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.
2007 Ford Fusion brakes complaints
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Brakes are very soft after going over a rough patch in the road and tried to brake to control vehicle. Brakes went almost to the floor and felt like there was no control. Since then, brakes will feel like they have pressure but when I have to apply brakes the pedal goes down to the floor. I have had 2 master cylinders replaced and that does not solve the problem.
Abs brake activation causes brakes to be mushy and non-responsive after braking event, this issue almost resulted in a near accident, pedal continues to be soft.
This is a continuation of complaint 11171753 where I reported issues with ford fusion ABS brake system. Turns out the office of defects investigation have had a pe going for several years on this issue. Pe16-017. Recently, an open investigation has been initiated. Ea18002. This action increased the model years and models effected. My local ford dealer inspected my car and determined the hydraulic modulator is in fact defective. He also informed me he cannot fix it because ford has discontinued the part. Ford has discontinued the awd version of the modulator. The fwd version is still available. What this means is I now have an unsafe car that cannot be repaired.*dt
I purchased the car new and have never had any brake issues. Yesterday driving on compact snow and ice at about 25 MPH the anti-lock brake system engaged while slowing to start a turn. The brake pedal went almost to the floor before the ABS engaged a second time. At this point I was already passed the intersection. Since this happened the brake pedal is very spongy and will travel almost to the floor before any braking occurs. A quick search of the internet shows this is a common issue with this make and model. Information is not clear what the issue is. Some report the master cylinder others state the ABS control unit is to blame. There are many complaints of several service calls required and many $$$ to correct the problem.
Takata recall 16s26/the federal safety agency recall 16v‑384 urgent airbag safety recall VIN:(xxxxxx) the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v046000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.larson ford dealership at 1801 frontage road, nebraska city, ne 68410 & sakelaris ford of rolla at 25 west seventh streetrolla, mo 65401 sales: 888‑859‑7436 service: 888‑472‑6456 parts: 866‑375‑6895 phone: (800) 367-2406where both contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available, vehical has experienced a failure during a crash my ford fusion is a 2007 to me that would be considered an older car. It shouldnt have had to be on a long wait list. The vehicle was in motion, on a highway, braking,speed was 40mph due to road conditions with snow stating to fall, my daughter bracked to to an accident at the other end of a bridge. When breaking her fusion started to slide into the right wall of the bridge colliding the continuing to spin to the oppistite side hitting the other wall and then spined intill it stopped horizantol in traffic causing a f150 to collide with her car. The airbags didnt deploy in the fusion as they should have. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) * (recall related incident) ts
Brake pedal goes soft with long travel without warning. Very intermittent but very scary when it happens because you aren't expecting it. No warning. Sometime weeks or a month between events. Forums seem to pinpoint ABS system. Today, my wife came close to running down children in a crosswalk. Refuses to drive the car any more which requires me taking her to work etc. Not good situation. Fix is approx 1000.00 and dealer only since special equipment is required to work on ABS hydraulic control valves. Ouch....*dt
Driving to phoenix from tucson on I-10 at approximately 65mph, traffic ahead came to a stop. There was a lot of distance between the car ahead and ourselves, but when we hit the brakes abruptly, the brakes applied then failed with pedal going to the floor. Released the pedal and reapplied again and the brakes again started to slow the car then again failed and released. We had no path to the side of the road to avoid impact because other vehicles had pulled to the side, or were in the other lane. We impacted the vehicle stopped in traffic ahead of us with minimal brakes. The az dps and the insurance company were informed of the failure of brakes, but a ticket was still issued. To my knowledge the vehicle brakes or computer has yet to be checked as the fusion was considered a total loss; this vehicle had only 65,000 miles on it, and in excellent condition. There were three of us in the fusion and the airbags worked flawlessly, we all walked away. All occupants of the other vehicles were well and walking around for two hours until one was talked into an ambulance ride by a paramedic tech.
