2007 Ford Fusion
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,064 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 15 Fusion model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 58 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 56 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 10, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Campaign 21V158000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleDec 18, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.
Campaign 19V904000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedJan 10, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Campaign 17V024000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 31, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Campaign 16V384000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentMay 29, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07. NOTE: Vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a Brake Over Accelerator (BOA) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal.
Campaign 14E028000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,064 reports, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 31, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING AN INTERSECTION. A LOCAL MECHANIC REPAIRED THE COILS, SPARK PLUGS AND COMPUTER, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK ONCE STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DIRECTLY TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT TWO OF THE ENGINE COILS FAILED, CAUSING THE COMPUTER TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,181. UPDATED 11/16/11*BF ... THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED, UPDATED 01/06/12
Vehicle speed control, Oct 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON SHIFTING INTO REVERSE WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARD UNTIL SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT IN THE EARLY STAGES, THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. OVER TIME, THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND BEGAN TO OCCUR WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED UNTIL THE FAILURE PROGRESSED TO A SPORADIC FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BUT AGAIN, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Structure, Sep 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INTERIOR, ONLY FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE DOOR HANDLES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
Structure, Sep 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR. IN ORDER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Power train, Sep 20, 2011
AT APPROX. 85K MILES ON MY 2007 FORD FUSION, THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE ISSUE IN THE FRONT END. THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BEEN SOME SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT A END A WHILE BACK AND HAD A HALF AXLE REPLACED AT 88K MILES. NO CHANGE SINCE AND HAVE HAD MANY COMPONENTS LOOKED AT. TODAY, FORD TELLS ME THERE ARE SEVERAL CODES IN THE COMPUTER RELATED TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. NO INDICATOR LIGHT HAS EVER COME ON TO LET ME KNOW I HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH A BAD TRANSMISSION. MANY PEOPLE ON THE FORD FUSION FORUM (FORDFUSION.NET) HAD REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE IN MODELS FROM 2006 THROUGH 2010. FORD BARES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE AND HAVE SWEPT IT UNDER THE RUG. LETTING PEOPLE DRIVE AROUND WITH A BAD TRANSMISSION, THE COMPUTER NEVER LETTING PEOPLE KNOW AN ISSUE EXISTS IS SERIOUS PROBLEM AND SAFETY ISSUE.. LAST TIME I EVER BUY AMERICAN. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 17, 2011
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS NO LONGER WORK AND I HAVE TO REACH OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOW TO GET OUT OF THE CAR WHEN THE DOOR LOCKS AT ALL. I HAVE SEEN ONLINE THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE YET THE DEALER HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL AND THEY DO NOT BACK UP THE PART UNDER ANY WARRANTY. MY FEAR IS THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE DOOR WILL FLY OPEN OR THAT MY VEHICLE WILL BE BROKEN INTO AS THE DOOR NO LONGER LOCKS. *TT
Power train, Sep 8, 2011
DRIVE SHAFT CARRIER BEARINGS WENT OUT. COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. HAVE TO REPLACE DRIVE SHAFT ENTIRELY! COST OF ABOUT 900 DOLLARS. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 2, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WAS REPLACED WAS REPLACED BY THE OWNER. . THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE, BUT DID NOT INFORM THE CONTACT WHAT CAUSED THE DOOR HANDLE TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THE DOOR FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILES WERE 41,582.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 21, 2011
