2008 Ford Fusion: brake failure

Filed Apr 18, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · 216,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while sitting in the vehicle there was an abnormally loud popping sound before the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 216,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2021 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · NY

The contact's daughter owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The vehicle had previously been serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when the Antilock Brake System (ABS) was activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that they had done everything required for the recall repair and could not assist with an Antilock Brake System (ABS) fault code shown in the code reader. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2021 · Brakes · 169,000 miles · MN · crash

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the brakes failed and the pedal extended to the floor causing the vehicle to crash into a stationary truck. During the crash, the front end was damaged but the airbags did not deploy. No injuries were reported, no police report was taken and the vehicle was not towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was notified that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number 19v904000(service brakes) and 21v158000(airbags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable.The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall and the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 169,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2021 · Brakes · FL

2008 ford fusion. Consumer writes regarding ABS safety recall. *ld the consumer stated while driving the brakes failed. The consumer was able to pull into a gas station. The brakes eventually began working again. The vehicle was taken to a technician who did not find anything wrong. The consumer referenced recall 19s54/19v‑904.

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Airbags, Brakes · 120,000 miles · FL

After driving in rain, to work, where the anti-lock brakes were activated, the brake pedal went to the floor, on my way home, as I was turning into my neighborhood. I believe this is a recall issue #19s54. Ford wants to charge me $95-$115 for diognostics, and will not provide a loaner vehicle while they order parts (2 to 3 days). I do not feel safe driving the vehicle, and will need to have it towed to the dealership.this recall has been un effect since 2019, yet they have no remedy as of now. There is also a second recall for airbags. (I already had the first airbag recall fixed.) they want me to drive a vehicke with faulty breaks and an airbag that may explode, and kill me upon impact. My case number is cas31223959, but they offer no solution to this problem, which they caused in the first place.

Filed Apr 2, 2021 · Airbags, Brakes · 140,000 miles · MD

Reference the federal safety agency recall number 19v904 - this recall was issued in december 2019: "on your vehicle, a valve in the hydraulic control unit of the anti-lock braking system may be stuck open....this may result in extended brake pedal travel required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The condition does not result in a loss of braking function and the vehicle can be brought to a controlled stop...ford is working closely with its suppliers to produce parts for this repair. When parts become available, ford will notify you via mail to schedule a service appointment with your dealer for repairs to be completed free of charge (parts and labor). Parts are anticipated to be available late first quarter 2020." at the time of this message it has been 16 months since this recall was issued and it is now quarter 2 of 2021 and parts to fix this problem are still not available. This is especially concerning, considering that another recall was issued last month, march 2021 (the federal safety agency recall number 21v158: the driver airbag inflator in your vehicle may explode in the event of a crash that causes deployment of the driver airbag. If an airbag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could strike the driver or other occupants causing serious injury or death.). The combination of these recalls is genuinely concerning and neither one is able to be remedied by ford at this time. Given these life-threatening safety recalls, I do not feel safe driving the vehicle. But I can't in good faith sell or donate the vehicle under this condition as it would be egregious.

Filed Feb 23, 2021 · Brakes · 182,451 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a soft pedal failure which progressed to total brake failure, without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle twice to an independent mechanic who performed two brake repairs to the vehicle however, after each repair, the brake failure persisted. The contact then received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called stokes hodges ford (1850 jefferson davis hwy, graniteville, sc 29829) and it was confirmed that parts were unavailable. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 182,451. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 8, 2021 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · PA

This vehicle is subject to a brake system recall from 12/2019 and as of today 2/8/2021 there still is no timeline on repair. This brake failure is a major safety issue and additionally has affected the ability for me to sell or trade in the vehicle due to diminished value and concerns over liability for selling a vehicle with an open brake system recall. The brakes continue to fail intermittently, with pedal travel to the floor often when braking on a rough surface.

Filed Feb 1, 2021 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called mcdonald ford inc (6790 midland rd, freeland, mi 48623; (989) 695-5566) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was unsafe to drive. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 8, 2021 · Brakes · IL

This vehicle has already been recalled for the hcu unit not functioning properly. I have already filed a complaint for that with the federal safety agency. This new complaint is because the recall was made on december 18th of 2019 and now over a year later ford has not fixed the problem. I brought the car into a ford dealer on 01/08/21 and the dealer confirmed that the hcu unit is defective but they told me ford doesn't have the part and doesn't know when it will be available to replace it. This is over a year after it was recalled. I'm sure ford has built a lot of cars and trucks in the last year and has sold a lot of parts so it doesn't make sense that they cannot get this part. This is a safety issue. The brake pedal goes to the floor if the anti-lock brake engages and most of the time I have to pull over and pump the pedal to get it back to where it should engage. The ford dealer I took it to had me sign a paper saying that they informed me that the brakes are bad but ford won't fix it and that they are not responsible for me getting into an accident. The last line of the circled area on the rock river ford receipt states that.

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Brakes · 155,000 miles · CA

Brake pedal goes to the floor board and brakes don't work intermittently. This happens when trying to brake suddenly.

Filed Oct 20, 2020 · Brakes · 64,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact's father owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while her husband was driving 40 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The brakes worked the next time. The driver drove to his residence. The vehicle was towed to longmont ford - sales located at 235 alpine st, longmont, co 80501, (303) 776-3600, where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.