Driving down a hill and the brake went all the way to the floor and almost couldn't stop, had everything checked with the brakes and fluid and everything was fine with brake fluid level, brake pads but nothing has been remedied to fix this problem seems to be an ABS module and there have been many complaints about this problem. To take it to a dealer and have them fix this ongoing problem with this make and model would cost around 2,500.00. My car only has around 50,000 miles on it and I am the only owner who is 72 years old. Problems need to be taken care of quicker with recalls also because I'm still waiting for my airbag recall and that has been for a year now and when I call or take my car to the dealer for them to fix the recall and get a rental car which I also got a notice that I was eligible to get, the dealer will not give me a loaner car nor do they even know of when the takata airbags will be replaced. Hopefully no one gets killed because of this 'recall'. I don't know what the holdup is but, I don't appreciate getting a recall notice and wasting my time taking my car in for it and then being told they don't have the part. For it. What piss poor service our auto industry is sinking to.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled all the way to the floorboard in order to slow down or stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the ABS pump malfunctioned and allowed the brake pedal to go to the floorboard. The dealer (pallotta ford lincoln, 4199 cleveland rd, wooster, oh 44691, (330) 345-6600) performed several repairs from bleeding the brakes to replacing the master cylinder; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unknown.
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.
In oct 2018 ford replaced recalled airbags bit after I got my car back I have a error light on dash that gives a code b2290 which is still stating that airbags are faulty.
Driving down a bumpy gravel road (some call it washboard), I went to apply the brakes and it was like the brakes were not there; the brake pedal went all the way down to the floor. I pumped the brake pedal and that helped. We did take the car to a mechanic, but by that time, the brakes had come back. He could not figure out what was wrong. Another time, coming up to a light when it turned yellow, I braked, the ABS kicked in, and instantly my brake pedal went to the floor again. This was on dry pavement. I could not stop. I made a right turn just as the light turned red. The brakes remained "spongy," but they came back shortly after the incident. This last example has happened at the same intersection twice. The light turns yellow, I brake, the ABS kicks in, my brake pedal goes to the floor. This last time, I drove back to the intersection and noted that there is a drop or considerable bump along a pavement seam just as you come up to the light. Enough of a drop that you can feel it in your car as you drive over it. Both of these times at the stop light I was unable to stop before the intersection. I had to proceed through making a right hand turn on a red light. I was not over-driving or speeding, I was unable to stop because the brake pedal had gone soft. This last time I took the car to the ford dealership in town and they verified that the hcu tested bad and needed to be replaced.
The ABS braking system on the car is defective and essentially has made the car unusable. The ABS module is apparently no longer sold and only available from a salvage yard. I have brought this vehicle to the ford dealership for repair and even with two separate ABS modules replaced the brakes still do not work properly. They have no proper repair available.
I was driving my car in the city and came to a curved lane. I stepped on the brakes to slow down so that I could make a slight turn but don't remember the car slowing down. I then tried to stir the wheel so that I would not crash. At this point, I might have over corrected the stirring wheel leading the car to slid as the road was wet. I ended up hitting a pole.
When attempting to stop my 2007 ford fusion the brakes would lose functionality in varying degrees. Sometimes the pedal would get soft but I would be able to stop the car by pressing harder and other-times the brakes would fail to work all together. When the brakes would fail they would regain functionally after about 5-10 minutes. When I inspected the brake system there was no evidence of leaking brake fluid or break/rotor wear. When I took the car to the shop the mechanic assured me there was nothing wrong with my ABS braking system. The faulty brakes in my ford fusion eventually failed completely while driving at 65 MPH on highway I-195 when traffic came to an abrupt stop. I suffered a life changing concussion in the resulting accident as well as losing my car and job. I believe the problem is a faulty master cylinder as no brake fluid is lost from the system. Please address this issue there are still 2007 ford fusions on the road today that will eventually cause more serious accidents.
Any time the ABS system engages, break pressure is lost for extended periods of time, resulting in longer stopping distances. Usually the only way to get break pressure back is to turn the car off, let it sit, and pump the breaks hard several times before pressure is regained, sometimes not for several days. I have not yet been in an accident due to this but feel it is only a matter of time. It first occurred last year around this time when my car was around 116000 miles. It has occurred 2 more times since then including today. The master cylinder was replaced in august 2018 with no change in the problem. After extensive research and ruling out other possibilities, I believe the problem is due to the ABS control module. I know there is research into this already, so I am adding my car to the list of affected vehicles to ensure something is done about this problem.
