2008 Ford Fusion: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Aug 26, 2018 · Brakes · 75,989 miles · MA

2008 ford fusion se v6 76,000 miles. We have had an on going issue with the brakes over the last year. After an ABS event the brake padel goes right to the floor with minimal stopping power. After 3 trips to our machanic, system checked, brakes flushed and bleeded and $$$$ spent it is still happening. We were hoping it was resolved until the last incident the other day almost resulted in a serious accident. Thank god the other vehicle had brakes that worked properly as I braked and went straight through a red light!! This is not a master cylinder problem. It is 100% the ABS pump and module unit!! The system fails and there is no warning light on the dash! So we currently have a ticking time bomb for a passanger air bag and a car that may or may not stop when the brakes are applied. This is a huge problem ford!!! We are still waiting for the airbag replacement and now there is major brake problem that may cause the hand grenade to go off in a collision! There needs to be a recall before there is a fatality.

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · VA

The anti lock brakes do not work and hitting a minor bump knocks something out of place or sticks. That prevents my anti lock brake system to work at all, allowing the brake pedal to be pushed down to the floor till it feels like your foot is going through the floor to make it stop. Is something reported by numerous owners of the exact make, model & years. This is something that could result in death & no one seems to care.

Filed Nov 2, 2017 · Airbags · 155,000 miles · PA

(tamara recall) we received a air bag recall back in march 2017. It's now been 8 months that we have been driving a ticking time bomb and still no call on fixing this deadly issue !!I I just called my dealer again and have been told still no parts !!! They said they can't help me !!! I can not afford to trade this time bomb and my wife and I do not want to be killed if we bump into something that will set it off. What can be done to make ford fix the time bomb they have gotten us into before we get killed. I can not afford an attorney but need your help on what to do so we don't die in this car. Please help. Thank you.

Filed May 22, 2017 · Engine · 167,041 miles · DC

The motor is making this knocking noise whenever I drive

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · CO

I purchased a 2008 ford fusion awd/6 speed in 2009 with only 107 miles. I kept record of all required maintenance on the car. Just recently planning to take a vacation from colorado to see my son at nellis air force base, so last month I got all maintenance don't it again. Oil change, transmission & power steering flush, etc. I parked the car with no problem. The next day, I started the car and it has no power, I drove it down the drive way and have I to turn around. The engine was knocking so bad the I thought I would fall off on the ground. I got it towed to the mechanic and the said the coil is bad, they replace two coils that cost $600.00. Right when the mechanic is going to call us to pick up the car, they said it was running worse. Now they said those coils melted, and now the PCM need replacement. I called ford corporate and they said there is no recall for pmc on 2008 ford fusion but yet several mechanic said this is not normal. I expect to come out of pocket for at lease $2000.00.

Filed Sep 19, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 84,000 miles · OH

On monday september 16, 2013 I began to hear knocking from my engine on my way home from work. When I arrived home, I checked the oil dipstick and it was dry. I put two quarts of oil in it and the knocking persisted. On tuesday I took the vehicle in to a local mechanic to tell me what the knocking was. He checked the dipstick and it was again dry and told me I needed a new engine. I then had the vehicle towed to the ford dealership where I purchased it. They told me the oil drain plug was only held in be three threads and that's why there was no oil in the car, thus causing the engine failure. At no time did any warning lights illuminate on the dashboard. The dealership doesn't want to cover the repair under my extended warranty because they say a "negligent repair" caused the engine failure. However, no one has an explanation as to why no warning lights ever alerted me that there may be a problem. The repair shop that changed the oil last says the oil was drained from the car quickly, and there was not a gradual leak because the "bottom of the vehicle is dry." assuming this was vandalism, no warning lights ever illuminated in the car saying that the oil was low or empty, and the check engine light never illuminated either. I'm still trying to get the engine repair paid for.