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
The brake pedal goes almost the whole way to the floor without stopping the car. We've had the car in to two different dealerships multiple times and have had several costly repairs that have not corrected the problem. Now we're told it needs a new abs unit and will cost an additional $1100 to repair. We have had several close calls, but so far no accidents causing damage. Most recently, going around a sharp curve…
ODI 11151872
Service Brakes
On roughly five occasions my brake pedal has not allowed me to stop in sufficient time. The brake pedal went to the floor after hitting a rough patch and a wet road on a normal street. After pumping the brakes it resolves itself. Sometimes more quickly than other times. First time occurred, brakes were bled to remove air from line, then master cylinder was replaced and did not resolve the issue. Fortunately, no…
ODI 11151343
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While braking, the abs activated, the brakes malfunctioned, and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle delayed in finally stopping. The failure occurred at least five times with the brakes returning to normal afterwards. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 189,000.
ODI 11279809
Service Brakes
Brake pedal goes completely to floor and increased stopping distance is required. Appears to be related to the hydraulic control unit.
ODI 11155747
Service Brakes
Sever brakes problems. Car has been to 2 mechanics. All brakes, calipers, rotors, pads, cylinders checked. Bleed the brakes and replaced brake fluid. Nothing, brakes are weak. Cannot stop in time. Dangerous.. Recall.recall.recall
ODI 11145279
Service Brakes
Has going down hill (on city street) applying brakes and hit pothole with left rear wheel. Brakes became weak and pedal went towards floor. Braking continued to be impaired with excessive pedal travel and weak braking. This is the second time that i have experienced brake degradation although problem resolved itself after parking / starting cycle before. Has not cleared this time. After searching web, found ea…
ODI 11144459
Service Brakes
Vehicle brake pedal is soft and or spongy after abs engaged. Pedal travels and can cause an accident because pedal stops car later in depression.
ODI 11153612
Service Brakes
When stopping or slowing down (such as when approaching a stop sign or stop light) the brakes began feeling soft, "mushy," and braking distance seemed to increase. Bringing the car to a more abrupt stop required increased pressure on the brakes. I took the car to my mechanic for servicing. The mechanic "bled" the brakes and advised me the problem appears to be the hydraulic control unit (hcu) not closing properly…
ODI 11143354
Service Brakes
I was driving had used my brakes no problem i then went to stop quickly and my brake pedal sunk all the way to the floor and felt like it had no pressure.i had to pull the emergency brake or i was going to smash into a car in front of me and i had plenty of space between us but my car wouldn't stop. I had experienced this a few times last winter in the slick road conditions of new england but the pressure would…
ODI 11144261
Service Brakes
I was driving on a city street on a rainy evening when i had to stop short on some painted lines on the roadway, because someone braked suddenly in front of me while driving, and my abs kicked on. After that, the brakes went soft and it took longer to stop my car.