2007 FORD FUSION SE - SAFETY ISSUE!! INTERIOR DOOR LATCH PROBLEM (DRIVER' DOOR) I CANNOT GET OUT OF MY FORD FUSION WITHOUT ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW AND OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. **THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN!!** I HAVE READ SEVERAL ONLINE FORD FUSION FORUMS AND FOUND THERE ARE MANY MANY OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR FORD FUSION. *CAN YOU PLEASE ISSUE A 'RECALL' ON THE INTERIOR DOOR LATCHES OF THE 2007 FORD FUSION SE*** THIS IS INDEED A SAFETY CONCERN, ESPECIALLY IF SOMEONE MUST GET OUT OF THE CAR QUICKLY. THANK YOU. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: [XXX] MILEAGE: 50400 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *KB
Engine and engine cooling, Equipment, Jul 18, 2011
2007 FORD FUSION VIN# [XXX]. APPROXIMATELY 77,500 MILES. MY AIR CONDITIONER SUDDENLY STARTED BLOWING WARM. ALSO HAVE A SMELL IN MY CAR OF ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT. DEALER RE-CHARGED THE COMPRESSOR. *KB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) *KB
Electrical system, Jul 14, 2011
THE A/C SUDDENLY STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR. THE A/C SYSTEM HAD OVER 200 PSI WHICH BURNED UP THE A/C COMPRESSOR. COMPRESSOR WAS CHANGED AND NOW IT IS READING THAT IT IS 40 DEGREES. FAILURE IN THE A/C EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SWITCH. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 22, 2011
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE STOPPED WORKING. CAN NO LONGER OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FROM THE INTERIOR. *TR
Structure, Jun 19, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 FORD FUSION AND ALL FOUR OF THE DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN AND HAVE READ COUNTLESS FORUMS ABOUT OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. AM WONDERING WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL. *TR
Power train, Jun 7, 2011
I HAVE AN 07 FORD FUSION, I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND BOUGHT THE CAR WITH ZERO MILES IN 06. RECENTLY MY TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND I NOTICED THAT THE RPM'S GO UP SO HIGH THEN YOU FEEL LIKE AN IMPACT WHICH IS WHEN THE CAR CHANGES GEARS. I ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE I HAVE NOTICED THAT MANY FORD OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE CALLED FORD AND THEY SAY MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO THEIR IS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. I ALSO THINK THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSING MY BACK TO HURT I NOTICED THAT AFTER THIS OCCURS WITH MY CAR I GET PAIN IN MY BACK LIKE IF IT WAS WHIP LASH. *TR
Electrical system, Equipment, May 26, 2011
2007 FORD FUSION--MY KEYS ARE GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHICH TO ME CAUSE A RISK OF SOMEONE STEALING YOUR CAR. THE KEY WILL NOT RELEASE AND IF THE WARRANTY OR EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, FORD WILL NOT PAY TO HAVE THE CAR REPAIRED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE WITH THE FOCUS & FUSION SINCE 2003 AND FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. I HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR UNLOCKED AFTER LUNCH BECAUSE I COULD NOT GET THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION. I WORK AT A PLACE WHERE THE PARKING LOT IS LARGE AND I WAS ON EDGE ALL AFTERNOON PRAYING THAT NO ONE WOULD STEAL MY CAR. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND THEY WERE NO HELP AT ALL. IT WAS LIKE AN "OH WELL". MY ISSUE IS, IF FORD KNOWS OF THIS ISSUE WITH THE IGNITION, WHY HAVEN'T FORD RECALLED THESE CARS AND FIX THE PROBLEM. I GOOGLED THIS PROBLEM AND YOU WILL BE AMAZED AS TO THE COMPLAINTS OF KEYS GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE FORD DEALERSHIPS STATES THAT THE SHIFTER KNOB ASSEMBLY IS WHY MINE WAS STUCK AND I ALSO SAW THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN I GOOGLED THIS ISSUE. PLEASE, PLEASE HELP ME TO HELP OTHER CONSUMERS AS MYSELF IN GETTING FORD TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. THANKS *TR
Power train, Apr 25, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 FORD FUSION SE AWD WHICH I PURCHASED NEW FROM FORD. THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH HE TRANSFER CASE WHICH WENT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF THE 3 YEAR 36K WARRANTY. THE NEXT PROBLEM IS THE DRIVE SHAFT NOW HAS TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE SEALED BEARING ARE GONE. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE BUT AS I SEARCH THE INTERNET I SEE THAT BOTH THE TRANSFER CASE AND DRIVE SHAFT APPEAR TO BE AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH ALL OF THE AWD FUSIONS. *TR
Other or unspecified, Apr 10, 2011
FROM 42,000 TO 45,000 MILES, OVER 3 MONTH PERIOD, CREAKING, SQUEAKING SUSPENSION SOUNDS AT LOW SPEED HAVE BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE TO THE POINT IT IS INCREDIBLY LOUD, DISTRACTING AND ANNOYING. EXAMINATION BY MECHANICS YIELDS NO EXPLANATION. THIS SERIOUSLY AFFECTS THE RESALE VALUE. I WOULDN'T BUY IT, SOUNDING LIKE THIS, AND SO FAR UNABLE TO REPAIR IT. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE/HELP OFFERED.
