2009 Ford Fusion Body Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- drivers door · 5 records
- passenger side · 4 records
- door handle · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body
Takata recall. Vehicle stationary on january 18, 2019 the passenger air bag inflator was replaced under the 18s01 recall, ford part number 8e5z 54044a74 ad. On september 10, 2019 brought car into local quirk ford dealership for service because air bag cover was no longer was flush to the dashboard. Ford service said problem was due to "worn dashboard" and not covered under recall. See first attached picture. Called…
ODI 11255141
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts
Takata recall i had made an appointment for 3/28/19 we had an accident on 3/26/19 a car hit us at a red light totaled the car the airbag hit me in the chest bruises and cuts . I was the passenger my husband the driver he lacerations mostly . I also had broken ankle on the right foot and a sprain on the left. The car was totaled. Car was in motion.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11195410
Body
My rear passenger side door won't stay closed. The latch seems to be malfunctioning and it opened when i was driving. I wad able to oull over quickly and secure the door with rope but it still opens slightly. I probably use this door the least of all 4, so my biggest concern is that the other 3 doors are soon to follow.
ODI 11115349
Body
Couldnt get out of drivers door. Inside lock and door latch didnt work. Latch made of cheap plastic. Had to climb over console [hard to do, as im over 65 y.o.] and try passenger front door. Thank god, i got out. Tried drivers door from outside and it did open!! Just wont work if you're in the car??? Car was parked in a lot of my drs. Office. I learned that many, many complaints were reported to ford from the 2007…
ODI 11063336
Air Bags · Body · Service Brakes · Steering
Takata recall i was in a wreak because the brakes in the floor when i was driving in the rain on the highway. The air bag in the steering wheel came out.
Crash reported
ODI 11063943
Body
Door handle including the lock are dangerous! First, the coating over the plastic lever necessary to exit the vehicle began spliting and became very sharp. My passengers and myself began receiving razor sharp cuts trying to exit. I brought my vehicle to ford dor something else and asked if there was a recall, but there was none. I had to tape over the handles. Next, my driver's door hand broke off in my hand and i…
5 injuries
ODI 11012976
Body
Besides the recall notice 16s26 the door handles are not stable.. Hard plastic. My driver door handle broke and i had to pay over 200.00 to replace it, could not get out of my car.. The passenger doors have tape on them for security. Cheap door handlers. Other than that i love the vehicle.
ODI 11061269
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000(structure) was received in january of 2017. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not…
ODI 10981703
Body · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. While the vehicle was parked, a small fire on the passenger side floor ignited. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police and a fire report were filed. There were no injuries. The contact was informed that the charger cable that was plugged into the accessory power outlet cable (underneath the front passenger side floor mat) became hot and melted and burned a hole…
Fire reported
ODI 10908662
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. The contact observed that the dashboard panel began to fail/warp near the passenger air bag. The failure occurred without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the panel was separated and there was a bulge where the air bag was located. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (o'meara ford, 400 w 104th ave, northglenn, co, 80234) where it was diagnosed that the panel…
ODI 11032961
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard was prematurely deteriorating and bulging on the drivers side of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated there was a sticky residue that expanded on the front passenger side causing exposure to the air bag. The contact also noticed that the inner parts of the dashboard exposed plastic and foam near the vents on the driver side of the…
ODI 10817702
Body · Unknown Or Other
Inside door handles brake and doors can not be opened from the inside!!! Also doors will not lock after the handle brakes.
ODI 10781340
Body · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
The interior door handle became inoperable preventing occupant from opening the door from inside the vehicle.this condition may prevent the driver and other occupants from exiting the vehicle safely in the event of a crash or fire. *tr
ODI 10607777
Body
The door handles and door locks on the drivers door as well as the front passenger door are made from some type of plastic and both of them broke from normal usage. The drivers door is not able to be locked from the outside nor is the door able to be opened from the inside using the handle, thus causing a safety issue. The passenger door locks are inoperable as well. I contacted a local ford dealer who told me this…
ODI 10713338
Body
An abnormal amount of rust on the hood above the grill and inside the back doors just above the wheel wells. *tr
ODI 10585042
Air Bags · Body
Deer strike font end traveling about 40 mph,, 9 year old in passenger seat, air bag did not deploy as required , she was too light., damage to front end bumper, hood, and grill. Upon repair i noticed that the dash board just below the passenger air bag had been buckled and pulled away from the air bag cover.the body shop told me that there was no way to repair this except replace the entire dash board and then there…
Crash reported
ODI 10559497
Body
I stopped for gas and could not open the door at all from inside or outside ...is a safety trap im scare if something happens im in trouble. *tr
ODI 10511520
Body · Suspension
Both left and right trunk strut or trunk lid lift support have failed to support trunk lid. Trunk lid does not remain open even when opened completely. Has caused injury by trunk lid falling and striking my head and neck. No professional medical treatment required at this time. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10508475
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. The contact stated that the inside drivers door handle has a defect where the handle was extremely sharp. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 55,000. The current mileage was 61,000. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Updated 06/17/14*lj updated 8/21/2017*cn
ODI 10579552
Air Bags · Body
This vehicle was traveling in the right lane when it was run off the interstate at 75-80 mph, it went off the right shoulder, came back into the right lane, went into a spin, went off the roadway at the left shoulder and rolled over 1-2 times in the median before striking the interstate dividing cable which prevented the vehicle from entering the oncoming lanes of travel. The driver and passenger were buckled in,…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10486164
Body
Front drivers side door interior release failed. Door cannot be opened or locked from the inside. *tr
ODI 10463860
Body · Trunk Lid
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. The contact stated that the trunk was inoperable and its design made it difficult to close. She stated that the trunk required great force in order for it to shut properly. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the trunk popped open. In addition, the paint on the vehicle was chipping and beginning to peel. The failure and current mileages were less than 1,800.
ODI 10264410