2008 Ford Fusion Service Brakes Problems
- 393
- 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 393 stored complaint records:
- 21 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 83 records
- pedal goes · 18 records
- went floor · 16 records
- master cylinder · 16 records
- control unit · 15 records
- pedal went · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 138 |
| 60–100k mi | 133 |
| 150–400k mi | 57 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Ever since i had to slam on the brakes to avoid someone else getting in an accident 6 months ago on the highway, the brakes have been very spongy. I have replaced brake pads and turned the rotors also bled the brakes. I can still press the pedal to the floor. Can't seem to find a fix. I'm a huge ford fan, but this is just embarrassing and extremely dangerous for such a popular car and company. Sack up and make a…
ODI 10836833
Service Brakes
I was driving my car down a frontage road when i put my foot to the brake pedal i felt the abs brakes engage and then when i broke again my foot went down to the floor. I was glad that i was only going 25 miles per hour and that this did not happen because there was a car or person i needed to stop for because i would have hit it/them. I took it to my mechanic who could not find out what was wrong but after looking…
ODI 10760420
Service Brakes
I was driving down a frontage road about 25 miles per hour when i put my foot on the brakes. I felt the abs engage and when i broke again my foot went down to the floor. This happened on friday, august 28. I drove it home, being very careful not to go near any other cars and time my driving so i did not have to brake at lights. The next day i took it to the shop and when i got there i noticed that the brakes once…
ODI 10760393
Service Brakes
Brake pedal went soft after driving over pot hole in summer of 2015.did online research that pointed to the abs hydralic control unit. Ford dealer replaced brake master cylinder and i had marginal improvement. Few months later went to a snowy empty parking and activated the abs doing a quick stop. Brake pedal which wasn't very firm after master cylinder replacement got very soft. Took it back to ford who replaced…
ODI 10945291
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated the brake pedal was pumped several times in order to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that no waring lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated but brake fluid was…
ODI 10969491
Service Brakes
Brakes failed, went all the way to the floor. Had to put the car into first gear, pull over to the emergency lane, and pump madly to get brakes to finally stop the car. This is the third time it happened, and by far the worst incident. Had to pay ford dealer $1688.00 for new master cylinder and new hcu. Went online to see if there was a recall. So far, none. But scores of other complaints on several web sites…
ODI 10712615
Service Brakes
Replaced all 4 pads and rotors. Drivers side rear is sticking. It has heated up so much it has warped the new rotor. The other 3 stay cool and work as expected. After looking online i found caliper failure very common on the ford fusion. I replaced caliper and brake hose. Still sticking. Since i can only get remanufactured calipers, i guess i will have to keep returning until i get one that works properly. These…
ODI 10694258
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. A year ago, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that pressure was being held within the brake system and that the brake booster may need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The…
ODI 10937902
Service Brakes
Brakes go soft had master cylinder replaced doing it again it's my daughter car why hasn't ford re-called them to really fix the problem. *tr
ODI 10683872
Service Brakes
The brakes on my 2008 ford fusion suddenly started going to the floor. I could pump them up and would have braking ability but they would again go to the floor the next time i went to stop. I checked the brake fluid level in the master brake cylinder reservoir. It was at the appropriate level. I took it to my mechanic. He found leakage at the rear of the brake reservoir. The master brake cylinder was replaced. I…
ODI 10680428
Service Brakes
The anti lock brakes do not work and hitting a minor bump knocks something out of place or sticks. That prevents my anti lock brake system to work at all, allowing the brake pedal to be pushed down to the floor till it feels like your foot is going through the floor to make it stop. Is something reported by numerous owners of the exact make, model & years. This is something that could result in death & no one seems…
ODI 11118903
Service Brakes
Driving slow through the city when had to tap brake pedal for a vehicle that was veering into my lane. Upon doing so, my brakes went soft and i noticed that i have to push pedal significantly further before i sense any slowing of my vehicle. Ever since, my brakes have stayed this way and i'm uncomfortable driving my vehicle like this. Took it to a mechanic shop and they said nothing was wrong when they ran a…
ODI 10670480
Service Brakes
