NHTSA Complaint #11580964 — 2016 FORD FUSION

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the RPMs were fluctuating, and the engine was running rough. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption, and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe while driving and while starting the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon scanning the vehicle with a vehicle scanner, diagnostic trouble codes: P0300 and P0303 were retrieved. The contact related the failure to Ford TSB Number: 22-2229. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.