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.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 11, 2013
THE YOUTUBE VIDEO FORD FUSION DOOR LATCH PROBLEM BY OLDFREDSSHED 3:22 MINUTES DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM EXACTLY I'M HAVING WITH MY INNER DOORS LATCHES ON MY 2008 FORD FUSION. THE DOORS HANDLES ARE BREAKING AND I THINK THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. I GOOGLED THE PROBLEM I'M HAVING WITH MY DOOR HANDLES AND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY SAY THIS IS NOT A RECALL OR WARRANTY PROBLEM. CITRUS FORD WANTS ME TO PAY $265 JUST TO REPLACE ONE HANDLE AND I THINK THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ITEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IN AN EMERGENCY AND YOU CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR AND WITH POWER WINDOWS AND NO POWER THIS COULD BE A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH. *TR
Service brakes, Dec 18, 2012
WAS DRIVING AND AS I WENT AROUND A CORNER, THE BRAKE PEDAL (WHICH WAS SLIGHTLY DEPRESSED) WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. LOST ALL PRESSURE. I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT. TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON. GRADUALLY PRESSURE RESUMED. DROVE ANOTHER DAY OR SO AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE I WAS GOING STRAIGHT. I WENT TO THE DEALER. HAD MY MASTER CYLINDER, BRAKES, ROTORS, AND BRAKE BOOSTER ALL REPLACED. THAT WAS THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER. NOW IN DECEMBER, IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. *TR
Air bags, Structure, Oct 22, 2012
NOTICED PASSENGER DASH UPHOLSTERY, IN FRONT OF PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS BUCKLED,AND POPPING UP. TWO DIFFERENT FORD SERVICE MANAGERS ADVISED THAT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND THAT THE AIR BAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY DUE TO THE DASH PROTRUDING. THEY BOTH TOOK PHOTOS AND FORD REFUSED TO ADDRESS BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, BY YEARS. I ONLY HAVE APPROX. 34,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT THIS IS ALSO A SAFETY DEFECT, IF MY AIR BAG OPERATION MIGHT BE AFFECTED. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE DASH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IT IS APPROX A $1,000 REPAIR. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Oct 3, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 73,000.
Structure, Sep 17, 2012
WHEN OPENING THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, A SMALL PIECE INSIDE BROKE OFF. THE DOOR COULD NO LONGER BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. THE DOOR KNOB HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN I BOUGHT THE REPLACEMENT PART, THE FORD DEALER SAID THAT HE SEES THIS PROBLEM A LOT WITH FUSIONS. *TR
Air bags, Jun 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COVER FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG STARTED TO BUBBLE AND DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAD NOT CAUSED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON AND THAT THE COVER COULD BE RE-GLUED, BUT THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE SOLUTION WOULD PERMANENTLY CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000. UPDATED 08-07-12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED FORD WANTED TO CHARGE $1500 TO RE-GLUE THE COVER TO THE AIR BAG. UPDATED 08/09/12
Structure, Jun 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS PUFFED UP AND STARTING TO SEPARATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WHERE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WOULD DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE CASING FOR THE AIR BAG WAS SEPARATING AND LOOSENING FROM THE HOUSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKING, THE AIR BAG WAS STILL SECURE. THE DEALER STATED THE DASHBOARD WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000. UPDATED 7/18/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD IS COMING APART AT THE SEAMS. UPDATED 07/25/12
Visibility, Jun 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOWS FAILED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE MOTOR, REGULATOR AND ACTUATOR FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED ONCE PRIOR TO THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE COMPONENTS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/13/12 *BF
