2015 Ford Fusion · symptom sheet
Rolls away in Park or will not shift out of Park
- 27owner reports
- 75,000median miles
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Jun 9, 2026 · checked Sep 29, 2026
707 of the 992 complaints on this car are about the transmission and drivetrain. 27 of those describe rollaway.
Tick what matches of 27 reports
Rollaway on other Fusion years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2018, 2019, 2020.
What this problem usually is
This sheet covers cars that roll after the owner puts them in Park, and shifters that won't come out of Park. The first is the more dangerous. Owners describe stepping out to check the mail, or to move a trash can, and watching the vehicle roll into a garage door or another car.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the shift cable or bushing (13 reports) and the shifter assembly (10 reports).
Recalls and investigations
8 recalls on the transmission and drivetrain cover the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
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 bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission.
In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park.
All 13 recalls on the 2015 Ford Fusion, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the transmission and drivetrain on the Fusion
Front brake jounce hose failures. Closed mar 24, 2023, led to recall 23V-162.
Door latch failures. Closed feb 7, 2022, led to recall 20V-177.
Extended braking distance. Closed jan 15, 2021, led to recall 19V-904.
Extended braking distance. Closed may 4, 2018.
Door latch failure. Closed nov 13, 2015, led to recall 15V-246.
Electronic throttle body malfunction. Closed feb 28, 2014.
Fleet vehicle recall completion audit. Closed dec 28, 2015.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 68,700 and 101,738 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The transmission shift bushing fell off and my gear shift is stuck in park while the transmission indicator is registering as neutral. This was a recall for many Ford Fusion models but apparently not mine, although it is certainly the same issue the other models were experiencing. The bushing lubricant/bushing appears to have worn down over time resulting in this issue.”
Filed Dec 10, 2023
“Had dealer work on recall 18s20. Transmission linkage. After 9 days got the car back and the recall work failed with less than 60 miles traveled. creating a very dangerous roll away event. Basically the car was placed in park. The car rolled away.”
Filed Jun 18, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 27 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Check engine light or misfire 190 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 184 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 125 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 124 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 92 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 76 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 69 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 39 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 28 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 26 reports