Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS
13 NHTSA complaints about power train:automatic transmission:internal:bearings/bushings issues across 3 makes and 4 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
NHTSA ODI component intake brief
ODI category POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS
13 filings · 4 models · 3 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 13 ODI rows
- MODELS 4 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 3 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
- RANK #439 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#439 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 4 models). Open Ford Fusion (category leader) →
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:BEARINGS/BUSHINGS severity reading
The standout signal for power train:automatic transmission:internal:bearings/bushings is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 13 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Ford Fusion against AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN on filing totals before treating power train:automatic transmission:internal:bearings/bushings volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Fusion | |
| 2 | Ford Escape | |
| 3 | KIA Optima | |
| 4 | GMC Acadia |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the shift to park message was displayed. There was a constant abnormal dinging sound detected, and the vehicle
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact moved the gear shift rotary dial to drive(D), but the vehicle failed to respond, and the gear shift ro
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the gear was shifted, and the vehicle reverted to park. The vehicle was restarted app
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The message " Shift Sys Fault. Service Required" was displayed. The contact was unable to pu
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, a warning light indicating the vehicle was not in park had illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive po
Ford recall for under hood shift bushing (22S43). Bushing failed leaving me stranded in Hartford CT. Had the car towed by AAA. Contacted three Ford dealerships to make an appointment and none have the
While idling in park vehicle transmission moved to reverse and backed away from me only to be restrained by a large bush. Rear bumper and exhaust damaged.
The bushing connecting the shifter to transmission broke and popped off causing the car to not go into park and not be able to turn on again after shutting the car off. Had to attempt to push broken b
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while in the reverse, the vehicle would move forward. The contact placed the gear shifter into drive and the vehicle stalled with the "tran
The transmission shifter was in the “Park” position, but my dashboard highlighted the “Reverse” position. Using the Shift-Brake Interlock, I attempted to remedy the problem and now my dashboard reads
The bushing that attaches the shifter cable degraded and detached from the transmission. We were driving to our vacation rental (4.5 hours away from home at this point) and we went to put the car in p
TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2015 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE AND BUSHINGS HAD FR
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