43 problems related to side/window air bag 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.
Dashboard warped over passenger side airbag partially blocking airbag cover. Fear it might affect airbag deployment on passenger side.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag casing lifted and was separating from the dashboard without warning. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics, but was not diagnosed or repaired. While driving approximately 60 mph with the cruise control engaged, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle lunged forward. The speed increased to 70 mph without warning. The failure recurred on three other occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.
There is a bulge along the trim near the front passenger side air bag panel. The trim of the dashboard has become separated from the air bag panel exposing a gap. This would definitely be a safety issue if the airbag would/should deploy. Dealership says there is nothing they can do because it isn't covered under warranty.
2 yrs the passenger side air bag is bugling, I called the Ford motor customer service and was told there was no warranty or recall for this, I called the local dealership and was told $1000. 00 - $ 1500. 00 to repair, now this is a defect on the company, now if the airbag is deployed and my 92 grandmother is sitting there , she is going to be bruised, what if my mother @ 73 is sitting there and we can't avoid a pothole and it's deployed, what if the sun ( which is an act of god) continue to span out the dashboard, my insurance will not pay for Ford motor CO defect. . . The consumer is responsible per customer service, I was told to save my receipt and could be reimbursed (could be) seem to be no one is reading this complaint and hold Ford liable for would could be prevented. . . Injury, medical bills, missed work, suffering, possible death, why wait!!.
A few years back I got into my 2008 Ford Fusion and I remember it being a very hot summer day. I looked over at my passenger side air bag/dash board area and part of the dash where the seam is, was sticking out. I was able to push it back in right away but now I can't. The dash above where the air bag is just always sticks out now. I figured since it was so hot that day that's why it happened. I still have never been able to get it fixed and it doesn't seem safe to me. I've looked on numerous websites and have read that many other people with the same car and year have had this issue.
My passenger side airbag compartment looks as if it will open at any minute. Is this safe to drive while waiting for replacement parts? it has been this way since vehicle was bought.
Takata recall the dash where my passenger side airbag is, is starting to come apart. I have not heard from Ford in over a year about this recall. I am not sure what would happen of someone pushed hard in that spot of my dash. To me it is a huge safety issue and should have already been fixed. Or they should at least stay in contact with people about this problem. I am very dissatisfied with Ford on this recall.
2008 Ford Fusion side air bag did not deploy during a car crash. Consumer states that her car was hit on the driver's door.