2009 Ford Fusion Service Brakes Problems
- 372
- 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 372 stored complaint records:
- 26 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 73 records
- master cylinder · 17 records
- went floor · 14 records
- pedal goes · 9 records
- goes floor · 9 records
- pedal went · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 141 |
| 60–100k mi | 138 |
| 150–400k mi | 34 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Brakes failed and bottomed out on three occasions over a six month period
ODI 10944490
Service Brakes
After a slide down an icy hill where the abs was activated the brakes became spongy and pedal travel increased significantly. It felt like there was a delay in brake activation. After some adjustment in braking methodology, the car felt somewhat drivable. Had my first braking need, after the abs application been at a busy intersection i believe i would have stopped in the intersection not on the stop line.
ODI 10945485
Service Brakes
Y 2009 ford fusion has newer brakes from july 2015. After the abs brakes go off when going over gravel or when hitting ice - the brakes seem to just go out- the pedal goes to floor and eventually stops. I usually pull over and pump the brakes and they eventually return to normal. I've had car to dealers in michigan and colorado and they can't find the problem. Only huntington ford in michigan drove the car but found…
ODI 10945052
Service Brakes
When i was trying to brake on some light ice to make a turn it locked up on me and was unable to come to a stop... Since that incident i have soft squishy brakes , to stop it goes almost to the floor. , i have had brakes checked out there is nothing wrong with them.. Said it was the abs system needing to be checked out and that ford is aware that there is a safety issue on this 2009 ford fusion
ODI 10948525
Service Brakes
2009 ford fusion abs issue the first issue with the abs occurred on wet pavement. The car in front of me stopped quickly so i had to brake hard. The abs kicked in, my brakes locked up as i started sliding sideways and then i lost all pressure in my brakes. After i recovered control of the car, i still had no pressure in the brake pedal unless i pumped the brakes many times before trying to stop. After continuing my…
ODI 10954159
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was able to stop after pumping the brakes several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.
ODI 10944298
Service Brakes
Under stopping sometimes brake pedal will get soft and brake pedal will go to the floor making car hard to stop. This has been noticed after abs system has engaged. This car has 88k on the odometer.
ODI 10939779
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving 55 mph, the brakes were applied; however, the brake pedal depressurized after the abs was activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10960332
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle would travel before coming to a stop. The contact would have to apply the brakes in advance in order for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10950024
Service Brakes
When pushing my brakes, the pedal will be all the way to the ground and the car will not stop. It will gradually slow down and almost feels sponge like. After taking the car to the ford dealership in town they told me that several ford fusions were having this problem and the part itself to fix it was $1300. As well as several hours of labor. The total bill would be $3000. They refused to drive the car and condemned…
ODI 10969005
Service Brakes
On 3 separate occasions my brakes have failed - twice i was turning a corner to the right - applied my brakes - pavement was rough - i heard a thud like noise and the brakes were all but gone - brake pedal went clear to the floor. The third time i was driving on snow packed/ icy road and the light turned red - it was a very slight downhill section -.i didn't have any brakes - i tried pumping, the brake pedal went…
ODI 10938568
Service Brakes
While driving downhill on wet roads, the brake pedal was soft and non-responsive, causing me to be unable to stop the vehicle in time to avoid the car stopped in front of me. I had plenty of time to stop under normal circumstances but i pushed the pedal to the floor and it didn't react. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10939480
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving 40 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10938537
Service Brakes
After the antilock brakes are enabled the brake pedal goes almost all the way to the floor before the brakes are activated. This problem has caused the vehicle to go past several important stopping points including street lights.
ODI 10937864
Service Brakes
This has occurred several times over the past year with my 2009 ford fusion that currently has 74,000 miles on it. When pressing the brake pedal while driving over a small pothole or slightly damp road surface, the abs system engages. The brake pedal feels as though it is grinding and pushing back on my foot, and the car does not stop. I press the brake as hard as i can to try to stop the car. The brake pedal…
ODI 10937599
Service Brakes
Brake pedal feels spongy after hard braking or during wet driving conditions. It has been reported to my servicing ford dealer several times and they state that the brakes are performing to spec. *tr
ODI 10939272
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal failed without warning. The contact had to pump the brake pedal several times to engage the brakes even after turning off and restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The contact was informed that the hcu needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10938447
Service Brakes
2 times in past two months, while driving in rain my car lost brake pressure. Once on a local street and once on a highway exit ramp. Both times driving straight but trying to make a quick stop. In both times this happened while braking on a metal surface (manhole cover). I had to press the brake all the way to the floor in order for the car to stop. This loss of pressure lasted for hours/overnight. I was able to…
ODI 10937660
Service Brakes
After my abs brakes engaged on some hard packed snow on my neighborhood street i had to depress my brake pedal very close to the floor to stop. This squishy brake condition gradually improved afterwards and was back to, or near, normal after several controlled test brakings over about 15 minutes. I haven't had any further problems, but then i haven't had any more abs events. I didn't know if you wanted "me too"…
ODI 10949592
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal failed to engage. The contact mentioned that the issue started after sliding on ice and the abs were engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs brake valves were opened and no pressure was being applied to the brakes. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10937745
Service Brakes
On a slippery road, applied the brakes and the abs came on. After that the brakes felt spongy. Mechanic said the brake fluid looks contaminated with metal flecks in brake fluid.
ODI 10938858
Service Brakes
When driving over a bump in the road or rough surface or something that would cause the abs braking system to activate, the brakes would go soft and need to be pressed very hard in order to make the car stop. This increases the time it takes for the car to brake making it hard to stop especially in rush hour traffic. It has happened on 3 occasions already. *tr
ODI 10938451
Service Brakes
While recently driving on snow, the brakes seemed to almost malfunction after abs was activated. I had to press the brakes almost to the floor to brake which delayed my ability to brake almost causing my vehicle to not stop in time. This happened while driving at any speed in slick conditions that would activate the abs system. Pumping the brakes would help to bring the brake pressure back but would almost instantly…
ODI 10938015
Service Brakes
The anti-lock brake system goes soft and the brakes go to the floor in snowy or rainy conditions. I have experienced this on two snowy days in massachusetts on december 17th and 18th, 2016. The car would not stop when i braked in motion for a 2 way stop sign. The brakes made large noises and felt very soft and the car would not completely stop. Fortunately i was only going 15 miles ph and no other cars were…
ODI 10937832
Service Brakes
While driving in slush and snowy asphalt roads, i was turning the corner on city roads at a stoplight and i started to slide so i pressed my brakes and my pedal went straight to the floor. I could pump my brakes and i would slowly slow down but in order to stop i had to press the pedal to the floor hard. I did take my vehicle in for service on 12/20/16 at a ford dealership and they replaced the abs hydraulic control…
ODI 10937782
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Ford Fusion.
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