Tires, Mar 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION WITH MICHELIN WEATHERWISE REAR TIRES, LINE SIZE P205/60/T16, SERIAL NUMBERS WEA28Z AND WEA28X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WOULD WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY WHEN DRIVING ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO EXAMINED THE TIRES AND DISCOVERED THAT THE TIRE BELTS WERE FAILING AND CAUSING THE TIRES TO BECOME OUT OF ROUND. THE REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,379. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION SE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR MECHANISM FAILED AND ALTHOUGH THE DOOR WOULD CLOSE, THE LATCH WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE AND REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Power train, Feb 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE AS THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING HARD, CAUSING AN UNUSUAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. LATER, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING UNDER 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Visibility, Feb 16, 2011
I WAS DRIVING ON A EAST ON A COUNTRY ROAD IN THE MORNING AND THE SUN WAS IN MY EYES. I PUSHED THE VISOR UP AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD AND IT WOULD NOT STAY IN PLACE AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD. IT RETURNED TO THE VERTICAL POSITION, WHERE IT MOST OBSTRUCTS VISIBILITY. BECAUSE OF THE POSITION OF THE VISOR, I DID NOT SEE A DEER UP AHEAD TILL THE LAST MINUTE, HAD TO BRAKE HARD, AND CAME VERY CLOSE TO HITTING THE DEER. THESE DEFECTIVE VISORS MAKE DRIVING EXTREMELY UNSAFE. I EITHER HAVE THE SUN IN MY EYES, OR I HAVE THE VISOR SEVERELY OBSTRUCTING MY VISIBILITY.
Electrical system, Feb 14, 2011
THE DASH PANEL ON MY 2007 FUSION SUDDENLY LIT UP - OIL LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT, ETC. - AND AFTER STOPPING THE CAR IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN. THE BATTERY CABLES (ESPECIALLY THE POSITIVE ONE) WERE HIGHLY CORRODED. AFTER REMOVING THE CORROSION AND REPLACING THE BATTERY IT STARTED. FIVE WEEKS LATER IT FAILED TO START AGAIN. BOTH TIMES THE RADIO AND LIGHTS WORKED BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I TRIED JUMPING IT OFF, BUT IT DID NOT EVEN TRY TO TURN OVER. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE BATTERY CABLES AND 20 FEET OF CABLE WIRE WERE COMPLETELY CORRODED AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR HAS FEWER THAN 48,000 MILES ON IT. I DO NOT LIVE IN A HIGH SALT AREA EITHER. APPARENTLY THIS IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY EITHER. I BELIEVE THAT SUBSTANDARD EQUIPMENT WAS USED AND THAT THERE SHOULD BE A NOTICE SENT OUT TO OTHER FUSION OWNERS TO TAKE ANY PRECAUTIONARY STEPS TO AVOID THIS ' IF THERE ARE ANY. ULTIMATELY, I THINK FORD SHOULD COVER THIS REPAIR. IT IS CLEARLY DUE TO SHODDY CABLES AND WIRING. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 27, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SPRING WAS BROKEN ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL, CAUSING THE HOOK TO FALL DOWN. WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WOULD NEED TO TURN THE LATCH UPWARD IN ORDER TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE LATCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.