ODI 11141621
Service Brakes
On oct. 10, 2018, around 3:30-4:00 p.m. On a busy city street---it was rainy day-- ,i had to lam on my brakes to keep from hitting a person who stopped suddenly in front of me when the traffic light turned. I heard a 'pop' sound. After that, i discovered i had no brakes. I was able to get home. At first i figured i had a master brake cylinder problem or a leak. I had a new brake master brake cylinder put in and the…
ODI 11142394
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While driving approximately 60 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not stop immediately. The contact stated that the stopping distance was extended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the abs malfunctioned and was faulty. After bleeding the brake pedal lines, the vehicle operated normally. The manufacturer and local dealer…
ODI 11133337
Service Brakes
When braking on a rough road surface while moving the brake pedal moved towards the floor and went soft. After several applications of pumping the pedal the feel improved somewhat but did not get back to normal. Also, the free-play distance of the pedal travel increased over the previous normal condition. Took car to ford dealer, they replaced the master cylinder, which did not fix issue. They then told me the abs…
ODI 11131666
Service Brakes
9/6/18 driving down the street approaching an intersection with the traffic light turning red. I ran over a pothole, the abs braking system kicked in, and all the sudden, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor, causing me to run through the red light and nearly hit several cars. Had i not swerved hard left and into the grass median, i may not be making this report right now, and my family may be making…
ODI 11130748
Service Brakes
Extended braking distance #ea18002 issue. My 2008 ford fusion's abs system is causing the brake pedal to go to the floor. Horne freedom ford in safford arizonia diagnosed the problem as a bad master cylinder when i specifically discussed the abs hydralic control with them before the diagnosis. The master cylinder was replaced and then the brake power booster based on freedom ford's diagnosis. The brake pedal still…
ODI 11161811
Service Brakes
Second time reporting a recurrent issue. This year/model vehicle has a known issue with the hydraulic control unit (hcu), which affects braking capacity, and either is or was under an open investigation. The hcu/abs function of this vehicle can become disabled when jarred by hitting a large bump - such as a pothole - while the brake is engaged and the vehicle is still in motion. When this occurs the brake pedal…
ODI 11129472
Service Brakes
Pedal hit the floor and not stopping the car properly
ODI 11142241
Service Brakes
I continue to have issues with braking on my car. Basically when you press the brake pedal, the first 2/3's are useless. I continue to have to place more pressure onto the pedal to get the brakes to function. When braking driving down the road, when i press the pedal to brake, it does nothing until i get it close to the floor. I have this issue everyday, everytime i brake. This morning on 09*07*18 i placed my foot…
ODI 11128012
Service Brakes
After the abs engages, the brakes are extremely soft and have dangerously more pedal travel before braking occurs. Pumping the brakes helps, but the problem persists for days before returning to normal pedal travel and braking. Also it does not appear the the abs system can engage again until after normal pedal travel and braking resumes.
ODI 11141229
Service Brakes
I was entering a left hand curve with the brake applied. The road was a little rough and as i applied the brake harder, the pedal went to the floor. I pumped the brakes, but the car slid off the road and into the ditch stopping against the bank of the ditch and a pole. In the past 12 months the abs warning light had come on several times, but had not stayed on the next time the car was started.
Crash reported
ODI 11124720
Service Brakes
If an event that engages the abs happens, pedal firmness is lost and requires 50-75% more travel before brakes will slow the car. This persists over many stops and for many minutes but ultimately pedal firmness does recover. While in the failed state the brakes engage at differing pedal positions making stopping a guessing game as to how much pedal travel and force will be required to stop the car. Outside of this…
ODI 11123482
Service Brakes
Driving down the interstate highway, a car cut off my vehicle and abruptly slowed down. I had to slam on my brakes, which activated the abs system (the whole car shuttered and quickly slowed down). At my exit from the freeway, however, the brakes suddenly had only 30 to 40 percent stopping power and i nearly rear-ended a different car. Now, the brakes on the car feel very "soft" and it takes pushing the pedal all…
ODI 11122682
Service Brakes
Problem started in february. Anytime brakes got wet or i hit the smallest of bumps the brakes wouldn't work. Had to push the pedal all the way to the floor to get it to stop. This happens every time it rains or i hit a bump including speed bumps. I can be in a parkin lot going slow or on the highway driving normal. This has happened multiple times now over the past several months
ODI 11121981
Service Brakes
2008 ford fusion se v6 76,000 miles. We have had an on going issue with the brakes over the last year. After an abs event the brake padel goes right to the floor with minimal stopping power. After 3 trips to our machanic, system checked, brakes flushed and bleeded and $$$$ spent it is still happening. We were hoping it was resolved until the last incident the other day almost resulted in a serious accident. Thank…
ODI 11122400
Service Brakes
While using the breaks hit a bump in the road then the break pedal went to the floor the car still stooped but not as expected had to swerve to car at a stop light. The condition of the pedal going to far did not go way for the rest of the trip about 2 miles. The condition was not resolved until i took the car to a gravel lot and caused the abs to cycle now the car is back to full pedal.
ODI 11122296
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