2007 Ford Fusion Brake Problems

Which parts fail

• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  1
• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
  1
• Antilock › Control unit/module
  1

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  54%
• 25k–50k
  97%
• 50k–75k
  2016%
• 75k–100k
  3225%
• 100k–150k
  4535%
• 150k+
  1814%

Owner reports

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

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH on a bumpy road, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly, hit a high curb, and stopped. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would need to pay a diagnostic test fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact stated while driving in the rain and in the process of changing lanes, the vehicle in front of her stopped at the traffic light. The contact then depressed the brake pedal. However, the vehicle hydroplaned, accelerated, and crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of her. The air bags did not deploy. …

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 while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal required extended travel time for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the DOT fluid and reservoir cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and however, failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,746.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 21N11 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that new brake hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

This vehicle was totaled in May 2020. I had numerous and constant brake issues with this car and had much of the brake system (brake pads, rotors, and calipers I believe) replaced within a year of the accident. The accident occurred when I tried to apply the brakes, causing me to hydroplane into an oncoming car. My concern is that this could be related to the ABS recall (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 19V904000). Although my vehicle does not appear to be affected by the recall, it seems very similar to the brake issues I experienced.

In January of 2020 and again in October of 2020, I received recall notices regarding the recall of the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) per the 19S54 / 19V-904 recall notice. Once the part was available, I scheduled the work and brought my Fusion to DCH Ford of Eatontown 764. The dealership looked at the HCU and said it was not affected and not in need of replacement. Days later, I tried to drive my car and had no braking capability, save the emergency hand brake. The Fusion was towed to the dealer and it was determined that the HCU failed. It was months before an HCU was available, so the car sat with the dealer until August 2021. I have the repair records showing the part that was replaced is the 2C215 HCU Module, the exact part that is outlined in the recall notice. Ford will not consider the repair under the recall because the recall closed when the vehicle was inspected in April. …

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.

ABS and WRENCH icon are flashing on dashboard. Car making a terrible noise from underneath . I try to drive the car but it loses power and goes into LIMP mode. I have read many problems with the ABS control module valves sticking open due to the wrong type of brake fluid put in by manufacturer. My car is a 2007 ford fusion sel AWD with only 89,000 miles. I need a recall service appointment as quickly as possible because this is the only vehicle I own. The car is just sitting in my driveway. HELP!!!!!!!!!

On October 20, 2017 my elderly mother had traveled about 150 miles out of town. When traveling a two lane road a funeral procession was coming the opposite direction. She had pull the car half way off the road with one side off the road and the other on the road. When everyone started to go again the car in front of her came to a sudden stop. When my mother tried to stop she had no brakes. She tried to leave the road to avoid hitting the car in front of her but she ended up hitting the right corner of the car.. Thankfully my brother-in-law was behind her. He drove the Ford Fusion 150 miles using the emergency brakes for stopping her car.it was mostly interstate miles to get her home. If the brakes had not failed until she was on the interstate this could have been a fatal incident. Her 2007 Ford Fusion has 85,000 miles. …

Takata recall 16s26/NHTSA recall 16v-384 urgent airbag safety recall VIN:([redacted]) the contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V046000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.larson Ford dealership at 1801 frontage road, nebraska city, ne 68410 & sakelaris Ford of rolla at 25 west seventh streetrolla, mo 65401 sales: [phone] service: [phone] parts: [phone] phone: (800) 367-2406where both contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available, vehical has experienced a failure during a crash my Ford Fusion is a 2007 to me that would be considered an older car. It shouldnt have had to be on a long wait list. …

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