Body problems of the 2008 Ford Fusion - part 1

Door handle is stuck/broken. Door cannot open from the inside or outside. Passengers are stuck in car.

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 accidents if one of these components fall apart . I purchased a 2008 Ford Fusion sel in connecticut which used to be a massachusetts state government vehicle before I've obtained it. It was well maintenance and had no flood damage. But just like a wide range of cars from Ford especially this model that I've purchased has a serious problem with excessive rust which make the car very dangerous to drive. Mind's speaking I've had to have framework done to my vehicle and change multiple suspension parts because of all the rust my transmission pan literally fell apart and all the oil came because it was so rusted. My stabilizer links and control arms have fell apart in which obstructs the steering which also caused a safety hazard for me and other people on the road. Ford has a duty to design their cars with a certain level of weather resistance. After doing research I found that there is a wide range of customers who's having the same having the same problems with this year make and model just like other vehicles that are made by Ford. All the problems that stated in this complaint having verified by ase certified mechanics that I've been working on my vehicle.

My breaks gave way for some odd reason I ran into a cable box trying to control or rather stop the vehicle.

On December 27th 2019. My daughter slide into the back of another car and she complained the breaks were taking to long to come to a complete stop. The car was totaled and on January 23rd, 2020 we received safety recall notice 19s54/NHTSA recall 19v-904. Had we received this notice before 12/27/19 we believe repairs would have prevented the accident and the car would not have been sold for parts.

Interior door handles are very weak and broke. Door became inoperable from the inside. The only way to open the door was to turn the ignition on, roll down the window, and then release the exterior handle. It would have been fatal if an emergency exit was needed.

The dash is popping up around the passenger airbag! Ford refuses to do anything about it. The internet is full of complaints about this.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. VIN#3fahp07z08r224017 search was completed. The contact was driving on the highway on April 2017 at 45mph and a deer struck the contacts vehicle. The contact was concerned because neither of the front airbags deployed. The contact indicated that the vehicles damage consisted of the radiator, headline assembly, bumper and motor was all damaged. The contact vehicle has not been repaired. The contacts mother took her to the hospitals. The contact had injuries to right forearm thumb and right shoulder. The contact indicated that there was a police report filed. The contacts vehicle was not completely destroyed. The contact indicated that the vehicle was not towed and that they drove the vehicle home. Jl.

September 8 we had a car accident and our car was totaled the air bags none of them ever went off, even the police and paramedic were concerned, and being a nurse I am very concerned, we were getting off bypass and another car hit us. We were rear ended.

Had several incidents with my brakes not working properly after abs going on by hittin my brakes on a bumpy road or uneven gravel and in rainy weather, my brakes went soft and low and I would have to press the brakes all the way down to the ground for my vehicle to stop. After pumping the brakes and stopping a lot of times the brakes would go somewhat back to normal, recently I pressed my brakes in uneven gravel and I almost ran into a construction post because my brakes gave out on me and went soft and low, so I had to turn my vehicle to prevent me from crashing, my brakes have been low and soft ever since and I drove my vehicle several times after that incident and my brakes have not returned back to normal, im trying to figure out this issue and believe it's extremely dangerous, I take care of my vehicle it looks brand new still and I always take care of it, I just don't understand why this is happening and almost caused me to crash into a construction post, I believe from researching that others with the 2008 Ford Fusions are experiencing the same problems.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. While driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine service indicator illuminated and a strong odor was detected from the engine. The contact also mentioned that the driver side door was hard to open upon exiting the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

On my Ford Fusion drivers door the release mechanism is broken. I can not exit the car from this door and in the event of an emergency the escape from the vehicle would be greatly hindered. I would have to exit through the passenger door or through the window. Research (youtube videos)shows this plastic part breaks frequently.

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.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag was protruding from the dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

I had unlocked my door via the automatic lock switch to exit the vehicle. I went to pull the indoor driver's side latch to exit when the automatic locks began locking and unlocking on their own, so I disengaged the latch. The latch then broke/popped out without me touching it. I can no longer exit out of the driver's side door without rolling down the automatic windows and opening the door from the outside handle. My vehicle was turned off with the keys out of the ignition when this took place.

