Ford Mechanics Chime in Please

[03cobra#694]

My brother in law, wife and 2 kids are here from Oregon. They did a family vacation(Think Griswald's) and drove here. Plenty of stops on the way including the mouse house in Orlando.
The story...they have a 2013 Fusion/Hybred SE with 130K on it.
They issue, it started making a whining sound on deceleration and they're a bit worried about the noise. They started noticing in on the way here from Orlando. I guess some research by them says this is common and a bell housing/trans issue that deems replacement.
The problem, they're worried about driving it back home 3,500 miles. It's getting looked at Wednesday morning. I'm sure they would hate to buy a new vehicle while here.
Main issue, at my house till the issue is resolved, and you know the old saying, fish and guests stink after 2 days. Especially family. lol

 

[My94GT]

I’d be buying a new car lol

 

[13COBRA]

If the tech tells them it has an issue, but is drivable for a bit, have them stop halfway and come see me, I have several comparable pre-owned vehicles.

 

[CSCOBRA03]

I was a Ford tech for 47 years and I know that the Fusion Hybrids are very reliable. With that said things can happen, here is what I would suggest take it to a Ford dealer and have it diagnosed maybe it's just a simple repair like a wheel bearing or halfshaft bearing. After they know what's going on they can make an intelligent decision on what to do.

 

[bglf83]

They can always rent a car one way to get home in the worst case scenario.

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[03cobra#694]

I was a Ford tech for 47 years and I know that the Fusion Hybrids are very reliable. With that said things can happen, here is what I would suggest take it to a Ford dealer and have it diagnosed maybe it's just a simple repair like a wheel bearing or halfshaft bearing. After they know what's going on they can make an intelligent decision on what to do.

Thanks, going to one on Wednesday morning.

 

[kevinatfms]

The Duratec 4 cylinder is notorious for the alternator hum when the front bearing starts to wear. It happens on Escapes and Fusions all the time due to the location of the alternator. The heat just destroys the unit and even Ford sought to keep it cool as best they can by installing a shroud to deflect airflow from the right front wheel well into the side of the thing.

Are they sure its a transmission sound? The alternator is literally right over top of the transmission assembly.

 

[03cobra#694]

Well, I found the problem after I finally drove it last night. Left front brake is the culprit.

 

[Smooth]

Well, I found the problem after I finally drove it last night. Left front brake is the culprit.

So, they're gettin' a new car then?

 

[kevinatfms]

Well, I found the problem after I finally drove it last night. Left front brake is the culprit.

Thats an odd one. Anti-rattle clip or something broke?

 

[03cobra#694]

Thats an odd one. Anti-rattle clip or something broke?

Not sure, I didn't pull it apart. It was dark out. He was taking it to a local guy who specializes in Ford products.

 

[CSCOBRA03]

That was a easy repair, now you can send them home!

 

[03cobra#694]

That was a easy repair, now you can send them home!

No it wasn't. Local guy sent them to Ford, turns out it's the trans. Shows what I know about Hybrids. Not sure what they're gonna do till I get home.

 

[Coiled03]

The hell? How do you confuse a left, front brake problem with a transmission problem lol?

Must be one helluva confusing sound.

 

[03cobra#694]

The hell? How do you confuse a left, front brake problem with a transmission problem lol?

Must be one helluva confusing sound.

Well, the brake was making noise they said, but the problem is with the electric motor in the trans. I haven't got the full story yet.

 

[fordtec03]

ecvt, very common failure on higher mileage hybrids, could total car with parts & labor

 

[sleek98]

Dam that is always a fear of taking a car on a long road trip. Sometimes renting a car is worth the price.