Fuel systemPart report

2008 Ford Fusion Fuel system Problems

Complaints: 11about this part
Share: 1%of 1,353 total for the year
Median mileage: 60,700miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,700 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.

“I was driving on a highway and suddenly my engine staled and the wrench light came on. It forced me to pull over, shut the vehicle off, and restart it after about 2 minutes. This was the first incident. It did it a second time while doing 40mph, trying to make it home. This is the exact same behavior that is covered by the 2009-2013 electronic throttle body recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10761459, filed 2015-09, 75,000 miles

“After I purchase my vehicle about 2 1/2 years ago I contacted my dealer multiple times in the past and I let them know it felt like my car was not accelerating properly and I was told that's just how Ford's drive. Eventually the dealer ended up having to replace the coil stating that it had been burned out in the llama problem should be fixed. Now back in august it just got completely worse. …”

NHTSA complaint #10641538, filed 2014-10, 90,000 miles

“While driving at low speeds the car has on several occasions surged forward and last week after starting the car the gas pedal was unresponsive and the wrench warning light came on. I restarted it and it seemed to be ok but the check engine light was on. I plugged in a code reader and it gave me error codes p2104 and p2112. I can't believe this isn't part of a recall based on the number of people it is affecting.”

NHTSA complaint #10778556, filed 2015-09, 112,500 miles

“On an interstate merge ramp, the Fusion suddenly lost power and felt like it would stall. Wrench light came on and engine surged with acceleration, but never got over 40 MPH. When I took my foot off the gas pedal, it felt like the car would stall; it lurched and managed to keep going very slowly. I feared for my safety on this very busy interstate. The car lurched and surged until I could get to a safe stopping point.”

NHTSA complaint #10501963, filed 2013-03, 46,400 miles

“I have had to replace the transmission, the head gasket, drive shaft and carrier barrings. When I had the vehicle fixed I was told I need a new gas tank as well. My passenger side airbag compartment is rising up from the dash and I am concerned it will deploy even without an accident to initiate the deploy. Called Ford motor company and they were not willing to help in any way. I purchased the car in 2013 and have had problems from the start with no help from Ford. Thank you.”

NHTSA complaint #10855568, filed 2016-04, 84,000 miles

Fuel system: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2020	13	7%
2019	17	5%
2018	30	7%
2017	37	3%
2016	92	6%
2015	67	7%
2014	82	6%
2013	141	8%
2012	65	3%
2011	236	8%
2010	705	14%
2009	12	1%
2008	11	1%
2007	18	2%
2006	15	2%

Other parts of the 2008 Ford Fusion

Air bags
638 complaints Brakes
542 complaints Body and structure
82 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
47 complaints Engine
39 complaints Other or unknown
39 complaints Electrical system
28 complaints Vehicle speed control
24 complaints Latches, locks and linkages
14 complaints Steering
11 complaints Seat belts
7 complaints Suspension
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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