2008 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1353 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (638), Service Brakes (556), Structure (82).
Key takeaways
- 1353 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 53 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 29 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 638 | 47% |
| Service Brakes | 556 | 41% |
| Structure | 82 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 74 | 5% |
| Power Train | 47 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 39 | 3% |
| Engine | 39 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 28 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 2% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 14 | 1% |
| Steering | 11 | 1% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ford Fusion 4-DR. w/SAB (Later Release) | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2008 Ford Fusion 4-DR. w/SAB (Early Release) | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-07-21
I had the Ford brake recall work completed in 2023, but the same brake issue has returned. This appears to be the same HCU problem covered by the recall, and Ford is now refusing to repair it. I am concerned because this is a serious safety issue, and the recall repair did not permanently correct the problem.
Service Brakes - filed 2025-08-30
I have been having issues with my 2008 ford fusion. I did research and found that the is a Ford customer satisfaction program( campaign # 21N11) which also goes along with recall number 19S54 and ford is refusing to fix the issues. Their lots of complaints and somethingd needs to be done ASAP before someone gets hurt c...
Service Brakes - filed 2025-07-05
My brake pedal drops to the floor when braking at times. Mechanics say that is my ABS module. I believe this is a very common issue with these vehicles. This has happened to me several times. Only remedy without repair is disengaging the ABS system all together. There has not been a recall on this but there has b...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.