NHTSA Complaint #11661779 — 2017 FORD FUSION

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in gear while accelerating from a stop. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move. The brake and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the transmission bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While reversing, the vehicle became stuck in the street. The contacts' son was able to maneuver the gears, and the vehicle started moving. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, opened a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.