2007 Ford Fusion Body Problems
- 40
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 40 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 13 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- side door · 8 records
- approximate failure · 7 records
- front passenger · 6 records
- diagnosed repaired · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body
My airbag deployed and it cause me to hit another cars rear
Crash reported
ODI 11191096
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated that the seam on the dashboard was lifted up. The contact called theodore robins ford at [redacted] (located at [redacted], costa mesa, ca 92627) and was informed to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The approximate…
ODI 11162015
Air Bags · Body · Service Brakes
Takata recall 16s26/nhtsa recall 16v-384 urgent airbag safety recall vin:(xxxxxx) the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v046000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.larson ford dealership at [redacted], nebraska city, ne 68410 & sakelaris ford of rolla at 25 west seventh…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11173375
Body
While going around a curve at approximately 50mph, my car door which had been closed and locked, flew open and would not latch closed again.
ODI 11114228
Body
Driver side door will no longer open from the inside.
ODI 11023836
Air Bags · Body
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. 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 contact stated that the dashboard was expanding on the driver side and the passenger…
ODI 10957554
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the dashboard material began to buckle around the air bag department. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who…
ODI 10892451
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated that the passenger side of dashboard protruded out and was fractured. As a result, the contact stated that the front passenger side air bag became visible. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The…
ODI 10957978
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. When the vehicle was started and in the park position, the air bag light remained illuminated. The contact noticed that the dashboard was bulging approximately an inch or more. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
ODI 10875272
Body
While parked and a passenger tried to open the back door on driver's side, the handle exploded and sent a piece of the handle into the front seating area. This could have resulted in injury due to the size and speed of the projectile. It nearly missed the front passenger. I have checked with ford motor company and was told there is no recall on this.
ODI 10898924
Body · Suspension
The car has always made strange noises when going over bumbs. I just thought it was normal. A couple of months ago, the car started making a popping noise as i backed out of my driveway. Now it has progressed to loud popping noise when i accelerate and apply the brakes. I had the car looked at and i was told something is wrong with the subframe and to take it to ford. It turns out that welds in the subframe are…
ODI 10839783
Body
On jan. 20 2016, i was driving my 2007 fusion and pulled into my driveway and the driver's door popped open on it's own. Luckily i was moving slowly and it did not hit any thing. The door would not latch and could not close it. I had to use a heavy bungee cord to hold door closed so i could drive it to dealer for repair. Was told that the door hinges failed, causing door to drop and break the spring pawl in door…
ODI 10895812
Air Bags · Body · Suspension
My car begin make a loud squeaking noise. (i describe it as if it was a old rust car) when i was driving. It didn't matter if the steering wheel was turning or not. I was told by one mechanic that it was my tire rod ends. ($400 later 3/1/16) my car is still making that sound when it's hot outside. My air bag on the passenger side dash board is buckling. My passenger door makes a lot of noise.( loud vibration sound)
ODI 10876431
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated that the passengers side dashboard was prematurely deteriorating and warping near where the air bag was located. The contact was concerned that the failure would cause the air bags to fail. The dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that the contact would need to schedule an appointment to receive repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10846423
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System
Takata recallmy car was involved in a fender bender with the air bag not deploying, prior to that the check airbag light remained on. The marlow auto body collision center located in oxon hill maryland did try to look at it as to why i did not turn off, they even replaced the fuse, however i received a letter in the mail informing me there was a recall. I have contacted and tried to bring the vehicle into ford…
Crash reported
ODI 11156415
Body
While driving the rear right door of my '07 fusion became ajar. The door becomes ajar while turning left and right. Also the rear right door does not close securely and has to be gently pressed into the frame of the car in order for the latch to be somewhat secure.
ODI 10731985
Body
Upon exiting my vehicle, i opened the inside door handle as usual with no extra force when i felt a "snap" from within the handle. The handle stuck out and does not return back to the normal position after pulling on it. I rolled down my window to open my door using the exterior handle and had to reset the lock inside the door jam. When exiting my vehicle, i now have to pull the handle out halfway and then pull the…
ODI 10724340
Body · Unknown Or Other
The interior plastic door handle both on the passenger and driver side, stops working. Upon further inspection, it clear that the moving parts inside the door handle are made of really cheap plastic and breaks on the inside. The door does not open from the inside, have to put window down and open from the outside. This is a dangerous hazard where someone could get hurt if they are unable to get out of the car…
ODI 10849762
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard detached from the air bag. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
ODI 10704721
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard was out of place and caused the air bag on the passenger side to be exposed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10851221
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System · Engine · Exterior · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts · Seats · Service Brakes · Tires
The dashboard around airbag portion has come apart and is rising up all the way across the dashboard. Passengers' side the seat belt light and seat belt buzzer goes off. Have notified ford. No compensation. Do not have pictures available, but if needed will email them asap. The consumer stated there were toxic gases leaking from the airbag compartment which tampered with the adhesive on the dashboard. The dashboard…
ODI 11073190
Body
Door latch failure on driver's door. Door would not stayed closed. *tr
ODI 10714165
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard was raised over the position of the air bag cover. Since the failure, the air bag sensor light would intermittently illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the dashboard would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 97,000.
ODI 10781114
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The drivers side door locking mechanism has broke and the door will not close. We had to use a bungee cord to driver it to the repair shop and now they are telling us, 450$ to fix it. Very scary drive with the door not engaged. *tr
ODI 10622509
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard was lifted up near the passenger side air bag. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10626033