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Chart based on 181 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
When turning left or right from a complete stop you could hear a rumbling/ vibration sound from rear end. Dealer diagnosed it as clutch assembly going bad and replaced under warranty.
PTU passenger side wheel seal leaking, seal changed and no leaks since. was in for oil change last week about 4 weeks since repair and still no leaks
25000 mi
Transmission shifts hard into lower gears, this is worse on a cold start. In addition, on colder days it slams into gear between 2nd and 3rd on upshift and downshift.
30000 mi
I have been complaining about hard shifts with the transmission in the lower gears. The technician verified that it was shifting harshly, however they determined that once the transmission warmed up the shifting was normal. Ford claims that this was normal for my car to have harsh shift hesitation on a cold transmission and there is nothing they can do about it. NO REPAIR PERFORMED
34514 mi
The dealer finally acknowledged that their was indeed an issue with the transmission on this car. They rebuilt the transmission finding issues with the clutch, 1st gear, 3rd gear, 5th gear and Reverse.
62000 mi
also trans hard banging shifting but dealer won't touch it, didn't act up when I took it in.
AWD failure indication.
18000 mi
Solenoid in transmission was replaced due to hard shifting conditions from park to reverse and hard up/down shifts from 3rd to 4th gear. TSB is available, the dealer told me more than once there was nothing wrong until I searched and found the TSB myself, they then agreed to perform repair. But quirks now returning two months later.
Noted a surging or hard downshift at 50-60mph. Dealer confirmed, but said it was operating "normally." The service adviser also said others had the same problem, so ask if there is a service bulletin for an updated transmission software at my future visits.
Shifter linkage detached at the transmission. Dorman makes a $15 part to repair it, but it is a PITA to get to and the Dorman instructions suck. It took two tries to get it right. This is not the recently recalled shifter issue (that is in the console), but honestly they should recall for this as well. If you are not handy go to AutoZone and by the Dorman part and take it to your mechanic to install. If you take it to Ford they will want to replace the entire shift cable assembly and it is expensive!
Harsh shifting Trans, missing Rev matches, and occasional hesitation. Also radio volume increasing with no driver input. Supposedly dealer performed PCM software update and reflash of My Ford touch software. Volume:fixed, Trans: not fixed
6000 mi
Various parts needed to be replaced inside transmission due to slippage in first three gears. Problem was aggravated by the cold weather.
Slips between 1st and 2nd gear, Left it at dealer for a few days and If the computer does not give error code or check engine light they cannot do anything about it. It is obvious that it slips and sounds different between 1st and 2nd gear.
Clicking noise when putting into drive. Replaced thrust washers in transmission. There was a TSB for this repair
23000 mi
would get stuck in 2nd gear. 2-3 shift hard.
12000 mi
TSB performed for CV click with thrust washer. Took dealer "forever" to source parts on common repair.
9000 mi
when shifting from forward to reverse (or vice versa), clack or click sound from front wheels. Sounds similar to pads sliding around in caliper, but is NOT that. Found TSB 13-5-24 on blue oval forum. Needs thrust washers on half shafts.
25000 mi
There is a "squish, squish, squish" rhythmic noise coming from the drivers side, noticeable coasting at 10mph with the window down. Sounds like is coming from driver front wheel.
34300 mi
rhythmic noise from drivers side still there
23000 mi
Half Shaft Transmission Fluid Leak
7000 mi
Transmission valve malformed and popping when put into reverse.
20460 mi
Replaced defective part
42700 mi
Clicking noise from front left while turning. Dealer diagnosed as differential problem. Differential replaced, but problem returned within a day of picking up the car.
44000 mi
Clicking noise remained after differential replacement. Dealer found TSB for CV axle replacement. Driver side CV axle replaced.
43000 mi
Transmission was shifting hard between 1st and 2nd gear when the outside temp was below 50 degrees. After analyzing the problem the tech determined that transmission needed to be rebuilt. During the tear down a manufacturing issue was discovered in the case. The repair was covered under the power train and extended warranty I have the the vehicle.
