2007 Ford Fusion: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 29, 2019 · Brakes · 135,000 miles · MO

When driving slowly (15-25 MPH) over a rough stretch of railroad tracks in the city, I applied my brakes only for the pedal to hit the floor to hear a grinding sound when I hit the bump. I had no ability to stop my car for 10-20 feet until I pumped the brake pedal enough to regain pressure. This has happened twice in the last 4 months and four times in the last 3 years. The pedal eventually regains pressure, but never holds firm when braking over a bump. This has also occurred while turning and applying the brake simultaneously.

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · 134,173 miles · MS

The idler pulley bolt has broken on my car four times. The bolt keeps breaking causing the idler pulley to be sideways and making the belt squeak (that's how I know it has happened). The belt has never came off because I always stopped when I heard it and had the car towed to the dealership. The first time it had to be fixed was 3/27/15 at 134173 miles. It broke again on 5/25/18 at 157899 miles. Then once again 9/28/18 at 159283 miles. It was towed into the dealership today 6/4/19 with 161231 miles. I have seen multiple complaints on the internet for this same concern. This could be a serious issue if someone was driving down the road and it broke! I have complained to ford motor company and they say there is nothing they can do and there is no permanent fix. They told me I could file a complaint with y'all.

Filed Nov 24, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 80,000 miles · OR

Since purchasing the vehicle from gresham ford on 12/10/16, there have been three separate occasions when the vehicle lost control while braking and did not stop when expected. I was very fortunate to avoid collisions on all three occasions. The first incident occurred on 7/28/17. The roads were dry. I was driving on the interstate at highway speed when I saw stopped traffic ahead and had to stop quickly. I had plenty of time to slow down and stop, however, when I applied the brakes, the tires squealed, vehicle skidded and actually left tire marks on the road and I was very close to not being able to stop in time. I took the ford in to gresham ford to get the brakes checked the next day and was told by a service tech. That the brakes were fine, but that I might want to get the ABS checked out. The next incident occurred on january 11, 2018, when I was driving on the interstate, traveling at 60 MPH in the rain. I tapped the brakes lightly as I entered into some water that had pooled (not deeply) on the roads. My car completely lost control and started hydroplaning. I could not pull out of the hydroplane for 20-30 seconds. My car was pulling towards the exterior guardrail for some time and then suddenly it was as if someone grabbed my steering wheel and pulled it as hard as they could to the left. I started traveling diagonally across lanes of traffic, but was able to recover because the vehicle stopped hydroplaning at that point. The third incident occurred on october 26, 2018. I was going about 40-45. It was raining, but not enough to hydroplane. The stoplight turned yellow and I knew I didn't have time to make it through before it turned red. I had to stop quickly, but when I did, instead of stopping, my vehicle began skidding (not hydroplaning) and sliding forward. The car was difficult to control and was pulling me toward the left lane.

Filed Aug 19, 2018 · Engine · 35,900 miles · FL

Tensioner pulley disconnects from engine causing the drive belt to come off. This has happened to the referenced vehicle for (4) times since 2008 and at each time said vehicle was in various stages as follows: 1st time was in motion in the middle of an intersection while taking a left turn; 2nd time was in motion in a parking lot right when turning into parking space; 3rd time was prevented when taken to dealership because of a squealing sound coming from the engine when gas pedal was used; and the 4th time it came off when starting the engine while parked in the driveway at my home. Each time it was replaced it was taken to the ford dealership where it was purchased and each time it has not been fixed properly. At this time there is a squealing sound starting to come from the vehicle when it has been started but diminishes after engine has warmed up. Now I feel it's only a matter of time before the unthinkable will happen.....

Filed Mar 27, 2017 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · CA

Passenger side airbag makes a squeaking noise while driving. Separation between the airbag and the dash is also noticeable. Passenger side airbag for the vehicle has been under recall since 6/1/2016 but ford dealership is stating no parts are available and they have no eta on when they will be available. In the meantime, we are uncomfortable driving the car with the airbag acting as it is.

Filed Dec 29, 2016 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle recently received a complete brake job. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on three occasions. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2016 · Airbags, Body · CA

My car begin make a loud squeaking noise. (I describe it as if it was a old rust car) when I was driving. It didn't matter if the steering wheel was turning or not. I was told by one mechanic that it was my tire rod ends. ($400 later 3/1/16) my car is still making that sound when it's hot outside. My air bag on the passenger side dash board is buckling. My passenger door makes a lot of noise.( loud vibration sound)

Filed Jul 28, 2013 · Engine · 68,000 miles · NC

I have been driving the less in the thirty days after purchasing it and it started making loud squeaking noise, I told the dealer about it and he said it wasn't anything major it does it when you first start the car. It continue to get louder so I had a certified person to check out the noise. When I let him listen to the car, he looked under the hood and noticed that the idler pulley was leaning to the side and that he didn't how know I could drive the car with the idler pulley leaning. I called the dealer right then and explained to him what was going on. He then told me that he couldn't do anything about it because it has no warranty. He suggested that I let someone else to put it on. When I did what he told me the person who checked out the said that it was broken and I needed to take back to the dealership. I had the car towed because I couldn't no longer drive it. The company told me that the person who checked out my car broke it. I pulled up the car fax on the car and found out that the idler pulley broke on the car a year prior before I purchase it. I want the dealership to be responsible for fixing my car.

Filed Apr 10, 2011 · 42,000 miles · GA

From 42,000 to 45,000 miles, over 3 month period, creaking, squeaking suspension sounds at low speed have become progressively worse to the point it is incredibly loud, distracting and annoying. Examination by mechanics yields no explanation. This seriously affects the resale value. I wouldn't buy it, sounding like this, and so far unable to repair it. Would appreciate any advice/help offered.