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
1,353 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Mar 2, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ON AN ICY STREET I HAD AN ABS EVENT WHERE THE ABS ENGAGED BUT THEN IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT VERY SOFT AS IF THERE WAS LITTLE OR NO BRAKE. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AFTER PUMPING THE BRAKES TO TEST THEM THE PEDAL NEVER REGAINED ITS PRIOR FEEL. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR HOME AND THEN TESTED IT AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. AT FIRST THE BRAKES SEEMED BACK TO NORMAL BUT AFTER PRESSING THEM HARD ENOUGH FOR THE ABS TO ENGAGE IT AGAIN LOSS PEDAL AND FELT SOFT. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS A RESULT BUT WE HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE
Air bags, Mar 2, 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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS BURSTING PARTIALLY FROM THE SEAM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Feb 28, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 05/02/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR AND HAS TO BE PUMPED TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. UPDATED 10/12/2017*JS
Air bags, Feb 27, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). 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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 20, 2017
THIS PAST WEEK MY CAR HAS BEEN DRIVING ROUGH (SPUTTERING) AND SEEMS TO NOTICE IT MORE WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY BUT THERE ARE TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS YOU CAN NOTICE IT (HEAR IT AND FEEL IT) TOO. MY TIRES ARE GOOD, LAST YEAR ALREADY HAD THE PCM (MAJOR CONTROL MODULE) REPLACED ($2,700) ALONG WITH ALL THE COILS AND SPARK PLUGS, AND ALSO PCU REPLACED AND REPLACED MY HCU ($1,500). SO WHAT THE HECK MORE CAN GO WRONG WITH THIS CAR. TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH THIS CAR NOW.
Service brakes, Feb 17, 2017
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN 2011 AND IN 2014 I STARTED HAVING ISSUE WITH MY BRAKES GIVING OUT WHEN I WOULD BRAKE AND HIT BUMPS IN THE ROAD. I WOULD HAVE SLAM THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO GET ANY REACTION OUT OF MY BRAKES OR PUMP MY BRAKES. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE BRAKES LOOKED AT. THE AGREED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT REACTING AS THEY SHOULD. THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY CALIPERS NEEDED REPLACED. I ASKED HOW COMMON THAT WAS AND THEY SAID IT WAS RARE TO HAVE TO REPLACE CALIPERS. I GOT ONLINE AND READ CONSUMER REVIEWS AND REALIZED THIS WAS COMMON IN MY MAKE/MODEL/YEAR OF CAR. I SPEND OVER $1,000 TO HAVE THE CALIPERS REPLACED AND TO PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR WHILE THE WORK WAS BEING DONE. SINCE THEN I HAVE ADJUSTED MY DRIVING STYLE SO AS NOT TO TRIGGER MY BRAKES GIVING OUT. HOWEVER, THIS WINTER I HIT A BUMP WHILE BRAKING SO AS NOT TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND MY BRAKES GAVE OUT AGAIN. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR STOPPED BY PUSHING THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, BUT THOSE EXTRA SECONDS TO GET THE CAR STOPPED AND MY PANIC WHEN THE CAR WOULDN'T BRAKE WAS TERRIFYING. IT'S WEIRD BECAUSE THEN AFTER A FEW DAYS IT WAS LIKE MY BRAKES CAME BACK TO NORMAL, BUT IT WAS ABOUT A WEEK OF BEING VERY CAREFUL WITH MY BRAKES BEFORE THEY RETURNED TO NORMAL. DATE & INFORMATION OF INCIDENT GIVEN IS THE DATE & INFORMATION FROM THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED IN 2014, NOT THE DATE & INFORMATION FROM THIS YEAR (JAN 21, 2017) WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN.
Structure, Feb 11, 2017
ON MY FORD FUSION DRIVERS DOOR THE RELEASE MECHANISM IS BROKEN. I CAN NOT EXIT THE CAR FROM THIS DOOR AND IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY THE ESCAPE FROM THE VEHICLE WOULD BE GREATLY HINDERED. I WOULD HAVE TO EXIT THROUGH THE PASSENGER DOOR OR THROUGH THE WINDOW. RESEARCH (YOUTUBE VIDEOS)SHOWS THIS PLASTIC PART BREAKS FREQUENTLY.
Air bags, Feb 11, 2017
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS BULGED OUT ABOUT 1" FROM THE DASH.
