2007 Ford Fusion: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 21, 2023 · Brakes · PA

ABS and WRENCH icon are flashing on dashboard. Car making a terrible noise from underneath . I try to drive the car but it loses power and goes into LIMP mode. I have read many problems with the ABS control module valves sticking open due to the wrong type of brake fluid put in by manufacturer. My car is a 2007 ford fusion sel AWD with only 89,000 miles. I need a recall service appointment as quickly as possible because this is the only vehicle I own. The car is just sitting in my driveway. HELP!!!!!!!!!

Filed Feb 17, 2023 · Brakes · WI · crash · 2 injuries

This vehicle was totaled in May 2020. I had numerous and constant brake issues with this car and had much of the brake system (brake pads, rotors, and calipers I believe) replaced within a year of the accident. The accident occurred when I tried to apply the brakes, causing me to hydroplane into an oncoming car. My concern is that this could be related to the ABS recall (the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN ID: 19V904000). Although my vehicle does not appear to be affected by the recall, it seems very similar to the brake issues I experienced.

Filed Mar 18, 2022 · 162,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the brake pedal had to be depressed with extra effort to stop the vehicle. The ABS, traction control, wrench, and oil lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic to be diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that the brakes needed to be replaced. The ABS was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed May 6, 2021 · Brakes · 88,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, she had to depress the brake pedal to floor to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving to her employer's parking lot. The vehicle was taken to hawk ford of oak lawn (6100 w 95th st, oak lawn, il 60453, (708) 599-6000) where they performed a brake fluid flush but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) on 1/1/2020. The vehicle was taken to willowbrook ford (7301 kingery hwy, willowbrook, il 60527, (630) 986-5000) and the contact was informed that the ABS hydraulic control units (hecu) did not need to be replaced at that time. The contact stated she continued to experience the same brake failure. The vehicle was taken back hawk ford of oak lawn and failed the inspection. The contact was then informed that the ABS hydraulic control unit (hecu) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2020 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the brakes malfunctioned causing the brake pedal to extend to the floorboard. There was also a burning odor coming from the rear brakes. The vehicle was taken to chapman ford located at 1100 easton rd, horsham, pa 19044, who confirmed that the failure was due to the failure listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact was informed the ABS hydraulic control units were faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the part needed to repair the vehicle was not yet availalbe. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2020 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · FL

I noticed a warning on my dash the brake system (ABS). I then searched for any recalls regarding the area, which LED me to the federal safety agency website. The vehicle was in motion upon noticing the trouble.

Filed Jun 29, 2020 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · OR

I reported an issue relating to the ABS in my 2007 ford fusion on 11/24/18, but just realized I had used my tile number instead of VIN. Perhaps that's why I have never received a response? I have attached a copy of my previous complaint. I am wondering if my vehicle is or will be a part of the recall for ABS valve because I have been waiting for years for this issue to be resolved so that I can get the vehicle repaired and get rid of it.

Filed Oct 10, 2019 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · IL

In december of 2018 the vehicle hit a rough surface of road as I was stopping near an intersection. The brake pedal immediately went to the floor and I went into the intersection. Thankfully there were no cars passing through. Just after the incident the brakes firmed up and worked as normal. Car was brought to the dealership and no issues were found. I asked about technical service bulletins and was told there were none. Dealership thought the issue was a brief loss of vacuum in the booster. Told to keep driving the vehicle, and if it happens again they will replace the master cylinder. Now on 10/9/19 it has happened again. Vehicle went over a bump and the brakes went to the floor. Looking online, I quickly found a youtube video back in 2014 with a full explanation on how the hcu is malfunctioning on some of these cars. After the ABS event is over, the ABS valve is sticking and not reclosing resulting in the soft pedal. Yet not long after, the pedal firms up and the brakes work as normal. It looks like there are quite a few people experiencing this. Please look into at least having a tsb put out. I would have replaced it last december if I had known, as this is a dangerous problem. My daughter was driving this time and I'm just thankful she was in a situation where she had enough room to stop. Please, please issue the tsb now. The car should be recalled as it's unsafe, but at least a tsb gives the owner/dealer the information needed to get the car fixed. Have record of visit to dealership in 2018 if needed. It shows that they were concerned about the hoses to the booster. Nothing about the hydraulic control unit.

