2015 Ford Fusion Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 143 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Ford Fusion, 14% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 80,033 miles. Four related recalls cover shifter cable bushings and clutch issues, tied to 4 crashes and 1 injury.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 143
- 14% of 993
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 80,033 mi
- Related recalls
- 5
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the shifter cable bushing detaching or degrading, letting the transmission slip out of Park while the vehicle is unattended and roll backward into objects or other vehicles.
- Some describe the dashboard displaying a "transmission not in park" warning along with unexpected stalling while driving or coming to a stop.
- Others report the transmission shifting slowly or harshly, with hesitant or delayed engagement when moving from reverse into drive.
- A few owners say the vehicle lurched or surged forward unexpectedly after shifting into drive, without the accelerator being pressed.
- One owner reported the recall-installed shift cable bushing failing again less than 15 months after the repair.
When 2015 Ford Fusion transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 18, 2015, latest May 5, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 26V376000Jun 9, 2026Transmission & Powertrain5,252 vehicles
Power train:manual transmission
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Risk: A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
- NHTSA 22V413000Jun 10, 2022Transmission & Powertrain2,925,968 vehicles
Power train:shift linkage/cable/rod
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
- NHTSA 19V362000May 13, 2019Transmission & Powertrain259,182 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter engines. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S16. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. This recall is an expansion of 18V471.
- NHTSA 18V471000Jul 16, 2018Transmission & Powertrain504,182 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
- NHTSA 14V736000Nov 18, 2014Transmission & Powertrain56,479 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C11.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Fusion model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford Fusion?
- NHTSA lists 143 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Fusion, making up 14% of all 993 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Ford Fusion?
- Yes. Four recalls tied to Transmission & Powertrain issues cover the 2015 Fusion, including shifter cable bushing recalls (14V736000, 18V471000, 19V362000) and a later 2026 clutch fracture recall (26V376000) related to earlier incomplete repairs.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2015 Fusion?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 80,033 miles for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Fusion.
- Have transmission problems caused any crashes or injuries on the 2015 Fusion?
- NHTSA records 4 crashes and 1 injury linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 Fusion, with no reported fires.