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.
Seat belts, Jun 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAFETY BELT LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK SEAT WAS WRAPPED AROUND THE PASSENGERS DIAPHRAGM AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK IT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE TRIED TO GET THE SEAT BELT OFF IT CONTINUED TO GET TIGHTER AND IN ORDER TO GET THE PASSENGER OUT THEY HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT OFF. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND THE PASSENGER DID NOT SUFFERED ANY INJURIES. 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 MILEAGE WAS 47,853.
Power train, Jun 10, 2011
USED VEHICLE PURCHASE 2 DAYS AGO, MY HUSBAND AND I DROVE THE CAR ON A TEST DRIVE AND IT WENT WELL, AFTER ALL THE PAPERS WERE DONE WE GOT IN THE CAR AND WENT TO GO EAT AND WHEN WE CAME OUT TO LEAVE AND I TRIED TO PULL THE INTO R AND IT WOULD NOT BUDGE SO MY HUSBAND TRIED TO DRIVE INSTEAD AND HE COULDN'T PULL IT IN TO R AND THIS HAPPENED WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID COME BACK AND THEY TRIED FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND ASKED WE BRING IT BACK TOMORROW, SO WE DID AND THEY SAID OH WE ADJUSTED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE LINKAGE IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN AND HERE AGAIN I WENT TO THE PHARMACY TODAY AND TRIED FOR 32 MINUTES TO PUT THE CAR IN GEAR. IN ANY GEAR AND I COULDN'T I GOT SO UPSET I CALLED MY HUSBAND AND ASKED HIM WHAT TO DO IF I COULDN'T GET IT IN GEAR AND HE TOLD ME TRY AGAIN FOR A BIT AND IF I STILL COULDN'T DO IT, CALL A WRECKER TO PICK IT UP. I HAVE SPOKEN TO NUMEROUS OWNERS IN THE LAST FEW DAYS ON THE FORD OWNERS FORUMS AND IT IS ATROCIOUS JUST HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE HAD ISSUES LIKE THIS TOO. COME ON I HAVE TROUBLE PAYING FOR A CAR I MAY OR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE! *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 4, 2011
USED INTERIOR HANDLE ON A FORD FUSION 2008 IN A NORMAL MANNER, AND IT SNAPPED OFF. THE CAR CAN NO LONGER BE OPENED FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE. AFTER A SEARCH ONLINE, IT APPEARS THIS HAS HAPPENED TO NUMEROUS PEOPLE. *TR
Other or unspecified, Feb 11, 2011
DRIVERS INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BROKE. THERE WASNT ANY WARNING, IT JUST NO LONGER WORKED. IN ORDER TO OPEN THE DOOR, THE "LOCK" RELEASE HAS TO BE PULLED. WHEN RESEARCHING THE REPAIR, I FOUND MUTIPLE LINKS REGARDING THE REPAIR WITH NUMEROUS MOMENTS OF DEFECT. ANYWHERE FROM 10,000 TO 80,000 MILES FOR POINTS OF FAILURE. ONE PERSON EVEN EXPLAINED THAT NOW HE CAN REPLACE HIS DOOR HANDLE IN LESS THAN 30...SINCE HE HAS DONE IT SO MANY TIMES. MOST RECENTLY THE FORD F 150 HAD A RECALL...FOR BROKEN INTERIO605-R HANDLES.
Power train, Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 4, 2011
WE OWN A 2008 FORD FUSION 6 CYL. AWD. SHORTLY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT WE STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR. THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE OUTSIDE WILL NOT GO BACK INTO PLACE AND THE DOOR WILL NOT SHUT. THE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE ON THE INSIDE BROKE AND CRACKED AND DOOR WILL NOT LOCK. HERE LATELY WHEN WE ARE DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WILL SOUND LIKE A SLEDGE HAMMER IS BEING BANGED UNDERNEATH THE CAR MAKING THE CAR SHAKE. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT IS EITHER THE TRANSFERRING CASE OR SOME OTHER CAR. IT WILL COST $950 OR $1500 FOR THE PART NOT COUNTING LABOR FEES. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT GIVE US THE WARRANTY THAT THEY SAID IT CAME WITH. WE WERE TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON WITH THE FORD FUSION AND THE FORD ESCAPE. FOR SOME REASON THE AWD WANTS TO KICK IN WHEN YOU REACH 25 MPH. IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THEN THESE VEHICLES NEED TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. EVERYONE THAT RIDES IN OUR CAR AND IT STARTS ACTING UP, WANTS TO JUMP OUT OF THE CAR. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 11, 2010
IN 2008, ON MY 2008 FORD FUSION SE 4 CYLINDER, THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM REPLACED THE TWO REAR CALIPER CLIPS DUE TO A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. I VISITED THE SAME DEALER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM ON SEVERAL VISITS SINCE 2008, FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT CALIPER CLIPS, WHICH HAVE BEEN MAKING A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WHEN GOING IN REVERSE OR IN DRIVE FOR TWO YEARS NOW! I WAS TOLD THE MECHANIC DIDN'T EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS DURING HIS TEST DRIVE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO OTHER FORD DEALERS, THEY TOLD ME THE MECHANIC'S COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD BY THE LAST DEALER, THE BREAKS WILL MAKE A CLICKING NOISE WHEN BACKING UP. I MADE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THE PURCHASING DEALER, AND ASKED THEM WHY MY 2006 FORD FUSION DIDN'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM? THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DIDN'T HAVE AN ANSWER. I'M GOING TO INFORM THEM THEY HAVE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS SEVERAL TIMES TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I'M ALSO GOING TO CONTACT FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE IN MICHIGAN TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN DO. IF NEEDED, I WILL START CONTACTING EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, LIKE I HAD TO DO ON MY LEMON MAZDA 626 YEARS AGO. I GOT A MAZDA VP INVOLVED, AND THE WHOLE DEALERSHIP WAS JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS, AND FIXED THE PROBLEMS ON THE SPOT. I DON'T BLAME THIS ON FORD, I BLAME IT ON THE VENDOR'S THAT MAKE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS THEY PURCHASE FROM. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 21, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK ENGAGED THE FORCE WAS SO HARD THAT IT BROKE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE. THE CONTACT ALSO EXPERIENCED THE DOOR HANDLE FAILURE WITH HER 2007 FORD FUSION. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY; THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 37,363. UPDATED 01/04/11*LJ THE DOOR LOCK WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. UPDATED 01/10/11*JB
Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HOOD SUDDENLY OPENED WITHOUT WARNING BREAKING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DURING THE PROCESS. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY BEING DIAGNOSED REGARDING THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 116000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Jun 26, 2010
ON A 2008 FORD FUSION SE 4 CYLINDER I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR BRAKES TWICE BEFORE 50,000 MILES. IT APPEARS THE CALIPERS ARE STICKING. I EVEN SPOKE WITH FORD MECHANICS THAT SAY THIS IS A PROBLEM BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN FILED. I LOOKED ON LINE AND SEEMS TO BE WELL KNOWN, BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 13, 2010
2008 FORD FUSION 2WD 4 CYL ONE REAR BRAKE CALIPER HAS SEIZED CAUSING DAMAGE TO ROTOR, NOW CAUSING UN-EVEN BREAKING AND ROTOR DAMAGE. 15,000 MILES ARE ON THE VEHICLE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 19, 2010
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE PEDAL MOVED FROM UNDER HER FOOT AND PRESSED ITSELF AGAINST THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES HARDER BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED AND THE CAR DROVE NORMAL. THE FAILURE HAPPEN THREE MORE TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED HER THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS THE FLOOR MAT. THE SERVICE MANAGER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,874 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,934. UPDATED 6/19/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOOR, BUT IT WOULDN'T COME BACK UP. UPDATED 07/
Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 22, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. AT TIMES, WHEN TRYING TO GET IN THE VEHICLE OR ONCE IN THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK; THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR FROM THE INSIDE EVEN IF THE CONTACT USED THE DOOR HANDLES TO OPEN. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THE CONTACT FELT THAT IT SHOULD BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,499. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,701.
Tires, Apr 7, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL, CONTIPRO-CONTACT TIRES, SIZE 225/60R17. THE DOT NUMBER WAS P5XV-46MB. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON APRIL 6, 2010 WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE EXPLODED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NOT A FACTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH CAUTION. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE PREVIOUSLY OCCURRED WITH ANOTHER TIRE. A FORD DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A DEFECT IN THE FIRST TIRE FAILURE; HOWEVER, IT COULD BE REPLACED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MOST RECENT TIRE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 17,500. UPDATED 05/13/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT AND TO DISREGARD THE COMPLAINT. UPDATED 05/14/10
Vehicle speed control, Mar 15, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, HE STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND IT BECAME STUCK. WHILE HAVING HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKES HE PULLED THE FLOOR MAT BACK WITH HIS FOOT AND GOT THE PEDAL BECAME UNSTUCK. THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING EXCESSIVELY. HE DOES NOT KNOW IF THE FLOOR MAT CAUSED THE PEDAL TO STICK. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN INTO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DIDN'T DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37009 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38001.
Vehicle speed control, Feb 25, 2010
GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR CAUSING ACCELERATION. BRAKES WORKED BUT CARS GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Jan 17, 2010, crash
I WAS DRIVING OUR 2008 FUSION ON WINDING ROADS NEAR OUR HOME IN WNC. I WAS INTO A SWITCH BACK TURN AND WAS APPROACHED BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE WHICH WAS ON MY SIDE OF THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINE. I DID NOT HAVE TO SWERVE BUT ALLOWED PLENTY OF ROOM FOR THE OTHER VEHICLE TO PASS. AS THEY PASSED I WAS PULLED INTO THE SNOW AND ICE AND OFF THE ROAD. I HIT THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN AND CAME TO AN INSTANT STOP. OUR VEHICLE HAS SUSTAINED MANY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE IE FRONT END BUMPER AND SHEET METAL ENGINE CRADLE BROKEN, FRAME FLOOR ROOF BUCKLED DOORS ON THE RIGHT SIDE WINDSHIELD. ALL THIS DAMAGE WITH NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT OR SEAT BELT INTERLOCK! I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 35 MPH AND SUSTAINED SEVERAL INJURIES AMONG WHICH ARE; FACIAL LACERATIONS AND CONTUSIONS, KNEE INJURY RESULTING IN BRUISING AND CONTUSIONS AND REINJURING OF RECENT SHOULDER SURGERY. I ALSO AM SEEKING LEGAL ADVISE AS TO FORDS LIABILITIES. *TR
Air bags, Oct 20, 2009
MY 08 FORD FUSION'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY SON SPUN OUT AND HIT THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. *TR
Air bags, Aug 21, 2009, crash
2008 FORD FUSION SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A CAR CRASH. CONSUMER STATES THAT HER CAR WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. *NJ
Vehicle speed control, Aug 14, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 69 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE CONTACT TAPPED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN WITH GREATER FORCE, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AGAIN. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE RPMS INCREASED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. NEITHER OF THE VEHICLES SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THROUGH RESEARCH, HE DISCOVERED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE AND BELIEVES THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 21,000.