Filed Sep 25, 2019 · Brakes · 147,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. While driving approximately 35 MPH in dry conditions, the contact applied the brake pedal and the anti-lock braking system engaged. The contact also stated that the ABS only worked when the vehicle was driven in dry conditions and not when the pavement was wet. The contact also noticed that when the ABS warning indicator was illuminated, the ABS worked. When the indicator was off, it did not work. The failure occurred for approximately two years. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the rear brake sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. *dt

Filed Aug 17, 2019 · Brakes · 122,000 miles · FL

I own a 2007 ford fusion with 122,000 miles. About a month ago I had an issue with the braking system. The first occurrence happened during a 'panic' stop when I was cut off in traffic. The ABS activated, then the pedal went to the floor. I had to drive the vehicle home with the brake pedal traveling much further down than normal. I took my vehicle to the brandon ford service department in florida. I was advised that the problem was a faulty hydraulic brake controller, which is no longer available through ford as the part has been discontinued. There are also no aftermarket companies that manufacturer this part. They told me I would have to find a replacement from a salvage yard, ebay or similar place. Not long after this service visit, the brake pedal miraculously returned to normal pressure. I was able to drive nearly 300-trouble free miles before it happened again. This time it was raining and as I was slowing again, I must have hit a bump or slippery surface causing the ABS to kick in again. This immediately caused the pedal to go to the floor again. As of last night, the pedal pressure is still low and it has not returned to normal. I find it hard to believe that this problem does not have a solution. I cant believe that ford has not come up with a 'fix', or a re-engineered replacement part. Can you imagine something as important as the braking system being compromised with absolutely no way to repair it. I really hope ford stands behind their vehicles, does right by their customers and comes up with a solution.

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · CA

My father owns a 2007 ford fusion for about 5 years. About a year ago, he began experiencing soft brake pedal issues. The brake pedal did not have pressure and go all the way down the floor. The braking distance is also poor. The car travels significantly farther and takes longer before it come to a complete stop. My father took the car to a local licensed mechanic for a routine brakes service. The brake pads and brake fluid were replaced but the soft brake pedal and poor braking still persisted. The mechanic did research on the vehicle and found that our issue is consistent to a known issue in the 2007 ford fusion antilock braking system (ABS) hydraulic control unit (hcu) brakes system. My father said the brake issues occurred after the ABS came on after braking on an un-even surface. The mechanic said he does not have the expertise to perform the tasks and recommend us to file a complaint.

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · WA

Brakes are extremely spongy started a couple of years ago with a complete brake failure that I had to veer to the right and hit a curb so that I wouldn't hit the car in front of me. Took a huge chunk out of my rim. I had 2 of my granddaughters in the car with me on that particular day and we were all terrified. After that they started working fine again and now for the past year they have been spongy and we have replaced every part of the brake system with no change, the brakes continue to be spongy. This has cost my husband and I a lot of money, headache and time. I'm afraid to drive my car now not knowing if it could completely fail at any moment. This is ridiculous, I see there are multiple complaints about the same problem. This is an ongoing issue and ford should be made to fix the problem due to the fact that so many of these cars if not all of them are failing. And to top it off I read that ford no longer makes the ABS system for the fusions with awd, which is what I have. What am I supposed to do. We've done our part keeping up on the maintenance, even replacing every part of the brake system including the ABS. Please, please, please something needs to be done. Ford needs to be held accountable and make this right. I often have my grandchildren but I don't feel safe having them in my car anymore. It's really messed up that I shelled out all this money for a safe car just to have them say it's not our problem when the exact same issue is occurring year after year in the ford fusions. I can't afford to just go out and buy another car and I shouldn't have to. Especially when the same part in all of these complaints is the problem. Whatever happened to accountability.