2012 Ford Fusion Air Bags Problems
- 361
- 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 361 stored complaint records:
- 30 indicate a crash
- 22 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- takata recall · 72 records
- failure parts · 22 records
- parts recall · 19 records
- recall remedy · 15 records
- issue able · 11 records
- able confirm · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 29 |
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
I received a recall notice regarding the passenger airbag and that i was eligible for a rental car until ford has my part. Unfortunately ford san leandro rents from enterprise rental car and i can not rent from there. When i told the service manager the deal he was very rude and stated he was sorry he could not do anything for me and he had no loaner ford cars at his location. I asked him was i just supposed to…
ODI 11112892
Air Bags
Takata recall. I have had no communication from the ford motor company regarding when parts will be available for replacing the passenger side airbag. My car has been sitting in my garage for a month and a half now. My local dealership has no clue as to when parts will be available. This is a totally unacceptable situation as i cannot drive, sell or trade my car in this situation. I would like to know what is being…
ODI 11141344
Air Bags
While driving 70mph on the highway our vehicle was suddenly smashed into by another vehicle. The other vehicle smashed into us at 45 degree angle and from behind on the driver's side of our vehicle while going approx. 70mph itself. The other vehicle hit our vehicle precisely where our vehicle's owner's manual describes our side impacts air bag sensors to be but our driver's side airbag did not deploy. No airbags…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11097690
Air Bags
It has been 16 moths since receiving the recall notice. Ford has failed to remedy the life threatening safety recall in a timely manner. Both ford and the nhtsa are negligent in protecting consumers. Based on ford's continued efforts to get exempted from the recall it is obvious they were not trying to obtain the replacement parts. They can design and launch a new vehicle in less time than they have taken to not…
ODI 11092350
Air Bags
This is our complaint before the serious injury/death occurs. Our passenger airbag requires replacement but now our vin has been dropped from your current listing. Ford release march 2017, 'a ruptured inflator may result in metal fragments striking vehicle occupants causing serious injury or death.' i can't drive our fine car on the freeway and risk my wife's life. The bag needs replacement now to forestall a future…
ODI 11090800
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
Steering wheel locked down in my front yard, right front light went out i was told it was a electrical problem and now it is the passenger airbag now i am afraid to drive the car long distance
ODI 11114659
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Kenny roth ford ([redacted], castle shannon, pa 15234, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11204394
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (anderson ford bullhead city, 2585 az-95, bullhead city, az 86442) was contacted and…
ODI 11079802
Air Bags · Suspension
Letter from senator isakson on behalf of constituent re repair date for 2012 ford fusion two safety recall notices. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repairs. *js
ODI 11079268
Air Bags
Takata recall i received my recall notification letter from ford approximately a year ago. When i spoke with ken grody ford in carlsbad, ca, i was told they aren't going to replace passenger airbag as i do not reside in high humidity area. I recently asked again and was informed by ken grody ford these parts will never be available; therefore, it will not be replaced.
ODI 11079707
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hellman ford (750 co-92, delta, colorado 81416, [redacted]) and white's canyon ford ([redacted], spearfish, south dakota 57783, [redacted]) were made aware of the recall and stated that the parts…
ODI 11151206
Air Bags
Takata recall. The most recent motor trend magazine said that ford is required to fix this now-page 12. I called the dealer and talked to the dealer supervisor and he said they don't have the part. My wife will not even drive this car now. I am at a loss at what to do i would like them to uninstall the airbag to eliminate the danger. They said they could not do that. The dealer is five star ford in plano, tx. Motor…
ODI 11075220
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (mclaughlin ford, 950 n main st, sumter, sc 29150, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…
ODI 11075201
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the parts do to the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called ford of jasper (4100 hwy 78, jasper, al 35501, [redacted]) and was informed that the parts were not…
ODI 11074997
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. While driving 25 mph, the contact drove over a curb and crashed into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact's head struck the windshield, but there was no medical attention required. It was not determined whether or not the vehicle was destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the crash. The contact received…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11075719
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
Just had recall # 16b38 done 1/24/18. Driving my husband to work and my engine light came on, took it to have scan done and it's my gas tank or cap? The tech told me my tank is not breathing, neither am i. Not a happy camper. There is currently a recall on the air bags, # 17s01. That's all i need to have an air bag go off and kill everyone in the car. There is also a recall # 15s18 the steering. I would really…
ODI 11073916
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. Bill marsh ford gaylord (1928 s otsego ave, gaylord, mi 49735) stated that the parts were unavailable for repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 11189712
Air Bags
Takata airbag recall - i received a recall notice in january 2017. I have checked online and with multiple ford repair departments and have been told they do not have any solution or parts for this recall. It has not been over a year and i am concerned for the safety of my passengers and do not feel safe driving anyone in my car.
ODI 11072147
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Auto park hawaii ([redacted] mall #310, honolulu, hi 96813, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11204767
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) over a year ago, but the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that a recall repair appointment was scheduled with five star ford (6618 ne loop 820, north…
ODI 11065893
Air Bags
The airbag light come on but the car has not been involved in any front end accidents i got in car and started, it flashed then come back on and stayed.
ODI 11065635
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact stated that the service advance trak warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to liberty ford solon ([redacted], solon, oh) where it was diagnosed that the rcm was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that, due to the date the vehicle was manufactured, the vin would not be included…
ODI 11065253
Air Bags
Takata recall. There has not been an incident concerning this recall however this defective airbag recall went into effect on january 10, 2017. After over one year i understand from our local ford dealership that parts needed to repair/replace this defect have not been received. Having recently seen news stating there have been incidents (some resulting in death) due to this airbag problem, i am getting concerned…
ODI 11064344
Air Bags
Takata inflators - i have been notified for several months now that this has been a problem, yet there has not been anything to rectify the issue. So i am forced to drive a vehicle that is not safe for me or my family
ODI 11064107
Air Bags
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 ford fusion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to thunder basin ford (1100 w 2nd st, gillette, wy 82716, [redacted]), but the parts were not available for…
ODI 11079131