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2009 Ford Fusion power train problems

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Ford Fusion2% of all complaints for this model year.

20
Power Train complaints
2%
share of all complaints
57,488 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • While driving down the high way car began to sputter and jolt felt much like someone slamming on brakes aggressively and then releasing and motor stopped completely. Was able to pull over and put hazards on. After running diagnostics test discovered that the TAC system was faulty. Codes: P0122 …

    filed Jun 3, 2022

  • Transmission failed while making a left hand turn. Close call with on coming traffic. Dealer evaluation code P0735. Dealer has stated; transmission cannot be repaired but must be replaced with a new transmission. Cost: $6422.45. Dealer implied faulty transmission and liability issues. Ford refused…

    filed Feb 10, 2022

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Power Train problems in other Fusion years

YearReportsShare
2020 Fusion6637%
2019 Fusion6822%
2018 Fusion10524%
2017 Fusion30528%
2016 Fusion30919%
2015 Fusion14315%
2014 Fusion23518%
2013 Fusion28016%
2012 Fusion1586%
2011 Fusion26810%
2010 Fusion89417%
2008 Fusion473%
Fusion power train problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.