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Ford Fusion Electrical System Safety Report | Nov 01, 2010
Reported on Nov 01, 2010
I WAS DRIVING ON A 6 OR 8 LANE FREEWAY WHEN IT SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED TO A MUCH LOWER GEAR (PROBABLY 3RD) AND THE TACHOMETER MAXED AT 7000 RPM AND HELD THERE UNTIL I MANUALLY MOVED THE SHIFT LEVER TO NEUTRAL. WHEN I PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE (STILL MOVING) IT AGAIN RACED TO 7000 RPM AND I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I PUT IT IN ALL THE GEARS, THEN IN DRIVE AND WENT BACK ON THE FREEWAY. IT STAYED IN 1ST GEAR AND I AGAIN WENT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, RESTARTED IT AND GOT BACK ON THE FREEWAY. IT SHIFTED OK, BUT AFTER A FEW MILES DID IT AGAIN. I SENT MY COMPLAINT TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, BUT THEY SAY THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE ACTIONS AND THEREFORE CAN NOT/WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. (SEE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE CASE #0506021830 AND MY LETTER TO THEM) | |
Make: | Ford |
Model: | Fusion |
Manufactured by: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Year: | 2010 |
Was a crash reported? | N |
Was an injury reported? | 0 person(s) were injured. |
Was a death reported? | 0 person(s) died. |
Was a fire reported? | N |
Location: | FAYETTE IA |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): | 3FAHP0HA0AR |
Mileage: | 14000 miles. |
Speed: | 68 MPH |
Number of cylinders: | 4 |
Vehicle type: | FWD |
Vehicle fuel: | GAS Fuel injection. |
Was a police report filed? | N |
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