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
I have seen many complaints about the dash popping up around the passenger airbag. I have been having the same problem. What i want to know is why nothing is being done about it? My car is a 2008 i've had it for 8 months and about a month ago this starting happening. This is a manufacturers defect not wear & tear. *tr
ODI 10515066
Air Bags · Structure
A few years back i got into my 2008 ford fusion and i remember it being a very hot summer day. I looked over at my passenger side air bag/dash board area and part of the dash where the seam is, was sticking out. I was able to push it back in right away but now i can't. The dash above where the air bag is just always sticks out now. I figured since it was so hot that day that's why it happened. I still have never…
ODI 10650076
Air Bags · Structure
Dashboard has pulled up around passenger airbag. I am just getting around to reporting this, but i see many other complaints on this issue that should be something ford recalls and fix due to a safety hazard. Bulged around airbag as well.
ODI 10860999
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard was separating from the front passenger side to the passenger side. The windshield liner separated and cracked, which also exposed foam. The contact also stated that the dashboard separated at the instrument panel lighting system control area, causing the light cover panel to fracture and expose the wires. The manufacturer was made aware…
ODI 10660022
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard on the passenger's side was puffed up and starting to separate. The contact stated that the failure was where the passenger side air bag would deploy in the event of a crash. The casing for the air bag was separating and loosening from the housing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that even though the dashboard…
ODI 10461835
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vinyl on the dashboard where the air bag was located had been fractured. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that it was a factory defect and that she needed to have the entire dash replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000. Updated…
ODI 10410569
Air Bags · Structure
Dash around passenger air bag bubbling and popping out. *tr
ODI 10537120
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 · 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
Structure
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact noticed that field mice were entering the vehicle through the headliner. The failure could cause internal damage to the vehicle. He is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer to find out which component is allowing mice to enter the vehicle. He is waiting on a response from the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 5,088.
ODI 10248719