Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 Ford Fusion HybridFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Test Procedure
- TU1 KEY ON ENGINE OFF (KOEO) AND CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1145: VERIFY THE CONCERN IS PRESENT NOTE: Clearing the transaxle control module (TCM) DTCs will erase any TCM recorded freeze frame data. Make sure to record any TCM freeze frame information before proceeding any further. Refer to the scan tool instruction manual for freeze frame PID menu.
- Clear and retrieve TCM continuous DTCs.
Is DTC P1145 present?
Yes No GO to TU2. GO to TU6. - TU2 CHECK THE FRZ_DTC PID FOR A DTC DETAIL NUMBER NOTE: The FRZ_DTC PID is a freeze frame PID.
- Access the TCM and monitor the FRZ_DTC (MODE) PID.
Does the FRZ_DTC PID indicate freeze detail number 41, 42, 61, 62 or 178 present?
Yes No INSTALL a new transaxle assembly. REFER to the ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (ECVT) GO to TU3. - TU3 CHECK THE TCM TOTAL TORQUE DESIRED PID VALUE IN REVERSE NOTE: Do not apply the brake pedal when recording the PID value because it may produce false readings.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.