Leaking Seal in PTU Seal Replacement in PTU - covered by maintenance agreeement - $100 deductible + tax
40000 mi
Transmission shifts harshly, most noticeable in the 2->3 shift. The transmission learning memory was reset. The harsh shifting was lessened, but not removed, for a while but seems to be returning.
leaking seal on the drive shaft exiting the transmission
125000 mi
US $4000
The whole transmission had to be replaced at a cost of $4000. This apparently is a very common problem with these cars but Ford refuses to issue any kind of recall or warning to have the system checked, flushed, and refilled.
21080 mi
Transmission software updated
50000 mi
Replace control and solenoid assemblies
26000 mi
The car went into sort of limp mode and I was not able to accelerate over 2000 rpm. A wrench symbol popped up on my dash which indicates transmission issues but goes away when I turn off the car.
Reported problem in April 2014 continued....When cold, car would jerk when shifting 4 to 5th...Vista Ford of Oxnard took tranny out and replaced a solenoid assembly...Was a Technical Service Bulletin......
44000 mi
Problem still present even after Fourth of July repair..Vista Ford of Oxnard rebuilt tranny, meaning replaced valve body and clutches and flushed cooler lines due to debris.....
Hill-holder not functioning. I suspected that it was accidentally disconnected internally as a result of a prior repair. I was right. Dealer connected the wires and reassembled the center console and this fixed the problem.
Clicking noise from front half-shafts - fixed as part of TSB for both left and right side Hybrid Powertrain reprogrammed as part of customer satisfaction program to improve hybrid mileage.
34000 mi
Leak at split case seal.
15900 mi
Transmission seal leak (eCVT) . Known issue for
some hybrids, repaired under warranty.
8000 mi
US $20
Transmission is leaking. Dealer claims that it is just "seeping" and not dripping and thus there is "no problem". They consider the huge wet spot on the panel to be "normal". They ignored the Ford TSB about this issue.
8000 mi
Transmission seal seeping.
29140 mi
the car will not engage in gear. dealer could not replicate. traded it three days later.
5000 mi
Grade assist would periodically stick on. Dealer scanned for codes, took for test drive. Computer did not store any codes. They did not reset anything.
Right front axle seal was leaking. Repaired under Ford extended warranty. $100 deductible.
4000 mi
vehicle is not shifting correctly, slamming gears and over revving between shifts vehicle still not shifting properly, data recorder was installed then removed after a few weeks.
34100 mi
transmission seal defect, transmission was leaking
46500 mi
transmission seal again!! on warranty
8680 mi
Tranny shifting rough. Axle seal leak discovered. Replaced
Vibration in drivetrain at 89 t0 80 km car is with ford Engineering had problem with this at 269 km when car has new been fighting for two years. need help. Update: replaced driveshaft with updated part.
78960 mi
same vibration in drivetrain and transmission slipping and banging, everthing but the engine was changed still have the samr problem.
84320 mi
same on going problem with transmission slipping and vibration in drivetrain. axle replaced, was making a noise
92380 mi
axle and steady bearing on going problem with this car, still have transmission vibration.
97700 mi
after another attempt, transmission slipping and big loud bang from drivetrain. happened on the highway. doesn't seem safe.
104160 mi
vibration in drivetrain. transmission, brakes, trans slipping and banging engine
104360 mi
C $80
Had transmission rebuilt again and driveshaft replaced again.
105400 mi
trans mission rebuild again and driveshaft was replaced, had a chunk out of it. car was a problem from when I purchase it new .
9900 mi
SUM: WHEN NEW, VEHICLE EXHIBITED HARSH SHIFTS FROM 1-2. GRADUALLY WORSENED AND CAME TO INCLUDE A SOFT 2-3 SHIFT AND A METALLIC FRICTION NOISE IN LOWER GEARS BY 1000MI. STARTING AROUND 7000MI, VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY IN TRAFFC
75000 mi
US $2200
AWD PTU was whining and smelling horribly. PTU needed to be replaced as it is a non-servicble part.
