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. NO NOTICE TO REPAIR
ODI 11039393
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 because he received the recall notice over a year ago. The dealer (woody anderson ford, [redacted] nw, huntsville, al 35816…
ODI 11039289
Air Bags
The ford dealer on [redacted] refuses to replace my recalled air bags. They keep telling me that they do not have any air bags. This dealer is in palm bay, florida 32907.
ODI 11143747
Air Bags
Takata recall i received a recall letter approximately 15 months ago. Went to ford dealership and was told they don't have any airbags for my vehicle. Didn't know when the would get them. Called ford motor customer service. All i got from them was an apology and you'll have to wait. I would like to get this hazard air bag problem resolved asap.
ODI 11040618
Air Bags
I was notified june 2016 of the defective parts and as of this date 10/19/2017 no replacement parts are available. It has been 16 months with no correction available, i am very concerned with the safety of the vehicle since death has been associated with these defective parts especially in the state we live in with it's heat and humidity
ODI 11034622
Air Bags
Tamara inflator my passanger seat air bag looks as if it wants to pop out my air bag light is always on when i'm driving.
ODI 11040285
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 available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Midland ford lincoln, inc ([redacted], midland, mi 48642, [redacted]) was contacted and it was confirmed that the…
ODI 11143767
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag was emerging from the dashboard without warning or impact. 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…
ODI 11097263
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 contact spoke with fair oaks ford lincoln ([redacted], naperville, il 60540) and stated that they could not assist, and that the…
ODI 11024994
Air Bags · Body
September 8 we had a car accident and our car was totaled the air bags none of them ever went off, even the police and paramedic were concerned, and being a nurse i am very concerned, we were getting off bypass and another car hit us. We were rear ended
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11063271
Air Bags
Air bag light comes on the dash off and on, starting september, 2017. Sometimes in cold position, sometimes while driving.
ODI 11039146
Air Bags
Takata recall noticed about recall, however no action taken by ford to date. When went for regular oil change at dealership, inquired about recall. Was advised by service shop that there was nothing indicated yet.
ODI 11040985
Air Bags
I have not been contacted about replacement of my recalled airbag i am taking any passengers until replaced. This has not been a timely matter at all please explain [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 11019494
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall the door handle on the care is broken which enables me to get out of the vehicle. Which to me is considered a death trap. I have to roll down the window and open the door from the outside or have someone open it for me. My air bag is also raising out of the passenger side. This scares me. On hot days i fear that it may just explode due to the heat. Which may be a hazard to others and i.
ODI 11016419
Air Bags
The nhtsa remedy order lists this vehicle as a priority group 5 with parts available to effect the recall beginning 6/30/2017. The ford dealer states there are no parts as of 8/18/2017. Are you going to enforce your court order remedy order?
ODI 11016150
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v384000 (air bags) and 07v541000 (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. Hennessy ford lincoln atlanta ([redacted], atlanta, ga 30341, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were…
ODI 11121687
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 had not called a local dealer. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy…
ODI 11013655
Air Bags · Seat Belts
I been having problems with the airbag and selt belts since august 2017.i receive a recall in the mail letting me know that my airbag in my car is been recall.
ODI 11041703
Air Bags
Takata recall i have not gotten any more information regarding this recall since 2016. Ford has not reached out to me to get this resolved and now my airbag light is lighting up on my dashboard.
ODI 11010607
Air Bags
No issues directly, i have received multiple letter from ford about the recall and they advise to do nothing. They will contact at a later time to come into to a dealer for airbags to be fixed. This has been going on at least a year maybe longer. If this is such an urgent issue, why are they not trying to fix the problem. I have not been in any accidents however; my daughter often is in the front passenger seat. If…
ODI 11144007
Air Bags
Takata recall. I received a notice from ford motor company in july 2016 concerning the passenger frontal airbag inflator which may rupture in the event of a crash. I understand that ford will eventually repair this problem but my problem is that the airbag looks like it is getting ready to deploy right now? I have no problem waiting for a solution from ford but i am concerned that the airbag may deploy at anytime. I…
ODI 11012401
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the rear passenger door window failed to stay up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician placed a stopper between the glass and the door to keep it from falling. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air…
ODI 11131079
Air Bags
Tamara recall i was not made aware that my vehicle was apart of this recall.
ODI 11004636
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes
Was not notified of any recalls on this vehicle when i purchased it. I had an accident last month and the brakes locked up and i couldn't control the steering and went careening off the roadway into a stationary sign and tow up the passenger side of my vehicle. The passenger air bag never deployed. Nor the driver air bag.
Crash reported
ODI 11015246
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 for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The huntersville ford dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact…
ODI 11004371