On Wednesday, Ford Motor Company issued a recall for nearly 300,000 Fusions.
The recall was issued due to the potential for the cars to roll away, the company said, because a faulty transmission could cause the car to shift gears without the driver knowing.
The recall affects select Fusions made from 2013 to 2016 with 2.5-liter engines.
“A shifter cable that detaches from the transmission may allow the transmission to be in a gear state different from the gearshift position selected by the driver,” the company said in a statement.
“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,” Ford said. “If the parking brake is not applied, a shifter cable that detaches from the transmission could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury or crash.”
Ford said there are three reported cases of property damage and one injury caused by the flaw.
The recall affects about 270,000 vehicles in North America, including 259,182 in the U.S., 10,282 in Canada and 3,765 in Mexico.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000