Service brakes, Feb 11, 2017
THE ANTI LOCK BREAKING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. WHEN THERE IS A SNOW COVERED ROAD AND NO TRACTION THE BRAKES ENGAGE AND YOU CAN FEEL THE ANTI LOCK ENGAGE HOWEVER THEY THEN HAVE A SOFT PEDAL FROM THAT POINT FORWARD.. THE ANTI LOCK SYSTEM DOES NOT GO BACK TO WORKING CORRECTLY.
Air bags, Feb 11, 2017
TAKATA RECALL I HAVE NO INFORMATION ON THE REPLACEMENT OF MY RECALLED AIR BAG I HAVE GRAND CHILDREN WHO RIDE IN THIS VEHICLE AND CONSIDER THIS A TERRIBLE TIME FRAME FOR REPLACEMENT
Service brakes, Feb 8, 2017
THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE THANK GOODNESS FOR E BRAKES ON CENTER CONSOLE
Service brakes, Feb 7, 2017
SON WAS DRIVING CAR (IT WAS RAINING) AND ATTEMPTED TO STOP -- THE PEDAL WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE BRAKES TOOK HOLD. THIS ISSUE DID NOT HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL A FEW WEEKS LATER. THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR BEFORE VEHICLE STOPPED. NOW THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE DEPRESSED WAY OVER HALF WAY BEFORE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND BRAKES WERE CHECKED OUT AND BLED -- SHOP INDICATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ABS. I FEEL AS IF THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY FORD AS IT APPEARS THIS CAR IS NOT THE ONLY ONE TO HAVE THIS ISSUE.
Service brakes, Feb 7, 2017
BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS TOO FAR BEFORE ENGAGING. GETS WORSE AFTER ABS HAS BEEN USED. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM AND FORD CANT COME UP WITH A REASONABLE ANSWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY OCCASIONS FROM SITTING AT A DEAD STOP TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IF YOU PUMP THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES THEY STIFFEN UP BUT THEN GET SPONGY AFTER ABS IS FORCED TO KICK IN.
Air bags, Feb 7, 2017
TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF DEFECT IN JULY 2016 AND HAVE HAD NO FOLLOWUP
Service brakes, Feb 6, 2017
WHILE APPROACHING A RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL I HIT A POT HOLE WHILE BRAKING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALMOST TO THE FLOOR CAUSING ME TO NARROWLY MISS GETTING BROADSIDE BY CROSS TRAFFIC. THIS EVENT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR.
Service brakes, Feb 5, 2017
FOR AROUND 8 MONTHS, OFTEN WHILE BRAKING MY BRAKE PEDAL WILL LOSE PRESSURE AND GO ALMOST TO THE FLOOR. IT DOESN'T LOSE ALL PRESSURE BUT MAKES FOR A DIFFICULT STOP. THIS HAS CAUSED ME SEVERAL TIMES TO ALMOST REAR END OTHER CARS AND NOT BE ABLE TO SLOW DOWN ENOUGH WHILE TAKING CORNERS. IT HAPPENS IN MOTION HIGHWAY AND CITY. MORE SO ON BUMPY ROADS OR HARDER BRAKING. MY MECHANIC, WHICH IS AT A FORD DEALER CHECKS EVERYTHING OUT FOR ME EVERY OIL CHANGE. HE STATES THAT THERE ARE NO LEAKS AND THE MASTER CYLINDER IF FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. I BELIEVE IT WAS THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT THAT HE SUGGESTED COULD BE THE ISSUE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT SIMILAR YEAR CARS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I CONSIDER THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, I BELIEVE THE REASON I HAVEN'T HAD AN ACCIDENT IS THAT I'M USED TO THE ISSUE NOW, BUT I BELIEVE IT'S A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS.
Service brakes, Feb 5, 2017
WHILE MAKING A MOVING LEFT TURN THAT HAD A DIP IN THE ROAD ,WHILE BRAKING FOR THE TURN ,THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO ALMOST FLOOR ON ALL SUBSEQUENT BRAKING. THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE TEMPORARILY AFTER GOING OVER A BUMP WHILE BRAKING. AT THIS TIME THE CAR WILL STOP WITH BRAKE ALMOST ALL THE WAY DOWN ,BUT DOESN'T FEEL SAFE AT ALL .BEING I'VE HEARD THROUGH THE NEWS & COMPLAINTS THAT THIS MAY BE A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND IS BEING INVESTIGATED ,I FELT I SHOULD ALSO REGISTER A COMPLAINT SO HOPEFULLY THERE WILL BE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED.
