Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2009 Ford Fusion

Beginning in 2017, my 2009 Ford Fusion began experiencing decreased braking following engagement of the anti-lock braking system. On 20dec2019, Ford issued recall 19s54/NHTSA recall 19v904. On 04 may 2021, I delivered the vehicle to suntrup Ford westport and reviewed the work to be performed with service advisor jl including repairs for recall 19-s54 and other services. I received a call mr. Jl who advised the repairs for recall could not be completed without additional diagnostic work relating to not being able to bleed the front brakes. When asked if there would be charge for the diagnostic work, I was advised that it would be an $80 charge for 30 minutes of technician time but was also told its likely the brake lines collapsed and there might be caliper issue. I verbally authorized the additional diagnostic work on 05may2021. I received a text message from mr. J. L. Stating to complete recall 19-s54 I would have to pay $820 +tax to replace the brake hoses and that there may still be a caliper issue that may need addressed as well prior to performing the recall work. I called mr. Jl back to decline the work and to prepare the car for pick up so I could get a 2nd opinion. On 06 may 2021, I delivered the vehicle to an independent repair shop requesting a 2nd opinion specifically requesting inspection the brake hoses and calipers and test if the brakes would bleed brake fluid. The technician advised there were no issues with bleeding any of the 4 brakes and no signs of calipers sticking. I contacted a different st. Louis area dealership and was advised to contact them again in approximately 1 month as the parts are unavailable. As of 08 may 2021, I am still experiencing the same issues with the anti-lock brake system as first experienced in 2017 and no repairs have been completed to address the issue.

My vehicle is under recall for a faulty part on the breaking system, I called Ford on Friday 5/22/2020 ( sunshine Ford newburgh NY) and was told they do not have the part and cannot even order it at this time. Also they have no idea when they can order it, it could be months. My car is un-driveable without the new part. I just had the entire breaking system replaced ( calipers, rotors,and pads ). There excuse and response is unacceptable. Please help I need my car to get back to work. Thank you.

Issue has occurred multiple times since I have owned this vehicle to now. Whenever the abs system engages (hard braking to due snow/ice or obstruction avoidance), immediately following that the brake pedal becomes incredibly spongy or non-existent and braking becomes very difficult without pumping the brake pedal or engaging the hand brake. I've had the pads, rotors, rear calipers, and slide pins replaced and the system flushed and inspected multiple times. I have found that if you pull over ans shut the car off for a few minutes and restart it tends to work until you have the same issue come up. .

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 21v158000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called atchinson Ford (9800 belleville rd, belleville, mi 48111, (734) 697-9161) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that shortly after receiving the letter and while driving 30 mph over a railroad track, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard but failed to completely stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact pumped the brake pedal several times for the vehicle to come to a stop. The contact continued driving to his destination. Atchinson Ford was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake pads, rotors, and the calipers. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

This issue has occurred multiple times since I have owned this vehicle from 2011 to now. Whenever the abs system engages (hard braking to due snow/ice or obstruction avoidance), immediately following that the brake pedal becomes incredibly spongy or non-existent and braking becomes very difficult without pumping the brake pedal or engaging the hand brake. I've had the pads, rotors, rear calipers, and slide pins replaced and the system flushed and inspected multiple times. No matter what parts I throw at my car, nothing seems to solve this issue.

While traveling on a slightly rough highway, I went around a curve and a bicyclist was in the middle of my lane, I braked suddenly and my brake peddle went to the floor, I had to swerve to keep from hitting him. I pumped my brakes and they came back up, but were mushy and it took several more miles before they worked effectively although still not as they should. The next day the brakes worked fine and for several weeks afterwards, then there was another incident. I was trying to stop at a stop sign, before turning on to a busy major highway and my brakes again went to the floor. The side road I was stopping on was rough (it had been scrapped to prepare for blacktopping). This happened twice within a few weeks. The results could have been deadly. This has happened three times! I had new brake pads, rotors, and calipers put on after the first incident and it did not help.

