2009 Ford Fusion
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 1,022 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 11th highest complaint count among 15 Fusion model years with reports.
Of the 2009 reports, 65 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 40 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 11, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of 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, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of 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." Ford is also recalling certain 2009 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles 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 or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Campaign 18V046000 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: hydraulic
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Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for brake repairs, and after the repairs, the brake pedal felt spongy. The independent mechanic performed further inspections and diagnosed the vehicle with insufficient brake pressure due to a failure of the ABS hydraulic control unit. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), but the failure occurred. When the vehicle was retrieved from the dealer, the contact was informed that the vehicle had passed an inspection. The brake pedal was depressed approximately seventy percent down for the brakes to engage. The contact stated that the brake pedal was soft while depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but it was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear calipers needed to be inspected. However, the contact was unsure if the rear calipers were inspected. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired and was awaiting a flush of the braking system. The dealer made the manufacturer aware of the issue. The zone manager informed the contact that a satisfaction program had expired. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Oct 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 35-45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was slow to respond. The check brakes system message was displayed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer completed the air bag recall and diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brake module and HECU module were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 96,970. Parts distribution disconnect.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 16, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the Hydraulic Electric Control Unit (HECU) had failed and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 14, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the ABS warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 13, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle in front stopped abruptly. The contact depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond and stop in a reasonable time. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact steered the vehicle towards the ditch to avoid collision and pumped the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer did not have the equipment to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 29, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 19V904000 (Service Brakes, HYDRAULICS) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. 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 the failure. The VIN tool confirmed parts not available.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 4, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had recall remedy completed. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle failed to decelerate. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road and use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to continue to her destination but continued to experience the failure intermittently. The contact also stated that while reversing the brake failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Jan 28, 2022
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the braking distance was extended. The failure was intermittent and occurred at various speeds. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 22, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his son was in a parking lot, his son experienced complete brake failure upon depression of the brake pedal without warning. His son was forced to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where they informed his son that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 8, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but felt soft and failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact’s daughter continued to depress the brake pedal, but it would not respond. The contact stated that her daughter pulled the parking brake and the vehicle stopped. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to the dealer for recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was towed back to the contact’s residence. The dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were available and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated that the hydraulic control unit was replaced as part of the recall repair however, the failure persisted. The dealer diagnosed that the brake master cylinder had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the brake master cylinder was replaced however, the failure persisted. The dealer advised the contact that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced and they had ordered a new part. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Case number [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 22, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving in rain, sleet, or inclement weather approximately 40-45 MPH, the brake pedal was applied however, was soft and depressed to the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had to pump the brakes to engage to about 50 percent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 99,300.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 12, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. After he received the letter, the contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard with the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where the recall repair was performed; however, a few months later, the failure recurred. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the dealer where they confirmed that the brake pedal pressure was low. The dealer replenished the brake fluid; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure but informed him that the recall repair was already performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Oct 27, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer and the manufacturer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but hesitated to respond, causing a 2-3 feet stopping distance delay. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 14, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) was completed by the dealer; while driving 5 MPH weeks later, the brake pedal was depressed, and the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the HCU had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the independent mechanic's diagnostic result. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that they would not cover the repair of the vehicle as the HCU did not have any issues at the time the recall repair was completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 29, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed but not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that he had to pay for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Sep 24, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after leaving the local dealer the brake pedal was spongy and inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to another local dealer. The failure mileage was 147,010. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 20, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 8, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ABS light would randomly illuminate and turn off and on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS hydraulic control unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the brake fluid was flushed but the vehicle continued to experience the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 102,700.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 27, 2021
The contact's client owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his client was driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would depress the floorboard without warning. His client then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and had taken the vehicle to the dealer for service. Soon after the repair, his client stated that the failure returned, and the vehicle was taken to his shop. The contact discovered that the dealer had flushed the braking system and refilled the brake fluid and tested the module. The contact stated that the HCU should have been replaced to properly correct the problem. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed him that once a recall had been closed it would not be re-opened. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 147,700.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 11, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that in January 2021, she received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that she had the recall repair performed. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she attempted to depress the brake pedal however, the brakes were soft, causing the contact to pump the brake pedal multiple times for the brakes to engage. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, test-driven by the service manager who duplicated the failure. The brake fluid was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 129,950.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Aug 11, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was notified of the recalls and the contact was informed to bring the vehicle in for service. Despite being at the dealer for three weeks, the contact was repeatedly informed that the parts were not yet available. The contact made multiple attempts to reach the manufacturer but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 10, 2021
The hydralic control system has failed. In April,I did have the car taken to Serra Ford in Rochester to fix the recall 19S54 Brake Campaign. The HCU did pass the test on that date and a DOT 4 flush was completed. Last week the HCU fail and when I took it to the dealership, they said I would need pay $1700 for a replacement part that has shown to be a cause of the ABS failure. Therefore, Ford should pay for the cost of the replacement.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 12, 2021
The contact's granddaughter owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact's granddaughter received two recall notifications for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact's granddaughter had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they confirmed that the parts were unavailable. After performing a check on the Hydraulic Control Unit, the unit passed inspection and the recall was removed from the Vin. The contact then stated that while her granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel, or how her granddaughter was able to stop the vehicle. Due to the failure, her granddaughter had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. Recently, the contact's granddaughter received a call from the dealer where they stated that the vehicle had been repaired however, she was given a bill for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure multiple times and she was informed that the Vin was not under recall regarding the brakes. The contact repeatedly informed the manufacturer that the vehicle had been placed under recall however, the recall designation was removed without the vehicle being repaired. The manufacturer then notified her that she needed to resolve the issue with the dealer. No further assistance was provided. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was 90,933.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 28, 2021
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.