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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer did not know when the parts would arrive. The contact had not…
ODI 10990983
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10958476
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10948928
Air Bags
Takata recall i receivedtakata have filed chapter 11bankruptcy . Card said "if your vehicle contains a defective or potentially defective airbag inflattor and is under recall, contact your nearest dealer immediate to schedule a free repair. I have left at least 3 messages since 7-8-2017. El cajon ford [redacted]. El cajon, ca 92021 phone [redacted], [redacted]. No call back as of today 11-13-2017.
ODI 11045544
Air Bags
Takata recall received airbag recall notice on 07/22/16. Have been driving this vehicle to & from work for the last 15 months at some personnal risk. Will not allow passengers in the front seat. Received takata chapter 11 notice today 10/24/17.
ODI 11039434
Air Bags
Tl* 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 vehicle was taken to koeppel ford (located at 57-[redacted], woodside, ny 11377, [redacted]), but the part was not available for the…
ODI 11123459
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 10887711
Air Bags
Updated 9/19/18*jb tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). 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 mike bass ford ([redacted], sheffield, oh 44035, phone: [redacted]) and was informed that…
ODI 11055854
Air Bags
Received a recall notification in july of 2016. We have been calling the dealership on a regular basis and keep getting told the parts aren't available from the manufacturer. Meanwhile my son is driving around a car with a faulty airbag, unacceptable!
ODI 11043880
Air Bags
Takata recall. -- there is a recall on the passenger air bag and i understand that it will take time to receive the parts. The ford dealer says the nhtsa has deemed the car safe to drive--but that can't be true if the car is in an accident. My 16 year old grandson is the driver. Ford motor company says your agency says it is illegal for them to disable the airbag until parts arrive. Please change that ruling!! The…
ODI 10886067
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 recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
ODI 10924139
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 dealers (joe rizza ford, 8100 w 159th st, orland park, il 60462, [redacted]), (bill kay ford, 14633 s cicero ave, midlothian, il 60445, [redacted]), and (sutton ford…
ODI 11066938
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received the interim notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The manufacturer had not yet sent the second notice indicating that the remedy and parts were available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired for an extended period of time. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted…
ODI 11041160
Air Bags
Takata recall i requested repairs be made to my 2008 ford fusion defective airbag inflator. Parkway ford, 2104 peters creek parkway, winston salem, nc 27127 explained on 3 occasions that ford does not have the parts needed for the repairs. I was notified of the recall in july 2016 and have attempted to schedule repairs 3 times in the past 16 months. Nothing has happened to me or my vehicle pending the repair, but i…
ODI 11048699
Air Bags
Takata recall notice was sent by ford in july 2016. I have taken the car in several times but dealer says parts are not available. I am very concerned about the safety and also can not sell the car with a known defect. I suspect ford is trying to avoid there responsibility because the car is old.
ODI 10971269
Air Bags
Takata recall- i received my first safety recall letter regarding the passenger frontal airbag inflator may rupture in the event of a crash back in july 2016. In december 2017 i received another letter stating parts were still not available and the recommend until they become available, to not allow anyone to sit in the passenger seat. 2 years later my car is still not fixed and i contacted several dealers yesterday…
ODI 11096656
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received a 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 contact called byerly ford at [redacted] and confirmed that parts were available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact…
ODI 11031732
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. The contact called bill kay ford at [redacted] (located at 14633 s cicero ave, midlothian, il 60445) where it was confirmed…
ODI 11015373
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 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. The vin was not available.…
ODI 10960282
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 10957220
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 recall repair was not yet available. 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. Vin tool confirms parts not…
ODI 10939303
Air Bags
Takata recall. I own a 2008 ford fusion with the takata airbag recall. I have been informed 6+ months ago of this recall. Still to this day i am told there is no available parts for this remedy! I have concern every time i drive my vehicle. My vehicle has 145000 miles on it will this be fixed before my car goes to the grave yard god forbid i get in an accident and someone gets injured further because of this such a…
ODI 10934523
Air Bags · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated at least four times per week for the past six months. The contact also mentioned that the dashboard became unglued near the air bag area. The contact was informed that the failure had nothing to do with the air bag warning indicator. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10930015
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard on the passenger side lifted up and exposed the air bag. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called don gasgarth's charlotte county ford at [redacted] (located at 3156 tamiami trail, port…
ODI 11156812
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called autonation ford mobile at [redacted] (located at 901 east interstate [redacted] s, mobile, al 36606) and was informed that the part was not available. The…
ODI 11155920