2008 Ford Fusion body problems

Filed Oct 14, 2024 · Body · TX

Door handle is stuck/broken. Door cannot open from the inside or outside. Passengers are stuck in car.

Filed Mar 16, 2024 · Body, Steering · CT

I want to file a safety complaint against Ford car company for their vehicle in which I purchased which is a 2008 Ford Fusion SEL for excessive and dangerous rot and rust problem on the frame and suspension and under component which can lead to accidents if one of these components fall apart . I purchased a 2008 Ford fusion SEL in Connecticut which used to be a Massachusetts state government vehicle before I've obtained it. It was well maintenance and had no flood damage. But just like a wide range of cars from Ford especially this model that I've purchased has a serious problem with excessive rust which make the car very dangerous to drive. Mind's speaking I've had to have framework done to my vehicle and change multiple suspension parts because of all the rust my transmission pan literally fell apart and all the oil came because it was so rusted. My stabilizer links and control arms have fell apart in which obstructs the steering which also caused a safety hazard for me and other people on the road. Ford has a duty to design their cars with a certain level of weather resistance. After doing research I found that there is a wide range of customers who's having the same having the same problems with this year make and model just like other vehicles that are made by ford. All the problems that stated in this complaint having verified by ASE certified mechanics that I've been working on my vehicle. The contact stated all the original metal components like control arms, tie rods, suspension shocks and struts and frame all have a issue with rot rust and corrosion which led to vehicles having alignment issues.

Filed Jul 27, 2022 · Airbags, Body · 87,150 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the car was parked outside in the sun, the passenger’s side dashboard nearby the air bag became deformed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 87,150.

Filed Jul 17, 2022 · Body, Brakes · FL · crash

My Breaks gave way for some odd reason I ran into a cable box trying to control or rather stop the vehicle.

Filed Sep 1, 2021 · Airbags, Body · 161,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after the dealer performed the passenger’s side airbag recall repair, the passenger’s side dashboard and airbag compartment was separating. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2020 · Body, Brakes · 192,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

On december 27th 2019. My daughter slide into the back of another car and she complained the breaks were taking to long to come to a complete stop. The car was totaled and on january 23rd, 2020 we received safety recall notice 19s54/the federal safety agency recall 19v‑904. Had we received this notice before 12/27/19 we believe repairs would have prevented the accident and the car would not have been sold for parts.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 115,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard on the passenger side lifted up and exposed the air bag. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called don gasgarth's charlotte county ford at (888) 313-9652 (located at 3156 tamiami trail, port charlotte, fl 33952) 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 contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 19, 2018 · Body · 50,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While attempting to open the front passenger door, the interior door handle detached. The contact indicated that the door handle was made of plastic and had detached on two previous occasions, which required that the handle be replaced. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the local dealer was not. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2018 · Body · MI

The dash is popping up around the passenger airbag! Ford refuses to do anything about it. The internet is full of complaints about this.

Filed Apr 23, 2018 · Body · 109,000 miles · MI

Interior door handles are very weak and broke. Door became inoperable from the inside. The only way to open the door was to turn the ignition on, roll down the window, and then release the exterior handle. It would have been fatal if an emergency exit was needed.