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
The brakes in the car seemed "squishy" or soft requiring that the driver push the brake pedal nearly through the floor to engage the brakes. I have taken it to multiple shops and had multiple repairs including but not limited to, 2 brand new master cylinders. Several near miss incidents have happened but luckily no accidents. I took the car in today to have the takata airbag recall completed and was told i needed a…
ODI 11129544
Service Brakes
After engaging the abs system on a gravel road, the brake pedal went soft. It now requires significant pumping and increased distance to stop the vehicle. The master cylinder was replaced, but this did not fix the problem. Research uncovered that this is a known problem/defect with this model year fusion. I am wondering if there is any momentum towards a ford recall on this abs issue. It is a significant safety…
ODI 11130580
Service Brakes
2009 ford fusion brake failure was experienced while driving 30-40mpg on an exit ramp that was in a curve during the rain and during applying the brakes, the abs engaged unexpectedly and the pedal went to the floor. The braking distance increased roughly twice the normal required distance to come to a stop while requiring significantly increased pedal pressure. Pumping the brakes twice did not help stop the car or…
ODI 11130718
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Takata recall: i have received 3 notices for this recall but each time it says part is not available at this time. Not only do i have to worry about my car being unsafe due to this recall i have learned this model is also having problems with brakes freezing up which has happened to me several times in the last 4 years. There is no recall on brake issues but i know there has been hundreds of complaints about this…
ODI 11123804
Service Brakes
Dangerous brake problem. During wet conditions brakes lock up when applying the brakes quickly. The car will shake like it is going over a high grate in the road when it is the brakes stuttering. The pedal goes to the floor and the car does not stop for at least 25 feet.i have had three near collision due to this problem. Since 2012 i have had to replace the rosters twice but it does not fix the problem. There has…
ODI 11123347
Service Brakes
While driving the vehicle the service brake pedal will randomly go to the floor. During these events there is no slowing of the vehicle just as though you haven't applied the service brakes. If you pump the brakes you can then start to slow the vehicle.
ODI 11123187
Service Brakes
Nhtsa action number: ea18002 the nhtsa action item listed above affects my ford fusion too. I lose breaking power so much that i must apply the break petal to the floor in order to come to a complete stop and this also does affects the total stopping distance.
ODI 11122888
Service Brakes
Occasionally when the vehicle hits a bump or pot hole the brakes immediately becomes soft and loses power to stop the vehicle. It repeats itself and one has to slow it down with engine braking. After a day or two it becomes okay again. Till next time and it happens again. There seems to be apparently nothing wrong with the system, everything checks out and we are not able to duplicate the events on demand. When the…
ODI 11123447
Service Brakes
My brakes depress all the way to the floor before stopping and scared they are going to stop working. Was told it was the abs hydraulic brake control unit. Since then i have investigated it on the internet and see that this is a big problem. Complained to ford & they said there was no recall or assistance at this time. If this is a big problem then it needs to be fixed immediately.
ODI 11120177
Service Brakes
I drove over a set of bumpy railroad tracks and about a 1/4 mile down the road, when i went to stop, my brake pedal went to the floor. I still had some brake pressure to stop though. I made it to a parking lot to check for leaks but did not see any. I pumped the brakes and i got my brake pressure back and the brake pedal was back to normal.
ODI 11113643
Service Brakes
Brakes have failed twice randomly. Coming to a stop at stop sign and stopping at yellow light (this one was scary). Abs seems to pulsate back and then pedal goes straight to floor. First time i was able to pump brakes back up and drive to dealer. They said nothing was wrong. Second time i was unable to pump back up. After sitting for an hour or so the brakes were working again. I took to dealer for second time and…
ODI 11113311
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the abs failed. The contact stated that the front two wheels seized on several occasions, resulting in a series of skid patterns and near crashes. The contact stated that the failure occurred at least eight times since july of 2018. In addition, the contact stated that there was a loss of brake pressure for a period of approximately 24 to 72…
ODI 11133107
Service Brakes
Issue with brake pedal going all the way to the floor - with difficulty coming to a normal stop. There is a need to brake way ahead of the normal distance to avoid potential accident. Master cylinder was replaced, no lose of fluid, checked by multiple mechanics, and there isn't an obvious issue except possible faulty parts. Researching has indicated this has affected many other drivers in the same way. I noticed an…
ODI 11131734
Service Brakes
While sitting at a red light the brake pedal will go soft or have to resort to double pumping of the brake pedal for them to grab.
