2008 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 542about this part
- Share
- 40%of 1,353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,950miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 542 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Ford Fusion, 40% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,950 miles. 29 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Multiple Ford dealerships have rejected to fix/or settle my recalled issue on my brakes and ive been in just misses just about every time I push the brake pedel due to you gotta push the peddle down to the floor just to stop otherwise it wont stop the car without hitting someone... Nhtsa campaign id: 19v904000 the issue has only been getting worse since ive owened the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11402836, filed 2021-03, 98,000 miles“Abs brakes system... I've been notified of recall, an ive set an appt. And went there in which the person I spoken with told me there's an recall but they couldn't help fix the safety problem and im not trying to be hurt nor hurt one one else via traffic accident due to Ford dealers don't want to help resolve the recalled parts .”
NHTSA complaint #11309923, filed 2020-02, 98,000 miles“While hitting a pothole or driving on a wet surface and using the brakes the brakes lock up and the car slides before coming to a stop. After this happens the brakes are very spongy and go all the way to the floor when being pressed. When this happens I need to swerve around other vehicles to avoid an accident. I believe this is an issue with the ABS.”
NHTSA complaint #11240939, filed 2019-07, 93,000 miles“After applying my brakes on a close call my break pedal no goes all the way to the floor. Takes a long distance to stop. I brought my vehicle in to have it fixed and apparently the ABS control module and hydraulic brake controller will not re-engage! Ford wants close to $2000 for a replacement. After research I believe it is a faulty factory ABS control unit”
NHTSA complaint #11203806, filed 2019-04, 138,000 miles“My brake master cylinder was replaced in june 2017. Just had the power booster replaced on may 4, 2018. It is now having the same problem as on may 4th - brakes going all the way down, have to pump brakes in order to stop. I was traveling from oceanside ca to scottsdale az on may 4th and just around town today, may 22 here in oceanside.”
NHTSA complaint #11097310, filed 2018-05, 81,603 milesRelated recalls
- 19V904000Dec 18, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic…Covers: Ford Fusion 2006–2010, Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2010, Mercury Milan 2006–2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10205727Dec 7, 2021Certain 2006-2010 Model Year Fusion/Milan/MKZ/Zephyr Vehicles Equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems DOT 3 Brake Fluid and Anti-Lock Brake System Function In some of the affected…
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 5% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 102 | 9% |
| 2016 | 137 | 8% |
| 2015 | 125 | 13% |
| 2014 | 120 | 9% |
| 2013 | 73 | 4% |
| 2012 | 113 | 4% |
| 2011 | 194 | 7% |
| 2010 | 548 | 11% |
| 2009 | 531 | 52% |
| 2008 | 542 | 40% |
| 2007 | 147 | 14% |
| 2006 | 36 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Fusion
638 complaintsBody and structure
82 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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