Brake pedal goes to the floor, and is undrivable due to safety issues. This problem has been going on for months with this vehicle, we have spent several thousand dollars, numerous parts for the ABS brakes and oil leaks continually coming from the master cylinder. Problem never fixed, several mechanics could not figure out after replacing everything with the brake line and still brake goes to the floor. Brakes bled numerous times and nothing is different, replaced several parts and no improvement (hcu, brake booster, master cylinder, both rear brake calipers). Problems still persist. Very upset, this car is making us broke and still no recall!!?? Same problem every day with the car, unable to safely drive it, for several months now, not just a specific date, but months-long problems with this car, we have a child with autism who needs to get to appointments and unable to drive him in this unsafe car. Also airbag is a safety hazard, was officially recalled, but no fix provided its been over 2 years since we were notified. These are serious safety risks.
Depressed brake pedal as I approached a parking spot at a very slow speed; the pedal went to the floor; the car did not stop. Backed up off of a grassy area and the brakes worked fine. The brakes have worked fine since than. Checking various vehicle complaint sites indicate the trouble is very likely the ABS hydraulic control module. I believe that ford is aware of this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (bill collins ford, 4220 bardstown rd, louisville, ky) where it was diagnosed that the ABS hydraulic unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred approximately six years later. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified of the recent failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Soft brakes - 2007 ford fusion accident in which car was totaled. Driving on to on ramp to interstate. Cars slowed in front of us, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor car wouldn't stop and we struck the vehicle in front of us.
The ABS hcu valves in my 2007 ford fusion have become stuck causing the brakes to become very "spongy" and dramatically increase the stopping distance of my vehicle. After some research, it is clear this is a very common, dangerous, and costly issue that ford will not stand behind.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. While driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard without warning. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanics, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was previously taken to norm reeves ford superstore (located at 18900 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703) where it was diagnosed that the brakes and master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 159,350.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. While driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when depressed and the vehicle would not stop. The contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. After the crash, the vehicle continued to experience intermittent brake failures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The module was replaced and the failure was remedied. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000. *tt consumer stated on 3 occasions my daughter rear ended vehicles because of brake failure. It was an ABS module which he fixed. Consumer stated we have a salvage title lowering the cost of resale. Consuemr found ABS problem through a repair search called identifix.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. While driving, the brake pedal had to be depressed to the floorboard in order to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to eagle river ford (1050 e wall st, eagle river, wi 54521), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
Abs brake failure. This is a follow up to my previous report. Ford does not have a new hcu module available to correct this malfunction. I had to pay the labor for three used modules to be installed before the ABS system worked properly. Ford dealers continue to sell 2007 to 2009 fusion and milans with this potential dangerous problem.
The brakes went soft while approaching a red light and I could not stop. It felt like they 'blew out' and they made a low pitch scratching noise. The light then turned green, preventing an accident. I took the car into the ford dealership and they told me the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. This is a design-flaw on ford's part, and not a routine maintenance issue.
The dashboard around airbag portion has come apart and is rising up all the way across the dashboard. Passengers' side the seat belt light and seat belt buzzer goes off. Have notified ford. No compensation. Do not have pictures available, but if needed will email them asap. The consumer stated there were toxic gases leaking from the airbag compartment which tampered with the adhesive on the dashboard. The dashboard began to bubble up around the compartment. The seatbelts would not release. The consumer's grandchild had to wriggle out from under the seat belt. The seatbelt had to be unscrewed from the floor to release the pressure on it. The interior dashboard light, radio, clock, mileage, and cd player would not operate. The engine light illuminated, the driver's seat seams began separating, the brakes stick, the interior door handles broke off, the rearview fell off while driving, and the tires had a constant leak.
After the ABS engaged on the car on some ice (going approximately 20mph) the brake pedal sank nearly to the floor. Now I have no ABS and the pedal sinks to about 2 inches above the floor before braking starts. I have had the lines and master cylinder looked at and they were fine. The dealer believes it is the ABS pump that has a stuck valve. Apparently this is not uncommon and needs to be a recall not just an expensive repair bill for something that could kill people.
Driving on slippery winter northern illinois road, stepped on brakes when approaching a stop light. Abs kicked in (seemed to be right front wheel), then brake petal went to the floor and could not stop, almost hit the car ahead of me. Brake petal remained very soft and easily went to the floor board for the next couple of days. After that, it went back to normal. I am convinced an ABS valve stuck, so I went to the dealer to get a fix / part. To my surprise, dealer said ford does not supply the part and cannot fix this problem with a new part. So, I have no solution. If I get a part from the junk yard, it will likely have the same problem in time. This is a major problem to the safety of my family, and ford offers no solution. Only thing I can think of is deactivate the ABS. At least I will have some brakes in emergency rather than no brakes.
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