Driver door handle will not open from inside. Must roll down power window requires ignition on or engine running to open door from outside door handle. Driver door will not lock. (no security or theft protection) egress from car impossible from inside driver side. Exit via passenger door blocked by center console. Loss of ignition leaves driver straanded inside vehicle.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard on the passenger side lifted up and exposed the air bag. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called don gasgarth's charlotte county Ford at (888) 313-9652 (located at 3156 tamiami trail, port charlotte, FL 33952) 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 contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the front passenger side of the dashboard bubbled. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. While attempting to trade in the vehicle, the contact was informed of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact noticed that the front passenger side dashboard started to separate from the seam located by the passenger side air bag. The vehicle was taken to shottenkirk Ford jasper (868 GA-515, jasper, GA 30143 (706) 692-6467) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The dealer recommended that the dashboard not be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. VIN tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect.

The dash around the passenger side airbag as well as the vent alongside the windshield and the switch that turns on and off the lights as well as dimming the lights and a trunk release hatch is buckling up and separating from each other this has occurred due to just normal wear and tear and driving situations and normal temperature fluctuations.

Driver's interior door latch broke. This is a common problem on this car from my research. This is also a safety issue. The only way out of the car is by lowering the window and opening the door from the outside. In the event of an emergency, this may not be feasible. The 2013 Fusion has the same problem and this was a recall. Why not on the earlier Fusion. Repairs cost owners over $300.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the dash board was defective. The dash board separated at the passenger front air bag area causing the passenger air bag warning light to illuminate when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, the dealer advised that the passenger front air bag warning light illumination was normal while the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Li.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the dash board around the defroster and the front passenger side air bag was detached. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact observed the dash panel was lifted around the passenger side air bag. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,750. Sg.

Driver's door on left side of vehicle, door lock and unlock latch broke, rendering door inoperative, can only enter and exit vehicle by using outside door latch (roll down window, reach your arm out, pull latch to open, roll window back up and exit vehicle, but will not lock) and door will no longer lock, remains unlocked at all times, part number 6e5z5422601a is the faulty part plastic breaks jamming the unlock latch from moving. The chrome plastic of the handle is nice, but clearly a metal composition should have been used in the design instead of plastic, after researching on the web appears to be several consumers with the same issue. Part prices range from $70. 00 - $192. 00 depending on the seller / business, such and issue that even the chinese are making money by manufacturing the part. Safety concerns are exiting the vehicle in an accident, the driver is trapped, have not seen anything on web of accident deaths due to fault, but I'm sure it's coming.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard fractured near the air bag area. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated during the summer and turned off during cold weather conditions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Put in brand new master cylinder sept 2013 with only 28,119 miles on it. Dashboard separated from the passenger side airbag. Sept. 2013. 28, 119 miles driver side door handle replaced sept. 2016. 47,147 miles defroster panel on drivers side of dashboard separated September 2016.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard was puckering in the area of the front passenger's side air bag. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,500.

Front interior door handle does not work. In event of emergency the drive would not be able to exit the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated the dashboard popped up and separated from the air bag. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that is was a manufacturer's defect. The dealer stated that the dashboard would have to be replaced. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the dashboard was not under warranty or recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 44,000.

The driver side door latch broke in half - door will not lock and it is not possible to open door from inside . The cost to fix is over $300 and it was made to look like metal but it is made of plastic that must have a weak point. The same thing happened in the rear passenger door.

For no apparent reason, the hood latch opens. The first time it was noticed on the expressway, it can unlatch on a secondary road, most recently it was noticed by a neighbor after the car had been parked for several hours. The safety catch always catches it so it hasn't been a major problem yet, but I don't like pulling over on the side of the freeway. This has been happening more frequently. The safety catch prevents this from being a major problem, but it could potentially be a serious issue for someone whose safety latch did not hold.

Noticed passenger dash upholstery, in front of passenger air bag was buckled,and popping up. Two different Ford service managers advised that this was a manufacturing defect and that the air bag might not deploy properly due to the dash protruding. They both took photos and Ford refused to address because my vehicle is out of warranty, by years. I only have approx. 34,000 miles. I feel that this is also a safety defect, if my air bag operation might be affected. I was advised that the entire dash needs to be replaced and it is approx a $1,000 repair.

Dashboard has pulled up around passenger airbag. I am just getting around to reporting this but I see many other complaints on this issue that should be something Ford recalls and fixes due to a safety hazard. Bulged around airbag as well.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the bash board exhibited separated at the frontal passenger area exposing the air bag and foam also exhibited separation at the windshield passenger side causing the windshield liner to separate and crack also exposing foam. The contact also state the dash board exhibited separation at the instrumental panel lighting system control area causing the light cover panel to fracture exposing the wires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The dashboard was not replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Li.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while attempting to open the front passenger side door the interior door handle broke off. The contact indicated that the door handle was made of plastic and had broken off on 2 previous occasions which required that the handle tio be replaced. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but the local dealer was not. The failure mileage was 50,000. Jft.