2008 Ford Fusion
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,353 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 15 Fusion model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 53 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 29 people were injured.
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
Air bags, frontalFeb 16, 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, 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 inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Campaign 21V081000 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: air bags
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Air bags, Nov 21, 2017
THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY. THIS IS TAKING TOO LONG.
Air bags, Nov 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ANTELOPE VALLEY FORD LINCOLN DEALER (1155 AUTOMALL DR LANCASTER, CA 93534) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Nov 21, 2017
TAKATA RECALL I'VE CONTACTED 2 OF MY LOCAL DEALERSHIPS TO GET THIS RECALL DONE IN THE LAST YEAR, AND I KEEP GETTING THE SAME RESPONSE FORM THE DEALERSHIPS SAYING THEY DON'T HAVE THE EQUIPMENT YET TO PREFORM THE RECALL.
Air bags, Nov 21, 2017
TAKATA RECALL JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM CARMAX AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS
Air bags, Nov 21, 2017
TAKATA RECALL: CALLED SEVERAL DEALERS TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG AND NO ONE HAS THE PARTS!
Air bags, Nov 21, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER BUTLER COUNTY FORD (400 S MAIN ST, BUTLER, PA 16001) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Nov 21, 2017
MULTIPLE TIMES A WEEK I DRIVE PASSENGERS IN A POTENTIALLY UNSAFE CAR DUE TO A RECALLED AIRBAG. I HAVE CALLED A DEALERSHIP, BUT WAS INFORMED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR OVER A YEAR AND A HALF. IT IS IRRESPONSIBLE OF FORD TO NOT HAVE THIS PART AVAILABLE. I BOUGHT A CAR WHICH I THOUGHT TO BE SAFE AND THE COMPANY CLEARLY IS NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE WELFARE OF THEIR CAR OWNERS DUE TO THE LACK OF CONCERN ABOUT REPLACING THE PART.
Air bags, Nov 20, 2017
TAKATA RECALL - WHILE WE DID RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE IN JULY 2016, FORD HAS STILL NOT MADE PARTS AVAILABLE TO OUR DEALER OR CONTACTED US REGARDING OTHER WAYS TO REMEDY THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEVERAL TELEPHONE CALLS TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER AS WELL AS ONE DIRECTLY TO FORD IN JUNE 2017 HAVE GOTTEN US NOWHERE.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Nov 20, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, A DEER STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. NEITHER OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE TO THE RADIATOR, HEADLINE ASSEMBLY, BUMPER, AND MOTOR. THE BODY DAMAGE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER TOOK THE CONTACT TO THE HOSPITAL DUE TO INJURIES TO THE RIGHT FOREARM, THUMB, AND RIGHT SHOULDER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air bags, Nov 20, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN JUNE OF 2016. THE DEALER (RAY PRICE STROUD FORD, 301 N 9TH ST A, STROUDSBURG, PA, 18360) STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Nov 20, 2017
TAKATA RECALL THE RECALL HAPPENED IN 2016 AND THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY AS OF 11/20/2017. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE.
Air bags, Nov 19, 2017
TAKATA RECALL WEST HERR FORD ROCHESTER NY DOES NOT HAVE AIR BAGS IN STOCK AND HAVE NO DATE FOR FUTURE FOR AIR BAGS TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE ONE.
Air bags, Nov 17, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (CHAMPION FORD, 2502 W 26TH ST, ERIE, PA 16506, (814) 878-2500) DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *LN
Air bags, Nov 17, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN MARCH OF 2017. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER, VILLAGE FORD IN DEARBORN, MI, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF UPDATED 8/13/18*JB
Air bags, Nov 16, 2017
TAKATA RECALL STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLACE MY AIRBAG. HAVE SERVICED CAR AT DEALERSHIP FOR ENTIRETY OF OWNERSHIP.
Air bags, Nov 16, 2017
HAVE CONTACTED MY AUTOMAX DEALER 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS TO REMEDY THIS AIRBAG RECALL....EVERY TIME I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY HAVE NO REMEDY FOR THIS DEFECTIVE PRODUCT.
Air bags, Nov 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (UNIVERSITY FORD, 601 WILLARD ST, DURHAM, NC 27701) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Nov 15, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL"
Air bags, Nov 15, 2017
THIS RECALL BEGAN IN JUNE OF 2016. A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY FORD TO HAVE THESE AIRBAGS REPLACED. I FEEL THIS IS TOO MUCH TIME TO BE DRIVING AROUND WITH FAULTY AIRBAGS THAT COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY TO MYSELF AND OTHERS
Air bags, Service brakes, Nov 14, 2017
TAKATA RECALL. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO STAY ON, EVERY ONCE IN A WAIL THE LIGHT GO OFF FOR A DAY OR SO BUT COMES BACK ON. WHEN I MAKE A TURN, AS I APPLY THE BRAKES THE CAR SEEMS TO SLIDE.
Air bags, Nov 14, 2017
TAKATA RECALL - I CALLED FORD DEALER (AUTOFAIR FORD IN HAVERHILL MA) WHO TOLD ME THAT FORD HAD NOT RELEASED A FIX FOR THIS ISSUE IN 2008 FORD FUSIONS
Air bags, Nov 13, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (CHENOWETH FORD IN CLARKSBURG, WV, 888-597-3623) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Nov 13, 2017
TAKATA RECALL - WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JULY 2016 AND HAVE HEARD NOTHING SINCE. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED, WE HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS. YET.
Air bags, Structure, Nov 13, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE DASHBOARD OVER THE AIR BAG, WHICH EXPOSED THE AIR BAG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (MASTEL FORD, OLEAN, NY, 716-372-7272) WHO STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED A TAKATA SETTLEMENT NOTICE AND WAS REFERRED TO 833-619-7579. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 57,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT CONSUMER STATED IT IS A SEPARATION OF THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT COVER FROM THE DASH. AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON IN COLD WEATHER UNTIL CAR WARMS UP. IT STARTED THE WINTER OF 2012-2013. BY 2015 YOU CAN PUT HAND IN THE HOLE. IT KEEPS GETTING WORSE. UPDATED 8/21/18*JB
Air bags, Nov 13, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL" I RECEIVEDTAKATA HAVE FILED CHAPTER 11BANKRUPTCY . CARD SAID "IF YOUR VEHICLE CONTAINS A DEFECTIVE OR POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE AIRBAG INFLATTOR AND IS UNDER RECALL, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST DEALER IMMEDIATE TO SCHEDULE A FREE REPAIR. I HAVE LEFT AT LEAST 3 MESSAGES SINCE 7-8-2017. EL CAJON FORD 1595 EAST MAIN ST. EL CAJON, CA 92021 PHONE 619-579-8888, 619-493-4787. NO CALL BACK AS OF TODAY 11-13-2017.