2008 Ford Fusion: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jun 8, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · 65,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but went all the way to the floorboard and the vehicle hesitated to respond, causing a stopping distance delay. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the vehicle passed the valve condition test. The Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) was not replaced. The contact stated that the failure persisted while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that after the dealer completed the recall repair under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V024000 (Air Bags) the front passenger's side air bag material was protruding from the enclosure. The dealer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2022 · Brakes · AL

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and went all the way to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake pedal hesitated to respond, causing a 6-8 feet stopping distance delay. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would be contacted once the parts were available. The contact received another recall notification from the manufacturer that the parts were available and she contacted the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that they would need to order the parts. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the parts were available. A case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 23, 2021 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but hesitated to respond and went all the way to the floorboard. The stopping distance was extended by 7-feet. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair 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 failure and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · CO

Transmission has always been problematic. Owned car for 9 years. Hesitates to accelerate, shifts very hard, cannot climb hills. Wrench light came on 7/22/2018 while driving and car will not shift out of 2nd gear. Would not go over 45 MPH at 6000 RPM. Needs entirely new transmission. $2800 total cost.

Filed Dec 28, 2016 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed at 30 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to stop. The contact mentioned that the vehicle eventually coasted to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS controller failed and needed to the replaced along with the master cylinder. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. .updated 01/23/17 *bf updated 03/13/17.

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly experienced random hesitation and jerking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the PCM was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact indicated that the PCM was previously replaced in 2011 after the part caught on fire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle hesitated to stop. The contact stated that the brake pedal required excessive force in order to stop. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who released the air from the ABS system but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.