2008 Ford Fusion Electrical System Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
I have this car the computer is bad just all the ones i seen it is a 2008 ford fusion sel it shuts everything down.
ODI 11246676
Air Bags · Electrical System
The passenger airbag is not good, the electric system when close the doors don't works.
ODI 11153484
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I have replaced the broken bolt on the idler pulley for the second time in 6 months. This is an annoying issue with this engine. Fortunately it happened on statrt up so we were in the driveway. Had it happened on the highway, the loss of power steering could have easily resulted in a fatal crash. The bolt is poorly designed and needs to be larger and or harder. If this is not fixed someone will eventually be killed.…
ODI 10882859
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Brakes are spongy and intermittently do work at all ..have replaced calipers twice and bled the lines only to have the same problem. Air bag on passengers side is coming apart in dash. Drivers side door handle snapped and the doors lock themselves even with key in ignition running. Looking online i see that many have had the same issues.
ODI 10968590
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Brake pedal goes to floor when abs kicks in. Brake pedal is now spongy. Cd player makes noises like it is trying to change cd's but there are no cd's in it.
ODI 10971079
Electrical System
I DON'T HAVE A CLUE . IT'S JUST BUST TO FLAME
Fire reported
ODI 10779520
Electrical System · Service Brakes
When attempting to brake weather on highway/gravel/city streets or bumps this vehicles brakes are not working properly. They are very soft to push as if there was air in lines,you always have the brake peddel to the floor to stop and pray that you do stop. I have spent $$$ trying to fix this problem... One day im not going to stop in time my kids or myself and anyone kr anuthing involved is going to be hurt. This…
ODI 10917229
Electrical System · Power Train
Car parked at the driveway, started the car, see an engine light and wrench light in the dashboard, tried to accelerate gas pedal, it appears there's no accelerating power. Rpm unstable, engine shaking. Called aaa roadside assistance, aaa technician checked and started the car its the same issue. He recommended to disconnect the positive battery cable to reset computer system. Disconnected wait for 10 seconds and…
ODI 10712902
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall: my passenger front seat airbag is faulty and that has been implicated in a number of intermittent, unexplained electrical problems and a constant "parasitic drain" on my battery requiring a replacement alternator and 2 batteries, so far. Also i have been limited in performing duties of my job which requires transportation of others who (for medical needs) need to be in the front seat for observation.…
ODI 11048320
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Belt idler pulley attachment bolt broke off while negotiating a corner, detaching the pulley from the front of the motor causing sudden loss of power steering assist, alternator charging, and engine cooling. Ford fusion equipped with the 2.3l motor. This issue has now happened multiple times, with multiple parts replaced each time in an attempt to fix the underlying issue. A quick search online reveals this to be a…
ODI 10661884
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My car wouldn't accelerate, then my check engine light comes on. Within 20 my car completely shuts off. Had to tow it to a mechanic, to tell me the computer system in my is burning up the coils in my engine. I called the dealership to see if there was a recall on this, and there was not. In fact as i look on the internet i have similar stories about the exact same problem. I told the dealership that and there was…
ODI 10626677
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
After i purchase my vehicle about 2 1/2 years ago i contacted my dealer multiple times in the past and i let them know it felt like my car was not accelerating properly and i was told that's just how ford's drive. Eventually the dealer ended up having to replace the coil stating that it had been burned out in the llama problem should be fixed. Now back in august it just got completely worse. I was driving and…
ODI 10641538
Electrical System
I was driving down the street and my car would not go pass 20 mph. I hadn't previous had any problems from my vehicle. The car shut off and i got it towed to the dealership. The mechanic told me that i would need a new computer and my current computer was burning out my ignition coils. It turned out to be about ~$1800 worth of work. I was told that this problem is becoming more common and that there should be a…
ODI 10630660
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Window Devices And Controls
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the front driver side power locks failed. In addition, the rear drivers and passengers side power locks failed. The contact also mentioned that the window had to be opened manually and the doors would have to be opened from the outside. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. . The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10609881
