2008 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
- 8
- 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 8 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
08 fusion keeps having leaks and popping cv anaxe now its pouring power steering fluid again when in gear
ODI 11258861
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
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Cracking and creaking underneath when temp outside is above about 70 degrees, very loud, possible struts, when turning wheel left or right also very loud creak or pop. I looked online and there are 100's of these issues reported. This has to be a recall, safety issue
ODI 10870532
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
Takata recall hard to turn when in motion stern wheel do not set right
ODI 11144156
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
I had my 2008 ford fusion se checked out due to the rear tires were going bald. I have put 6 tires on the rear til the bodyshop put it on a light and said there was a bend in my knuckle assembly and my lower rear passenger control arm was slightly bent. My steering wheel turns to the left while driving and the wheel are straight. My back to tires needless to say bow out, and i continuously buy tires because the…
Crash reported
ODI 10850165
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
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, there was a loss of power steering without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician informed that the idler pulley bolt fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The part had been replaced a total of four times on separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate…
ODI 10605680
Steering
Over time the vehicle developed gradually more slackness and free play in the steering response. I initially attributed the condition to tire wear and vehicle age. Eventually the condition became so serious that i was certain it was not normal, so i decided to try and diagnose the cause. Upon investigation i discovered that the steering rack assembly was moving around on its attachments in response to steering…
ODI 10455369