Problem with brakes, spongie, going to the floor even after I replaced brakes rotors and calipers the whole way around the vehicle. Does not happen all the time only 50,000 miles on the vehicle. Mechanic told us nothing was wrong. But why does it continue to happen. This is unsafe and I have almost been involved in 2 accidents due to brakes failing. How do I get this fixed and how can I have this taken care of. It is worse when it is wet or raining out. All of a sudden brakes go to floor and you are unable to stop even when pumping the brakes.

Low brake engagement following anti-lock brake system event. Vehicle was in motion. After this event, I would need to push the brake pedal down more than it should need to be pushed in order to get the brakes to engage. Tom holzer Ford in farmington hills, mi replaced a hydraulic control valve unit as well as a front right lower side caliper pin that was frozen.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. While driving approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal became soft and failed to stop the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to friendly Ford (734-243-6000, located at 2800 n telegraph rd, monroe, mi 48162) where it was diagnosed that the calipers needed to be replaced. The calipers were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. While the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. The contact applied excessive force to the brake pedal. The contact was concerned of a future injury. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rear passenger side caliper and brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken back to the independent mechanic where the abs modulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: cas13938410. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Brake pedal goes straight to floor - no brakes!!! just replaced all discs, rotors, calipers less than 1 year ago. Google forums and you tube videos reflect this is a common problem that seems to occur in these vehicles with abs pump after abs activates. Please please please please please hold Ford responsible for this safety defect!!!!! these are generally good reliable cars and have a lot of life to them. It's a shame that they won't just step up and do the right thing in this situation. Too many complaints to be justifiably ignored.

After hard braking and abs activation to avoid an accident while highway driving, brake pedal became very soft. After later stopping and restarting engine (and verifying brake fluid level), petal is still soft / inconsistent. Need to pump brakes to build enough pressure ot stop. Concerned valves on hydraulic control unit is sticking, not allowing full hydraulic pressure to wheel calipers.

On many occasions over approximately the last 20,000 miles (hard to tell how long it has been going on as it has become a normal occurrence) brakes become temporarily non existent after abs is engaged for any reason on both wet and dry surfaces. Petal must be pushed to the floor after such incidents occur in order to stop vehicle and then requires extended distance to come to a complete stop. Since this problem has begun occurring brakes have become soft and all stopping requires petal to be pushed to floor and have to allow extended distance to stop. Have had the same mechanic for over 25 years and he has replaced rotors, pads, calipers, etc as required and says there is no air in brake lines. He has checked all brake components and advised that he recommends replacing the abs hydraulic control unit. After hearing this I began to research the problem online and can't believe the number of complaints out there. I hope Ford is going to stand behind its product and fix this problem. It is a serious safety issue.

In situations where a driver is braking and your abs becomes enabled, there is a chance that valves inside the hydraulic control unit (hcu) may stick, greatly reducing pressure sent to the caliper/brake. The valves may continue to be stuck until either the abs is reengaged or until the valves unstick themselves, between periods of hours or weeks. While the valves are stuck, brake peddles will feel extremely spongy and are required to be pressed to the floor to actually have the desired effect of slowing the car. Even when pressed all the way down, the effects of braking are severely diminished when compared to properly working brakes. Reduced braking effectiveness is obviously extremely dangerous for drivers and could, even during clear conditions, cause an accident. Replacement of the hcu costs several hundred dollars and is ultimately a temporary fix, as the issue will eventually reoccur.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard several times without warning. The brake calipers and brake pads were replaced more than twice, but the failure continued. The contact was uncertain if the hcu failed. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

While driving on the expressway the rear brakes seized. When I parked the car the rear brakes were omitting a foul odor and the rear wheel rims were scalding hot to the touch. I took the vehicle in to the dealership who said the springs in the caliper stuck requiring new brake pads, the discs to be machined and a lubrication of all internal components. The dealership stated it is a maintenance issue despite being solely maintained by the dealership and there is no notice in the owners manual or service as to lubricating the internal brake components.