2007 Ford Fusion steering problems

Filed May 10, 2021 · Airbags, Brakes · WI

Kayser ford in madison, wi was supposed to have replaced driver side air bag. I have concerns about their properly replacing, per the safety recall, as tim douglas boasted that "they have over 47 airbags" in back and this is not how the recall should work. The part needs to be ordered per the VIN and received and put in, not some random spare extra parts in back, put in the vehicle, without knowing how long they have been sitting there. Further, this ford replaced the passenger airbag, and pulled on the bottom edge of the airbag compartment, causing a badly tented edge, that could obstruct the passenger air bag deployment or tear the bag if it is deployed, and affect the angle and trajectory of the deployment. This ford denied any responsibility. When we had it towed for other repairs including the driver side airbag, they not only did not perform the necessary repairs, but they caused harm to our car: damage to the front bumper, failed to refill fluids correctly, including transmission fluid and power steering fluid and did not replace the front brake calipers. The new serpentine belt is loose and makes a noise. They also drove our car over 30 miles, without our authorization and then lied on the invoice claiming that our car came in and left at the same mileage. Further, they left our car on a tow truck with the j hook hanging from the suspension and under tension, all night.

Filed May 22, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 265,000 miles · KY

As I was driving, the vehicle steering wheel locked and the brakes went out.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Acceleration, Steering · 92,000 miles · WV

Several (all wheel drive )awd ford vehicles ex. Fusion, edge, taurus use a (power transfer unit) ptu that fmoc call for no service needed, no drain plug only a fill port. The ptu is a basically a transfer case that small ford ford awd vehicles use to transfer engine power from the transmission to the rear wheels. The part is connected to the transmission surrounded by the engine, exhaust and catalytic converter, the ptu only hold a quart of lubricating fluid no cooling no service interval and all of the heat surrounding the unit bakes the lubrication causing lack of lubrication causing ptu and transmission failure. Repair quote from a ford dealership on 1/29/2020 with a ford remanufactured transmission and labor is $5000.00 repair. This unit failure is in a 2007 fusion with 92k miles other than the powertrain issue is a solid vehicle that perform great until the ptu and transmission failure with no warning. While driving at highway speeds the vehicle wheels locked up skidding the car to a stop and stalling the engine. Now it cracks and pops and locks up the wheels.

Filed Jun 27, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · 103,000 miles · WI

Takata airbag recall and steering bolt recall my car has been under recall since 2016, and I was just offered a rental vehicle from a ford on june 27th, 2018 - 'until further notice - renewing every 30 days' at only $30 per day, which is half the cost of a daily rental. Ford stated my car was unsafe to drive, and yet I have to pay out of my pocket to have a safe vehicle until they figure out parts? I cannot even trade my unsafe car in due to the outstanding repair severely decreasing the value of my car. My car only has 103,000 miles on it and I have already spent significant amounts of money on other repairs. This car has been a total nightmare! Just recently I had to replace the entire front axle due to the cv boot rupturing & major rusting. My car has had several steering column issues, including loss of power steering on three occasions, resulting in repairs. Recently I read that cars manufactured in mexico have a bolt in the steering column that can come loose - resulting the detaching of the steering wheel. I have not yet received a letter pertaining to this issue - however my vehicle falls in the category described on their website.

Filed Oct 31, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 105,300 miles · PA

I was driving to grocery store made right hand turn and my steering wheel came off had to call my mechanic to put bac on lucky airbag didn't go off I would like ford to refund my money or buy it bac its a death trap will not drive it anymore

Filed Apr 30, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 130,000 miles · NC

Abs control unit has recently gone bad. Since then, it takes much longer to stop. Ford mechanic said it is a very serious problem. I do not feel safe driving it anymore. Needs replacing asap.

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Lights, Steering · 150,000 miles · IN

My 2007 ford fusion makes a loud, hidious, noise when I turn my weels, even in the slightest. Hard to explain the noise but when it's colder outside it doesn't make it and when it gets hot outside, then it gets worse like something is expanding and contracting with the temperature outside. Anytime my tire's move that noise is made. Btw it is a awd wheel drive keeps getting water in tail lights and blowing bulbs maybe part of takata recall as well.

Filed Dec 14, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 59,000 miles · NJ

Idler pulley bolts failed causing loss of power steering and alternator. Vehicle was stationary at the time. If this happened while driving on a highway, vehicle would be difficult to steer. This is the second time this part has failed in 6 months.

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Steering · 107,000 miles · WI

I brought my ford fusion 2007 into tires plus to have A/C repaired. I had thought it was the A/C sensor in the dash, as they are notorious for failing in this make and model. I was right. Despite this, I was not listened to (I'm just a dumb female, right?), and the mechanics replaced the compressor, clutch, and condenser, only to find A/C did not work. In the process, they also moved the motor mounts and the power pump and drained the car of all power steering fluid. I was sent on my way. I was literally unable to leave their lot due to no power steering!! The car also vibrated significantly now at stop lights. I was concerned they damaged the motor mounts as well. The steering has grown significantly stiffer and difficult to turn. Firestone/tires plus agreed to repair the A/C sensor but only if I agreed to have it towed to a ford dealership in oconomowoc. I was up against the wall, as I was concerned about the power steering issue and safety. It is incredibly scary to have power steering fail when you are driving at 60 MPH! The ford dealership treated me badly (no surprise) and told me "they could find nothing wrong with the power steering." I brought it to another ford dealership, under the direction of firestone, and now, I was told that yes, I am correct, the motor mounts needed replacing. They did a brief inspection of power steering as well as a flush, and told me there was "nothing wrong." when I went to pick up my car from the gordie boucher dealership in janesville, (I was treated poorly here as well), the motor mounts were replaced, fixing the vibration issue caused by firestone/tires plus, but the power steering is even stiffer and just as difficult to turn. Please help. I am being given the run around from firestone as well as ford. No one wants to step up to the plate. I am concerned about our safety. I don't want my child injured.

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 70,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was towed. It was diagnosed that the power steering failed. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle stalled and was coasted to the side of road. The contact discovered that the fuse was blown from the engine. The vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs and ignition coil plugs failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.