Major Problems with 2009 Ford Fusion Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2009 Ford Fusion

2009 Ford Fusion ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Victims: 5

2009 Ford Fusion BODY Victims: 5 Mileage: 116000 miles

2009 Ford Fusion STEERING Victims: 2 Mileage: 40000 miles

Browse 2009 Ford Fusion complaints by category

Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR BAGS and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Fusion owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES
while driving on the expressway the rear brakes seized. when i parked the car the rear brakes were omitting a...
372
~ 97376 miles
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. the contact fell asleep while driving and was involved in a crash...
334
~ 18529 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
recurring low speed and braking unintended acceleration problems with surges from about 3200 to over 5000 rpms. this happens when...
29
~ 65701 miles
ENGINE
i was driving to the dealer to have them check a tapping sound coming from the engine that i had...
25
~ 80969 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. the contact stated that the trunk was inoperable and its design made it...
22
~ 95898 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
there's was a fire that started on electrical wiring leading to my right front wheel on my 2009 ford fusion...
21
~ 58481 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
u.s. department of energy u.s. department of transportation this is a request for inspections compliance on potential safety hazards health...
21
~ 48157 miles
POWER TRAIN
sudden acceleration when car was put into reverse. the car engine was turned off. floor mat was not touching the...
16
~ 64717 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
driver side interior door handle broke making it difficult to exit vehicle. *tr...
14
~ 84671 miles
STEERING
2009 ford fusion front end pull or drift. i have a fusion that will literally run off the road when...
14
~ 57561 miles
SEATS
front seat head restraints are mounted at an extreme angle which forces your head forward at an uncomfortable angle. the
9
~ 42887 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
brake malfunction. during sudden stop causing collision. *tr...
8
~ 43371 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
i had stopped at a convenience store and when i tried to open the door the door handle wouldn't unlock....
7
~ 75976 miles
WHEELS
about a month after the car was bought the tire pressure warning light would turn on about once every other...
7
~ 54935 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
i decided to buy a new ford fiesta titanium 1.4i duratec petrol engine number:8y00038 and color of my car...
6
~ 66795 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. while driving at approximately 16 mph the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. the...
5
~ 102450 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
both front and rear interior door handles have failed. i am unable to exit the vehicle without lowering the window...
5
~ 46767 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
there's was a fire that started on electrical wiring leading to my right front wheel on my 2009 ford fusion...
5
~ 42700 miles
TIRES
u.s. department of energy u.s. department of transportation this is a request for inspections compliance on potential safety hazards health...
5
~ 18186 miles
STRUCTURE
i decided to buy a new ford fiesta titanium 1.4i duratec petrol engine number:8y00038 and color of my car...
5
~ 22331 miles
SUSPENSION
both left and right trunk strut or trunk lid lift support have failed to support trunk lid. trunk lid does...
4
~ 102640 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
u.s. department of energy u.s. department of transportation this is a request for inspections compliance on potential safety hazards health...
3
~ 64417 miles
SEAT BELTS
i was at a stop light in fresno ca. another vehicle hit me from behind at a unsafe speed. his...
2
~ 95718 miles
VISIBILITY
2009 ford fusion windshield crack with out been hit by any foreing object. its the first time it happen. crack...
2
~ 67158 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph and trying to pass a...
2
~ 2060 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. when the contact attempted to apply the brakes after driving over a...
1
~ 62500 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. while driving at an unknown speed the brake pedal was applied but...
1
~ 135000 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. while driving various speeds the contact depressed the brake pedal but the...
1
~ 64500 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
the interior door handle became inoperable preventing occupant from opening the door from inside the vehicle.this condition may prevent the
1
~ 78700 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
i was driving south on i-495 outside of boston on clean pavement on a hot sunny day when my right...
1
~ 16300 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. the contact stated that the rear tail lights failed to fully illuminate....
1
EQUIPMENT
u.s. department of energy u.s. department of transportation this is a request for inspections compliance on potential safety hazards health...
1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
u.s. department of energy u.s. department of transportation this is a request for inspections compliance on potential safety hazards health...
1
PARKING BRAKE
rear brake calipers hanging up or dragging on 2009 ford fusion cause excessive heat and premature brake pad and rotor
1
~ 37000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
u.s. department of energy u.s. department of transportation this is a request for inspections compliance on potential safety hazards health...
1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
u.s. department of energy u.s. department of transportation this is a request for inspections compliance on potential safety hazards health...
1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
during the night our 2009 ford fusion rolled down are driveway and ended up almost in the street. i could...
1
~ 13000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1. engine threw a rod resulting in catastrophic engine failure july 10 2009: while traveling the i805 s in san...
1
~ 10120 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. the contact believes that the head restraint in the front seats should have...
1
~ 75 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford fusion. the contact stated that the trunk was inoperable and its design made it...
1
~ 1800 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
tl*the contact owns a 2010 ford fusion sport (na). the contact observed that the front windshield was cracked after the...
1
~ 1300 miles

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