NHTSA Complaint #11481949 — 2017 FORD FUSION

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Shift System Fault and Transmission Not in Park messages were displayed. The transmission warning light was also illuminated. Additionally, the gear shifter failed to shift into the intended gear, and the parking brake inadvertently engaged while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission shifter cable bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA Hotline. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 87,239.