Structure, Jun 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS HE ENTERED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE DASHBOARD NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAG WAS SEEPING THROUGH THE DASHBOARD AND THE CONTACT WAS FEARFUL THAT THE AIR BAG COULD POSSIBLY DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE EXPOSURE TO HEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,800. UPDATED 08/14/12
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 17, 2012
THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY LOSE ITS BREAKING EFFICIENCY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD REQUIRE 3 TIMES MORE DISTANCE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FORD SERVICE CENTER FOR REPAIRS. THE CORRECTION COMPLETED INCLUDED: TEST DRIVE, FOUND BRAKE PEDAL IS LOW DUE TO AIR IN THE SYSTEM, CHECK FOR LEAKS, FOUND MASTER CYLINDER IS LEAKING ON THE INSIDE, REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER, BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM, PERFORM ABS SYSTEM BLEED AND RETEST. THEN AGAIN ON 02/14/2012 THE ISSUE REAPPEARED WITHOUT WARNING. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO FORD SERVICE CENTER AND THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS WERE COMPLETED. TEST DRIVE, CANNOT DUPLICATE CUSTOMERS CONCERNS AT THIS TIME. (SERVICE CENTER ADVISED ME THAT THEY BLEED THE BRAKE, BUT DIDN'T LIST IT OUT ON THE REPORT. ON 04/11/12 AGAIN HAD THE SAME ISSUE COME EXPECTANTLY. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A FORD SERVICE CENTER AND THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS WERE MADE. FOUND BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND CAR DOES NOT STOP VERY WELL. FOUND ABS VALVE IS STUCK OPEN, R&R ABS MODULE, REPLACE HCU, BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM, PERFORM ABS SYSTEM BLEED, BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM AGAIN AND RETEST. *JS
Steering, Apr 16, 2012
OVER TIME THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED GRADUALLY MORE SLACKNESS AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING RESPONSE. I INITIALLY ATTRIBUTED THE CONDITION TO TIRE WEAR AND VEHICLE AGE. EVENTUALLY THE CONDITION BECAME SO SERIOUS THAT I WAS CERTAIN IT WAS NOT NORMAL, SO I DECIDED TO TRY AND DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE. UPON INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED THAT THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY WAS MOVING AROUND ON ITS ATTACHMENTS IN RESPONSE TO STEERING INPUTS. I CHECKED THE MOUNTING BOLTS THAT SECURE THE RACK TO THE SUB-FRAME AND FOUND THAT TWO OF THE BOLTS WERE LOOSE ENOUGH TO BE TURNED BY HAND AND THE THIRD WAS BROKEN AND WAS JUST SITTING IN THE HOLE. IF I HAD NOT INTERVENED, THE CONDITION WOULD ALMOST CERTAINLY HAVE PROGRESSED TO THE POINT THAT THE STEERING RACK COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM ITS MOUNTS RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *JS
Seats, Mar 27, 2012, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HEATED SEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE AN EXPLANATION OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 26,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 5/21/12 *BF
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING AN OIL CHANGE PERFORMED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE WORN. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR BRAKES. THE CONTACT LATER NOTICED THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED SO THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AS THE ABS MODULE HAVING MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE ABS MODULE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Power train, Feb 26, 2012
WHIRRING NOISE DEVELOPED FROM AWD DRIVE SHAFT CARRIER BEARING. *TR
Air bags, Feb 12, 2012, crash
I WAITED AT THE LIGHT UNTIL IT TURNED GREEN LIGHT/GREEN ARROW AND PROCEEDED TO TURN LEFT. ANOTHER DRIVER RAN THAT RED LIGHT AND STRUCK ME ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT LEFT WHEEL AREA. NEITHER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED! NOT THE SIDE OR FRONT AIRBAG!!! I SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES INCLUDING FRACTURED CLAVICLE AND BRUISED SHOULDER, NECK, AND SIDE. AND LARGE BUMP ON BACK OF MY HEAD. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED!!!!! I'M STARTING AN INVESTIGATION ... *TR
