Air Bag Light On problems of the 2008 Ford Fusion

27 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2008 Ford Fusion. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford Fusion based on all problems reported for the 2008 Fusion.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2020

Ford motor company sent me several recall notices. When I responded to have the recall done by their mobile unit, they complied . I had no issues with my airbag light in the dash prior to the recall being performed. After the air bag recall was performed, the airbag light came on and stated on. I called Ford motor company and notified them of the issue. I was told I had to bring vehicle in to be diagnosed for a fee of 129. 00 dollars. Again I had no issues with my air bag light prior to the recall being performed.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2019

I took my Fusion in for the airbag recall. The airbag was replaced and now the dash is slightly raised up and looks like the airbag is going to blow out of it anytime. Now the airbag light in the instrument panel is turning on and off randomly. I took my car back to the dealership who replaced the airbag and they say this is a common issue and has nothing to do with what they did. So now I do not know if my car is safe or not to be driving.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2019

After the recall of the air bag. I never had the air bag light on the dash on. After the dealer fix my air bag it wood turn and off most of the time but after taking the car back to get it check the light was not on the dash but after a few month the light is on now and it won't turn off the dealer ship want to charge me to fix the problem now it's on all the time even if I'm stop or moving on the freeway.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2018

Takata recall my airbag light in my car stays on for a long period of time and then goes off and on. I received a recall letter in the mail and need to report the issue.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated within weeks of servicing a manufacturer air bag recall campaign concerning NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The dealer autonation Ford memphis, 2515 mt moriah rd, memphis, TN 38115, (901) 209-1259 was notified that the remedy failed to permanently correct the problem but indicated that a diagnosis was required to further test the vehicle which was unacceptable to the contact who was uncertain if a failure may happen concerning the air bag system. The failure with the air bag light was not corrected yet as the dealer had not received the authorization of the contact to service the vehicle yet. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting on the guidelines from the manufacturer to determine the dealers repair. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator intermittently illuminated while driving. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, 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 contact was concerned for her and her children's safety. The contact called five star Ford stone mountain at (678) 384-4242 (located at 3800 us-78, snellville, GA 30039) and was informed that the part was not available. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

7 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2018

The department of motor vehicles has contacted me about my 2008 Ford Fusion it has a recall with the airbags that could kill or seriously injured or me or any of the passengers if it deploys, my airbag light stays on I bought it at ontario sales in lockport new york, when I bought my car the people had already told me that there was a recall on it and I should be getting a letter in the mail that was about a year ago 2017.

8 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Takata recall currently my dash is starting to warp, it looks as if its going to explode on its own. I have had it looked at a few times and was warned not to drive the car both times. I use this car to commute to work and drop my little brother off at school. I do not let people sit in my front seat in fear of harming them. My airbag light has been on causing me to be ineligible for inspections such as emissions, in order to receive actual plates on my car. My registration is currently suspended until I can provide proof that my car is eligible to pass, concluding why I need this airbag now. It's been two years since I was first notified and I've waited far to long thinking that Ford or takata would be doing anything to help me.

9 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2017

Air bag light comes on the dash off and on, starting September, 2017. Sometimes in cold position, sometimes while driving.

10 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2017

"takata recall" I have not gotten any more information regarding this recall since 2016. Ford has not reached out to me to get this resolved and now my airbag light is lighting up on my dashboard.

11 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2017

I found my wifes Ford Fusion under recall and after many attempts to have the airbags replaced I have been told there are no airbags available for the recall at this time. Her airbag light has stayed on after starting her car at least 4 times this year, I have found no way to safely disconnect or turn off the airbags until new airbags are available, I worry every time she drives her car or has passengers with her, especially her elderly handicapped mother or when we have our 5 month old granddaughter with us, what if the airbags go off for no reason? who pays? what if there are deaths, not just in our car, but what if the bags cause us to hit another car head on, then what? we are terrified of these airbags and need help!.

