MYRModel Year Report

2008 Ford Fusion

● Typical for this model
2008 Ford Fusion
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Fusion Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 1064 complaints 2008: 1353 complaints 2008 2009: 1021 complaints 2010: 5126 complaints 2010 2011: 2783 complaints 2012: 2513 complaints 2012 2013: 1786 complaints 2014: 1328 complaints 2014 2015: 989 complaints 2016: 1607 complaints 2016 2017: 1105 complaints 2018: 436 complaints 2018 2019: 309 complaints 2020: 178 complaints 2020
2008: 1353 complaints
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YearComplaints
2006730
20071064
20081353
20091021
20105126
20112783
20122513
20131786
20141328
2015989
20161607
20171105
2018436
2019309
2020178

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 47%

47% of complaints: air bags — 638 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, A DEER STRUCK THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. NEITHER OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE TO THE RADIATOR, HEADLINE ASSEMBLY, BUMPER, AND MOTOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171120

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN JULY OF 2016.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171108

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON RT. 511OR LORAIN STREET IN OBERLIN, OHIO. THE LIGHT ON LORAIN AND S. PLEASANT WAS FLASHING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090126

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

SERVICE BRAKES 41%

41% of complaints: service brakes — 556 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
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I had the Ford brake recall work completed in 2023, but the same brake issue has returned. This appears to be the same HCU problem covered by the recall, and Ford is now refusing to repair it.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260721

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 83 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH INJURY
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I want to file a safety complaint against Ford car company for their vehicle in which I purchased which is a 2008 Ford Fusion SEL for excessive and dangerous rot and rust problem on the frame and suspension and under component which can lead to...

NHTSA ODI report, 20240316

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH INJURY
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PURCHASED THE CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER'S 16TH BIRTHDAY. I BELIEVE IT ONLY HAD 20,000 MILES ON IT. SHE HAD IF FOR 2 YEARS AND HAS ALWAYS THOUGHT THE CAR RAN A LITTLE "SLUGGISH".

NHTSA ODI report, 20130724

Also filed under ENGINE

ENGINE 3%

3% of complaints: engine — 39 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20081014 — PE (closed 20090409)

TIRE VALVE CRACKING

I 20100528 — PE (closed 20130111)

Accel Pedal Interference - Acc Floormat

I 20121212 — EA (closed 20140612)

Floor mat interference with accelerator

R 20140726 — equipment

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007,...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07.

Campaign 14E028000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20161220 — PE (closed 20180504)

Extended Braking Distance

R 20180202 — air bags

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

Campaign 16V384000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180214 — air bags

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

Campaign 17V024000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20180418 — EA (closed 20210115)

Extended Braking Distance

R 20210317 — air bags

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021.

Campaign 21V081000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210401 — service brakes, hydraulic

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary.

Campaign 19V904000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210409 — air bags

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge.

Campaign 21V158000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Ford Fusion — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (638 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (556 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (83 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14E028000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V384000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V024000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V081000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V158000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Ford Fusion reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Ford Fusion is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Fusion?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Ford Fusion have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.