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
My brakes go out almost completely when there is the slightest bump that i might hit on the road. Firestone has replaced the brakes, brake fluid, and master cylinder and the brake pedal still goes to the floor. The research i did shows that the problem is the abs module. I've found hundreds of people in online forums with this problem. Why is there not a ford recall with this problem?
ODI 11210325
Service Brakes · Suspension · Wheels
Have been dealing with a brake issue for a few months. Took it to a mechanic who replaced the brakes pads. After they were replaced, the brakes still felt off. I would have to push the brake pedal down all the way to the floor for it to stop completely. Took it to a second mechanic who then replaced the master cylinder. Still had the same issue. When i returned to the mechanic, he looked over the air and stated…
ODI 11234363
Service Brakes
I had been complaining to ford mechanics of the local dealership here in los angeles of this braking-problem since sometime around 2014! I had explained several times that when the vehicle would be in motion (driving the car) and i would be passing through a rough section of street (many pot-holes) and would need to brake due to traffic, and then i would lose pressure on my braking-pedal. This has happened several…
ODI 11206166
Service Brakes
Tamara recall for the 3rd time in 2 years. I've had problems with spongy brakes. I braked over a pothole and my brakes locked up and hit the floor! I now have to pump the brakes to get them to work. I got my brakes flushed and they went back to normal. About a month later the same thing happened when i had to brake hard due to abrupt stop on the interstate. It took about a week to get them back to normal. This is…
ODI 11245114
Service Brakes
This issue has occurred multiple times since i have owned this vehicle from 2011 to now. Whenever the abs system engages (hard braking to due snow/ice or obstruction avoidance), immediately following that the brake pedal becomes incredibly spongy or non-existent and braking becomes very difficult without pumping the brake pedal or engaging the hand brake. I've had the pads, rotors, rear calipers, and slide pins…
ODI 11196401
Service Brakes
While traveling on a slightly rough highway, i went around a curve and a bicyclist was in the middle of my lane, i braked suddenly and my brake peddle went to the floor, i had to swerve to keep from hitting him. I pumped my brakes and they came back up, but were mushy and it took several more miles before they worked effectively although still not as they should. The next day the brakes worked fine and for several…
ODI 11255156
Service Brakes
When the abs kicks in during a hard brake on slippery surface afterwards the brake pedal depresses to the floor which makes stopping very difficult. This is not the first time this has happened but unlike the other times my pedal has not come back on week # 2 of brake pedal going to the floor. This is a safety hazard and obviously an ongoing problem with the 09 fusions. When will we get a recall? Does someone have…
ODI 11187061
Service Brakes
Driving through town on a sunny day when the light in front of me turned red. I applied the brakes and went over a small bump. After the bump the brake pedal went to the floor. The vehicle would not stop in time and i was forced to roll through the intersection. I was terrified. Thankfully, i did not cause an accident, but the brake pedal remained spongy. It feels like it has about 30% braking power. I had a total…
ODI 11196051
Service Brakes
After an abs braking event, caused by braking on a slippery surface, the brake pedal goes soft, "going to the floor," and the amount of force required to stop the car increases significantly.
ODI 11174392
Service Brakes
Brakes go to the floor, during stopping the car when: hitting a pot hole while turning and braking, another car caused me to slid into a rut while braking, breaking on snow and ice.
ODI 11174788
Service Brakes
While driving down the road i applied my brakes and the pedal started to move in a normal motion then vibrated and went to the floor. This almost made me rear end the car in front of me, i had to swerve to miss it. My brakes have been soft ever since. Upon looking on the internet i see ford knows about this but still does nothing. This is a issue that makes the car unsafe to drive and i think it should be recalled.
ODI 11173157
Service Brakes
While driving, my abs activated due to slippery roads from ice. My breaks have been soft after this incident. It happened around a month ago also. This is a known issue and has been reported before.
ODI 11170110
Service Brakes
After emergency stop brakes became soft, they would pump up but would not stay up. Had car repaired new hcu very costly (1500 dollars) i see that this is a problem that has been reported before. Ford needs to fix this problem, not their customers
ODI 11171640
Service Brakes
This is the second time in the past month my brakes went soft after pulsating to a quick stop (abs i guess kicked in). I took it to a mechanic the first time and he couldn't find anything wrong with the brake system. After he looked at it and did a few things to make abs light come on, they went back to normal. Now it's back, after i had to brake in the snow at a light on the highway. They are back to being spongy…
ODI 11170122
Service Brakes
Brakes go to floor. No leaks, master cylinder is ok, rotors pads are new.
ODI 11204429
Service Brakes
Dealer has informed me that they antilock braking system (abs) hydraulic control unit (hcu) has failed. Having the repairs done and will cost $1600.
ODI 11165857
Service Brakes
Ton of complaints about hydraulic control unit abs , failing, car feels unsafe to drive, my car only has 33000 miles on it.
ODI 11171234
Service Brakes
While slowing on a highway to turn onto a side road, the vehicle encountered slippery conditions. The abs engaved and the brake pedal became very soft, and went almost to the floor. Nearly all braking ability was lost.
ODI 11164649
Service Brakes
Brake petal goes to the floor mechanic cannot find issues
ODI 11171361
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving 45 mph, the brake pedal was applied, but felt spongy. The vehicle failed to respond and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 99,900. The vin was not available.
ODI 11164614
Service Brakes
With antiskid activated trying to stop in an expedited manner from 30mph brakes lost all pressure. Pedal goes to the floor. With normal braking they work just fine. Tested brakes on a gravel road and speed does not matter. When the antiskid tries to stop the car you loose all brake pressure and car continues to travel forward with no braking. Emergency brake was the only thing that stopped the car. There is no brake…
ODI 11164717
Service Brakes
Car lost braking pressure when driving in snow/icy conditions in second week of january 2018. Took it to mechanic who diagnosed faulty abs hcu, but somehow "reset" the system when working to diagnose the problem and consequently chose not to replace the unit. Drove without any braking issues until driving again recently in snow/icy conditions, and same problem reoccurred. Unpredictable, reduced braking continuing in…
ODI 11161048
Service Brakes
After an abs situation when slowing on a slick roadway the brake pedal drops nearly to the floor dangerously reducing braking pressure increasing stop time. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle.
ODI 11156036
Service Brakes
The brakes suddenly became soft and the brake pedal travelled almost to the floor before stopping the vehicle. This occurred while slowing for an intersection on a wet road. It didn't feel like the abs system activated properly. The brakes remained soft after that and are not working properly.
ODI 11155819
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and took an extended amount of time to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs pump and brake master cylinder needed to be replaced and followed up by a brake fluid flush. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11155651
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Ford Fusion.
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