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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the cover for the passenger side air bag started to bubble and detach from the vehicle. The failure had not caused the air bag warning light to illuminate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the failure was common and that the cover could be re-glued, but there was no guarantee that the solution would permanently correct…
ODI 10463379
Air Bags
I waited at the light until it turned green light/green arrow and proceeded to turn left. Another driver ran that red light and struck me on the driver side front left wheel area. Neither airbags deployed! Not the side or front airbag!!! I sustained multiple injuries including fractured clavicle and bruised shoulder, neck, and side. And large bump on back of my head. No airbags deployed!!!!! I'm starting an…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10447545
Air Bags
Automobile impacted telephone pole on right front quadrant. The continued travel of the vehicle up small embankment caused the vehicle to roll and flip. The driver's side impact airbag did not deploy resulting in head injury to driver. *tr
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10446801
Air Bags
My passenger side airbag compartment looks as if it will open at any minute. Is this safe to drive while waiting for replacement parts? It has been this way since vehicle was bought.
ODI 11101661
Air Bags
Have been notified that as of august 1, 2011, there is a recall on my car's passenger airbag. They still cannot fix the problem and it is unsafe for me to have a passenger sitting in the front of my car. My family has no choice to use the front seat of the car-. With only 15,000 miles on car the dealer would not repair also paid for 100,000 bumperto bumper warranty when aquiring the vechile needs to be safe per us.…
ODI 10897402
Air Bags
On june 17, 2011 my daughter was driving my car and i was the passenger, we had stopped at a four way stop. When we had the right away we proceeded across the intersection. We were struck in the intersection by a driver who ran the stop sign. She was traveling around 30 to 35mph and struck the passenger side of my car, smashing in the front passenger side door, also the front support where the window shield is…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10417288
Air Bags · Structure
Dash around passenger air bag bubbling and popping out. *tr
ODI 10537120
Air Bags
Takata recall the dash where my passenger side airbag is, is starting to come apart. I have not heard from ford in over a year about this recall. I am not sure what would happen of someone pushed hard in that spot of my dash. To me it is a huge safety issue and should have already been fixed. Or they should at least stay in contact with people about this problem. I am very dissatisfied with ford on this recall.
ODI 11000531
Air Bags
Illegal, unethical, immoral decisions made by ford in waiting eight years to notify me about driving a dangerous unsafe car for many years. If there are laws to follow in notifying you or the consumer when a manufacturer discovers a serious and dangerous defect in a product they offer, then they most have been violated in my case and hundreds of millions of consumers cases. For eight or nine years i have owned and…
ODI 10914277
Air Bags · Structure
Dash is peeling, i know for a fact, there are many other cars have the same issue. Suppose, ford used some bad glue from mexico. Replacement is to replace the whole air bag? *tr
ODI 10524275
Air Bags · Door
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the driver's side interior door handle failed and fractured several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact replaced the driver's side interior door handle himself. The contact noticed that the driver's side door cable and actuator were not releasing the latch; therefore, it caused the handle to fracture. The contact advised that…
ODI 11002823
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
My air bags are turned off and so far no dealer said they can fix the air bags after all these years. My passenger seat belt would not buckle and ford refused to fix it unless i paid a 300.00 price. I took it to bell tire and they put a new one in for much less. I don't feel i should have paid anything because it was a safety issue. I also had to put 5 batteries in my car because the would be totally dead. The last…
ODI 11203251
Air Bags · Seat Belts
I was driving our 2008 fusion on winding roads near our home in wnc. I was into a switch back turn and was approached by an oncoming vehicle which was on my side of the double yellow line. I did not have to swerve but allowed plenty of room for the other vehicle to pass. As they passed i was pulled into the snow and ice and off the road. I hit the side of a mountain and came to an instant stop. Our vehicle has…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10300080
Air Bags · Structure
My 2008 ford fusion purchased brand new also has the bulging dashboard on the front passenger side. It not only looks bad but who knows if the air bag will even deploy in a front end crash? I have also has catalytic converter replaced and today i need a new output speed sensor to the tune of another $500 in repairs. Car now has 130k mi. *tr
ODI 10557322
Air Bags
My 08 ford fusion's air bags did not deploy. My son spun out and hit the concrete barrier and the air bags did not go off. *tr
ODI 10289102
Air Bags · Seat Belts
I was driving home from work on rt. 511or lorain street in oberlin, ohio. The light on lorain and s. Pleasant was flashing. I had the yellow flashing light i was driving 35 the speed limit and a girl with her two children did not stop for her red light and i hit her t-bone. My airbags did not deploy and my seatbelt did not lock. This forced me to grip the steering wheel with my hands and as i did this i bruised my…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10256340
Air Bags
Takata recall i received first notice of defective air bag in july 2016. I made several calls to no avail. No parts available to replace. Second notice received in december 2017 with warning to not have riders in passenger seat. Made several more calls. Still no parts! This is unacceptable to go for two years with a dangerous defect with no remedy! And not be able to have passengers! No one has an answer.........i…
ODI 11089028
Air Bags
Takata recall - i have not been notified to take my vehicle for airbag repair.
ODI 11160669
Air Bags
Takata recall the takata recall has been going on for years yet the dealer continues to tell me they don't have the parts. Is the dealer waiting for me to junk the car so that it is one less airbag they have to replace? When will the parts be available?
ODI 11151035
Air Bags
Takata recall we cant sell the car with this problem and the passanger is afraid to be in it.
ODI 10897086