2008 Ford Fusion Power Train Problems
- 41
- 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 41 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 8 records
- light came · 7 records
- wrench light · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
- ignition coils · 5 records
- drive shaft · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
At 4 way stop sign and when stepped on gas nothing, wouldn't go forward or reverse. As long as car was running couldn't get into park. While in drive or low gear a grinding noise was underneath the car. Had good transmission fluid and was where it suppose to be on dip stick. This is a 6 speed transmission and found out from our mechanic the ford has had a lot of problems with this particular transmission and do not…
ODI 11269466
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
Power Train
Transmission has always been problematic. Owned car for 9 years. Hesitates to accelerate, shifts very hard, cannot climb hills. Wrench light came on 7/22/2018 while driving and car will not shift out of 2nd gear. Would not go over 45 mph at 6000 rpm. Needs entirely new transmission. $2800 total cost.
ODI 11113321
Master Cylinder · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, but it took numerous attempts to stop the vehicle. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to waldorf ford (2440 crain hwy, waldorf, md 20601, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. An independent…
ODI 11209297
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While driving 30 mph, the wrench warning icon illuminated "powertrain fault". The contact depressed the brake pedal and it traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was eventually able to stop and pulled over to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to odaniel ford mitsubishi (631 lincoln hwy w, new haven, in 46774, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 11058444
Power Train
The transmission codes that cynoilod a was bad had it replaced and flushed (check engine light and wrench was on) had it replaced went to dealership to update the on board computer did not solve the problem shifting and the rmp did not go back to normal after further inspection from ford dealer they said the transmission was bad and would be more than the car was worth it would be a total lose thank you ford
ODI 11022246
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes
Was not notified of any recalls on this vehicle when i purchased it. I had an accident last month and the brakes locked up and i couldn't control the steering and went careening off the roadway into a stationary sign and tow up the passenger side of my vehicle. The passenger air bag never deployed. Nor the driver air bag.
Crash reported
ODI 11015246
Power Train
I was driving home the car started shaking and idling very rough. Check engine light came on and the car died on me right in the middle of traffic. I was stuck on a city street during rush hour traffic.got it to a dealer coil pack had exploded frying the power train control module. Research shows this is an issue on fusions 2006-2009. But no resolutions are offered by ford.
ODI 10979276
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
My ignition coils have melted and fried the pcm. Long story short it was a very dangerous situation where i was in the middle of a highway going 50mph when my car just wouldn't accelerate. It started shaking violently and i thought i was going to lose control. Luckily, i was able to safely make it to the side of the road and have it towed to the local dealership. Unfortunately, ford has yet to take responsibility…
ODI 10968794
Power Train
The ptu on my car went out last month. When i called the dealer to order it i was informed by the parts department to look into recalls because there is a known issue. I started looking and there is a recall for this particular ptu on the edge, flex and some fusions...but not for mine...i have called ford and asked why and i was given no explanation. This unit was manufactured by ford to be a non-serviceable…
ODI 10939215
Power Train
The transmission started being difficult to shift into gear. Then, i have started hearing a whirring sound from the engine compartment. After reading up on some of the problems, it appears my torque converter is dying! Which will lead to total transmission failure!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ thanks ford!
ODI 10870180
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have had to replace the transmission, the head gasket, drive shaft and carrier barrings. When i had the vehicle fixed i was told i need a new gas tank as well. My passenger side airbag compartment is rising up from the dash and i am concerned it will deploy even without an accident to initiate the deploy. Called ford motor company and they were not willing to help in any way. I purchased the car in 2013 and have…
ODI 10855568
Power Train
2013 we had to have the transmission rebuilt (92k miles) in august 2014 had to take back to transmission shop i had a problem with shift solenoid sticking they repaired. In 2015 back to transmission shop same problem. January 25, 2016 back to transmission shop same problem and they have to rebuild the transmission again. There is a major problem with these transmission. I should not have to put 2500.00 for a rebuilt…
ODI 10822172
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle decreased in speed and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the external throttle body was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,600. The vin was not available.
ODI 10787062
Power Train · Service Brakes
Why isn't there a recall on the brakes and transmission, our brake pedal went all the way down to the floor on a few occasions, then it seemed fine, and it would happen again, there have been numerous complaints on this issue, we had to pay $2,700 to have ford fix it, and the transmission jumps, when you step on the gas the car lurches and this is going to cost a lot of money that we don't have.
ODI 10875760
Power Train
While driving there is a loud humming sound, the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, the center support bearing is bad, and drive shaft is rusted, almost solid. The vehicle miles are far too low for this to be normal wear and tear.
ODI 10760865
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 · Power Train · Structure
Cracked dashboard that exposes the airbag. Power train coil on damage. *tr
ODI 10653986
Engine · Power Train
In the driveway and turned the car on. The check engine light and wrench light came on and there was no throttle and the engine took a while to kick on. The scan tool said error code p2112 throttle actuator control system stuck closed. *tr
ODI 10627881
Power Train
Transmissions are going out on these cars between 2006-2010. Which will leave people stranded in the road way which could become a hazard. The reason for this issue is because ford put a defective program in the computer for the transmission which causes the transmission to fail. I would appreciate if the issue was looked in to thank you. *tr
ODI 10614551
Power Train
This car is all wheel drive. The center support bearings also called carrier bearings on the center driveshaft going from the power take off unit to the rear differential went bad making a very loud roaring noise. As a mechanic myself, trucks have these bearings and they rarely go bad if at all but at high mileages. Failure at 35000 miles is unheard of. *tr
ODI 10638309
Engine · Power Train
My 2008 ford fusion se 2.3l, 5-speed manual, has shut off on the highway with no warning at highway speeds of 65+mph. The engine would suddenly lose power and stall and i would have to coast and attempt to control my car at speed until i could get the engine restarted. I was unable to just turn the key forward to restart the engine and had to turn the key backwards all the way into the "off" position before…
ODI 10597958
Power Train
I purchased a 2008 ford fusion awd/6 speed in 2009 with only 107 miles. I kept record of all required maintenance on the car. Just recently planning to take a vacation from colorado to see my son at nellis air force base, so last month i got all maintenance don't it again. Oil change, transmission & power steering flush, etc. I parked the car with no problem. The next day, i started the car and it has no power, i…
ODI 10598065
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that when putting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle jerk violently and made an abnormal sound. The contact mentioned that the wrench warning icon illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10594302
Power Train
I was driving down the road and the wrench service light came on. I wasn't familiar with what that light meant. When i got home i looked in the owners manual for suggestions. I got new gras, made sure the gas cap was tight, and waited for 3 cold starts to see if it would go off. Then we went to leave bin the car and vit wouldn't go, even with the accelerator pushed all the way down. I called a ford dealership to…
ODI 10604455