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2009 Ford Fusion Air bags Problems

Complaints
359about this part
Share
35%of 1,023 total for the year
Median mileage
89,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 359 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Ford Fusion, 35% of the 1,023 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,500 miles. 20 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall I had made an appointment for 3/28/19 we had an accident on 3/26/19 a car hit us at a red light totaled the car the airbag hit me in the chest bruises and cuts . I was the passenger my husband the driver he lacerations mostly . I also had broken ankle on the right foot and a sprain on the left. The car was totaled. Car was in motion.”

NHTSA complaint #11195410, filed 2019-04, 150,000 miles

“When I crank up the car there are times when it says passenger airbag is off in the airbag signal be on the dashboard as well this is coming on on a regular now as soon as I crank up it will come on on the dashboard every now and again the passenger airbag off sign will be on and it's usually when I'm driving”

NHTSA complaint #11415446, filed 2021-05, 168,698 miles

“I have been notified that my vehicle is subject to a recall because it has a passenger takata air bag. I have repeatedly checked with my dealer, sheehy Ford in gaithersburg, md about the date my vehicle will be recalled. They have no information and no advice for me except to consider trading the vehicle in. This is totally unacceptable to me.”

NHTSA complaint #11164101, filed 2018-12, 81,000 miles

“Takata recall I received the notice to have my airbags replaced & bolton Ford has not responded. My driver door will not open from the inside of the vehicle & my brakes need me to go all the way to the floor before the brakes stop the car. Car was stationery when driver door would not open & driving coming to a stop when brakes need pushing to the floor to work properly.”

NHTSA complaint #11044865, filed 2017-11, 165,711 miles

“Takata inflators. My issue is the length of time in getting my airbags replaced. The recall was effective january 2017. I was notified by letter march 2017. I have called my local Ford dealer several times, and each time told the parts are not available. It's an unnecessary stress in driving this car knowing of the potential issues with the airbags. I just want the parts replaced. That's all.”

NHTSA complaint #11143665, filed 2018-10, 100,000 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202042%
201941%
201851%
2017283%
2016503%
2015394%
2014433%
20131016%
201240416%
201133012%
201059112%
200935935%
200863847%
200761558%
200631944%

Other parts of the 2009 Ford Fusion

Brakes
531 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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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