2008 Ford Fusion Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Ford Fusion, 0% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dash board is curling up around the passenger side air bag.the front window defrost vent is coming out of the dash board . We have had the door handles break in half replaced .this is a safety issue the dash could come apart at any time or the passenger air bag could go off? W/ the front window vent out of the cut out in the dash this part on the driver side up could pop up and cause the window to break .”
NHTSA complaint #10598684, filed 2014-06, 86,000 miles“Driver door lock jams and gets stuck leaving you locked inside the vehicle. In the event of a need to disembark the vehicle you have to power down the windows and pull the latch from the outside of sedan. I've complained to dealership and even they are surprised that Ford has not announced a recall on a common issue that they have witnessed. Many complaint on the internet as well regarding the same issue. Please help get this recalled. Please help before more people are trapped in this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10564251, filed 2014-02, 55,000 miles“Brake issue. Softening of hydraulics of brakes in 2008 Ford Fusion se. Occurs whenever ABS are activated. Now it occurs more often. May be cause of rearend wreck listed below. Brakes fail to fully engage when compressed unless pumped. Has occurred at least 3 times over the past year. Have to get it fixed needs recalled for safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10554281, filed 2013-12“2008 Ford Fusion. Consumer writes in regards to all weather floor mat issues with accelerator pedal recall notice. The consumer stated she did not use rubber floor mats in her vehicle. However, on july 25, 2012 she experienced a frightening sudden acceleration when she shifted from park to reverse and then to drive. She noticed some unusual movement as she shifted into reverse and then to drive, there was definitely unwanted acceleration. She was in a parking lot and managed to get the vehicle stopped and turned it off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629761, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
- 10254138Apr 24, 2024All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the…
- 10137113Mar 30, 2018Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features…
- 10140323Jan 10, 2018The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless)…
- 10138524Jan 10, 2018The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless)…
- 10095184Jan 24, 2017Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features…
- 10057723Jul 1, 2014Ford: a job aid was developed and now available for the ptu internal or external fluid leakage for all wheel drive vehicles.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 | 6 | 0% |
| 2011 | 6 | 0% |
| 2010 | 17 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 5 | 0% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Fusion
638 complaintsBrakes
542 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 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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