Service brakes, Feb 5, 2017
SEVERAL NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS OCCURRED WITH MY 2008 FORD FUSION, AFTER MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT "SOFT", THE CAR TOOK LONGER TO STOP IN MOST DRIVING CONDITIONS, PARTICULARLY SLIPPERY, SNOWY, ROADS. THE BRAKE WOULD REQUIRE TO BE PUSHED NEARLY ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO SUCCESSFULLY STOP. THE BRAKES WOULD REQUIRE THIS NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I WAS TRAVELING IT, PARTICULARLY VERY DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAYS. THE BRAKES BEING IN THIS CONDITION LED ME TO NOT USE THE CAR ON HIGHWAYS OR IN SLICK CONDITIONS. AS A RESULT OF THESE BRAKES, I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR SERVICED AND HAVE THE ABS PUMP & MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED, LEADING TO $1,700 REPAIR. MY LOCAL MECHANIC MENTIONED THAT FORD HAS SEEN THIS OCCUR ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS IN FUSIONS, YET HAS NOT PUT A RECALL OUT. AS A DRIVER WITH TWO SMALL CHILDREN, I WAS UNABLE TO USE MY FUSION FOR 3-6 MONTHS DURING ANY SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS DUE TO THE BAD BRAKES. I HAD NUMEROUS NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS OCCUR. I WOULD LIKE FOR FORD TO BE INVESTIGATED ON THIS PART AND BE REFUNDED FOR MY COST OF REPAIR IF IT IS RECALLED.
Air bags, Feb 2, 2017
MY BRAKES HAVE GONE SOFT ABOUT 3 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR, ONCE WHILE ON A BUMPY ROAD AND TWO OTHER TIMES WHILE BRAKING ON THE FREEWAY, TO THE POINT THAT I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. NOW MY BRAKES ARE SO LOW THAT I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT AND IT'S GOING TO COST ABOUT $1700 TO REPAIR.
Service brakes, Feb 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING A 5-10 SECOND DECELERATION DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Air bags, Feb 2, 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 MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. SJ
Air bags, Feb 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Jan 27, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Service brakes, Jan 24, 2017
FIRST EVENT, UPON APPROACHING A CITY STOPLIGHT & BRAKING, THE 2008 FORD FUSION SKIDDED ON A MANHOLE COVER, VIBRATED, SHUDDERED & SUDDENLY BRAKES WENT SOFT & I HAD TO PRESS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR TO STOP. CAR TOOK A LONG TIME & DISTANCE TO STOP, & APPROX. 15 MINUTES TO RECOVER NORMAL BRAKING CAPABILITY. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED WHEN BRAKE IS ENGAGED & TRAVELLING OVER ROUGH PAVEMENT AS WELL AS MANHOLE COVERS - WITH ADDITIONAL TIME NOW REQUIRED TO RECOVER BRAKES. THESE SUDDEN ANTI-LOCK BRAKING EPISODES OCCUR ON CITY STREETS WHILE COMING TO A STOP SO NO EXCESSIVE SPEED INVOLVED. EPISODES INCREASING IN FREQUENCY OVER PAST YEAR. MECHANICS DISMISSED ISSUE AFTER CHECKING BRAKES A COUPLE TIMES & FINDING NO PROBLEM. OF COURSE, ANTI-LOCK EPISODES ARE INTERMITTENT & NEVER HAPPEN WHEN MECHANICS ARE AT THE WHEEL! ALTHOUGH OUR ONLY VEHICLE, CAR IS GARAGED UNTIL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARRIVE AS UNWILLING TO RISK ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE IN WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS. DANGEROUS ISSUE ALTHOUGH THANKFULLY NO ACCIDENTS TO REPORT.
Service brakes, Jan 24, 2017, crash
BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING DISTANCE WAS LONGER THAN NORMAL. I HAD TO TURN TO THE RIGHT TO CLEAR THE CAR STOPPING IN FRONT OF ME, HIT THE CURB PUTTING A HOLE IN TIRE SIDEWALL. BRAKES HAVE BEEN SOFT SINCE THIS OCCURRENCE.