally replaced them but took 2 Months!! I’ve had My Car back 1 Month & It’s Slipping into 2nd & started driving sluggish.. not to mention sometimes My Handling Feels Swirly(Especially When I Use Remote Start).. I honestly don’t think the car will last over 100k which is when my warranty is up! Ford should Buy Back these cars because They’re Unsafe! How Are They Getting Away With This Every Decade It’s Something With Ford! They Do Not Care About Us!! It’s Evident..🚮
THIS IS THE REAL REASON FORD STOPPED SELLING SEDANS & HATCHES BUT GOT THE NERVE TO SAY ITS BECAUSE “THERES NO MARKET FOR CARS”? They could’ve just put N/A 3.5V6 & Taurus 6F55 Transmission in the Fusion to save face.. What tops it off is Ford has the nerve to Introduce 2 Completely Opposite Of Fusion & Focus but on THE SAME PROBLEMATIC PLATFORM AS BEFORE! Who Tf Needs 4 Trucks, 8 SUVs & 1 Coupe in 1 Line-Up?!?! Funny how every Auto Manufacturer That Parted ways with Ford Started doing Great! & why take Lincoln’s Sedans too? Could’ve been a great opportunity to Separate Lincoln from Ford cars to offer a more Prestige Feel!🥱
Definitely need to be apart of this lawsuit because I’m having the same problems it’s sad and I’m wasting my money!!!
I have a 2012 Fusion SEL with the 3.0 V6 with 40.000 miles and even though it’s been back to the dealer a few times for so called computer updates the car still hesitates on take off and when cold it shifts with a bang and sometimes shifts up and down like it’s lost until it gets warmer. Now of course it’s out of warranty and Ford said they’ve done all the updates and there’s no more they can do.
My fusion has alot of these symptoms now. And I’m up to date on everything. But my mechanic says the everything is good. This will be interesting to see the outcome.
“According to the Ford Fusion transmission lawsuit, the 6F35 gearbox can experience failure of the powertrain control module, transmission control module, torque converter welds fluid seal integrity, and driveshaft. Additionally, the lawsuit cites throttle body deficiencies as a problem as well.”
First I’m hearing of any of these. I’ve got a 2015 and the only issue I have is slightly odd 2-3 shifts when the trans is cold; goes away once the fluid is warm. From what I’ve gleaned in the FB group I’m in, regular trans fluid changes mitigate the issue. One fellow switched to Dexron VI trans fluid and claims that it’s a night and day difference.
Thank god I did my research on the fusions. I bought a 13 ford taurus limited with no issues over a fusion.
In 2015 I bought a new 15 Focus. Lots of strange things going on with the transmission. In 2016 got notice of it being part of a class action lawsuit. In early 2018 got notice of the settlement. Part of which ( I thought I was able to get ) was an additional 4650.00 dollars trade boost. On TOP of all existing incentives. At that time. DIDN’T happen. Dealership people said it was on me to get that. I had NO clue where or how to do that. They said they couldn’t recommend one way or the other. But. I traded for a new one anyway in 18. It too was new. Has the same problem as the 15 with the transmission. Just not quite as bad. Went to a different dealership last December. Their sales woman told me the sales man should have been able to apply the extra trade incentive or been able to direct me on how and where to do it myself. So it could be they went and got it for themselves. My point in all of this is. When there is a class action lawsuit already in progress concerning any car/truck/van,whatever. The dealerships are already aware of what they’re selling is part of that lawsuit and yet they continue to sell that product. They too should have to pay as well. Not trying to stand up for FORD. In my opinion. They FAILED HARD. By NOT doing enough of their homework on that transmission set up BEFORE mass production and really should pay the price. However. Those pushing those products on the public should pay as well for knowing full well what they too are doing. And it’s not just FORD. Any defective product from any defective product producer.
