NHTSA Complaint #11518086 — 2017 FORD FUSION

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt. The vehicle then shuddered and started independently. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times after refueling the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering while shifting into gear and would shudder uncontrollably while in reverse (R). The contact also stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle shuddered and shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that he would shift into neutral (N) or park (P) to prevent the failure from occurring while at a complete stop. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the EVAP purge valve assembly and the spark plugs were replaced. The check engine warning light turned off; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V427000 (Power Train). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included. Both the dealer and the manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.