Issue ID | 1204083 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10744351 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION HYBRID |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 10/05/13 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I am writing to you because i have become very displeased with the ford fusion hybrid (vin): [xxx] purchased from jim hudson ford located in lexington, south carolina on february 19, 2013. My reasoning for purchasing the fusion hybrid was because of it available safety features and gas mileage i expected to received then advertised as 40 mph. In so many ways i have been pleased with the safety features provided on the fusion, especially the forward sensing, forward collision warning, cross lane alert, voice activated telephone, radio and navigation system. The car handles well and most important both my spouse and i are comfortable with its handling. Now my dilemma! Thus far there have been at least ten recalls pertaining to the ford fusion, not all applies to my specific vehicle, however there have been enough to give me concern about driving the vehicle on any extended trip. I have expressed my concerns to the representative at jim hudson ford where i take my car for service but being told if something happen while you are on a trip any ford dealer would assist was no relief. Both my wife and i are in our mid-seventies, have mobility issues and reliability, safety and a peace of mind are important! I need a car i can depend on not just one with some great safety features that have been nullified due to pending recalls. I feel this car no longer represent to me the car i assumed i was purchasing and even-though it may still be safe to drive i no longer have the confidence, nor do i any longer feel comfortable when behind the wheel. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WEST COLUMBIA, SC |
VIN pattern | 3FA6P0LU3DRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 13/06/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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