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2008 Ford Fusion: airbag warning light

38 of the 1,353 complaints about the 2008 Ford Fusion describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints
38
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
138,000
recalls
4
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Airbag warning light by model year

What owners say

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Airbags, Brakes · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact had initially received a recall notice in 2019 for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part for the recall repair remained unavailable. Recently, the contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal intermittently depressed to the floorboard, without warning. The contact also stated that after she had the vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) at mullinax ford of vero beach (488 us-1, vero beach, fl 32962) the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the dealer however, the dealer refused to service the vehicle for free under the recall, due to a failure within the center console of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 2, 2021 · Airbags · 138,000 miles · VA

Ford motor company sent me several recall notices. When I responded to have the recall done by their mobile unit, they complied . I had no issues with my airbag light in the dash prior to the recall being performed. After the air bag recall was performed, the airbag light came on and stated on. I called ford motor company and notified them of the issue. I was told I had to bring vehicle in to be diagnosed for a fee of 129.00 dollars. Again I had no issues with my air bag light prior to the recall being performed.

Filed Apr 7, 2020 · Airbags · 98,700 miles · TX

After the recall of the air bag. I never had the air bag light on the dash on. After the dealer fix my air bag it would turn and off most of the time but after taking the car back to get it check the light was not on the dash but after a few month the light is on now and it won't turn off the dealer ship want to charge me to fix the problem now it's on all the time even if I'm stop or moving on the freeway.

Filed Dec 18, 2019 · Airbags, Lights · TX

I took my fusion in for the airbag recall. The airbag was replaced and now the dash is slightly raised up and looks like the airbag is going to blow out of it anytime. Now the airbag light in the instrument panel is turning on and off randomly. I took my car back to the dealership who replaced the airbag and they say this is a common issue and has nothing to do with what they did. So now I do not know if my car is safe or not to be driving.

Filed Jan 17, 2019 · Airbags · TN

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated within weeks of the vehicle being repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). Autonation ford memphis (2515 mt moriah rd, memphis, tn 38115, (901) 209-1259) was notified that the remedy failed to permanently correct the failure. The dealer indicated that further diagnostic testing was needed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 6, 2019 · CA

The dashboard warped and the affected areas are the center dashboard and the passenger side. The airbag light is still on after getting the airbag recall fixed.

Filed Dec 12, 2018 · Airbags · 217,285 miles · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to madera ford (200 s madera ave, madera, ca 93637, (559) 674-6771) to be repaired, but the air bag warning indicator illuminated afterwards. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 217,285.

Filed Nov 1, 2018 · Airbags · 168,000 miles · OH

Takata recall my airbag light in my car stays on for a long period of time and then goes off and on. I received a recall letter in the mail and need to report the issue.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Airbags · 174,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator intermittently illuminated while driving. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact was concerned for her and her children's safety. The contact called five star ford stone mountain at (678) 384-4242 (located at 3800 us-78, snellville, ga 30039) 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 not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Aug 23, 2018 · Airbags · NY

The department of motor vehicles has contacted me about my 2008 ford fusion it has a recall with the airbags that could kill or seriously injured or me or any of the passengers if it deploys, my airbag light stays on I bought it at ontario sales in lockport new york, when I bought my car the people had already told me that there was a recall on it and I should be getting a letter in the mail that was about a year ago 2017

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Airbags · AZ

Takata recall currently my dash is starting to warp, it looks as if its going to explode on its own. I have had it looked at a few times and was warned not to drive the car both times. I use this car to commute to work and drop my little brother off at school. I do not let people sit in my front seat in fear of harming them. My airbag light has been on causing me to be ineligible for inspections such as emissions, in order to receive actual plates on my car. My registration is currently suspended until I can provide proof that my car is eligible to pass, concluding why I need this airbag now. It's been two years since I was first notified and I've waited far to long thinking that ford or takata would be doing anything to help me.

Filed Dec 20, 2017 · Airbags · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (loganville ford, 3460 us-70, loganville, ga 30052) and was informed that parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported March 10, 2021 · 2,602,668 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.

Recall number 21V158000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported February 16, 2021 · 1,067 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.

Recall number 21V081000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported January 10, 2017 · 654,695 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

Recall number 17V024000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported May 31, 2016 · 1,892,343 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

Recall number 16V384000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2008 Ford Fusion airbag light

Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2008 Ford Fusion?

38 of 1,353 owner complaints about the 2008 Ford Fusion (3%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Ford Fusion?

There are 4 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2008 Ford Fusion

ABS 255Brake failure 120Spongy pedal 64Door locks 37Check engine light 24No deployment 16Jerking 11Loss of power 11Stalling 11Hesitation 7Knocking 6Fire or smoke 6Sudden acceleration 6Engine failure 5Power steering loss 5Transmission failure 5Won't start 5

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