2008 Ford Fusion Structure Problems
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2008 Ford Fusion, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 74,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “passenger side” (38% of reports).
- 82structure complaints
- 74,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Passenger side: mentioned in 31 of 82 complaints (38%)
- Air bag: mentioned in 30 of 82 complaints (37%)
- Door handle: mentioned in 12 of 82 complaints (15%)
- Dash board: mentioned in 6 of 82 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 82 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Ford Fusion structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 5 | 3% | 4,051 |
| 2019 Fusion | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Fusion | 3 | 1% | 20,720 |
| 2017 Fusion | 6 | 1% | 42,500 |
| 2016 Fusion | 50 | 3% | 56,217 |
| 2015 Fusion | 32 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2014 Fusion | 74 | 6% | 62,028 |
| 2013 Fusion | 164 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Fusion | 99 | 4% | 65,500 |
| 2011 Fusion | 61 | 2% | 62,000 |
| 2010 Fusion | 87 | 2% | 79,000 |
| 2009 Fusion | 42 | 4% | 77,350 |
| 2008 Fusion | 82 | 6% | 74,000 |
| 2007 Fusion | 73 | 7% | 71,000 |
| 2006 Fusion | 74 | 10% | 62,061 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2008 Ford Fusion. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Door handle is stuck/broken. Door cannot open from the inside or outside. Passengers are stuck in car.
I want to file a safety complaint against Ford car company for their vehicle in which I purchased which is a 2008 Ford Fusion SEL for excessive and dangerous rot and rust problem on the frame and suspension and under component which can lead to accidents if one of these components fall apart . I…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the car was parked outside in the sun, the passengerâs 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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Ford Fusions have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 82 owner complaints about structure for the 2008 Ford Fusion (6% 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 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 74,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2008 Ford Fusion?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger side”, in 31 of 82 complaints, followed by “air bag” (30).
Other 2008 Ford Fusion problems
See all 2008 Ford Fusion problems or structure problems across all Fusion years.