Dashboard Crack Problems of Ford Fusion

Ford Fusion owners have reported 8 problems related to dashboard crack (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Fusion based on all problems reported for the Fusion.

1 Dashboard Crack problem of the 2007 Ford Fusion

Failure Date: 07/20/2016

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and the air bags were visible. The contact was concerned that the air bags might deploy. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called rivertown Ford at (706) 653-7420 (located at 1680 whittlesey rd, columbus, GA 31904) 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 made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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2 Dashboard Crack problem of the 2008 Ford Fusion

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that there was a crack on the dashboard over the air bag, which exposed the air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mastel Ford, olean, NY, 716-372-7272) who stated that nothing could be done. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The contact also received a takata settlement notice and was referred to 833-619-7579. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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3 Dashboard Crack problem of the 2012 Ford Fusion

Failure Date: 02/15/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard had a crack around the air bag portion of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer confirmed that there were severe cracks around the air bag area. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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4 Dashboard Crack problem of the 2008 Ford Fusion

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the passenger side dashboard was cracked and exposing the airbag. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

5 Dashboard Crack problem of the 2007 Ford Fusion

Failure Date: 09/18/2013

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and caused the passenger side air bag to become visible. The dealer stated that the dashboard needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

6 Dashboard Crack problem of the 2008 Ford Fusion

Failure Date: 06/01/2012

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard on the passenger's side was puffed up and starting to separate. The contact stated that the failure was where the passenger side air bag would deploy in the event of a crash. The casing for the air bag was separating and loosening from the housing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that even though the dashboard was cracking, the air bag was still secure. The dealer stated the dashboard was out of warranty and could not be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 42,000.

7 Dashboard Crack problem of the 2008 Ford Fusion

Failure Date: 05/23/2012

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that as he entered the vehicle, he noticed that there was a crack on the dashboard near the front passenger air bag. The contact stated that the airbag was seeping through the dashboard and the contact was fearful that the air bag could possibly deploy while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed him that the failure was caused by the exposure to heat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was nothing they could do about the failure. The failure mileage was 63,800. Kmj.

8 Dashboard Crack problem of the 2006 Ford Fusion

Failure Date: 05/15/2012

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that she noticed that the passenger side dashboard was cracked around the air bag area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised replacing the dashboard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vehicle was not under warranty, providing no assistance. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.

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