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Report: Transmission Oil Leaks from Left Side Half Shaft Area

Ford Fusion Problem
15 Reports

Model Years Affected: 2009, 2010

Drive Train Affected: Automatic Transmission

Average Mileage: 45,439 mi (2,015 mi - 97,000 mi)

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If the transmission oil leaks out of left side half shaft area, it may be from a worn axle shaft seal. The seal can be damaged by a poor surface finish on the axle shaft. The axle shaft and seal should be replaced to correct the problem.

  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2010 Ford Fusion, 2,015 mi

    My 2010 Ford fusion has this exact problem description and replacement parts currently being performed.

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2010 Ford Fusion, Automatic Transmission, 19,000 mi

    I, too, was having trasmission leaks.
    It's at the Ford dealership now for replacement. Parts are on backorder and will take about a week to get.

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2010 Ford Fusion, Automatic Transmission, 35,800 mi

    Transmission slipping when cold, took to dealer and found left pinion seal leak, low on transmission oil.

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 2010 Ford Fusion, Automatic Transmission, 28,000 mi

    The seal needed to be replaced and then the transmission needed a complete rebuild. Just my luck, a lemon in the making.

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  • Report #5
    nethunter, 2010 Ford Fusion, Automatic Transmission, 56,500 mi
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    My 2010 Ford Fusion has this problem. I noticed a small (half-dollar sized) leak of transmission fluid on the garage floor, and the transmission started slipping when cold as it was low on transmission fluid. Took it to a local dealer and they said its leaking fluid out of the front axle shaft, which has to be replaced. Thank God it happened now while still under the powertrain warranty! This is the second major repair I've had on this car, hopefully, it will be the last.

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  • Report #6
    Visitor, 2010 Ford Fusion, Automatic Transmission, 40,000 mi

    clunky bucking intermittent leaked out quarts over time Replaced half shaft seal and bushing to fix from a TSB

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  • Report #7
    Visitor, 2010 Ford Fusion, Automatic Transmission, 54,000 mi

    Seal, bushing and axle shaft were replaced on Left side at Ford garage under warranty. The same problem re-occured about a month later. Taking it in to get fixed again. Hope they fix it right this time. What a JOKE. Last Ford product I will buy.

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  • Report #8
    Visitor, 2010 Ford Fusion, Automatic Transmission, 47,000 mi

    Took my car in for a regular oil change and the mechanic discovered I had a leak in the axle shaft so now I am sitting with a loaner car waiting for a backordered part and no idea when I will get my car back.

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  • Report #9
    Visitor, 2010 Ford Fusion, Automatic Transmission, 97,000 mi

    Transmission fluid leak, rough shifting when starting out from a stop and shifting from 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd.

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  • Report #10
    Visitor, 2010 Ford Fusion, Automatic Transmission, 21,400 mi

    I noticed a puddle under my car for the past week. Thinking it was my husband's Ford Edge whose left axle seal was just replaced, I ignored it until I noticed my car RPMs were jumping and slipping. Then I noticed it was my car that was leaking, and now my left axle seal needs to be replaced. BOTH cars within 2 months. UGH!! I hope this gets fixed.

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  • Report #11
    Visitor, 2010 Ford Fusion, Automatic Transmission, 66,000 mi

    starting leaking transmission fluid from front left side. I had it towed to repair shop and the cost is 230.00 for parts, 60.00 for transmission fluid and 440.00 for the labor. Seems outrageous what they are charging for labor and this is at a Ford dealership.

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  • Report #12
    Visitor, 2010 Ford Fusion, Automatic Transmission, 55,000 mi

    Found fluid on the garage floor about an inch diamter. The fluid had a red tint to it. Took it in and the problem was teh axle seal.

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  • Report #13
    Visitor, 2009 Ford Fusion, Automatic Transmission, 69,000 mi

    Heard a rigging noise in left front wheel area when making a right turn. Took car into dealership for service they informed me I lost a quart of transmission flluid and the transmition seal was leaking. Dealership informed me there is a redesign due to many field complaints. Replacement redesign part is not available, back ordered. Cost to replace $469 . Ford knows there is a field problem an not recalling vehicles. I am of the opinion they want the public to pay for their error. Not happy !

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