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
Tucson, az. City driving; potholes and sand on roadways common. No evasive or avoidance skidding preceded poor brake performance. Brake pedal must be pushed nearly to the floor to get brake action, which is only partial brake effectiveness. Brake repair shop replaced master cylinder - no change in brake performance. Brake repair shop then replaced abs hydraulic control unit - brake performance returns to normal.…
ODI 11023792
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that the pedal was soft and spongy. The contact pumped the brake pedal a few times and the brake pedal returned to normal. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 11019479
Service Brakes
The brakes go soft after going over a rough patch or a pot hole. Brakes go all the way to the floor, reducing stopping distance. This is a known safety issue and it needs to be recalled before someone gets injured or worse. It occurs frequently on my vehicle and in my opinion, it is very dangerous.
ODI 11016329
Service Brakes
After going over a set of rail road tracks my breaks would go all the way tot the floor. I would not have any breaks for like 45 seconds and im like trying yo stop and nothing until i keep pumping. It's happened twice now and i go slow over the tracks.
ODI 11016377
Service Brakes
Instances where braking while going over rough road or bumps causes brake to stop working, pedal goes to floor. Recently applied brake while going over slight uneven pavement. Brake went soft, to floor, traveled approx 75 yards. Wouldn't stop. Able to coast to parking spot w curb. Very scary!!!! Shut off car, came back out hour later still soft too the floor. No brake. Pumped several times and then they seemed to…
ODI 11015220
Service Brakes
Car was in motion on a city street in traffic. As i drove over a small pothole while i was braking, it began to brake normally then suddenly went almost to the floor and the car did not slow down until the last moment. I barely missed hitting the car in front of me.
ODI 11013303
Service Brakes
Brake peddle goes to floor when stopping. The master brake cylinder was replaced and the brakes were bled but the problem still exists. I hear from others with this same car issue that it is a faulty abs pump and is very dangerous. Ford needs to do a recall on these units and don't wait until someone dies from not being able to brake.
ODI 11013020
Service Brakes
This vehicle model has a faulty hcu for the abs brakes that fails consistently. It has failed on me and many people who own the same vehicle. Make ford responsible and have them issue a recall on this now before people are killed by the brake failure resulting in lawsuits against ford and the nhtsa for failing to do their job
ODI 11012851
Service Brakes
Ford brakes: whenever you hit a bump in the road, the brakes catch air and they do not work!
Crash reported
ODI 11047814
Service Brakes
Pressed brake pedal, brakes seemed soft or spongy and were slow to brake vehicle.released brake pedal and attempted again. Brakes finally resumed working but now see softer than before. Automotive repair could not determine cause but advised replacing abs due to receiving similar complaints.
ODI 11012493
Service Brakes
Problems with the abs hcu. Abs activated after hitting large bump in the road and then brake pedal has been soft ever since. It has done this twice in the past however it has corrected itself rather quickly. This time it has not corrected itself after 3 days.
ODI 11010723
Service Brakes
I was driving down the highway at 70pmh, tried to slow entering a curve onto another highway, 271s to 71s, in ohio and had to hit my brakes hard because traffic jammed suddenly. I didn't have brakes at all, my abs never kicked in. I went off the side of the highway and even then couldn't stop with my foot all the way down.i nearly hit the person in front of me going about 50+. I took it directly to my mechanic who…
ODI 11006429
Service Brakes
Abs engages when braking going over gravel, or other small bumps in the road and does not return to normal. Brake pedal goes to floor, resulting in almost complete loss of brakes. Brakes do not return to normal until the car is restarted. This has happened consistently whenever the abs engages.
ODI 11004669
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
Service Brakes
Brakes go to the floor after abs engagement. Issue is intermittent and mechanics are unable to diagnose it. Vehicle is coming to a stop happens randomly under extreme and regular braking.
ODI 11004652
Service Brakes
While driving on a pot hold or cracked street the brakes seem to shake and either become loose or go to the floor as the car is in motion it's difficult to stop. Also starting to notice that the brakes ehen pushed all the way are not allowing the car to come to a complete stop without hitting any rough streets. I have had the vehicle from jan 2015 till now july 2017 and this issue has happened to me multiple times…
ODI 11003746
Service Brakes
Abs control valve sticks when brake is used hard. After that, loses brake pedal. Apparently this is a common issue for years 07-09.
ODI 11003626
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While driving and making a turn, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to operate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was spongy traveled to the floorboard before bringing the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact coasted to the side of the road, waited for a while, and resumed driving slowly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The…
ODI 11000532
Service Brakes
Driver hit pothole/bump while driving which activated the abs brake system. Brake petal went to the floor, remained very soft and is very close to the floor. Brakes work but have to be depressed almost to the floor. Informed abs control/hydraulic assembly needs go be replaced. The abs pump/hydraulic assembly failed which is a braking safety hazard.
ODI 10991069
Service Brakes
In may, my car lost nearly all brake pressure after i had to make an abrupt stop to avoid a collision. I was traveling straight on a paved road when i engaged in the abrupt stop at an approximate speed of 45 mph. This issue had occurred in the past as well, but within the next 1-2 times i drove my car the brake pressure would return. This time it did not. When i took my car to a local brake mechanic shop,. I was…
ODI 11010404
Service Brakes
Braking system problems. Going to stop with brakes very soft or non existent. Most of the system has been replaced with oem parts to no avail. Problem to be hydraulic control unit for abs system. Almost caused numerous accidents because the car would not stop when the brake petal went all the way to the floor. Started after abs system kicked in last winter. The car was in motion and roads were slightly icy. Happened…
ODI 10990599
Service Brakes
No brakes .... My car has been basically yard art for several months .... Have had issues with spongy brakes for years if i had to stop suddenly and the abs brakes where engaged ...then the brakes would go spongy.. Another time i didn't even know if the car was going to stop i slide instead of stopping ... This past may 2017 i was in traffic and a car pulled out in front of me had to slam my brakes on and i barely…
ODI 11014783
Service Brakes
Brakes were operational w/ normal function/ response. I firmly pressed the pedal, to avoid a pothole, traveling over a railroad crossing. Immediately thereafter, the brakes became/remain 30% effective, w/ no loss of fluid. I've had my mechanic replace the abs module & master cylinder to no avail/ success. I'll now take to dealer for diagnostics, so i may unload/sell immediately thereafter repairs.
ODI 10990787
Service Brakes
Hit a pothole in road just prior to stop light, brakes did not stop car until after going through intersection, then took a long time to stop even at slow speeds while driving to repair shop. I had to push brake pedal nearly to the floor to get it to stop, even at slow speeds.
ODI 10990698
Service Brakes
Abs braking system issue on ford fusion. After engaging abs, the brakes are loose and soft causing driver to press firmly to applied brakes and causing longer stops. Have had two brake specialist review and they are unable to resolve. Seems to be a common complaint among ford fusion owners. Own ford focus, edge, explorer, and mercury monterrey and mountaineer that do not exhibit this issue.
ODI 10983416
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