2008 Ford Fusion Structure Problems
- 35
- 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.
What owners report
- passenger side · 20 records
- dash board · 7 records
- around passenger · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- passenger airbag · 5 records
- side airbag · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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 · Structure
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that there was a crack on the dashboard over the air bag, which exposed the air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mastel ford, olean, ny, [redacted]) who stated that nothing could be done. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Additionally, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags).…
ODI 11045564
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 · Power Train · Structure
Cracked dashboard that exposes the airbag. Power train coil on damage. *tr
ODI 10653986
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
Structure
I cannot exit the vehicle driver's side using the inside door handle. I have to roll the window down and then open the door with the outside handle. This problem has occurred on its own. There was no accident or anything like that. It just stopped working one day. I have been on line and other fusion owners are experiencing the same problem and have contacted ford as i have and ford won't do anything about it. I…
ODI 10620942
Air Bags · Structure
I have a 2008 ford fusion with the passenger side air bag dash failing to adhere to the dash panel, the foam on the airbag is visible, my ford dealer has told me that they won't deal with it due to safety and regulations- now what?! Wait for it to explode and kill someone?????!!!!!! *tr
ODI 10615967
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the passenger's side dashboard material was bulging where the air bag was located. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10620934
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the passenger's side dashboard was separating which could possibly expose the air bag. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10626160
Air Bags · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Structure
Dash board is curling up around the passenger side air bag.the front window defrost vent is coming out of the dash board . We have had the door handles break in half replaced .this is a safety issue the dash could come apart at any time or the passenger air bag could go off? W/ the front window vent out of the cut out in the dash this part on the driver side up could pop up and cause the window to break . *tr
ODI 10598684
Air Bags · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard was cracked and exposing the airbag. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10652196
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? *tr
ODI 10578769
Air Bags · Structure
Where my dashboard airbag is on the passengers side is it is bulging(seeing foam currently). *tr
ODI 10595573
Air Bags · Structure
The passenger side air bag, the dash that covers it is opening up. For a car this car that is from 2008 should not be happening . For the dash to becoming up like that to where you can see the air bag is really bad. What happens if the air bag goes off and gets suck on the tip of the open dash someone could get really hurt or even die. I did take it to the ford company and they said that i would have to pay close to…
ODI 10648977
Air Bags · Structure
I am the original buyer of a 2008 ford fusion se - which i purchased in 2008 - it now appears that there is a bulging near the passenger air bag area on my car's dashboard. This appears to be a manufacturing defect since the car has never been in any type of accident. Ford refuses to fix since car is no longer under warranty. I looked on line at it appears many other ford fusion owners are experiencing the same…
ODI 10550661
Air Bags · Structure
2008 ford fusion sel awd: the dashboard cover is peeling up in front of the passenger side airbag. This has the potential to be a serious safety problem and is continuing to get worse as time passes. The vinyl cover appears to be delaminating from the foam rubber beneath it and could interfere with the proper deployment of the passenger side airbag in the event of a crash. *tr
ODI 10559742
Structure
Right side dashboard lifted up where the airbag is located. I took it to ford paso robles, ca they didn't have a solution to repair other then take it to an upholstery company maybe they could glue it down. Doesn't seem very safe - the airbag could get caught on it. *tr
ODI 10706294
Structure
Glue holding vinyl around passenger airbag is bad. You can see the foam padding underneath. Dealer and local body shop will not fix. Will not purchase another vehicle that does not have one piece vinyl on dashboard. *tr
ODI 10628336
Door · Structure
Both front interior door handles have broken. *tr
ODI 10533767
Air Bags · Structure
The dashboard right by the passenger airbag is warping. The ford dealer wants $1000 to replace it on a car that is 6 years old when it should not be warping already. I believe this is a safety concern to airbag potentially not deploying correctly. *tr
ODI 10621262
Air Bags · Structure
In the summer of 2013 i noticed that the passenger dash was coming undone (separating from the dash and sticking up) in front of the airbag of my 2008 ford fusion. The dash is now curled up so much that i fear that it may interfere with the deployment of the passenger airbag. At the time of this complaint, there are no known statements regarding the foam vinyl separating from the dash. I would like to know if any…
ODI 10682497
Air Bags · Structure
Dashboard warped over passenger side airbag partially blocking airbag cover. Fear it might affect airbag deployment on passenger side. *tr
ODI 10569040
Air Bags · Electrical System · Structure
I noticed the dash board around the airbag is separating about 2 months ago i tried to push the seam back down but it still puckers. Yesterday i tried to start my car and there was a continuous clicking sound coming from the dashboard and the security lock light and airbag light were flashing very fast. I just parked the car about 1 hour before and there was no problems until i came back to start it. I tried for…
ODI 10519980
Air Bags · Structure
Dash board around passenger air bag bubbling out, lifting up, air bag light stays on in car. Worried air bag might deploy when it's not suppose to or not deploy when i need it to. *tr
ODI 10542916