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I have been having issues with my 2013 Ford Fusion Energi since i got it back in 2020. I have taken it in several times to the mechanics and the service center at my local ford dealer. Issues I've experienced: Being in park and my car rolling backwards twice, all dash lights coming on at the same time while I am driving and my power steering goes out (This used to happen once every other month or so but now is happening several times a week and sometimes 2-5 times in a row), e-brake fault light, passenger side airbag fault light, tire pressure fault light, and many more. I have had my transmission replaced, two new batteries, and 1 new lithium battery. HELP! I am being told I would need to leave my car at the dealership show indefinitely so that the mechanics can try to document the issues if they happen. I cannot afford a rental for who even knows how long it would take. I know, I know, trade it in but I am trying to see if there is any way out of the remainder of my loan because so obviously I have a lemon on my hands. Any help or guidance would be much appreciated!

Here's a class action lawsuit here in Canada.    https://www.gluckstein.com/class-actions/Ford-Fusion-PHEV-2019-2020-Recall-class-action/class-action#:~:text=This class action concerns the,defect and commenced a recall.

https://community.cyanlabs.net/t/another-modem-upgrade-2020-fusion-energi/13446/18?u=johnny_mo  

I've also had water in the trunk this winter, but it was the trunk lid seal that was my issue.  Seems there is more than one leak path to the trunk on these Fusions.   (edit: sorry for repeating myself - I thought this was a different thread)

There is no alternator on the Energi's.  It uses a DC-DC converter from the HVB to run/charge the 12V circuit and battery.  I have been getting a few warnings recently when driving for more than an hour on hybrid mode.  I'm wondering if my DC-DC converter is having issues.    

thanks to Johnny Mo for the modem info. I have been annoyed ever since they dropped that one on me. I will check out Cyan Labs.

I had this happen on my 2015 when my main commute was less than the PHEV battery range - but it took several months and then car went into hibernation mode.  I added a charger to the battery overnight and then made sure to include an occasional full 30+ drive on ICE only to keep the alternator charging the 12v battery.  Traded in recently for a 2020 but was not an issue for over a year after that revised approach.  

I had a 2015 Energi that became my son's car - at 106k miles this past December we decided to upgrade (he loved his Fusion) to a 2020 Energi, knowing about the battery issue and a hope for a fix.  With that I was also surprised and upset about the modem issue - took matters into my own hands and replaced it with a newer modem from a Ford vehicle that was 4g and used Forscan to update it on his 2020 - works like a charm.  Check out the Cyan Labs forum for more details and what specific modem and antenna will work.  Hopefully we get a battery fix soon.  I had a lifetime 59mpg on that 2015 with 106k.   

My 2020 FFE had a leak and it came from the 3rd brake light which then leaked to the rear deck inside the car and finally worked it way down to the trunk.  I had noticed that my 3rd brake light had moisture in it but didn't think much of that at the time.  But after a hard rain the inside of my car became a little musty with condensation on the inside a few days later when the sun was out.  I discovered the water in the trunk of my car and I had asked my wife about if she spilled water in it because she had driven it a few time and she said yes her water bottle had spilled out and forgot to tell me!  So I dried it all out and thought that was it... until it rained again. So now I'm hunting for the leak and then I noticed the drivers side C panel had a streak of water running down it and the rear deck was moist.  I thought it must be the 3rd brake light but couldn't find any others who had this problem.  However the Mustang uses the same 3rd brake light and there are a lot of posts about how it is leak prone.  Several fixes can be found from replacing the housing to using sealant... I ended up replacing my 3rd brake light and the rear deck cover as the fabric was discolored and just touching it would get black lint over your fingers.  This was over a year ago and we have had some really hard rain and no more leaks. Long story short... check your 3rd brake light... and check your rear deck cover when you find water in your trunk...

If I've already sold my 2019 Fusion Energi back to Ford, and received the $250 gas stipend can I still join a class-action suit? wakasc