2008 Ford Fusion Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Side/window
  1

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

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  74%
• 25k–50k
  1911%
• 50k–75k
  4526%
• 75k–100k
  3520%
• 100k–150k
  4224%
• 150k+
  2514%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Ford Fusion owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

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 NHTSA 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 NHTSA 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 contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that whenever the brake pedal was depressed the brake pedal traveled to the floor. The failure mileage was 170,073. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after the dealer performed the passenger's side airbag recall repair, the passenger's side dashboard and airbag compartment was separating. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the car was parked outside in the sun, the passenger's side dashboard nearby the air bag became deformed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 87,150.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The dealer had been contacted but had not returned the phone calls. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The consumer stated there is another recall mentioned but not listed.

The contact owned a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as the vehicle had been totaled. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted.

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owned a 2008 Ford Fusion. While driving 5 MPH and making a right turn, a truck struck the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the collision. The driver was knocked unconscious and both occupants required medical attention and were transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Prior to the collision, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. While driving 15 MPH and approaching a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side door of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a whiplash, concussion, and injuries to the back, shoulder, and hips that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified by the contact's insurance company. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. While driving various speeds in the snow, the vehicle skidded and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic and the front end damage was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to al piemonte Ford (2500 w north ave, melrose park, il 60160, [phone]), but the parts were not available for the repair. …

My vehicle has had an airbag recall for the front passenger (Takata brand) airbag. I've received many notices for this issue since I've purchased the car (August, 2014). After calling Ford multiple times, I've been told that the products have not arrived to replace the possibly damaged parts. My car has been in one accident in the past three years (roughly fall/winter of 2016). The airbags did not deploy, which is worrisome because at this point I'm unsure if it's because it wasn't necessary or because they are malfunctioning. Please advise and let me know how I can further evaluate and solve this issue. Thanks!

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