My daughters car so when it started i not sure. I drove the car and stepped on the brakes they went to the floor. The pedal would pump back up. Took car and had the brakes bled. That didnt work.they put on a new master cylinder brake are mushy at best. Dealer no help.there at least 20 reports on this sight for this model are you going to wait till someone gets killed????read your own website for this car. *tr
ODI 10668854
Service Brakes
Hydraulic control unit on the anti-lock brake system failed! Critical safety system failure. Driving on residential street at around 30 mph, clear and dry conditions. Made a hard stop to avoid a dog in the road. The anti-lock brakes engaged and then the brakes failed, brake pedal went to the floor. Pumped them and the brakes were now spongy and went to the bottom again. I took the car to my mechanic and he changed…
ODI 10690056
Service Brakes
While driving the vehicle and needing to come to a stop the brake pedal is soft and goes striaght to the floor. We have had the brakes checked and all the fluid and those are fine. I have been told that it could be the master cylinder but probably the hydraulic cylinder unit. The dash by the passanger air bag is lifting from the dashboard. I have seen many of the same exact post for both issues. A recall needs to be…
ODI 10653400
Service Brakes
While driving around a corner i pressed on the brake pedal, heard a snap or pop sound and immediately the brake pedal became soft and moved towards the floor. Braking power was reduced and abs appeared to not function (no clicking sound). Since this event my brakes have not recovered and i still have soft brakes with reduced braking power. To work properly i need to pump the brakes to restore temporarily the…
ODI 10644354
Service Brakes
While driving at approx. 15-20 mph approaching a busy intersection began applying brakes and they instantly felt soft and spongy and went nearly to the floor i continued to apply pressure as i approached a busy intersection and eventually stopped. Continued to drive to get someplace safe and at every brake the brakes were very soft and needed a lot of additional space to stop and went almost to the floor. In…
ODI 10641549
Service Brakes
This problem has happened to me twice already. The first time, the abs brakes engaged after driving over some water on the highway. The brake pedal got soft, went down almost to the floor, and did not reset itself. I was afraid to drive with the decreased braking power. I called a ford dealer and they said they had never heard of this problem, although i could hear some snickering in the background. I told them i…
ODI 10640257
Service Brakes
2008 ford fusion se - loses brake pedal pressure under extreme circumstances. After hitting bumps, pot holes, slick roads or other abs events, the pedal would go soft. It could be pumped back up, but would go soft again over time or after another abs event. I took it to my ford dealer for oil changes and they said it was my brakes. I replaced the pads, but the problem persisted. I then took it to my local mechanic…
ODI 10938398
Service Brakes
(please note that i am a former factory-certified automotive technician, so description may be technical) when approaching a stop, small imperfections in road or slippery conditions results in an abs event, which is normal (although i would argue sensors are overly sensitive and cause abs to engage too quickly). However, after the abs event is over, the pedal will often drop to floor on the next attempt at braking.…
ODI 11015649
Service Brakes
I bought my car in 2011 and in 2014 i started having issue with my brakes giving out when i would brake and hit bumps in the road. I would have slam the pedal to the floor to get any reaction out of my brakes or pump my brakes. I took my car in to the dealership to have the brakes looked at. The agreed that the brakes were not reacting as they should. They informed me that my calipers needed replaced. I asked how…
ODI 10955225
Service Brakes
Its the abs. I have changed the brakes gotten new master cylinder and i still cannot get full brake control. Still pushing pedal almost to the floor. My mechanic checked on this site which showed others with same problem. Which he stated is a factory defect. *tr
ODI 10615775
Service Brakes
Once around april 27th or so i was driving on the highway to go to dallas. Traffic was slowing down so i applied my brakes, the car did not stop right away. I began to panic and began to pump them and the car finally stopped about a foot behind the car in front of me. Then on another occasion, on or about july 13th i was driving on a street near where i purchased the 2008 ford fusion. As i approached a red light i…
ODI 10617511
Service Brakes
After abs engaged the brake pedal is now very soft and requires that the pedal to be pushed completely to floor. Approx 3months ago new brake pads and at least 2 rotors were replaced as well as the brake fluid was flushed. So i know that the brake system was in good shape at that time. *tr
ODI 10606597
Service Brakes
I was slowing to turn into the driveway of my work, when all of the sudden i felt kind of a popping sensation in the braking and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. I had already driven around that morning with no issues, problems or incidents. I called my mechanic and slowly drove the car to the shop, where the brake pedal continued to go all the way to the floor and it was very difficult to get my car…
ODI 10587183
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