Jessy Edwards  |  October 7, 2021

Category: Auto News

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Ford Fusion Transmission Class Action Lawsuit:

  • Who: Drivers have lodged a class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company.
  • What: The drivers say a Ford Fusion transmission problem can cause sudden shaking, violent jerking, and difficulty stopping the vehicles. 
  • Where: The plaintiffs seek to represent Ford Fusion owners nationwide.

A Ford Fusion transmission problem can allegedly cause sudden shaking, violent jerking, and difficulty stopping according to a new nationwide class action lawsuit.

The 841-page lawsuit was filed recently against Ford Motor Company in a Michigan federal court, CarComplaints reports.

In it, plaintiffs allege that Ford Fusion transmission problems cause unexpected shaking, violent jerking, bucking and kicking on acceleration, delayed acceleration, gears slipping, difficulty stopping the vehicle, and lack or loss of motive power.

​​The lawsuit alleges most of the problems come from Fusion 6F35 transmissions found in all automatic, non-hybrid Fusions from 2013 and later. The issue also allegedly affects many 2010-2012 Ford Fusions.

Ford Fusion Transmission Problems Pose a Dangerous Vehicle Safety Issue

The plaintiffs say motorist safety has been endangered due to the issues, and a Ford Fusion recall should have been issued a long time ago. 

According to the lawsuit, Ford knew in 2009 the Fusion transmission problems existed but didn’t tell drivers about the alleged defects. 

The affected drivers say they brought their cars to dealerships to fix the transmission problems, but there were no adequate solutions available. 

Fiesta Owners May Experience Similar Ford Fusion Transmission Problems

Meanwhile, Ford drivers who had a 2011-2016 Ford Fiesta or a 2012-2016 Ford Focus may also lodge a class action lawsuit; they have experienced serious problems with their vehicles after getting the $1095 “Powershift” transmission or Dual Clutch upgrade, according to the law firm representing plaintiffs in the Fusion case.

In the Fiesta and Focus case, the transmission system that replaces a traditional automatic transmission was marketed to consumers as providing more efficient and fast shifting of gears, the firm says.

However, the Ford Focus and Fiesta vehicles equipped with the “Powershift” transmission or Dual Clutch are allegedly prone to problems that include transmission shuddering, slipping, jerking, loss of motive power, difficulty stopping, and other issues. 

Ford was established in 1901 and has since expanded to become an internationally known household name that sells both commercial vehicles under the Ford brand, and the majority of luxury vehicles under the Lincoln brand.  

Over the years the automaker has faced backlash from consumers, with many lawsuits and class action lawsuits resulting from allegations regarding the manufacturer’s operations. These allegations have ranged from claims of malfunctioning brake systems to manual transmission defects, frozen door locks, and more. 

Click here for more information on the latest Ford lawsuits.

Have you had transmission issues with your Ford Fusion, Focus, or Fiesta? Let us know in the comments! 

The plaintiffs are represented by Stern Law, PLLC, and Marino Law, PLLC.

The Ford Fusion Transmission Class Action Lawsuit is Gant, et al., v. Ford Motor Company, Case No. unknown, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.


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243 thoughts onFord Fusion Transmission Problem Causes Shaking, Jerking, Brake Failure, Class Action Lawsuit Alleges

  1. Brandy M Grubb says:

    I bout a 2013 fusion just a few months ago. It does this plus every now and then a “power steering assist failure ” warning will flash. My steering slips and then it goes away. Dealership says nothing is wrong.

  2. Nora Chappell says:

    Yes I have a ford fusion with same issue . Please add me !!

  3. Steven Molzon says:

    Please add me to the list.2011 ford Fusion does the jerking and bad shifting.

  4. Lisa Huitt says:

    Yes my Ford focus the isl Island system sounds real loud Annie has a shape to it when it adds up and down.

  5. Katherine Burnett says:

    I own a 2012 Ford fusion and had the same issues.

  6. TAMMY CURRY says:

    Yes! The Ford Fusion purchased for my daughter had all of the above issues. I never felt it was safe for her. I worried all the time. We reported all of these issues directly to Ford and received no reply.

  7. connie bejan says:

    add me have a ford fusion and have had problems

  8. Marilen Kesterson says:

    Omg! Yes! I have a 2013 ford focus and it does this all the time!!! I fear for my life and my kids lives at times. Add me please. This is wrong!!!

  9. L.Phillips says:

    Yes my 2016 Ford focus is jerking, slipping when transmission is changing gears. Please add me

  10. Nicole Dramis says:

    Yes I most certainly did!! I had to replace my transmission bc it would go 0 -40 without me touching the gas.

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