12 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaighn number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2016

Dash is bubbling around the driver's side vent on dash and around the passenger side airbag. Vent is protruding from the dash. Airbag light on dash also comes on intermittently but is not constant. Also involved in the takata recall.

14 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2016

"takata recall". . . . . Airbag light is on. . . There is no airbag in place.

15 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated at least four times per week for the past six months. The contact also mentioned that the dashboard became unglued near the air bag area. The contact was informed that the failure had nothing to do with the air bag warning indicator. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

16 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the air bag sensor warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, 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 bob allen Ford (9239 metcalf Ave, overland park, KS 66212, phone: (913) 381-3000), but the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 62,576. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

17 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (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 contact called a local dealer (lance cunningham Ford located at 4101 clinton highway knoxville, TN 37912 865-685-5588) and was informed that the recall remedy parts were on backorder. The contact called the manufacturer, but received a voice recording. The failure mileage was 158,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

18 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Takata recall - I received a passenger airbag recall on my call over a year ago (June 1, 2016) and the dealerships still do not have the parts to repair this. I am currently now experiencing issues with my passenger airbag and it is being treated as this is not a serious issue. The issue I am experiencing is when I drive the top cover to the passenger airbag is rattling and now the airbag light has come on.

19 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (autonation Ford amherst, 8000 leavitt rd, amherst, OH 44001, (440) 296-3021) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag indicator had been illuminating over a month. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

20 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (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 contact called a local dealer (loganville Ford, 3460 us-70, loganville, GA 30052) and was informed that parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

21 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2015

Dash is bulging around passenger air bag; my car is always parked under our 3 sided enclosed car port year round. This just puffed up one morning when I was getting in car - noticed. No previous indicator. Its big now and I worry air bag will "come loose" my car not on recall list but it should be. . . This is dangerous. Suppose a passenger leans forward and grabs it. . Not good situation. . . And dealer / Ford should stand by a warranty of some sort. This comes up out of the blue. . I've not been in accident. . . Car has extremely low mileage. . .

22 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2015

I noticed the area where the passenger side airbag is is bulging from the dash. When I went to start the car it would turn over and immediately cut out. Airbag icon is lit up on dash as is the engine light. Repeated efforts to start and keep going were unsuccessful. Since I was on my way to work I kept trying. Finally got going and traveling approximately 20 mph and the car just completely shuts down. Got started again and proceeded to work and it happened again going about 35 mph. Ran fine for a couple of days, back to the same old thing today with the airbag light staying on. I have read of this issue before however I could not find that report today. It is very dangerous to be traveling along and have the car completely shut down on you. Ford really needs to take care of this issue. I am contemplating reporting this to a news station because it seems like they are not taking this seriously. The other reports I just read do not mention car cutting out on them or airbag and engine lights on.

23 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2014

Drivers side air bag indicator came on and has mostly stayed on the entire time.

24 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2013

I noticed the dash board around the airbag is separating about 2 months ago I tried to push the seam back down but it still puckers. Yesterday I tried to start my car and there was a continuous clicking sound coming from the dashboard and the security lock light and airbag light were flashing very fast. I just parked the car about 1 hour before and there was no problems until I came back to start it. I tried for about 1 hour but could not get it started. I have noticed there are a lot of complaints on this car and the same issues. This does seem like a recall issue. I wanted to support american made products from one of the oldest american auto makers. I am hoping you can fix this issue because I need to get the work and this is my only transportation. I live in an area where there is no public transportation. Thanking you in advance.

25 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2013

Dash board around passenger air bag bubbling out, lifting up, air bag light stays on in car. Worried air bag might deploy when it's not suppose to or not deploy when I need it to.

26 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2013

Takata recall. The airbag light continues to stay on, every once in a wail the light go off for a day or so but comes back on. When I make a turn, as I apply the brakes the car seems to slide.

27 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2013

We have had some colder than usual days and when I start my car, the air bag light stays on. Once I get to my destination and shut the engine off and restart it, the light goes off.



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