2009 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1022 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (537), Air Bags (359), Hydraulic (60).
Key takeaways
- 1022 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 65 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 40 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 537 | 53% |
| Air Bags | 359 | 35% |
| Hydraulic | 60 | 6% |
| Structure | 42 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 3% |
| Engine | 30 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 2% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 2% |
| Power Train | 20 | 2% |
| Steering | 16 | 2% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 13 | 1% |
| Wheels | 9 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ford Fusion 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-03
Dear NHTSA, The braking system failed which was covered by Ford Safety Recall 19S54 with NHTSA campaign #19V904000 at 37,750 miles. After research and finding the label of the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit still on the vehicle, being manufactured 07/12/2008, picture attached, it turned out to be the original HCU, whos...
Suspension,exterior Lighting,service Brakes - filed 2026-07-20
my brakes had went out while i was driving home from work
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-04-20
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 A...
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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.