2008 Ford Fusion Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,353 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2008 Ford Fusion, 1% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 2 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.
“My air bags are turned off and so far no dealer said they can fix the air bags after all these years. My passenger seat belt would not buckle and Ford refused to fix it unless I paid a 300.00 price. I took it to bell tire and they put a new one in for much less. I don't feel I should have paid anything because it was a safety issue. I also had to put 5 batteries in my car because the would be totally dead. The last one even though it was under warranty I had to pay for. Year 2017. I told them to dc my automatic starter because they thought for several yrs. It might be that and it was. …”
NHTSA complaint #11203251, filed 2019-04, 18,000 miles“I was driving home from work on rt. 511or lorain street in oberlin, ohio. The light on lorain and s. Pleasant was flashing. I had the yellow flashing light I was driving 35 the speed limit and a girl with her two children did not stop for her red light and I hit her t-bone. My airbags did not deploy and my seatbelt did not lock. This forced me to grip the steering wheel with my hands and as I did this I bruised my arms, chest from the steering wheel trauma. I raised up from the seat and hit the top of my knees and they are bruised. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256340, filed 2009-01, 9,000 miles“I was driving our 2008 Fusion on winding roads near our home in wnc. I was into a switch back turn and was approached by an oncoming vehicle which was on my side of the double yellow line. I did not have to swerve but allowed plenty of room for the other vehicle to pass. As they passed I was pulled into the snow and ice and off the road. I hit the side of a mountain and came to an instant stop. Our vehicle has sustained many thousands of dollars worth of damage ie front end bumper and sheet metal engine cradle broken, frame floor roof buckled doors on the right side windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #10300080, filed 2010-01, 22,000 miles“I been having problems with the airbag and selt belts since august 2017.I receive a recall in the mail letting me know that my airbag in my car is been recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11041703, filed 2017-10“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the safety belt located in the middle of the back seat was wrapped around the passengers diaphragm and she was unable to unlock it. The contact stated that when she tried to get the seat belt off it continued to get tighter and in order to get the passenger out they had to cut the seat belt off. The fire department was contacted and the passenger did not suffered any injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10410066, filed 2011-06, 47,853 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 | 24 | 2% |
| 2014 | 75 | 6% |
| 2013 | 100 | 6% |
| 2012 | 8 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 9 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 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 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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