[chitown]

Note: I moved this from a different category as this seems the more appropriate place.

I am scheduled to pick up a 2010 Fusion SEL V-6 tomorrow. However, since making the deal at the end of last week, I discovered a lot of internet posts surrounding transmission issues on the models carrying the I-4s or 3.0 V-6s. This somehow escaped my obsessive research.

How big a problem is this? I hear people say they took their car in either with issues or at the behest of a TSB, only to have the "downshift" issue persist. How much of it is people being paranoid and freaking out too quickly over an adaptive transmission that is breaking in? I agree, an automatic should be very hesitant to downshift until you actually press the gas. My concern is a powertrain that will wear faster and EPA estimates that would technically be invalid (if they changed the shift behavior).

Like the subject line says, talk me down here. I love these cars. I hate how bloated and cheesy Accords have become (don't get me started on what the Camry turned into). If you showed me these two cars several years ago, and took the badges off, I'd have guessed that the Fusion was the 2010 Accord (and the Accord was some sort of GM monstrosity).

But the idea of something so major being screwed up in a new car as a transmission scares the bejesus out of me. Help! Tell me I'm overreacting.

[drolds1]

No doubt any problems addressed by the TSB were corrected at the factory in later production models, such as yours.

They can't do anything that would invalidate EPA estimates. They would be fined for that. There has to be EPA certification for any drivetrain changes.

Stop worrying and enjoy your new car Besides, you've got a strong powertrain warranty.

[Fuze-ion]

There does seem to be a lot of internet comments about transmissions lately, but remember it is still a small percentage to the number of cars going on the road. All I can say is mine shifts wonderfully, I can't notice it! Good Luck

[mettech]

I have a 2011 on order to replace my 2010 Job #2 due to trans issues.

[chitown]

mettech, on 29 July 2010 - 04:32 AM, said:

I have a 2011 on order to replace my 2010 Job #2 due to trans issues.

Did the dealer/Ford take care of you on this?

Got my 2010 yesterday. Hopefully any gremlins were nipped in the bud by now. How do you know the production run of your vehicle?

[mettech]

chitown, on 29 July 2010 - 12:57 PM, said:

Did the dealer/Ford take care of you on this?

Got my 2010 yesterday. Hopefully any gremlins were nipped in the bud by now. How do you know the production run of your vehicle?

Ford offered me the Premium Care package. The dealership owner knew we wouldn't be back for another Ford, so he as made me an offer. $4000. out the door w/trade in price for the same car 2011 MY. Plus, if any rebates are above $2K, he will apply it to the deal.

Our 2010 Fusion has 22K miles on it now and might have 25K on it when the new on arrives.

Production runs/changes are noted on the order sheets. I think there were three for the 2010 MY.

This post has been edited by mettech: 31 July 2010 - 11:44 AM