Tires, May 6, 2009
MY WIFE AND I RENTED A 2008 FORD FUSION FROM THRIFTY CAR RENTAL ON APRIL 20, 2009. I BECAME CONCERNED HAVING HEARING A PROGRESSIVE NOISE EMANATING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ARRIVING IN ORLANDO FL I HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY A SERVICE STATION. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR TIRES WHERE UNSAFE. THRIFTY OFFICE WAS INFORMED AND HAD NO EXPLANATION. I TOOK PICTURES OF THESE TIRES. AT 75 MPH MY WIFE AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THESE TIRES HAD RUPTURED!!!! *TR
Electrical system, Mar 25, 2009, fire
CUSTOMER WAS TRAVELING ON ROADWAY WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE. PULLED OVER AND OPENED HOOD TO HAVE SMOKE BILLOW OUT. INSPECTION OF VEHICLE BY INDEPENDENT APPRAISER SHOWS THERE IS A DEFECTIVE GROUND STRAP THAT CAUSED LOSS. THIS APPRAISER HAS SEEN 2 OF THESE LOSSES IN THE PAST WEEK WITH SAME IGNITION SOURCE. FORD MOTOR CO CUSTOMER SERVICE WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE IN REPORTING THIS PROBLEM SO THAT THIS CAN BE AVOIDED FOR OTHER PEOPLE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jan 31, 2009, crash
1. CAME UP TO A RED LIGHT AND PRESSED MY BRAKE. FUSION IMMEDIATELY SPEEDED INTO THE INTERSECTION THROUGH THE RED LIGHT. FUSION ACTED LIKE IT WAS POSSESSED. I WAS STRUCK BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. FUSION WAS TOTALED. 2. HAPPENED WEEK EARLIER, WAS GOING TO REPORT IT NEXT OIL CHANGE WEEK AWAY. 3. NOTHING, CAR SCRAPPED BY INSURANCE CO. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Jan 26, 2009, crash
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON RT. 511OR LORAIN STREET IN OBERLIN, OHIO. THE LIGHT ON LORAIN AND S. PLEASANT WAS FLASHING. I HAD THE YELLOW FLASHING LIGHT I WAS DRIVING 35 THE SPEED LIMIT AND A GIRL WITH HER TWO CHILDREN DID NOT STOP FOR HER RED LIGHT AND I HIT HER T-BONE. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND MY SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK. THIS FORCED ME TO GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY HANDS AND AS I DID THIS I BRUISED MY ARMS, CHEST FROM THE STEERING WHEEL TRAUMA. I RAISED UP FROM THE SEAT AND HIT THE TOP OF MY KNEES AND THEY ARE BRUISED. I WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT AND RELEASE. I MISSED 3 DAYS OF WORK AND STILL HAVE PAIN IN MY MUSCLES AND TRAUMA TO MY BODY. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. FOR THEIR RESPONSE. I FEEL I SHOULD BE COMPENSATED DUE TO MY INJURIES AND MISSING WORK. AND IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND THIS HAPPENED I COULD HAVE BEEN HURT WORSE OR THROWN THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY CAR AND I HAVE A RENTAL FOR OVER TWO WEEKS I HAVE TO DRIVE. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO CHECK INTO FORD MOTOR CO. I WILL SEEK LEGAL COUNSEL IF THIS IS NOT RESOLVED. *TR
Tires, Dec 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT TIRES, SIZE 225/55R17. THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SOMEONE ASSISTED HER WITH PLACING THE SPARE ON THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WENT TO A WHOLESALE CLUB TO PURCHASE ANOTHER TIRE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE INNER LINER. THE DEFECT CREATED BUBBLES IN BOTH THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE (WHICH HAD ALREADY BLOWN OUT) AND THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT APPEARED TO BE TIRE DAMAGE INSTEAD OF A DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER BEGAN TO CREATE A CASE FOR THE FAILURE, BUT SENT IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,954 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,944.
Structure, Nov 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FIELD MICE WERE ENTERING THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE HEADLINER. THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO FIND OUT WHICH COMPONENT IS ALLOWING MICE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. HE IS WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 5,088.