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 |
| 100–150k mi | 37 |
| 30–60k mi | 37 |
| 150–400k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Air bag came lose when driver the car and we were in motion. Took the car back feb 16 2016 to the dealer and they glue it back down. This was unsafe to drive and we were not happy.
ODI 11151715
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of 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 confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer did not know when the parts would be…
ODI 10990469
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 failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. Campbell ford (2801 s 11th st, niles, mi 49120) confirmed that the part was not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not…
ODI 11164442
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the local dealer worthington ford (2950 n bellflower blvd, long beach, ca 90815 [redacted]) where it was informed that the remedy parts were not available. The…
ODI 11144142
Air Bags
My car has not been repaired. I keep getting the same excuse, "the parts are not in"!!1 no matter which ford dealership that i conctact they all say that the parts have not been distrubuted for the repairs. This has been since january 2016 (almost 3 yrs)... This is a serious safety issue and i need it fixed asap.... The passenger frontal airbag inflator could explode if the vehicle is involved in a crash where the…
ODI 11149958
Air Bags
I received a recall for the airbag and i contact the ford dealear but they say that the parts for airbag is not in and this was last year 2016 and i am still waiting so will be 2017.
ODI 11048135
Air Bags
The dashboard on the passenger side is bulging out where the airbag is. I took it to my local ford dealer and they said airbag is at risk for deploying, because that is what is bulging... It has gotten worse you can tell airbag is pushing on the dash. We have tried fixing it but its the bulging airbag that is the issue not the dash itself. I have researched online and have found that other peole are also having the…
ODI 10824410
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000 (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. Earnhardt ford (7300 w orchid ln, chandler, az 85226, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…
ODI 11193844
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. Bergey's ford of lansdale (301 e main st, lansdale, pa 19446, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…
ODI 11149456
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 dealer (bell ford, 1200 nj-27, colonia, nj 07067) stated that parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unavailable. *tt *tr
ODI 11064597
Air Bags
Takata recall: got an initial notice in 2016 and still no available airbag replacement according to ford. Nothing has happened but what will happen if i'm involved in an accident and the airbag is deployed?????
ODI 11062277
Air Bags
Takata recall i called ford to schedule an appointment to replace the recalled air bags over a year and a half ago. I have called since then and still no one has gotten back to me to replace the "death trap" airbag. Does someone in my family have to die in order to have the airbag replaced?
ODI 11042004
Air Bags
Tl* 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 a local dealer (flammer ford of spring hill, [redacted], springhill, fl 34606) and was informed that the parts were not…
ODI 11035752
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (seat belts, 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 dealer located on 3440 e main st, ventura, ca 93003 was contacted and advised the contact to call the ford…
ODI 10991448
Air Bags
I have tried repeatedly to obtain recall repair with various ford dealerships to no avail. I have no choice but to drive my vehicle at risk. I do not have access to use a different vehicle.
ODI 11052568
Air Bags
Dash is bulging around passenger air bag; my car is always parked under our 3 sided enclosed car port year round. This just puffed up one morning when i was getting in car - noticed. No previous indicator. Its big now and i worry air bag will "come loose" my car not on recall list but it should be... This is dangerous. Suppose a passenger leans forward and grabs it.. Not good situation... And dealer / ford should…
ODI 10863324
Air Bags
Takata recall - over 1 year since notice arrived - dealer says no parts and no timetable for replacement
ODI 11022140
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard was defective and separated at the front passenger side air bag area. The passenger side air bag warning light illuminated when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light illumination was normal while the passenger seat was…
ODI 10779395
Air Bags · Engine
I noticed the area where the passenger side airbag is is bulging from the dash. When i went to start the car it would turn over and immediately cut out. Airbag icon is lit up on dash as is the engine light. Repeated efforts to start and keep going were unsuccessful. Since i was on my way to work i kept trying. Finally got going and traveling approximately 20 mph and the car just completely shuts down. Got started…
ODI 10747534
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Drivers side door lock became inoperable. Drivers side door will not lock using the lock switch or the lock button on the key. The only way to let yourself out from the drivers side is to roll down the window and open the door from the outside. The only way to lock the drivers side door is with the actual key itself. This is very inconvenient and dangerous i feel if i were in an accident. Also, my 2008 fusions air…
ODI 10745980
Air Bags
A couple of weeks ago i noticed that the passenger side airbag compartment is bulging and am afraid that it may deploy accidentally causing bodily harm.
ODI 10744023
Air Bags
My son's 2008 ford fusion has a bulging dashboard at the air bag deployment section. It looks like if deployed, the bag would be prevented from protecting the passenger. I am seeing many complaints about this topic on '07 and '08 ford fusions. Any ford issued recalls??
ODI 10735435
Air Bags
Takata recall: i do not think that enough pressure is being applied to get the problem fixed. My car should be pulled and a rental car provided at no cost. That will get them to fix the problem faster. I do not have full use of my vehicle as i no longer allow a passenger to ride in the front seat. Only the passenger side airbag is impacted on my vehicle. Ground all vehicles impacted and see how fast they get the…
ODI 10918983
Air Bags
Takada recall. I have a 2008 ford fusion that has a passage side air bag that is potentially defective. Nearly two years ago i got a letter from ford stating that the air bag would be replaced when parts were available. To date i've heard nothing. Today i get a notice in the mail there is a chapter 11 filing. Am i stuck with this potentially dangerous air bag?
ODI 11041470
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dash board around the defroster and the front passenger side air bag was detached. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10872157