2008 Ford Fusion: won't start

Filed Dec 31, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · OH

1. Currently on My 2nd PCM and 4th set of coils and plugs. I was driving My car a few months ago and it started struggling to stay running and the engine light started flashing and after about 2 minutes the car completely shut down. Bought All new coils and Plugs to find out that the pcm was just popping them. Replaced the Pcm and Coils and plugs and Now My car is sitting due to the same problem with the PCM and coils. 2. About a Year ago, I Pulled into the Gas station and when I got back into my car it wouldn't start. After days of Mechanic work I was told that the wiring harness that powers the fuel pump were melted. Which could have very easily caught My car on fire while I was inside. 3. 6 months ago My power Steering went out for the 1st time because of the bolt on the pully and happened again 3 months ago. How are these things not recalled!!?? I've seen a ton of complaints!

Filed Jul 17, 2016 · 120,500 miles · OH

The check throttle light came on. Then like about an hour later after driving my car won't start while driving on a city and I pressed on the gas it was having trouble pulling off then when I got home it just completely shut off

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · Electrical · 25,000 miles · MO

Many times after this initial incident, my 2008 ford fusion would again not start upon first full turning of ignition key. Then upon second attempt it starts. The first key turning results in crank but no turnover of engine, long crank. This happens at least once a month, sometimes 2-3 times a month. Invoice [xxx], dated 3/1/2011 and odometer reading 53088, from fluorescent garage & radiator; 549 st. Ferdinand; fluorescent, mo, describes my attempt to solve puzzling long crank. Their invoice description of work, related to the problem: "hard to start some times long crank, no codes stored, scan data normal. Cleaned electric throttle plate. Fuel pump marginal on scope. Possible ECM update/ flash per/ identifix.". This did not solve the problem. So few days later, had my 2008 ford fusion checked out for problem at dave sinclair auto, ford dealer in st. Peters, missouri, since car was within 100,000 miles warranty, invoice [xxx], odometer reading 53195, dated 3/4/2011. Invoice description: "a cranks. Wont start. Suspects fuel pump. Cause: 06 eec test found pats codes, none related to fuel pump. Reprogrammed PCM. All tests pass. 97233 cp 95.00 parts: 0.00 labor: 95.00 5.70 environmental fee. Total chg 101.13 w sales tax. Technician said they replaced fuel pump and I had to sign statement that they were not liable for further work if fuel pump was replaced. This annoyed me. My dad, [xxx] , worked at the hazelwood, missouri lincoln-mercury-ford plant for many years. It was difficult to make the problem evident as it occurred randomly. This did not solve problem either. Problem continues today, all else ok on car. I am wondering if original key bobs sometimes don't allow the start, just as sometimes they don't open the doors. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 6, 2014 · Engine · 130,000 miles · CT

I was on the on ramp for the highway and accelerated to enter ahead of upcoming tractor trailer. I entered the highway and the engine completely shut down on me. I managed to get into the breakdown lane before being hit by the oncoming tractor trailer. I turned off ignition and waited a few minutes before attempting to start car again. It did start and I drove home. Vehicle seemed fine the next few days except for an incident where car was off, no keys in it, but bell kept going off when I opened the door. Had two more instances where car stalled when first started in morning, thought it was just cold. Five days after first incident it happened again. I started car and it stalled several times. When I stepped on gas it felt odd, like it wasn't getting the gas. I proceeded to put in drive, got a third of a mile from home and the exact same thing occurred. I was driving down the street and the car just completely shut down while I was going approximately 25 MPH. Would not start for about 15 minutes but once started I was able to get back home. Happened two more times and I am terrified I will be badly hurt or hurt someone else by causing an accident. No warning just a complete engine shut down. Now after all instances the check engine light has come on.

Filed Jun 6, 2008 · Fuel system · OH

2006 ford fusion fails to start or even crank trying to start. Been to 3 different ford dealerships in 3 states, ohio, md., and now illinois. All say that the computer testing shows nothing wrong, and consequently, they don't know what the problem is. But the problem remains. Car did not start at the md dealership and he put on a fuel pump but said that would probably not fix it. They say they can't fix the problem because they don't know what is causing the problem but yet the problem continues even acknowledging personally witnessing the problem. So ford says live with the problem because they don't know what is causing the problem. Totally unsatisfactory. New car but can't be relied to start everytime and ford doesn't know what to do about it. We want to give the car back early on its lease, replace car, give loaner to keep car on their lot to have time to figure out problem, take car to more sophisticated testing area to finally figure out what is wrong with this car.