2008 Ford Fusion Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 0%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 5 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Ford Fusion, 0% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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 purchased a set of 4 nitto motivo tires size 225/45zr18xl with the top rating (y) with a 60,000 mile warranty, DOT # 73j7 l6k4213 on march 12, 2014 at discount tire for my 2008 Ford Fusion. My vehicle at the time had 91,602 miles on it and today has just over 107,000 miles. My vehicle was traveling through town with a speed limit of 30 and heard a loud pop noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10618073, filed 2014-08, 107,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion equipped with hankook tires, tire line: kinergy gt, tire size: 225/45/r18. The contact stated that the rear driver's side and front passenger's side tires experienced sidewall bubbling. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. Vin not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11360871, filed 2020-09, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The vehicle has continental, contipro-contact tires, size 225/60r17. The DOT number was p5xv-46mb. The contact was driving approximately 15 MPH on april 6, 2010 when the passenger side front tire exploded. The road conditions were not a factor. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road with caution. The identical failure previously occurred with another tire. A Ford dealer advised the contact that they were unable to find a defect in the first tire failure; however, it could be replaced at the owners expense. The tire was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10324288, filed 2010-04, 17,500 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The vehicle has continental contiprocontact tires, size 225/55r17. The front passenger tire blew out while driving 35 MPH. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and someone assisted her with placing the spare on the vehicle. The driver went to a wholesale club to purchase another tire and was informed that there was a defect in the inner liner. The defect created bubbles in both the front passenger tire (which had already blown out) and the rear passenger tire. The dealer stated that it appeared to be tire damage instead of a defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10251222, filed 2008-12, 1,944 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5 | 0% |
| 2012 | 11 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 0% |
| 2010 | 18 | 0% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 0% |
| 2007 | 26 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 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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