NHTSA Complaint #11663893 — 2017 FORD FUSION

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the torque converter had failed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who informed the contact that the transmission needed to be disassembled for further diagnostic tests. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V427000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.