nshvlcat Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I went to my garage to start my car. The battery is so dead there is not even the clicking noise. I cannot get the car out of park in order to push it out of the garage into the driveway to get a jump start. Any advice or is there some trick to getting the car out of park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 It's in your owner's manual. There is a release somewhere around the shifter mechanism. You can get manuals online at www.motorcraftservice.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economic Sinkhole Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Look at Brake-Shift Interlock on page 163-164 here: http://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2015-Fusion-Owner-Manual-version-2_om_EN-US_10_2014.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshvlcat Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thank you both gentlemen. I looked for an access panel but this is far above my skill level. Also, I noticed a constant clicking sound (no key in the ignition). It sounds like an old fashioned clock ticking. I will try to get a jump start tomorrow morning and then take the car back to the dealer. After repair, I'll do a follow up to let you gentlemen know what was wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economic Sinkhole Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Are you the first owner of this car? Are you able to use the free roadside assistance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshvlcat Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Yes, I bought the car new 20 months ago. The dealer I bought it from is 17 miles away. Should I just call the dealer and let them handle it or should I try to get a jump start and drive the car to the dealer. I've never faced this situation before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economic Sinkhole Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I don't have any experience either since I've never had a car with a warranty and I'm still waiting for my first brand new car to arrive. If it were me though, I think I'd call Ford Roadside Assistance and let them come try to jump it. If it won't start they can tow it to your dealer and it should all be free for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshvlcat Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thank you sir. That sounds like good advice. I never would have thought of it. Congratulations on your new Fusion. You will absolutely love the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economic Sinkhole Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks! Please post back with your experiences and the cause of your problem. Hopefully things go smooth (and cheap). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Get yourself a jump starter and you don't have to worry about rolling the car out of the garage to jump it, and you can take it with you - also no need for another car. They're cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshvlcat Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Short update. Roadside Assistance got my car started. I drove it to the dealer. Technician worked several hours while I waited. He cannot find the problem. Repair shop keeping the car overnight to spend more time with it. More later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economic Sinkhole Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Glad to hear that roadside assistance helped but sorry about the car staying overnight. Do you know if it was just a simple jump that got it going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshvlcat Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 A jump starter was used to get the car running. Got the car back from the service dept. yesterday aft. After extensive diagnostics, the problem could not be pinpointed. The car's computer was updated, however. The technician was perplexed that he could not identify the gremlin that caused the battery to completely drain. He told me the car has a fail safe system that is supposed to prevent a complete battery drain. Apparently it didn't work. I am now concerned this will happen again, and I will get stranded. Have decided to join AAA for piece of mind. As an aside, for those of you who have a Fusion, pls. read page 164 of your owner's manual to identify how to release your transmission from park if you ever have a similar circumstance. A big thanks to Economic Sinkhole for that little gem of info. Happy motoring everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Get a jump box - they're cheap and very very handy. Charge it up and keep it with you and you don't need AAA for dead batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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