Issue ID | 945393 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10479624 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 07/06/12 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at a low speed (10-35 mph) the car quickly gains speed (the rpm does not increase) and then slows down again and it feels like the gears shift down although it doesn't seem possible. The gas pedal stops working and a wrench shows on the dash board, the car slowly decreases in speed. As i come to a stop the car jumps and lurches violently. I turn the car off, wait a few minutes and turn the car back on. The wrench goes away however after this happens 5 more time the engine light comes on. This happens intermittently. I read in the forum people describing issues similar and exactly that same as mine and it seemed as thou it was the throttle body. Could not afford the part so i waited and it went away. This stopped for roughly 5 months and then starts again (oct 2012). Now it happens at any speed. Very, very dangerous! I spoke to a mechanic at a local ford dealership who said that he is not aware of any issues similar to mine..... I find it a little hard to believe that i am the only person in my area with this problem. I suggested he look at the forum. I have 3 children and cannot believe that the powers that be at ford have no concern for our safety, the safety of other drivers on the road, their reputation and refuse to stand behind a product that reportedly won safety awards. Very unfortunate. I hope the thousands of postings on the multitude of forums reaches someone at ford (before someone is killed) who has a conscience and is concerned about the safety of those who still believe in buying american. This ignored, dangerous issue and the ford attitude of not caring will make anyone never purchase a ford product again. I have owned 3 different models and have had issues with all 3. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55125 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VENTURA, CA |
VIN pattern | 3FAHP0HAXARXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 24/05/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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