2008 Ford Fusion Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2008 Ford Fusion, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 101,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake pedal depressed” (24% of reports).
- 74service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 101,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake pedal depressed: mentioned in 18 of 74 complaints (24%)
- Went floorboard: mentioned in 9 of 74 complaints (12%)
- Brakes hydraulic called: mentioned in 7 of 74 complaints (9%)
- Included service: mentioned in 7 of 74 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 50 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 74 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Ford Fusion service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fusion | 1 | 0% | 2,690 |
| 2018 Fusion | 2 | 0% | 73,000 |
| 2017 Fusion | 49 | 4% | 97,000 |
| 2016 Fusion | 50 | 3% | 102,352 |
| 2015 Fusion | 41 | 4% | 105,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 27 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2013 Fusion | 21 | 1% | 144,206 |
| 2012 Fusion | 8 | 0% | 137,221 |
| 2011 Fusion | 25 | 1% | 90,500 |
| 2010 Fusion | 101 | 2% | 111,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 61 | 6% | 96,970 |
| 2008 Fusion | 74 | 5% | 101,500 |
| 2007 Fusion | 22 | 2% | 74,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 11 | 2% | 77,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Risk: If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) 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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Ford Fusions have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 74 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2008 Ford Fusion (5% of the 1,353 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford Fusion service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 101,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2008 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pedal depressed”, in 18 of 74 complaints, followed by “went floorboard” (9).
Other 2008 Ford Fusion problems
- Air Bags problems (638)
- Service Brakes problems (479)
- Structure problems (82)
See all 2008 Ford Fusion problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Fusion years.