The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V471000·Announced 2018-07-16

Ford Recalls Fusion and Escape Vehicles for Transmission Shifter Cable Defect

Ford is recalling 2013-2016 Fusion and 2013-2014 Escape vehicles because a transmission shifter cable bushing may degrade, allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the transmission may not be in Park, creating a risk of the vehicle moving unexpectedly and causing a crash.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The recall addresses a defect where the bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key while the transmission is not actually in Park, without any warning message or audible chime.

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. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2018. Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD FUSION, ESCAPE
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
504,182

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • FUSION
  • ESCAPE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · FORD

Same manufacturer · Ford Motor Company

See all →

Same hazard · unintended movement

See all →