Electrical System
2008 ford fusion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition key switch failure. *smd the consumer stated after returning to his vehicle, with the keys in his hand, he opened the door, put the key in the ignition to turn it, but nothing happened. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. A diagnosis revealed a failed chip in the key went bad. The key fob had to be replaced and a new key had to be made. *jb
ODI 10583788
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Traveled from ct to marathon, fl, arriving after noon. Within sight of the hotel destination the engine began to break down and run rough. I also smelled smoke. I managed to get to the hotel parking lot before the engine quit altogether. A local shop diagnosed the problem as two cylinder misfires and failed ignition coils. 57 mi from the dealer in key west and over 100 mi from miami, i elected to have a local ase…
ODI 10594495
Electrical System · Engine
On monday september 16, 2013 i began to hear knocking from my engine on my way home from work. When i arrived home, i checked the oil dipstick and it was dry. I put two quarts of oil in it and the knocking persisted. On tuesday i took the vehicle in to a local mechanic to tell me what the knocking was. He checked the dipstick and it was again dry and told me i needed a new engine. I then had the vehicle towed to the…
ODI 10544477
Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Driver door lock jams and gets stuck leaving you locked inside the vehicle. In the event of a need to disembark the vehicle you have to power down the windows and pull the latch from the outside of sedan. I've complained to dealership and even they are surprised that ford has not announced a recall on a common issue that they have witnessed. Many complaint on the internet as well regarding the same issue. Please…
ODI 10564251
Air Bags · Electrical System · Structure
I noticed the dash board around the airbag is separating about 2 months ago i tried to push the seam back down but it still puckers. Yesterday i tried to start my car and there was a continuous clicking sound coming from the dashboard and the security lock light and airbag light were flashing very fast. I just parked the car about 1 hour before and there was no problems until i came back to start it. I tried for…
ODI 10519980
Electrical System · Engine
1. Engine started running poorly at startup after work. 2. Check engine light was flashing. 3.made it home with not much power available. Check engine light on constant now. 4. Noticed a burning smell. 5.took it to a shop to check the next day. They replaced one of the rear plug packs. It had burned up. 6. They said to take it to the dealer for a complete fix. Car still running poorly. 7. Took it to the dealer the…
ODI 10523450
Electrical System · Engine
While on a trip to new buffalo, michigan, my 2008 ford fusion began to sputter and limp (as if it were running out of gas). The vehicle continued to shake violently, as i pulled over to the side of the road. I then turned off the car and waited a few minutes. When i turned it on again, the car seemed to have miraculously recovered. As i pulled out onto the highway, however, the engine light started flashing and the…
ODI 10504753
Electrical System · Equipment
2008 ford fusion. Consumer writes in regards to all weather floor mat issues with accelerator pedal recall notice. *smd the consumer stated she did not use rubber floor mats in her vehicle. However, on july 25, 2012 she experienced a frightening sudden acceleration when she shifted from park to reverse and then to drive. She noticed some unusual movement as she shifted into reverse and then to drive, there was…
ODI 10629761
Electrical System
After my car was running for about ten minutes all the lights on the instrument cluster came on and stayed on. This was just the beginning, after shutting the car off and starting it back up it began to do the same thing so we took it up to a mechanic to run a computer on it and it did come up for the cluster. Then when we were going to unload it off the trailer my car would completely not crank up because of the…
ODI 10441632
Electrical System
Many times after this initial incident, my 2008 ford fusion would again not start upon first full turning of ignition key. Then upon second attempt it starts. The first key turning results in crank but no turnover of engine, long crank. This happens at least once a month, sometimes 2-3 times a month. Invoice [xxx], dated 3/1/2011 and odometer reading 53088, from fluorescent garage & radiator; 549 st. Ferdinand;…
ODI 10722905
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
My air bags are turned off and so far no dealer said they can fix the air bags after all these years. My passenger seat belt would not buckle and ford refused to fix it unless i paid a 300.00 price. I took it to bell tire and they put a new one in for much less. I don't feel i should have paid anything because it was a safety issue. I also had to put 5 batteries in my car because the would be totally dead. The last…
ODI 11203251