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Ford Fusion Recall 19V362: Fusion Shifter Bushing May Detach, Allowing Unexpected Rolling

NHTSA campaign 19V362, reported May 13, 2019, 259,182 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles with 2.5 liter engines have a bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission. Over time this bushing may degrade and detach. If that happens, the shift lever can be moved to Park and the ignition key removed even though the transmission is not actually in Park, and the vehicle gives no warning message or audible chime.

If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission in Park and without the parking brake applied, the vehicle may move unexpectedly, which increases the risk of a crash. Until the repair is done, owners are directed to use the parking brake whenever they park.

The repair is free: Ford dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing at no charge. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 19S16), and should check their VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V362Ford Motor Company
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

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