when I move the gears to Reverse, Drive or L for Low it just shakes hard for 5 seconds then shuts off with my foot on the brakes?

2012 FORD FUSION
241,710 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ENESI PASELIO
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I start my car everything is fine but when I move the gears to Reverse, Drive or L for Low it just shake really hard for 5 seconds then shuts off with my foot on the brakes but when I move the gears with my foot out of the brake pedal it just move and drive fine. There are no codes.
Oct 12, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It sounds like you could have an engine vacuum leak. The power brake booster is actuated with engine vacuum. Since it is affected when you use the brake, that is where I would check first.

If you look below, I attached a picture of the brake booster. It is mounted to the firewall under the hood/driver's side. The brake master cylinder is mounted to the front of it.

I highlighted the vacuum hose. Inspect it to make sure there are no leaks or damage to it. Also, with the engine running, have a helper press the brake pedal while you listen for a possible leak around the booster. If there are none, follow the directions in this link to see if you can locate a leak at a different point.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
Oct 12, 2024 at 9:19 PM