2007 Ford Fusion Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal
  1
• Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
  1
• Frontal › Driver side › Cushion
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  96%
• 25k–50k
  1711%
• 50k–75k
  3119%
• 75k–100k
  3723%
• 100k–150k
  4629%
• 150k+
  2013%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Ford Fusion owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, and merging into the slow lane, he crashed into a vehicle that stopped abruptly. Additionally, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The driver air bag exploded. The contact was able to exit the vehicle without assistance. The contact was transported to the hospital with the assistance of Uber. The contact was informed that he had sustained a broken sternum and bruised ribs. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where it was totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags), that he related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at 25 mph, a cable van was parked on the side of the road not allowing the contact to see the other vehicle reversing out of the driveway. As a result, the vehicle rear ended the vehicle in the driveway. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not drivable and was not towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21V158000 (Air bags). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the padding on the steering wheel was visible however, no warning lights were illumined. The contact stated that the failure cause was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted for the recall remedy and stated that the recall parts were not available. The contact called Suburban Ford of Ferndale (21600 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220) confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the recall remedy and advised that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. …

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed, and then the vehicle lost motive power with the brake fluid message displayed. Additionally, brake fluid leaked onto the engine and there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V024000 (Air Bags) however, the failure recurred after the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the passenger's side air bag was replaced a second time. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light had remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags) however, 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 contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle later failed to be started. The vehicle was towed to the residence by AAA, who attempted to jumpstart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. AAA related the failure to the transmission; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the air bag parts were on backorder. The failure mileage was unknown. …

After getting the Ford Airbag recall work fixed on my teenage son's vehicle, the airbag dashboard light came on (a few weeks later). Upon taking it to the dealer, they told me the car needed a new battery. I agreed to have it replaced, despite NOT having any previous battery issues. After the battery was replaced, the airbag light was still coming on. After a diagnostic, it was discovered the passenger side sensor needs repaired (over $1,000 cost to complete this work). This is absolutely ridiculous, had NO PROBLEMS until Ford replaced my airbags. I was further told not replacing this sensor means NO AIRBAGS will deploy if in an accident. Now the SAFETY of my son is in YOUR HANDS FORD!!! If nothing is wrong with the airbags themselves, just a faulty passenger sensor....the driver airbag should still work!! THIS IS UNBELIEVALBE!! …

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) and 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the local dealer had failed to return the contact's call to schedule an appointment for the recall repair. 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 and followed up with the dealer; however, the dealer failed to assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Took my car on to check why seat belt light was on after bag replaced. Told there is a sensor under passenger seat that reflects weight in seat that is not working that is used in case accident airbag pressure would be deployed. Light will not turn off on dash and told me out of warranty is not on repair list... I have 2007 fusion that I can't sell because of safety light. Who is responsible for that. Service at dealer said sorry can't help me.. it would be 400.00??? R u kidding .

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