Stuttering tach at 1600rpm Stuttering tach at 1600rpm
10700 mi
Harsh shift 1-2, slipping and flaring 2-3 and 3-4 despite application of TSB 12-3-7 Failure of valve body due to worn regulator valve bore. Total rebuild with replacement of all clutches, gaskets, and seals, including foward, reverse, overdrive clutches and final drive seal. Vehicle in shop for 21+ days.
18000 mi
Further work up for harsh 1-2 shift, now only when cold. Vehicle pressured tested and passed. PCM update applied. 50 percent improvement.
31000 mi
Continued harsh 1-2, flared 2-3, and other shift quality issues. update: Ford declared normal operation and I let it go.
78000 mi
US $100
A small transmission leak was detected during annual vehicle inspection. Dealer confirmed and repaired leak. Car is covered under Ford extended warranty so cost was only $100
85000 mi
US $250
Transmission cooling system broke down, had to have lines replaced.
All Wheel drive Power Transfer Unit leaking gear lube. Smell is noticable in winter with windows shut. Unit is only on AWD models of Edge, 500, and Fusion. Pricey little hunk of steel: 850+tax USD. Install is 8 hours, another $1200 bucks.
But that's what a stimulus check is for I suppose. I was going around big bad Jeeps with that little Ford come the first big snow !
Transmission slipped between 2nd and 3rd. Software update.
16000 mi
Transmission slips in change from 2 to 3 when cold. Told this is normal by dealer.
51000 mi
US $730
Front right axel
46000 mi
Transmission operation was very displeasing. Hard shifting, hunting for gear, gear hopping when stopped in gear, so on. Taken to dealer, supposedly the TCM was updated to the latest software (TSB). Issues continue, but to a much lower degree.
44000 mi
Odd shifting habits and other strange transmission behavior. Changed fluid again with a different type just prior to accident which took car out of my possession.
Car had no transmission in the middle of a trip. towed to dealer, Got checked and found transmission failed. Replaced with an used transmission. Never buy a ford again.
37000 mi
Transmission was shifting hard. Dealership couldn't find any issues, however they reprogrammed the transmission computer. This fixed the problem.
Shifter broken. It is going to cost $400 to replace it. I have been trying to convince Ford to pay for the replacement since it failed with only about 43,000 miles. So far it has not agreed to it.
92100 mi
US $1500
Cracked and leaking transmission cooler lines replaced
173600 mi
C $260
reset battery age to renable hybrid system
70000 mi
US $270
Replaced drivers side CV shaft seal on transmission and internal bushing.
32000 mi
Heavy clunk when shifting from park into reverse or reverse into drive.
24000 mi
Slams into 3rd gear when cold. Retimed shift points.
9100 mi
Occasional Hard shifting
96900 mi
US $350
The valve body cover was leaking. Fluid drained, cover removed and resealed. Had transmission flushed but didn't include that in the repair cost.
130000 mi
US $1500
Flex plate cracked causing a loud knocking sound. The flex plate was replaced.
Transmission replaced but didn't solve problem: slipping while going uphill, hard shifting. New transmission removed twice, replaced valve body, solenoid, and PCM, still didn't solve problem. Hav refused offer to replace trans again, want buyback.
11000 mi
I finally agreed to allow Ford to install yet another transmission. This one at least appears to have resolved the issue.
18000 mi
The transmission slammed into reverse. I have had and apparently continue to have problems with my transmission.
54000 mi
I was getting some random, intermittent shift-slippage that would have led me to take the car in for service had I not traded it in.
29300 mi
Replaced rear seal transmission
38000 mi
Black and burned transmission fluid requiring flushing
59000 mi
US $80
Car made grinding noise when turning right. Replaced the driver's side CV axle myself (after watching YouTube video).
