Worst 2009 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SERVICE BRAKES
AIR BAGS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford Fusion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 471 | 40 | 1 | 105,007 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 359 | 20 | — | 95,257 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 54 | 2 | — | 84,375 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 31 | 7 | — | 73,282 mi | |
| ENGINE | 30 | 1 | 1 | 103,592 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 | 3 | — | 72,235 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 23 | 4 | 1 | 117,209 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 22 | 2 | 2 | 76,756 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 18 | 1 | — | 73,962 mi | |
| STEERING | 16 | 5 | — | 73,260 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 14 | 1 | — | 84,671 mi | |
| SEATS | 9 | 1 | — | 64,331 mi | |
| WHEELS | 9 | 1 | — | 92,207 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 8 | — | — | 75,976 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | 1 | — | 100,193 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 102,450 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 6 | — | — | 83,459 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | 1 | — | 30,311 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | — | 1 | 71,167 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 55,827 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 102,640 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 1 | 1 | 131,084 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | 1 | — | 96,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 2 | — | 95,718 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 2 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 2 | — | — | 99,300 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | 4,120 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 67,158 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 173,890 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | 1 | 10,120 mi |
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Recalls for 2009 Ford Fusion
74 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~37,370,503 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.
+ 64 more recalls
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