Air bags, Feb 6, 2012, crash, fire
AUTOMOBILE IMPACTED TELEPHONE POLE ON RIGHT FRONT QUADRANT. THE CONTINUED TRAVEL OF THE VEHICLE UP SMALL EMBANKMENT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AND FLIP. THE DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY RESULTING IN HEAD INJURY TO DRIVER. *TR
Electrical system, Dec 29, 2011
AFTER MY CAR WAS RUNNING FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THIS WAS JUST THE BEGINNING, AFTER SHUTTING THE CAR OFF AND STARTING IT BACK UP IT BEGAN TO DO THE SAME THING SO WE TOOK IT UP TO A MECHANIC TO RUN A COMPUTER ON IT AND IT DID COME UP FOR THE CLUSTER. THEN WHEN WE WERE GOING TO UNLOAD IT OFF THE TRAILER MY CAR WOULD COMPLETELY NOT CRANK UP BECAUSE OF THE CLUSTER. THEN ONCE AGAIN AFTER BEING REPLACED ONLY SEVEN MONTHS AGO IT HAS STARTED MESSING UP AGAIN!! THIS CAR HAS BEEN A COMPLETE DISAPPOINTMENT SO I BEGAN TO CALL AROUND AND FOUND OUT THERE HAS BEEN MANY OTHER PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO MINE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED BUT STILL THERE HAVE BEEN ABSOLUTELY NO RECALLS FOR ANY OF THE PROBLEMS OCCURRING ON THESE CARS!!! *KB
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 29, 2011
THE INSIDE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE BROKE ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR AND I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN IT FROM THE INSIDE OR LOCK MY DRIVER DOOR. *KB
Power train, Dec 29, 2011
POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE BROKEN, 3 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED IT. MADE MY PREGNANT WIFE STRANDED DURING THE WINTER. FORD DID NOTHING TO HELP ABOUT IT. $1500 BILL AND LEFT MY WIFE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WAITING FOR CARS TO HIT HER. THANKS FOR NOTHING FORD. *KB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 27, 2011
THE REAR CALIPER ON THE BRAKES IS SEIZING, SIMILAR TO WHAT I HAVE HEARD WITH MANY OTHER FUSION OWNERS. A TSB OR RECALL NEEDS TO BE FILED FOR THIS AS IT IS UNSAFE. *TT
Power train, Aug 26, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND. THE SOUND WAS NOTICEABLE AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTS HAD DISINTEGRATED AND THE MOTOR MOUNT HAD FRACTURED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE THE CV JOINTS. THE MOTOR MOUNT , TRANSMISSION MOUNT AND CV JOINT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
Other or unspecified, Aug 22, 2011
UPON EXITING MY CAR THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE DOOR HANDLE. THE DOOR WAS UNABLE TO LOCK AND UNLOCK, AND SOMETIME VERY DIFFICULT TO GET IN AND OUT OF THE CAR, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND I WAS INFORMED THE DOOR CABLE BROKE. THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AS A DEFECTED PART. I WAS TELLING SOME OTHER ABOUT IT AND THEY TOLD ME THE KNEW OTHER FORD OWNERS WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR FAIRLY NEW CAR.
Air bags, Jul 31, 2011, crash
ON JUNE 17, 2011 MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND I WAS THE PASSENGER, WE HAD STOPPED AT A FOUR WAY STOP. WHEN WE HAD THE RIGHT AWAY WE PROCEEDED ACROSS THE INTERSECTION. WE WERE STRUCK IN THE INTERSECTION BY A DRIVER WHO RAN THE STOP SIGN. SHE WAS TRAVELING AROUND 30 TO 35MPH AND STRUCK THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR, SMASHING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, ALSO THE FRONT SUPPORT WHERE THE WINDOW SHIELD IS ATTACHED. ALSO THE MIDDLE SUPPORT WHERE THE FRONT AND BACK DOORS ATTACHED, ALONG WITH THE TOP AND BOTTOM SUPPORTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR HAD TO BE CUT OFF THE VEHICLE TO REMOVE ME OUT OF IT. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH OF THIS NATURE. WHY EVEN HAVE THEM IF THEY DO NOT WORK.
Suspension, Jul 13, 2011
2008 FORD FUSION. FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AT 31,000 MILES. *TR
Structure, Jul 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VINYL ON THE DASHBOARD WHERE THE AIR BAG WAS LOCATED HAD BEEN FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT AND THAT SHE NEEDED TO HAVE THE ENTIRE DASH REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000. UPDATED 09/15/11 *BF UPDATED 12/19/11