10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
76,203 miles

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2008 Ford Fusion brakes problems

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2008 Ford Fusion Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

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problem #28

Jan 012020

Fusion

  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called superior Ford of Plymouth mn (9700 56th ave N, Plymouth, mn 55442, 763) 559-9111) where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Osseo, MN, USA

problem #27

Jan 012021

Fusion

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while his wife was driving 70 mph, the brakes pedal was applied and depressed to the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to currie motors Ford (9423 w Lincoln hwy, frankfort, il 60423, (866) 697-0924) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mokena, IL, USA

problem #26

Dec 012019

Fusion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Zimmerman, MN, USA

problem #25

Dec 072020

Fusion

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon making a right turn at 40 mph, the brake pedal failed to operate as needed. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, without warning. The contact applied the parking brake to stop the vehicle. After the failure, the contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed her that her vehicle may have been placed under recall and instructed her to call NHTSA. The contact called the NHTSA and was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Trenton, NJ, USA

problem #24

Nov 272020

Fusion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #23

Oct 202020

Fusion

  • 197,706 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed however, the brakes locked up and caused the vehicle to slide forward. The contact pumped the brake pedal and the vehicle resumed normal operation. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to superior Ford (491 us-412, siloam springs, ar 72761 (479) 524-9581) and was diagnosed however, the contact was informed that parts where not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to reach out to the dealer for further assistance. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 197,706.

- Westville, OK, USA

problem #22

Apr 012020

Fusion

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact became aware online of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Inver grove Ford (4725 S robert trail, inver grove heights, mn 55077, (800) 730-1765) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Woodbury, MN, USA

problem #21

Apr 012020

Fusion

  • miles
The contact's daughter owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, his daughter had to pump the brake pedal numerous times for the vehicle to stop. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to fred beans Ford of newtown (10 N sycamore St, newtown, pa 18940) where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Holland, PA, USA

problem #20

Jan 012020

Fusion

  • 64,000 miles
The contact's father owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while her husband was driving 40 mph, he depressed the brake pedal however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The brakes worked the next time. The driver drove to his residence. The vehicle was towed to longmont Ford - sales located at 235 alpine St, longmont, co 80501, (303) 776-3600, where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Boulder, CO, USA

problem #19

Sep 282020

Fusion 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact researched and discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- East Point, GA, USA

problem #18

Sep 012020

Fusion

  • 178,986 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 19V001000 (air bags). The contact stated that while her daughter was driving, the vehicle decelerated and came to a rolling stop with the brake pedal depressed, without warning. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake master cylinder. The failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the lynn layton Ford dealer located at 3300 us hwy 31, Decatur, al 35603, where it was stated that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced however, the part was not available. The contact was told that the failed part could be replaced temporarily with a defective part, at cost, and to take the vehicle back for the recall repair when the recall part became available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but, offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 178,986.

- Hazel Green, AL, USA

problem #17

Dec 012019

Fusion

  • 217,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal, the pedal felt soft and extended to the floor and the braking distance was extended. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact indicated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part was not yet available. The local dealer darcars Ford of lanham located at 9020 lanham severn rd, lanham, md 20706 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 217,000.

- New Carrollton, MD, USA

problem #16

Aug 182020

Fusion

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the brakes failed to adequately stop the vehicle without depressing the brake pedal all the way to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the kimber creek Ford located at 2654 mn-371, pine river, mn 56474, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact was informed that the brakes were unsafe to drive and to sign a waiver if he wanted to take the vehicle home. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The vehicle remained in dealer custody unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Pine River, MN, USA

problem #15

Sep 142018

Fusion

  • 16,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while his daughter was driving 35 mph, she had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer horne freedom Ford (2161 E U.S. hwy 70, thatcher, AZ 85552 (928) 428-1770) and the brake master cylinder was replaced. The contact stated he continued to experience the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called local dealer horne freedom Ford, where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 16,000.

- Pima, AZ, USA

problem #14

Aug 122020

Fusion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer paul cerame auto group Inc (11400 new halls ferry road, florissant, mo 63033) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she depressed the brake pedal and the brake pedal went to the floorboard; causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tools confirms parts not available.

- St.Louis, MO, USA

problem #13

Jul 152020

Fusion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Preston, CT, USA

problem #12

Dec 022019

Fusion 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard while attempting to stop the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dorsch Ford Lincoln Kia (2641 eaton rd, green bay, wi 54311) where he was informed that the part to repair the vehicle was being redesigned and was unavailable. The contact was then informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact was informed that if the vehicle was repaired using aftermarket parts there was no guarantee that the failure would not recur. Additionally, he might not be reimbursed for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Luxemburg, WI, USA

problem #11

Jan 012019

Fusion

  • 148,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to floorboard without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). Village Ford (11660 SE North, us-441, belleview, fl 34420) was contacted and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Belleview, FL, USA

problem #10

Mar 032020

Fusion 6-cyl

  • 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pumped the brake several times in order for the brakes to work as designed. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Phil waterford's manteca Ford (555 N main St, manteca, ca 95336, (209) 239-3561) was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. Consumer stated when braking pedal goes to the floor.

- Riton, CA, USA

problem #9

Dec 012016

Fusion 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Ford Fusion. Consumer writes in regards to failing hydraulic control module.

- Waseca, MN, USA

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