86000 mi
US $25
Axle seal on drivers side appeared to be leaking, replaced it myself. Apparently this is a common problem.
12200 mi
Overdrive piston in transmission problem - replaced under warranty along with ancillary parts. Basically a significant transmission service/rebuild. Problem was missing gears during acceleration.
73000 mi
US $200
Recall to recalibrate Throttle Body Sensor.
22400 mi
US $89
hard shifting, re programmed software.
110360 mi
C $600
My 2010 Fusion was leaking transmission fluid, turns out the left axle seal was bad and they had to replace the whole unit.
8000 mi
Transmission started slipping upon heavy acceleration, took into Ford dealer who were not easy to deal with.... Next day they said they were replacing valve body - common failure among 6F35 transmission.
10000 mi
Car came back with a transmission whine upon running at full operating temperature. Transmission fluid level was also found too high, but that did not relate to the whine, car still has to go back.
18000 mi
Transmission is still acting up, hasn't been right since 1-2010, dealer cannot fix it.
19000 mi
Car is a lemon - faulty transmission since January 2010
22000 mi
Transmission was slipping severely and "whining". Car went in for transmission overhaul and after a week problems are just as bad again.
26000 mi
Transmission whining, very obvious and everyone BUT Ford dealer acknowledges it.
32000 mi
Transmission failing to shift on highway. Severe slipping and banging. Failure to reset to 1st gear at stops when coming off highway
Had to re-flash the transmission due to rough shifting.
19840 mi
Drivetrain noise when shifting from reverse into drive, and failure of transmission to 'kick down' when accelerating from stationary position within reasonable time period.
Dealer damaged transmission. Ford Corporate Rep denied replacement tranny on a vehicle with 1000 miles & ordered a repair only. Tranny was replaced because parts were unavailable for 30 days or more. Ford Customer service Hot line was uncooperative. Manual Transmission failure. Transmission was replaced.
2000 mi
Clutch needed adjustment after the transmission was replaced earlier in September.
32300 mi
Grinding gears when shifting from 1st to second at high rpms.
Brought in with harsh shifting after adding 1.5 quarts of fluid. They couldn't find a leak and advised that the fluid was badly burnt. They also changed other fluids during this visit
100400 mi
US $400
Transmission leak found. Replaced drivers axle seal
188000 mi
US $500
Transmission cooler lines were leaking
41000 mi
US $3100
Took car for oil change; shop noted tranny fluid leak and no fluid. Went to AAMCO; fluid gone, needed new gears,torque cvtr,axle,bushing and half case: $3100. Known problem:TSB-14-005. Vehicle 3 mo out of warranty. Ford: "Too bad for you."
69440 mi
C $707
Transmission fluid leaking; installed joint and stub shaft, replaced axle bushing and seal. In my view it seemed to be a factory defect and not a usual maintenance repair. Dealer did not want approach Ford for partial reimbursement.
62000 mi
US $50
Trans fluid change, oil changel
39000 mi
Transmission hard shifting. Reflashed computer, and fixed shifting problem. However, it was leaking transmission fluid. Ended up replacing the half shaft (under warranty), as it was cracked.
34000 mi
harsh shifting, trouble finding the right gear
42000 mi
Continued Harsh Shifting/Skipping, lack of power
51000 mi
Occasional "flare" (momentary increase in rpms as if missing a shift with a std. trans.). This didn't happen very often though.
59000 mi
transmission fluid leak was detected when I went in for an oil change. There is a TSB on this, leak on left side, and some parts were replaced.
11000 mi
Transmission problems - clunking noise/feel when changing gears. Shop could not replicate nor did codes show anything wrong so nothing was done.
71000 mi
Transmission would clunk when slowing down and started shuddering when accelerating or decelerating. Dealer could find nothing wrong. It had this problem since 25,000 but became more and more frequent.
34000 mi
Transmission shifted hard on occasion. Car would fail to downshift gradually as I coasted to a stop, leaving me with no torque, then would slam down into gear.
