Is the transmission on my Ford Fusion leaking?

Is the transmission on my Ford Fusion leaking?

Have had our 2010 Ford Fusion less then a year and thankfully purchased an extended warranty. We noticed the transmission slipping really bad from 1st-2nd and it’s more noticable when the car is cold. Just took it to the service center at the ford dealer and they replaced the drivers side axle seal.

What causes bad or failing differential / gear oil?

One of the symptoms most commonly associated with bad or failing differential or gear oil is a noisy transmission or differential. If the gear oil runs low or becomes excessively dirty, it can cause the gears to whine or howl as they turn. The whining or howling is caused by lack of lubrication and may increase in volume as vehicle speed increases.

Is there a recall on the Ford Fusion?

Ford needs to Recall this vehical…after seeing hundreds of exact same issue! Have had our 2010 Ford Fusion less then a year and thankfully purchased an extended warranty. We noticed the transmission slipping really bad from 1st-2nd and it’s more noticable when the car is cold.

How does PTU work on Ford Fusion AWD?

Share it! Much like the Ford Edge with all wheel drive, the Ford Fusion AWD version uses a PTU to transfer power to the front and rear wheels. Drivers may notice a slight burning smell, coupled with the distinct brown-colored oil on the ground where their vehicle is parked. Also, a humming, and eventually grinding, noise may be heard as well.

Why does my Ford Fusion have a burning smell?

Noticing for a couple of months a burning smell coming into the car, at random times. Sometimes very strong, enough to have to drive with the windows down. Took into dealer and discovered the PTU (the thing off the transmission that powers the AWD) was leaking fluid, possibly dripping on exhaust causing the burning smell.

Why is my PTU leaking in my fusion?

Took into dealer and discovered the PTU (the thing off the transmission that powers the AWD) was leaking fluid, possibly dripping on exhaust causing the burning smell. Shop said parts inside were possibly worn or broken and the fluid was very burned. Covered under drive train warranty thank goodness.

Why was my transmission burning up at 135, 000 miles?

Had odors of burning oil and a oil leak we could not find source, we were told by the people doing our service probably a minor thing as drivability was good. now at 135,000 miles they say transfer case was dry and unit is burned up. Also the transmission was banging real hard and bucking on attempts to pass and going uphill as well.