Bought a 2015 Fusion SE 1.5 in 2018 with 46k miles. Engine blew head gaskets within a few weeks of owning. Was still under factory warranty so ford completed engine work. Transmission went out a few months later and was also replaced under warranty. Fast forward to spring/summer of 21′, alternator went out, replaced but was still intermittently receiving charge system lights on dash. Car went into limp mode one day, mechanic said it was the alt, but said it was good to drive, didn’t even make it 30 miles before being stuck in limp mode again. Towed to dealership where they said it needed to be an OEM alt. After having one put on, it turns out that the transmission has in fact blown again. This time I am out of warranty and extended warranty. 3k down the drain and coming up on a month with no vehicle still. Frustrating that this vehicle has been plagued by so many electrical and mechanical issues.
I have a 2017 Ford Fusion and the tramission is out in my car and is in the shop. I need to know what to do about the lawsuit . Plus I got a extended warranty. Please call me or email me
2017 Ford Fusion se 2.5 liter transmission won’t go into gears often hard shifts into gears often jerks of delayed shifts often making my tac high rpm’s
Well I have 2015 Ford Fusion titanium 2.0 and I got brand new this car and I doo all maintenance my self at my house garage also just now I have over 224.000 miles on it and I drive Uber and Lyft full time since I got my car. I doo transportation fluid chance every 30.000 miles and I have NO problem at all. My engine runs like new and transmation looking great I think I can put 250.000 miles more.
I do have same issues like jerking, clunking delayed acceleration with my 2018 fusion. I went to ford twice and told them this issue. They said they is no code showing here. They added we can change the while transmission but we are not sure that this problem will go. I want to be part of this lawsuit. Please let me know how can I?
I have a 2019 Ford fusion which has an electrical issue that has been to the shop 8 times in a year and still never fixed. It causes the lights on the dash to come on, blows senders and the steering wheel will lock and car will buck also breaks with fault. Tuesday my transmission went out.
Stern Law firm folks
I have a 2014 Fusion SE AWD that the transmission just went on. How do I get involved in this class action lawsuit? Any help would be appreciated.
3 weeks ago my transmission cable broke and had it in the shop to be repaired, I have been told this is being covered on a recall. Let’s see if Ford keeps their word on this.
I have a 2017 Ford Fusion SE Eco and my transmission mission just failed on me at 11450 miles. I experience the wrench light appearing on my dash board for 3 minutes then it would disappear, my car violently jerking, and slipping while in drive as well.
Any help on how to proceed with the class action lawsuit would be great. I just need to have my car fixed. I can’t afford 7k for a new transmission or 5800 for a rebuilt one either.
Have The Same Problems. Have you had any luck getting it fixed?
I had to find a trustworthy mechanic I pickup my car today.
How can you get in on this law suit?
Cg, I’m not sure but I would like to find out as well. I was thinking about filing a claim with the Attorney General.
how do we join this class action. i have a 2017 ford fuson se ecoboost that recently started making grinding and winding noises, jerking violently and will not catch gear to drive, please email me on who to contact thank you..
I have the same problems on my 2023 Ford hybrid. Call me pls 6199880004 Diego
2020 Ford Fusion at 70,000 transmission had to be replaced in April 2023 and as of September 2023 broke down again due to transmission and back at dealer now. Seems Ford has not fixed their issues even after lawsuits.
I have problems with the 2018 Ford Fusion, had to replace transmission module because it wouldn’t shift out gear that was $900 job. Once did this started having problems with accelerating, jerking, eventually had to put new transmission into the Fusion $6,500 job. FORD still hasn’t issued a recall on the 2018 Ford Fusions despite complaints. We also own a 2013 F150. Had problem couldn’t start or shift into gear. I’m tired of FORD denial. What happened to the customers are always right. They have nothing to be proud of, lot of dissatisfied Customers. Said. Keep your receipts and if issue a recall you be reimbursed. Sad.
Who do we contact My 17 fusion trans is going out
I have a 2020 Fusion Se with 39,000 miles and the service wrench turned on yesterday and it displays on the Ford app “Powertrain malfunction/Reduced power”. Took it to the local Ford dealer today and was told that it will need a new transmission. They said to come back in about a month because they got about 12 cars in front of me with the same issue.