September 8 we had a car accident and our car was totaled the air bags none of them ever went off, even the police and paramedic were concerned, and being a nurse I am very concerned, we were getting off bypass and another car hit us. We were rear ended
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Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While attempting to trade in the vehicle, the contact was informed of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact noticed that the front passenger side dashboard started to separate from the seam located by the passenger side air bag. The vehicle was taken to shottenkirk ford jasper (868 ga-515, jasper, ga 30143 (706) 692-6467) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The dealer recommended that the dashboard not be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. Vin tool confirms parts not available/parts distribution disconnect. *bf updated 8/16/18
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that there was a crack on the dashboard over the air bag, which exposed the air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mastel ford, olean, ny, 716‑372‑7272) who stated that nothing could be done. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The contact also received a takata settlement notice and was referred to 833‑619‑7579. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *tt consumer stated it is a separation of the airbag compartment cover from the dash. Airbag light is on in cold weather until car warms up. It started the winter of 2012-2013. By 2015 you can put hand in the hole. It keeps getting worse. Updated 8/21/18
Had several incidents with my brakes not working properly after ABS going on by hittin my brakes on a bumpy road or uneven gravel and in rainy weather, my brakes went soft and low and I would have to press the brakes all the way down to the ground for my vehicle to stop. After pumping the brakes and stopping a lot of times the brakes would go somewhat back to normal, recently I pressed my brakes in uneven gravel and I almost ran into a construction post because my brakes gave out on me and went soft and low, so I had to turn my vehicle to prevent me from crashing, my brakes have been low and soft ever since and I drove my vehicle several times after that incident and my brakes have not returned back to normal, im trying to figure out this issue and believe it's extremely dangerous, I take care of my vehicle it looks brand new still and I always take care of it, I just don't understand why this is happening and almost caused me to crash into a construction post, I believe from researching that others with the 2008 ford fusions are experiencing the same problems.
The dash around the passenger side airbag as well as the vent alongside the windshield and the switch that turns on and off the lights as well as dimming the lights and a trunk release hatch is buckling up and separating from each other this has occurred due to just normal wear and tear and driving situations and normal temperature fluctuations
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the driver's side interior door handle failed and fractured several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact replaced the driver's side interior door handle himself. The contact noticed that the driver's side door cable and actuator were not releasing the latch; therefore, it caused the handle to fracture. The contact advised that the interior door handle was replaced several times; however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact also stated that the repair for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification approximately eight months ago. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available. ...updated 11/15/17 *bf
Put in brand new master cylinder sept 2013 with only 28,119 miles on it. Dashboard separated from the passenger side airbag. Sept. 2013. 28, 119 miles driver side door handle replaced sept. 2016. 47,147 miles defroster panel on drivers side of dashboard separated september 2016.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine service indicator illuminated and a strong odor was detected from the engine. The contact also mentioned that the driver side door was hard to open upon exiting the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
On my ford fusion drivers door the release mechanism is broken. I can not exit the car from this door and in the event of an emergency the escape from the vehicle would be greatly hindered. I would have to exit through the passenger door or through the window. Research (youtube videos)shows this plastic part breaks frequently.
Dash is bubbling around the driver's side vent on dash and around the passenger side airbag. Vent is protruding from the dash. Airbag light on dash also comes on intermittently but is not constant. Also involved in the takata recall
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated at least four times per week for the past six months. The contact also mentioned that the dashboard became unglued near the air bag area. The contact was informed that the failure had nothing to do with the air bag warning indicator. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the front passenger side of the dashboard bubbled. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I had unlocked my door via the automatic lock switch to exit the vehicle. I went to pull the indoor driver's side latch to exit when the automatic locks began locking and unlocking on their own, so I disengaged the latch. The latch then broke/popped out without me touching it. I can no longer exit out of the driver's side door without rolling down the automatic windows and opening the door from the outside handle. My vehicle was turned off with the keys out of the ignition when this took place.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag was protruding from the dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 01/06/17*lj the consumer stated the dashboard has bowed out where the airbag is located.
Driver door handle will not open from inside. Must roll down power window requires ignition on or engine running to open door from outside door handle. Driver door will not lock. (no security or theft protection) egress from car impossible from inside driver side. Exit via passenger door blocked by center console. Loss of ignition leaves driver straanded inside vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dash board around the defroster and the front passenger side air bag was detached. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
Dashboard has pulled up around passenger airbag. I am just getting around to reporting this, but I see many other complaints on this issue that should be something ford recalls and fix due to a safety hazard. Bulged around airbag as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. When attempting to exit the vehicle, the door handle fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
The driver side door latch broke in half - door will not lock and it is not possible to open door from inside . The cost to fix is over $300 and it was made to look like metal but it is made of plastic that must have a weak point. The same thing happened in the rear passenger door.
Driver's interior door latch broke. This is a common problem on this car from my research. This is also a safety issue. The only way out of the car is by lowering the window and opening the door from the outside. In the event of an emergency, this may not be feasible. The 2013 fusion has the same problem and this was a recall. Why not on the earlier fusion. Repairs cost owners over $300.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard was defective and separated at the front passenger side air bag area. The passenger side air bag warning light illuminated when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light illumination was normal while the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard had a bubble effect on the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy. In addition, the brake pedal remained pressed to the floorboard when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact observed that the dashboard was lifted around the passenger side air bag. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,750.
Right side dashboard lifted up where the airbag is located. I took it to ford paso robles, ca they didn't have a solution to repair other then take it to an upholstery company maybe they could glue it down. Doesn't seem very safe - the airbag could get caught on it.
The dashboard had begun to slightly bulge and has now peeled away from the passenger side air bag. After researching online, this appears to be a very widespread issue, of which ford has no remedy in place for except replacing the entire dash. For a car with relatively low miles over the course of ownership, this seems like an issue that should be corrected. I have no way of knowing how it may affect deployment of the air bag, and I'm not sure I want to find out.
The chrome on the interior driver door handle is peeling away on top creating a razor sharp edge. This sliced my finger.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the dashboard fractured near the air bag area. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated during the summer and turned off during cold weather conditions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
In the summer of 2013 I noticed that the passenger dash was coming undone (separating from the dash and sticking up) in front of the airbag of my 2008 ford fusion. The dash is now curled up so much that I fear that it may interfere with the deployment of the passenger airbag. At the time of this complaint, there are no known statements regarding the foam vinyl separating from the dash. I would like to know if any research has been conducted to ensure that this does not affect the deployment of the passenger airbag.
The vehicle has bulging dash board at the passenger side /airbag case and the airbag signal is always on . I noticed it around 3 months ago. I brought the vehicle at dana motors in staten island ,was told no a recall on airbag and they do not fix bulging dash board..please help.
Passenger door latch/lock broke, unable to open door from the inside. I have own this fusion since 2008 this is the third time a door latch/lock has broken. The previous two times have been on the driver side, first time mileage was around 40,000 second time was around 80,000. Believe this can be a safety issue is the car is into a car accident or is force into the water the driver or passenger would be unable to escape the car.
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