One problem related to noises during shifting has 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.
Started with very loud sounds coming form the car - thought it was the front end. Took it to Ford in paso robles, CA they could find nothing wrong. Transmission failure began with faulty shifting - check engine light came on. Contacted Ford immediately they set my apt time 4 days later - I had to park my car until I was able to take it in. The transmission had to be replaced on 5/29/2014. It is now 4/1/15 and the same noises are coming back and I expect the transmission to have to be replaced again very soon.