83000 mi
US $179
Was told there was a TSB on throttle software. They reflashed the system
1900 mi
TSB installed to correct transmission "flairing" when cold. TSB was successful.
38000 mi
US $500
Engine would not start after towing. Dealer said it was towed in gear. Transmission burned up. New one on order.
46400 mi
Axle Seal Leak, seal and other other components replaced per TSB. Transmission Fluid Replaced. Replaced leaking axle seal as instructed by TSB
24000 mi
Experienced hard shifting from 1-2 and 2-3. Shift flare from 3-4 at times. Reprogrammed PCM as per 3 TSBs. Repair seemed to help the issue, but not completely resolve it. Returned from ~1,000mi round trip. Hard shifts and shift flaring returned. Took to dealer, was notified that transmission would have to be replaced. Overdrive clutch and others burnt up. Fluid was black. Replacing torque converter & trans.
26740 mi
Right front axle seal leaking. Removed RF wheel. Disassembled front end, left lower ball joints intact. Removed axle. Removed and replaced seal. Reassembled front end. Replaced axle nut and torqued to spec. Topped up trans oil.
64480 mi
C $100
Car was not shifting properly. Getting stuck in 1st, 2nd. Trans fluid was black and slightly low. Trans fluid replacement fixed issue.
27000 mi
The transmission was shifting from 3 to 4 harshly. The dealer reprogrammed the automatic transmission and that seems to have worked.
10000 mi
Complete transmission replacement; covered under warranty.
31000 mi
transmission acting weird @below 5km/h in stop and go traffic when engine is hot.
95960 mi
C $275
Transmission lines were rusted and leaking in 2 location. New transmission lines installed.
32300 mi
Intermittent transmission problem. Jumps out of gear at high speeds (around 70 mph). Dealer not able to replicate. Third time in for repair.
21700 mi
Recently noticed a leak under the car and my RPMs jumping as I accelerate. Turns out my axle seal needs to be replaced and transmission fluid is leaking. According to the service mgr (and what I read on the internet), Ford is aware of it.
37000 mi
US $210
Engine check light. Dealer said error was for transmission and firmware update fixed it.
51000 mi
codes p0753,p0219,slipping in 4th and 5th gear; remove transmission and overhaul unit; transmission fluid leaked allover my drive way returned to dealer for further repairs
21000 mi
Took it in for harsh 2-3 shift and intermittent RPM flare between same shift. Was told could not duplicate.
22500 mi
Took back to dealer a few days later after voicing displeasure with last repair trip. They kept the car for 4 days and still told me they couldn't duplicate the problem. Less than pleased with Ford and this troublesome 6F35 transmission.
128300 mi
US $10
Driver side bushing and seal replaced..Was leaking trans fluid....
Car was leaking gear oil. A gear inside the differential (located inside the transaxle) was coming apart and metal shavings were very thick on the drain plug. The dealer ordered and replaced the differential with a re-manufactured one.
Transmission lines were badly corroded and were leaking. All three lines were replaced.
75940 mi
C $800
I lost almost all transmission fluid. The indication was a burnt smell in the car. Was able to take the car to the dealer. They change tubes running from the transmission to radiator and did flushing transmission for 800$. Transmission saved
125000 mi
US $700
Left halfshaft was replaced as well due to torn boots.
Carrier bearing failed on the driveshaft (AWD). Entire driveshaft was replaced as a result.
135000 mi
US $350
Leaking trans pan gasket.
Replace trans pan gasket flush system, and replace filter.
60000 mi
US $30
Transmission oil cooler lines were rusted and leaking. I replaced them myself.
96100 mi
C $2000
Transfer case or Power Transfer unit, does not have a drain plug, this is not considered a serviceable part. The only way this can be changed is to remove the part and turn it upside down at 5.5hrs mechanic labour. OEM 1600-2000, wrecker $500
Driveshaft, bad ujoint, again ujoints are not replaceable and you have to buy another driveshaft. OEM 1600, aftermarket 800
Do not buy a ford AWD in the 130km and up range, you are asking for this repair!