ODI 11104988
Service Brakes
Driving at 45 mph i had to brake over a bumpy section of paved road, my abs activated then the brake pedal went real soft and almost to the floorboard. My braking distance increased tremendously, i almost hit another vehicle that was in front of me. No abs warning indicator light came on before or after the incident. Brakes feel extremely weak after the incident and stiil do after pumping them many times.…
ODI 11104984
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tried to brake as usual and brakes were not as responsive and needed more pressure/time to stop. Abs light came on shortly after. Ford believes that the cause is abs module and/or abs hcu (abs pump motor failure). They are unable to determine actual cause until i py $3,000 to replace each potential issue. While brakes seem to operate ok now, the car needs more time to stop. Have seen multiple complaints online w the…
ODI 11114653
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving approximately 30 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the contact depressed the brake pedal as the front driver side wheel struck a pothole. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact was eventually able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to manteca ford (555 n main st, manteca, ca 95336, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the abs…
ODI 11103407
Service Brakes
Soft brake petal / brake petal goes to floor within 17 seconds resulting in compromised brakes and a safety hazard (all speeds and stopping situations). Seems to be a very common complaint / safety issue but still no recall or service bulletin from my understanding. I saw nhtsa is investigating, so i wanted to share i am also having issue and feel it is unsafe. Mechanic thought like most at first it was a bad master…
ODI 11101282
Service Brakes
When i apply the breaks while moving and the car hits a bump while the breaks are applied, the breaks will get very soft for a few days. The breaking power is very bad during that time, it probably triples the stopping distance required. This has happened at least a dozen times over the past 2 years.
ODI 11101636
Service Brakes
Problem occurs when vehicle is in motion. We (two drivers) experienced intermittent braking hesitation. Usually when driving on rough pavement, and especially when turning, brakes will hesitate to activate properly. Brake pedal tends to drop near the floor before braking occurs. Have noticed approximately 20-30 feet of additional pavement distance is covered before brakes fully engage. New brake pads were installed…
ODI 11119942
Power Train · Service Brakes
Driving the other day i lost brakes and almost had an accident with another vehicle. The brake light came on along with the service light. Which is still on. Drive home variously in low gear when needed. When in low gear i heard a constant grinding noise. Still patiently waiting on my takata air bag replacement thru ford. This vehicle is new to me and i haven't made my first payment yet. Only has 40k for mileage. As…
ODI 11090924
Service Brakes
Very soft brakes. - the car kept experiencing soft brakes after the abs would engage or if the car hit a pot hole of solid bump in the road. Not all the times but fairly often. We replaced the master cylinder in 2016 and the brake pads recently as well. In dec of 2017, i was going about 25mph while approaching the exit of our neighborhood. There was a small patch of ice & water. I was braking for a stop when the car…
ODI 11089787
Service Brakes
While approaching an intersection, brakes were applied for a red light which lost all hydraulic pressure after front right wheel went over a pothole. To fully stop the vehicle, the brake pedal had to be pushed fully to the floor. Subsequent driving showed virtually no return of hydraulic pressure in the brakes. This occurred within months of having brake pads, rotors, fluid, and master cylinder inspected by…
ODI 11083818
Service Brakes
While approaching a four way intersection stop light at approximately 20-25 m.p.h. In a 45 m.p.h zone on a highway headed into the city the brakes were applied and while doing so also hit a pothole simultaneously. The brakes failed to engage in any capacity. Released pressure from brake pedal and then reapplied brakes at which point the brakes engaged and stopped the vehicle but not before overshooting initial…
ODI 11080064
Service Brakes · Wheel Speed Sensor
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was applied, but failed to respond. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and the abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the speed sensor caliber and brakes needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted.…
ODI 11185852
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2009 Ford Fusion.
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