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 · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact observed that the dashboard was lifted around the passenger side air bag. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,750.
ODI 10722210
Air Bags
Dashboard is peeling up in front of the edge of the passenger side airbag
ODI 10721237
Air Bags
Takata recall: as seen in numerous other complaints, the area in the dash around the passenger side airbag is bulging. Ford recently expanded the recall to include my model year ford fusion, however, it does not appear that my vehicle is included for some reason. This, despite the fact that the air bag appears to be expanding and pressing against the dash. I would suspect that this problem is related to the takata…
ODI 10873433
Air Bags
I have contacted ford about my passenger side air bag bulging out and they acted like they didn't care. This is dangerous. If it would to explode it would bust my windshield and not to mention if i had a passenger in front of it they would get hurt if not killed. How has this not been recalled???? This is a major safety issue and i have seen so many complaints about this issue and nothing has been done. I love my…
ODI 10744895
Air Bags
Like many other people the dash area holding in my airbag of my fusion started bulging a few months ago. At first i thought it was the trim but the whole area is bulging more each day. I am afraid to have anyone sit in the passenger seat for fear of the airbag deploying randomly. Have been advised that the only fix is to replace the dash. Since i see that countless other owners have experienced the same problem it…
ODI 10733254
Air Bags
Passengers side airbag is bulging and geetting worse.
ODI 10749820
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 ford fusion. While driving 30 mph in a parking lot, the driver crashed unexpectedly into a pole. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy upon impact. A police report and a fire report were filed. The driver sustained brain injuries, bruises to the chest area, and lacerations to the forehead which required medical attention. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to an…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10705692
Air Bags · Structure
The dashboard had begun to slightly bulge and has now peeled away from the passenger side air bag. After researching online, this appears to be a very widespread issue, of which ford has no remedy in place for except replacing the entire dash. For a car with relatively low miles over the course of ownership, this seems like an issue that should be corrected. I have no way of knowing how it may affect deployment of…
ODI 10700816
Air Bags
The front side passanger air bag top is pealing up.
ODI 10721036
Air Bags
Takata inflators my car has not been safe no one can sit in the passenger seat i'm making payments for two years over 5000 to be driving unsafe vehicle neither takata or ford give me a resolution to this matter the passenger airbag is lifting up the sensor is sometimes on and off on the dash board
ODI 11044129
Air Bags
I have called the dealership over the past 2 years and get the same answer that the part is not in, i have tried at other dealers as well with no luck.
ODI 11041578
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was nor diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) however the part for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Vin tool confirms parts not…
ODI 10971783
Air Bags
Went to worthington ford in long beach over a year ago (exact date not sure) after getting an airbag recall letter and was told they did not have air bags replacements for my car at the time. I checked several times and still no replacement. I service my car there all the timer and they never checked about this. Other customers were there for the same recall and were told the same thing. The dealership never called…
ODI 10969115
Air Bags
There is a hump in my dash from the air bag, got a letter from them saying it was unsafe for anyone to sit in front passenger seat, i have been very patient as i bought this car new and it has been an issue for more than 4 years. I feel ford has had plenty of time to fix this. Really??? Make my husband and son have to sit in the back seat???? I have grown very tired of looking at hump on dash from defective airbag.…
ODI 11078856
Air Bags · Power Train · Structure
Cracked dashboard that exposes the airbag. Power train coil on damage. *tr
ODI 10653986
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While driving 70 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,000.
ODI 10881574
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard was defective and separated at the passenger side air bag area. The passenger side air bag warning light did not illuminate when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer stated that the passenger side air bag was normal and that there was no defect. The dealer also stated that they…
ODI 10781514
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall: my passenger front seat airbag is faulty and that has been implicated in a number of intermittent, unexplained electrical problems and a constant "parasitic drain" on my battery requiring a replacement alternator and 2 batteries, so far. Also i have been limited in performing duties of my job which requires transportation of others who (for medical needs) need to be in the front seat for observation.…
ODI 11048320
Air Bags · Structure
The vehicle has bulging dash board at the passenger side /airbag case and the airbag signal is always on . I noticed it around 3 months ago. I brought the vehicle at dana motors in staten island ,was told no a recall on airbag and they do not fix bulging dash board..please help. *tr
ODI 10679045
Air Bags · Structure
Passenger side airbag dashboard has begun to separate at the airbag seam on the lower side and bubbled out, approximately 3-4 inches. *tr
ODI 10632874
Air Bags
Drivers side air bag indicator came on and has mostly stayed on the entire time. *tr
ODI 10652134
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Air bag readiness light on the instrument panel started coming on and going off. After a week it started staying on after starting up the car and it does not go off. Next the seat belt light stays on after you have locked in your seatbelt on the drivers side and no one is in the passenger seat. *tr
ODI 10628628
Air Bags
Passenger side dash, leather is lifting away from dash, right under the air bag cover. Dealer said i have to replace complete dash for 1500.00 i did not repair. *tr
ODI 10629832
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and the front passenger side panel was swelling from the airbag pressure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10643895
Air Bags
Passengers side airbag is bulging and is getting worse.
ODI 10745601