I know this is my last ford!
76400 mi
US $829
Replaced rear driveshaft due to failed front carrier bearing.
29140 mi
Moaning noise under power coming from behind driver. Diagnosed by Ford mechanic as a bad hanger bearing, drivershaft replaced, one day wait on parts.
Lemon car all the way around. Had been noticing problems with the transmission when first bought car and under warranty. 2,000mi out of warr and transmission blew. Ford would not honor their part. We paid...they don't care. Will never buy Ford again.
Had a fluid drip - not engine coolant - under the radiator. A local repair shop found the transmission lines going to the cooler built into the radiator were leaking and replaced them.
167000 mi
US $350
CV axle boot leaking. CV axle and hub bearing were rusted together. Replaced CV axle and Steering Knuckle. Also, replaced worn Tie Rod End.
there is a steel shaft that transfers torque with fords AWD system. this part has now been replaced # times approx every 50000km
100500 mi
US $600
Light noise while car was in motion got much louder - carrier bearing on rear driveshaft had failed due to an imbalanced driveshaft (TSB issued but wasn't fixed by prev. owner). Repair was to replace entire driveshaft assembly.
140000 mi
US $1100
Failed transfer case was causing loud grinding noise. Needed replacement.
50000 mi
Coudy transmission fluid. Occassional harsh shift. Per Ford TSB internal transmission component changed and PCM reprogrammed. Car was driving OK when dropped off, but the transmission fluid was very dirty.
101360 mi
AWD car, half shaft joint went, had to replace shaft.
Axle boot shredded by serpentine belt during previous idler pulley failure. Axle replaced.
136000 mi
US $1000
Both front axles were replaced to address vibration under acceleration
57000 mi
US $281
Passenger CV axle boot torn
62000 mi
US $75
Engine diagnostic indicated I needed to replace a sensor in the transmission; a Ford Tech said I should just flush the transmission fluid and replace the filter. Replaced the transmission fluid and filter.
67000 mi
US $180
Had recurring engine code P0772 shift solenoid E stuck on. Ford mechanic said transmission fluid flush usually solved problem; not so. I replaced the E solenoid, did another fluid flush and replaced transmission filter.
115000 mi
US $400
Noticed a fluid leak and upon further inspection discovered Transmission Oil Cooler line developed a leak where the rubber hose from the transmission connects to the steel tubing that goes to the transmission cooler on the radiator.
19000 mi
Transmission abruptly downshifts at time. Dealer could not find anything wrong.
126000 mi
US $120
CV boots have been cracked for about 30k miles. Finally replaced them. They were NOT making any noise.
The button to release the shifter did not pop out, leaving the shifter free to move up and down.
160300 mi
US $500
replaced left and right front cv axle shafts. Both had torn boots
17000 mi
MK: Initial repair for transmission speed sensor. Transmission damaged during repair, resulting in second trip reported by owner. Dealership damaged transmission replacing a speed sensor, which subsequently led to more damage when driven. Car returned to dealership and transmission was replaced. Replaced transmission
14000 mi
transmission range finder was faulty causing transmission and engine to rev at high speeds.
110000 mi
US $1800
CV boot
141000 mi
US $400
Right axle, which had been replaced in February 2014, had another failure.
106640 mi
C $175
The transmission cooler line was corroded and leaking. It's not surprising considering the amount of salt we have on the roads here. The salt water collects in the plastic clip that holds the line and never gets a chance to dry out. After twelve years of that it failed.
Upon starting the car, the gear shifter would not come out of park. This was accompanied by a strange combination of lights on the instrument cluster. Car would run, everything seemed to work, but it would not leave park. Email 2-8-2007: another trip where didn't fix transmission issue; two others where not actually written up, just disconnect and reconnect battery. See above See above
