2008 Ford Fusion service brakes, hydraulic problems
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Ford Fusion — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his girlfriend was driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle hydroplaned, and the anti-lock brakes engaged and disengaged. The brake pedal became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that…”
filed Jan 17, 2024
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact was unsure if a warning light was illuminated. The contact pumped the brake pedal several times, and the brake pedal started operating normally. The…”
filed Mar 8, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids…Campaign 19V904000 · Dec 18, 2019
Related service bulletins
Certain 2006-2010 Model Year Fusion/Milan/MKZ/Zephyr Vehicles Equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems DOT 3 Brake Fluid and Anti-Lock Brake System Function In some of the affected vehicles, customers may return to the…
21N11-S3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 2021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Fusion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Fusion | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Fusion | 49 | 4% |
| 2016 Fusion | 50 | 3% |
| 2015 Fusion | 41 | 4% |
| 2014 Fusion | 26 | 2% |
| 2013 Fusion | 19 | 1% |
| 2012 Fusion | 7 | 0% |
| 2011 Fusion | 25 | 1% |
| 2010 Fusion | 101 | 2% |
| 2009 Fusion | 60 | 6% |
| 2007 Fusion | 22 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Ford Fusion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.