NHTSA Complaint #11448177 — 2013 FORD FUSION

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle produced a high pitch sound coming from the transmission. The contact was able to pull over. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called a mechanic to the vehicle and the vehicle was diagnosed with needing the shifter cable replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V471000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the shifter cable replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 191,000.