2009 Ford Fusion Brake Problems

Which parts fail

• Antilock › ABS warning light
  2
• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
  2
• Pedals and linkages
  1
• Foundation components › Master cylinder
  1
• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Wheel speed sensor/tone ring
  1
• Antilock
  1

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

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  143%
• 25k–50k
  194%
• 50k–75k
  5112%
• 75k–100k
  12228%
• 100k–150k
  17940%
• 150k+
  5813%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Ford Fusion owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to stop upon the depression of the brake pedal without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the brakes were bled; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, she attempted to stop the vehicle but the brakes failed to operate. The contact rear-ended another vehicle and the airbags failed to deploy. There were no injuries as a result of the crash and no medical attention was needed. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle away from the scene; however, there was severe front-end damage to the vehicle. …

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing extended brake pedal travel while driving. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled down to the floorboard, causing the braking distance to be extended. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while her husband was pulling into the garage, the brake pedal was depressed. Still, the failure recurred, causing the vehicle to crash into the garage wall. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was drivable. The contact later received notification of Ford Campaign Number: 21N11. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the brake fluid and the brake fluid cap were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the dealer had not replaced the HCU. …

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), but the failure occurred. When the vehicle was retrieved from the dealer, the contact was informed that the vehicle had passed an inspection. The brake pedal was depressed approximately seventy percent down for the brakes to engage. The contact stated that the brake pedal was soft while depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but it was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear calipers needed to be inspected. However, the contact was unsure if the rear calipers were inspected. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired and was awaiting a flush of the braking system. The dealer made the manufacturer aware of the issue. …

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 35-45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was slow to respond. The check brakes system message was displayed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact received notifications 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 local dealer was contacted. The dealer completed the air bag recall and diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brake module and HECU module were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. 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, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 96,970. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact's client owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his client was driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would depress the floorboard without warning. His client then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and had taken the vehicle to the dealer for service. Soon after the repair, his client stated that the failure returned, and the vehicle was taken to his shop. The contact discovered that the dealer had flushed the braking system and refilled the brake fluid and tested the module. The contact stated that the HCU should have been replaced to properly correct the problem. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed him that once a recall had been closed it would not be re-opened. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 147,700.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had recall remedy completed. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle failed to decelerate. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road and use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to continue to her destination but continued to experience the failure intermittently. The contact also stated that while reversing the brake failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. After he received the letter, the contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard with the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where the recall repair was performed; however, a few months later, the failure recurred. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the dealer where they confirmed that the brake pedal pressure was low. The dealer replenished the brake fluid; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure but informed him that the recall repair was already performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle in front stopped abruptly. The contact depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond and stop in a reasonable time. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact steered the vehicle towards the ditch to avoid collision and pumped the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer did not have the equipment to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) was completed by the dealer; while driving 5 MPH weeks later, the brake pedal was depressed, and the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the HCU had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the independent mechanic's diagnostic result. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that they would not cover the repair of the vehicle as the HCU did not have any issues at the time the recall repair was completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal depressed with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the brake lines had been flushed. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a second time, and the vehicle was diagnosed with an HECU fuse failure. The contact was informed that the HECU fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 173,890.

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