# \#fusionhybrid

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## [2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-electrical-problems/178242)

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**Author:** [@GeneSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeneSmith)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2021, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-electrical-problems/178242 "2021-07-25T19:39:52Z")

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Screen light up dark and states saving battery. Auto will not start… once the electric worked , however the gas engine did not. Power steering did not work. Now the car will not unlock, i.e. doors trunk lid. 214-4…

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## [2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid mpg drop after relocation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-hybrid-mpg-drop-after-relocation/170860)

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**Author:** [@RMullins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RMullins)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-fusion-hybrid-mpg-drop-after-relocation/170860 "2020-10-06T18:18:04Z")

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My 2015 Fusion Hybrid got 43 mpg when I lived in the San Jose, CA area. As I drove east moving back to my hometown of Milwaukee, the MPG steadily dropped. Now in Wisconsin it gets only about 33 mpg. Can that be due to cl…

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## [2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid — do not repair order](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-do-not-repair-order/163341)

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**Author:** [@KenWhite](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KenWhite)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-do-not-repair-order/163341 "2020-04-27T15:56:42Z")

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Our 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid stopped working in electric vehicle mode 2mos ago. The hybrid specific warranty in Calif where we live covers until Oct. 2020 so we took the Fusion to a Ford dealer . We were told Ford Corp …

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## [2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid electrical motor comes on less; mileage dropped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-electrical-motor-comes-on-less-mileage-dropped/132671)

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**Author:** [@LindaMoss](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LindaMoss)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-electrical-motor-comes-on-less-mileage-dropped/132671 "2020-03-29T02:31:28Z")

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My Fusion hybrid, 44,000 miles, has been a great car, but a few months ago, the electrical motor began coming on less & less; now it almost never comes on, even when going downhill. Had it checked out by Ford but they h…

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## [Winter gas mileage drop in 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-gas-mileage-drop-in-2013-ford-fusion-hybrid/132968)

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**Author:** [@PamelaLamborn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PamelaLamborn)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/winter-gas-mileage-drop-in-2013-ford-fusion-hybrid/132968 "2019-01-20T18:41:02Z")

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Why do hybrids get less mpg during cold weather? While my fusion is at a red light on battery, the gas will cut in. Why?

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## [2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid lug nut problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-hybrid-lug-nut-problems/132510)

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**Author:** [@williamrobinson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamrobinson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 4:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-hybrid-lug-nut-problems/132510 "2019-01-13T16:21:15Z")

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does my 2013 ford fusion hybrid have the lug nut problems

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## [2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid Powertrain Failure light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-powertrain-failure-light/122363)

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**Author:** [@Kathy421](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kathy421)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 4:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-hybrid-powertrain-failure-light/122363 "2018-08-06T04:54:34Z")

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Car didn’t start easily. When it did this light came on PowerTrain Failure. What does it mean to have powertrain failure show up on my 2014 Ford Hybrid Fusion? Does it need to go to the dealer? Cost?

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## [2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid starts on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-hybrid-starts-on-its-own/121437)

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**Author:** [@Ling40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ling40)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-ford-fusion-hybrid-starts-on-its-own/121437 "2018-07-22T17:45:38Z")

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I have a 2017 Ford Fusion hybrid. Sometimes the car starts by itself and I do not have key fob that has that option. Why does it do this and should I bring it to the ford dealer to check it?

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## [2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid parking brake malfunction light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-fusion-hybrid-parking-brake-malfunction-light/120685)

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**Author:** [@ShareGardner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShareGardner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-ford-fusion-hybrid-parking-brake-malfunction-light/120685 "2018-07-09T02:50:25Z")

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a “Parking Brake Malfunction - Service Now” light has come on. My car is 3 months old. What???

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## [2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliability](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-hybrid-reliability/118500)

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**Author:** [@MikeTemali](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeTemali)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-ford-fusion-hybrid-reliability/118500 "2018-06-03T01:36:40Z")

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How reliable has this car been and are repair costs high? I’m looking at one with 78,000 miles. Thanks!

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## [2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid TPS replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-tps-replacement/112202)

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**Author:** [@apk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apk)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-tps-replacement/112202 "2018-02-11T16:02:01Z")

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Is it necessary to “retrain” the throttle position sensor on a 2010 Fusion Hybrid after replacement? If so what is the correct procedure to retrain?

