Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2008 Ford Fusion recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
- Complaints
- 1,353
Safety recalls
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Owner complaints by component1,353
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 638 | 47 |
| Service brakes | 542 | 40 |
| Structure | 82 | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 74 | 5 |
| Power train | 47 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 39 | 3 |
| Engine | 39 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 24 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 14 | 1 |
| Steering | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 1 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 0 |
14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“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.”
- Service brakes
“I have been having issues with my 2008 ford fusion. I did research and found that the is a Ford customer satisfaction program( campaign # 21N11) which also goes along with recall number 19S54 and ford is refusing to fix…”
- Service brakes
“My brake pedal drops to the floor when braking at times. Mechanics say that is my ABS module. I believe this is a very common issue with these vehicles. This has happened to me several times.”
Other Ford Fusion model years
- 20125 recalls2,616 complaints
- 20117 recalls2,926 complaints
- 201011 recalls5,639 complaints
- 20096 recalls1,023 complaints
- 20085 recalls1,353 complaints
- 20074 recalls1,064 complaints
- 20064 recalls730 complaints
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Other Ford models
- 2008 F-1501 recall369 complaints
- 2008 Escape3 recalls2,417 complaints
- 2008 Explorer1 recall148 complaints
- 2008 Focus1 recall250 complaints
- 2008 Edge6 recalls1,120 complaints
- 2008 F-2507 recalls337 complaints
- 2008 Mustang5 recalls347 complaints
- 2008 F-3509 recalls232 complaints
- 2008 Taurus1 recall175 complaints
- 2008 Expedition3 recalls146 complaints
- 2008 Ranger5 recalls326 complaints
- 2008 E-35030 recalls39 complaints
2008 Ford Fusion recall questions
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Ford Fusion?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 638 complaints out of 1,353 filed with NHTSA (47%). Across all complaints, owners reported 53 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Ford Fusion?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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