Ford Fusion Vibration — Common Cause

Cause of Ford Fusion Vibration in Park

Ford has issued a service bulletin #16-0095 to address a Ford Fusion Vibration in park condition. The bulletin applies to 2014-16 Ford Fusion vehicles with the 1.5L GTDI engine. The fix does NOT apply if the vehicle has heated seats, so double check that before proceeding. The symptom appears as an engine vibration at idle with the transmission in PARK. The vibration may be worse with the AC on.

Cause and Fix for Ford Fusion vibration

Ford has narrowed the cause of the vibration to the alternator pulley. The service procedure involves replacing the alternator pulley and end cap with newly designed parts that have a larger diameter that help reduce engine vibration.

The new pulley is #CJ5Z-10344-B  Generator Pulley

Remove generator pulley

CJ5Z-10344-B new pulley

BR3Z-10325-A   Generator Cap

BR3Z-10325-A end cap

How to replace the alternator pulley

Replacing the alternator pulley on a 2016 Ford Fusion is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps to follow:

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the stud bolt and the generator bracket. Torque : 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position aside the accessory drive belt.
Detach the retainers and position aside the wire harness.
Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
Position the protective cover aside. Remove the nut and position aside the generator B+ cable. Torque : 150 lb.in (17 Nm)
Remove the generator mounting nut. Torque : 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
Remove the generator stud. Torque : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
Remove the lower generator bolt and remove the generator. Torque : 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

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