2009 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 531about this part
- Share
- 52%of 1,023 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 531 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Ford Fusion, 52% of the 1,023 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 42 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Break pedal becomes spongy after hitting a pothole. Currently at the dealership they are trying to replace the master break cylinder, but that didn't work. The next move is to replace the mcu. I have read multiple similar reports here to mine. I'm very concerned this is a factory defect that is revealing itself to be dangerous and costly to Ford consumers.”
NHTSA complaint #11221327, filed 2019-06, 74,000 miles“I drove over a set of bumpy railroad tracks and about a 1/4 mile down the road, when I went to stop, my brake pedal went to the floor. I still had some brake pressure to stop though. I made it to a parking lot to check for leaks but did not see any. I pumped the brakes and I got my brake pressure back and the brake pedal was back to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #11113643, filed 2018-07, 160,000 miles“While driving my Ford Fusion the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and the car kept moving. I was able to pull the emergency brake in time so that I did not collide into the vehicle that was stopped in front of me. I have contacted my Ford multiple times to have car repaired due to recall and my recent brake failure issue and they have told me that they do not have a fix for my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11317491, filed 2020-03, 93,000 miles“The ABS system is faulty, the brakes lock up when on the least amount of ice or snow and now the pedal requires pumping or it will go to the floor. It used to correct itself but now seems to be permanent. While I have been able to stop the car I am concerned about my safety, what if it stops working at all? If can happen from any speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11063050, filed 2018-01, 105,000 miles“We received a safety recall notice in january for recall 19v-904. There was no fix offered at that time. I checked with the dealer today, who said there is still no fix or parts available. With a recall notice like this involving a brake pedal potentially going to the floor, this is unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #11349960, filed 2020-08, 135,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V904000Dec 18, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic…Covers: Ford Fusion 2006–2010, Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2010, Mercury Milan 2006–2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10205727Dec 7, 2021Certain 2006-2010 Model Year Fusion/Milan/MKZ/Zephyr Vehicles Equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems DOT 3 Brake Fluid and Anti-Lock Brake System Function In some of the affected…
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 5% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 102 | 9% |
| 2016 | 137 | 8% |
| 2015 | 125 | 13% |
| 2014 | 120 | 9% |
| 2013 | 73 | 4% |
| 2012 | 113 | 4% |
| 2011 | 194 | 7% |
| 2010 | 548 | 11% |
| 2009 | 531 | 52% |
| 2008 | 542 | 40% |
| 2007 | 147 | 14% |
| 2006 | 36 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Fusion
359 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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