NHTSA Campaign 19V362000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported May 13, 2019 · 259,182 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD FUSION 2013 259,182
FORD FUSION 2014 259,182
FORD FUSION 2015 259,182
FORD FUSION 2016 259,182

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V362000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.