Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2009 Ford Fusion

11 problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2009 Ford Fusion. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Ford Fusion based on all problems reported for the 2009 Fusion.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2019

Takata recall the replacement r- side air bag was replaced after 1 year recall waiting. Now the installed airbag shows yellow foam type coming out from accross the top of the air bag on the dash board. Notified coccia Ford- they said drive it in to be checked on Monday may 20 2019-said-ok to drive it.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2018

Takata recall. Ford dealership called to notify of replacement for passenger side air bag. I asked who is manufacturing the replacement airbag, I was informed it's still takata. Is this safe?.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2018

Tried to brake as usual and brakes were not as responsive and needed more pressure/time to stop. Abs light came on shortly after. Ford believes that the cause is abs module and/or abs hcu (abs pump motor failure). They are unable to determine actual cause until I py $3,000 to replace each potential issue. While brakes seem to operate ok now, the car needs more time to stop. Have seen multiple complaints online w the same issue (spongy brakes, abs module failures). I have also been unable to obtain the recall replacement for passenger side airbag as they are short on parts.

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2017

Takata recall. I got recall notice from Ford that my passenger side air bag is affected by takata recall, and they will contact me when air bag is ready. I got this notice in 2016. Now it is end of 2017, already one year. I have not got any notice about when this can be handled. I called Ford dealership close to me, they told me they have too many cars to fix, and told me Ford will contact me in future. As a result, I could not use this car to transport family due to safety concerns. Therefore I suffer monetary loss because I paid for this vehicle but could not use it as I need.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

It's affecting my passenger side airbags. Ford dealer keeps telling me they don't have the parts to fix it for the past two years. They also told me that it may affect my trade - in price even though I bought it from them. I have not been able to drive with any passenger in fear of the airbags fatally deploying. This is a serious hazard and I live in a very hot climate which makes the risks even higher. Help me, I have not been able to get any recourse with this dangerous vehicle . Just owning a vehicle with such a risk is dangerous.

6 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag was detached from the console. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags). 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 (dellen Ford, 2001 e mcgallard rd, muncie, in 47303) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 129,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

7 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2017

I received a letter stating that there was a recall on my car due to the passenger air bag but the parts to replace it are not in, I want to disable the air bag to avoid possible injury until it can be fixed but the dealership will not do this until the company will authorize it. The recall describes personal injury or possible death as a result of the defect. I do not want to drive my car and if I am injured or die as a result of this. . . . My family will sue the heck out of the company and the agency overseeing the industry. Just give dealerships the permission to deactivate the passenger side air bags so we don't have to ride around with miniature ieds in our dashboards or compensate us for rental cars.

8 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2016

Takata recall. The passenger side airbag cover is half lifted up and is extremely dangerous. Could inflate at any time. No remedy yet and I'm extremely concerned this will inflate while we are driving in the car.

9 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. While the vehicle was parked, there were bubbles on the dashboard surrounding the front passenger side air bag. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

10 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall- received notification from Ford July 2016. Still no fix available for passenger side air bag.

11 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2016

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion, the contact stated she had received a recall notice from Ford motors in June of 2016 ,and contacted Ford and was advised that parts were not available to complete NHTSA recall number 17v024000 passenger side airbag exceeed a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact called Ford motors and was advised that they were not sure what company was going to be making the replacement airbags and that no date could be given for when airbag parts would be available to complete the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the airbag situation. No failure had been experienced with the vehicle. Cb.



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