2009 fusion security problems

[gtxtim]

Ok the chine does with the key on and open the door. And with the key on and in gear yes you can remove the key with it in gear without putting into park. Also no backup lights, ? I understand with the key on and press the brake pedal and the solenoid on the shifter will release and allow the shifter to move. But what keeps the key from being removed when the shifter is left in gear ? I assume that the key should not be removable in gear ? Is there a solenoid on the key assembly because I don't remember seeing one ? I really need to buy factory shop manuals.

Edited July 9, 2017 by gtxtim

[eGuru]

There is a solenoid in the key assembly that prevents the key from being removed when the shifter is not in park. There should be a GY-BN wire running from the shifter connector to the key assembly connector. It provides a ground when not in park.

A green wire from the shifter runs to the IC and provides a ground when the shifter is in park.

Suspect this park switch or associated wiring is part of the problem.

 

Edit: Don't worry about the reverse lights. Once the starting issue is resolved, the reverse lights should work.

Edited July 9, 2017 by eGuru

[gtxtim]

Ok I'm going to try and explain what I found and add pictures as I go.

I see that the shifter housing is damaged so I will get another one tomorrow. On the right side of the shifter I see a micro switch that tells the computer it's in park and in the front a solenoid to lock it in park, pictures 1 & 2.

Now on to the column, I took off the ignition tumble and switch assembly, on the assembly in the center at top where the lock pin would be there is a fixed pice of plastic that does not move. On the assembly that I bought it has a pin it's from a 09 fusion however looking up at the column in the slot where the pin would lock into and turn the steering wheel completely there is no slot to lock into the shift ? The assembly with the black plastic is from my car. I looked up and down the column for a solenoid or cable to lock it and don't see how it lock the way it was. All I see on the column for switches are the ignition switch and the pats sensor to work with my fob.

Maybe there is something missing I know someone tried to steal it, I was told that is where all the damage came from ? Why would it have a switch to tell it that it is in park and not lock the steering wheel ?

Edited July 10, 2017 by gtxtim

[drolds1]

There's no steering wheel lock in these cars.

 

See this thread.

[gtxtim]

I don't get it, some say yes the shifter has to be in park to lock the steering column. And some say no they don't lock the column ? I'm having issues with something not allowing the pcm to send a - signal to the starter relay to start. ?

[akirby]

They removed the steering lock altogether at some point.

[gtxtim]

Problem solved thank you

[eGuru]

Problem solved thank you

Seriously!! A couple of dozen replies and hundreds of views for the thread you started and you don't tell us what was necessary to solve your problem?

This kind of stuff turns me off from helping people.

[gtxtim]

I am sorry been working 16 hrs a day and was tired. I bought the factory wiring book for my vin and traced it out to :

1 a bad ground by pcm

2 neutral safety switch faulty

3 I replaced the starter relay in the sjb

 

It starts now but when I checked those things before they tested good. The more I look at electrical on this car I think this car has been under water just to many tattletale signs

There is a lot that is oxidized and corroded for the electrical

Edited July 26, 2017 by gtxtim

[eGuru]

I am sorry been working 16 hrs a day and was tired. I bought the factory wiring book for my vin and traced it out to :

1 a bad ground by pcm

2 neutral safety switch faulty

3 I replaced the starter relay in the sjb

It starts now but when I checked those things before they tested good. The more I look at electrical on this car I think this car has been under water just to many tattletale signs

There is a lot that is oxidized and corroded for the electrical

Thanks for the feedback. Hope you overcome any remaining issues due to whatever shenanigans the vehicle has suffered.

[hery16]

In 2009, the Ford Fusion faced security issues, prompting critical evaluation and improvements. Despite challenges, Ford's commitment to safety and innovation led to enhancements in subsequent models, ensuring customers' peace of mind Continuous advancements in security technology demonstrate Ford's dedication to delivering reliable vehicles for safer journeys.

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Edited February 1 by hery16

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