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## [How did I drive a car with no transmission fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-i-drive-a-car-with-no-transmission-fluid/108094)

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**Author:** [@jgrinstead](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jgrinstead)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-did-i-drive-a-car-with-no-transmission-fluid/108094 "2017-09-26T18:19:04Z")

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I loved my 2017 Fusion Hybrid until it overheated. Since it was only a few weeks old to me (bought it used w/6,500 miles from a rental firm. I won’t name the Enterprise), I took it in to a dealer for a look-see. It was m…

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## [2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid AC stopped blowing out any air](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-hybrid-ac-stopped-blowing-out-any-air/106571)

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**Author:** [@nick.perry12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nick.perry12)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2017, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-ford-fusion-hybrid-ac-stopped-blowing-out-any-air/106571 "2017-08-04T01:02:37Z")

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Not too long ago (maybe 2-3 weeks) the AC in my car stopped blowing out any air, hot or cold. A couple of days ago while overheating in my car, I went to turn the AC on praying it would work, and by some dumb luck it tur…

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## [Fusion Hybrid Engine idles high after releasing the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fusion-hybrid-engine-idles-high-after-releasing-the-gas/89487)

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**Author:** [@JMac72](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JMac72)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2015, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fusion-hybrid-engine-idles-high-after-releasing-the-gas/89487 "2015-03-30T20:22:32Z")

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My 2012 Hybrid engine will idle up after releasing the gas. The engine is sufficiently charged when this happens. Any thoughts as to why?

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## [Fusion Hybrid 2013 - Getting only 20 MPG after Service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fusion-hybrid-2013-getting-only-20-mpg-after-service/82798)

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**Author:** [@nassa0976](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nassa0976)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2013, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fusion-hybrid-2013-getting-only-20-mpg-after-service/82798 "2013-12-28T02:49:33Z")

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Hi all, I have a very irksome issue that the local Ford dealership doesn't seem to know how to fix. Several things happened which I think would be important to list sequentially, so I'm presenting the things that hap…

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## [2010 Fusion Hybrid Brake Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-fusion-hybrid-brake-issues/81390)

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**Author:** [@ToStupidtoretireguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ToStupidtoretireguy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-fusion-hybrid-brake-issues/81390 "2013-09-19T16:27:17Z")

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I have a 2010 Fusion Hybrid. The rear brakes are shot after 70K, but the fronts have 80% left. Id there anything unique about this hybrid that would cause this, or should I look elsewhere for this unusual wear pattern. …

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## [2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid ,Regular (under hood) Battery Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-regular-under-hood-battery-problem/78549)

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**Author:** [@RCY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RCY)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 8:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-regular-under-hood-battery-problem/78549 "2013-04-09T08:46:27Z")

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I purchased this car new in March 2010. I am now on my 4th battery, which have all been replaced under the 3 year warrantee by Ford. The regular underhood batteries go dead between 2,000 to 8,000 miles. I have discussed …

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## [Defective window trim 'plugs' on 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defective-window-trim-plugs-on-2013-ford-fusion-hybrid/78481)

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**Author:** [@Ski\_Bum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ski_Bum)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defective-window-trim-plugs-on-2013-ford-fusion-hybrid/78481 "2013-04-05T18:17:05Z")

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Just bought a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Really like the car. However, almost cut my finger on a plastic 'plug' at the end of the chrome trim around the left rear window. The 'plug' was not tight and flush and it was point…

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## [Question about Hybrid Engines](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-hybrid-engines/77083)

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**Author:** [@moncklee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/moncklee)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-hybrid-engines/77083 "2013-02-06T06:50:29Z")

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I'm looking at getting a 2013 Ford Fusion and am considering the hybrid model because most of my driving is in metro ATL and I'm looking to save money on fuel and be more efficient; however my husband thinks that the hyb…

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## [2012 Fusion Hybrid Groans When Stopping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fusion-hybrid-groans-when-stopping/74699)

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**Author:** [@datasam400](https://community.cartalk.com/u/datasam400)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-fusion-hybrid-groans-when-stopping/74699 "2012-09-28T03:38:00Z")

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In August, I purchased a new 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid. Within a day of driving the car home, it started making a loud groaning noise as the vehicle reached a near full stop. It repeatedly makes this noise when I come …
