NHTSA Recall # | 146855 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V362000 |
MFG Compaign # | 19S16 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND |
Date of notification | 10/09/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/02/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/04/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 13/05/19 |
Report created | 14/05/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 259182 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 fusion vehicles equipped with 2. 5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in park, with no warning message or audible chime. |
Consequence summary | If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began september 10, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s16. Note: owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18v471. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |