2008 Ford Fusion Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
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.
“The youtube video Ford Fusion door latch problem by oldfredsshed 3:22 minutes describes the problem exactly I'm having with my inner doors latches on my 2008 Ford Fusion. The doors handles are breaking and I think this is a design flaw. I googled the problem I'm having with my door handles and many people are having this same problem. I have contacted the Ford motor company and they say this is not a recall or warranty problem. Citrus Ford wants me to pay $265 just to replace one handle and I think this should have been a recall item. This is a safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10492272, filed 2013-01, 87,830 miles“We own a 2008 Ford Fusion 6 cyl. Awd. Shortly after we bought it we started having trouble with the rear passenger door. The door handle on the outside will not go back into place and the door will not shut. The drivers door handle on the inside broke and cracked and door will not lock. Here lately when we are driving all of a sudden the car will sound like a sledge hammer is being banged underneath the car making the car shake. We were told that it is either the transferring case or some other car. It will cost $950 or $1500 for the part not counting labor fees. …”
NHTSA complaint #10374058, filed 2011-01, 66,800 miles“Passenger door latch/lock broke, unable to open door from the inside. I have own this Fusion since 2008 this is the third time a door latch/lock has broken. The previous two times have been on the driver side, first time mileage was around 40,000 second time was around 80,000. Believe this can be a safety issue is the car is into a car accident or is force into the water the driver or passenger would be unable to escape the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10676768, filed 2015-01, 98,000 miles“Used interior handle on a Ford Fusion 2008 in a normal manner, and it snapped off. The car can no longer be opened from the drivers side. After a search online, it appears this has happened to numerous people.”
NHTSA complaint #10404417, filed 2011-06, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the trunk latch was inoperable. The failure nearly caused the trunk to slam on her hand. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11500830, filed 2023-01, 98,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 35 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 | 49 | 4% |
| 2013 | 85 | 5% |
| 2012 | 24 | 1% |
| 2011 | 18 | 1% |
| 2010 | 19 | 0% |
| 2009 | 13 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 28 | 3% |
| 2006 | 37 | 5% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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