Worst 2008 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
SERVICE BRAKES
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Ford Fusion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 637 | 17 | 2 | 89,135 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 478 | 27 | — | 119,174 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 69 | 1 | — | 105,221 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 44 | 1 | — | 83,317 mi | |
| ENGINE | 39 | 1 | 1 | 102,460 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 39 | 2 | — | 194,116 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 35 | — | — | 91,346 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 34 | 3 | — | 109,834 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 28 | — | 2 | 103,104 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 21 | 4 | — | 66,815 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 12 | — | — | 83,870 mi | |
| STEERING | 11 | 2 | — | 87,906 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | 1 | — | 67,588 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 8 | — | — | 76,328 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | 2 | — | 24,213 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 89,782 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | 1 | — | 39,109 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 | — | — | 94,798 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | — | — | 143,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 75,600 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 3 | — | — | 46,333 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 109,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | — | — | 70,500 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | 1 | 59,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 2 | — | — | 124,075 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 25,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2008 Ford Fusion
73 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~37,042,707 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 63 more recalls
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