2008 Ford Fusion Air Bags Problems
- 620
- 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 620 stored complaint records:
- 16 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 78 records
- parts recall · 37 records
- recall remedy · 22 records
- failure parts · 20 records
- parts distribution · 17 records
- distribution disconnect · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 56 |
| 30–60k mi | 37 |
| 100–150k mi | 37 |
| 150–400k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 11046254
Air Bags
Purchased used vehicle in 2016 with defective airbag.. Airbag is has still not been replaced and dealer has no idea when it will be. Have not been able to make use of passenger side front seating since purchase date. Was notified that replacement would likely be during third quarter of 2018 but that did not happen and no loaner vehicle can be provided by dealer.
ODI 11143496
Air Bags
The airbag for my vehicle has been recalled for almost an entire year, and the parts to fix it have not yet been made available. This is not being taken care of in a timely manner. The area on the dashboard around the airbag has significant warping, and i have been advised against using the front passenger seat.
ODI 11042134
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10919807
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v38400 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 12/01/16.*jb
ODI 10919040
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag was protruding from the dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 01/06/17*lj the consumer stated the dashboard has bowed out where the airbag is located. *tr
ODI 10913945
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Autonation ford mobile (901 east interstate [redacted] s, mobile, al 36606, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the…
ODI 11132964
Air Bags
My vehicle has had an airbag recall for the front passenger (takata brand) airbag. I've received many notices for this issue since i've purchased the car (august, 2014). After calling ford multiple times, i've been told that the products have not arrived to replace the possibly damaged parts. My car has been in one accident in the past three years (roughly fall/winter of 2016). The airbags did not deploy, which is…
Crash reported
ODI 11152272
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10906081
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) was received in june. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not…
ODI 10907238
Air Bags
Takata recall.....airbag light is on...there is no airbag in place
ODI 11039738
Air Bags
Takata recall: i received many calls and correspondence regarding the frontal passenger airbags being defective. My light has been on for well over a year. I have called the local ford dealer three times and they have no remedy. In the meantime, i'm driving a vehicle with a defective front airbag. I would like this fixed as soon as possible.
ODI 11053484
Air Bags
Passenger side airbag is bulged out about 1" from the dash.
ODI 10953982
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 10/05/16*lj updated…
ODI 10898762
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (sales ford, 1376 s alabama ave, monroeville, al 36460, [redacted]) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11023685
Air Bags
Takata recall. I have not recieved anytging in mail to get it fixed and was told i cant do anything until they send me a letter in mail to take it to dealership to get it fixed.
ODI 11154280
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Midway ford inc located at: [redacted], hurricane, wv 25526, [redacted], was contacted and it was confirmed that…
ODI 11035604
Air Bags
Takata recall: i received a recall notice from ford about a year ago and to warn about passenger side airbag recall and to avoid having passengers sit in the car due to danger of injury or death due to flying parts of airbag in a collision. Ford still has not replaced the airbag and the dealer says that ford has not released any parts to replace the airbag. I believe it will be one year in july. Can ford be forced…
ODI 10995784
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. The dealer (dorsch ford lincoln kia, [redacted], green bay, wi, 54311) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts were unavailable…
Fire reported
ODI 11044425
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10892215
Air Bags
Takata recall received letter from ford motor company to check for takata airbag recall.
ODI 10891460
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called haldeman ford ([redacted], allentown, pa 18103, phone number: [redacted]) and was informed that the…
ODI 11042286
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not…
ODI 10944635
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (berge ford, 460 e auto center drive, mesa, arizona 85204) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The…
ODI 11113044
Air Bags
Been waiting two years to get recall fixed on the airbag problem with takata still no solution. And they say the part is not available yet. I guess ford is in no hurry to help their customers.
ODI 11102963