NHTSA attached 2 advisories to recalls on this vehicle. Advisories apply to specific production runs — check your VIN with the manufacturer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls before driving it.
When it fails
08500085,000 milesMedian miles at failure
538 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 120,000–150,000 miles.
Most common 2007 Ford Fusion problems
606 of the 1,064 complaints (57%) are about the airbags.
Component
Reports
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Air Bags · airbags
604
24
0
29
Service Brakes · brakes
111
22
0
19
Engine
41
0
0
0
Power Train · transmission
39
0
0
1
Electrical System
34
0
3
0
Structure › Body · body and frame
26
1
0
0
Vehicle Speed Control · throttle and acceleration
20
2
0
2
Unknown or Other
20
2
0
0
Tires
17
0
0
0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · brakes
17
2
0
1
2007 Ford Fusion airbags problems
57% of all complaints
606 of the 1,064 complaints are about the airbags. This is what owners describe:
shows an airbag warning light10% · 59
sets off warning lights on the dash6% · 35
Share of the 606 airbags complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.
“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light had remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.”
Owner complaint, filed Nov 19, 2024 at 43,000 miles
“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V024000 (Air Bags) however, the failure recurred after the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated.”
Owner complaint, filed May 16, 2023 at 240,000 miles
Complaints and recalls over time
By year of filing
All complaintsAbout the airbagsRecall (red: the airbags)NHTSA investigation opened
Complaints about the 2007 Fusion peaked in 2017, with 339 filed that year. Owners had filed 54 complaints about the airbags before the first recall that covers it, 16V384000 in May 2016; 552 more have come in since. In 2025 owners filed 3 so far.
5 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module21V158000
Filed Mar 10, 20212,602,668 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module19V904000
Filed Dec 18, 2019600,166 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. 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.
Remedy. 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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module17V024000Do not drive
Filed Jan 10, 2017654,695 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V384000Do not drive
Filed May 31, 20161,892,343 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Filed May 29, 201482,579 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Risk. The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07. NOTE: Vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a Brake Over Accelerator (BOA) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal.
All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.
NHTSA investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 4 name the 2007 Fusion.
Opened Apr 18, 2018Closed Jan 15, 2021Led to recall 19V904000brakes
On April 18, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA) 18-002 to investigate reports of braking concerns in model year (MY) 2006-12 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, and MY 2006-11 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured with Continental Automotive System?s ABS hydraulic control units (HCUs). Complainants report that after an ABS braking event (initiated by slippery or uneven surfaces) the brake pedal moved towards the floor and the vehicle stopping distance increased beyond driver expectations.Inside the HCU are four hydraulic normally closed (NC) valves with …
On December 20, 2016, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 16-017 to investigate reports of braking concerns in model year 2007 through 2009 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles.Complainants report that after an ABS braking event (caused by braking on a slippery or uneven surface) the brake pedal moved towards the floor and the distance in which the vehicle stopped increased beyond what was expected by the driver.The cause of the problem appears to be the Antilock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU), a component manufactured for Ford by …
Floor mat interference with acceleratorEngineering analysis EA12009Closed
Opened Dec 12, 2012Closed Jun 12, 2014throttle and acceleration
On May 27, 2014, Ford Motor Company submitted recall 14E-028 (Ford recall #14S07) to correct a safety-related problem with certain driver's side Ford optional all-weather floor mats sold for use in model year 2006 through 2011 model year Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant (HAP) from November 9, 2007, to October 31 ,2010.NHTSA testing determined that the original accessory all-weather mat with a single retention clip (Figure 1), may interfere with accelerator pedal return to idle with the mat retained by the clip and rotated …
On october 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by FORD motor company.the valves were supplied to FORD by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international (08t-018) and dill air controls (08t-028), the latter of which was investigated by odi in pe08-036 and ea08-022.the defect conditions addressed by the aftermarket tire valve recalls …
Technical service bulletins
19 on file
Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2007 Fusion. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.
airbags 5transmission 4engine 3electrical system 2brakes 1equipment 1steering 1seats 1
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Updated Ranger Technical Information to include images of a pass and fail airbag inflator inspection for 2007-2011 model years.
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined that some vehicles claimed by dealers as repaired under Takata Airbag Safety Recalls 15S21, 17S42, 18S02, 19S01, and 21S12 …
Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version tested
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
2007 Ford Fusion 4-DR. w/SAB
—
—
—
★★★★★
9.2%
New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Seats
Filed Aug 5, 2025FL
Drivers seat moved back while driving and now won't move forward I am only 4ft 8 inch tall and driving my car is very difficult I have seen a lot of other people complaining of the same thing and something needs to be done
Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 13, 2025NY
I need to check engine make/brand
Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 12, 2025MI
Took car to dealer because the dash light came on what looked like airbag needed replacement.? I had had that done so they checked and told me it was a weight bar in passenger seat that was lighting up. Does that not protect person from collision and trigger airbag if u have accident.?? Would that not be a necessary fix even if cars out of warranty? They could not answer that and said I would have to pay over 750.00 to correct.. I walked out. What’s the real truth here. This car is a 2007!! Who would pay that amount..
Electrical System
Filed Dec 20, 2024FL
Driver's side front seat will stop moving forward and back it has been tested said all was good it moved back on it own while driving now I am 4 ft 8 inches tall not good I was stopped at a red light
Air Bags
Filed Nov 19, 202443,000 milesKY
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light had remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 16, 2024MI
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle later failed to be started. The vehicle was towed to the residence by AAA, who attempted to jumpstart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. AAA related the failure to the transmission; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the air bag parts were on backorder. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Seats
Filed Feb 24, 2024OH
MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON 2 DAYS AFTER DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. DEALER WANTED $129.50 TO TELL ME THE REASON. AFTER CHECKING I WAS TOLD IT IS SOMEWHERE IN THE WIRING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND IT WILL COST ME $500. TO REMOVE THE SEAT AND THE SEAT COVERS AND AN ESTIMATED $500 TO FIX THE WIRING PROBLEM. I AM [XXX] AND THAT IS A LOT OF MONEY FOR ME TO PAY. WHY IS A PROBLEM LIKE THAT MY PROBLEM AND NOT FORD MOTOR??? I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT FORD HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH MY MODEL 2007 FORD FUSION. AGAIN WHY IS A SAFETY PROBLEM MINE AND NOT FORD MOTOR??.[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine
Filed Feb 2, 2024140,000 milesNY
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal metal sound detected. The vehicle began to shake abnormally and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed her the failure was due to the axle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Air Bags
Filed Jan 17, 2024TX
The passenger airbag was replaced, and is now trying to pop out of the cover. The upper left corner is bulging outward.
Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Control Unit/Module
Filed Aug 21, 2023PA
ABS and WRENCH icon are flashing on dashboard. Car making a terrible noise from underneath . I try to drive the car but it loses power and goes into LIMP mode. I have read many problems with the ABS control module valves sticking open due to the wrong type of brake fluid put in by manufacturer. My car is a 2007 ford fusion sel AWD with only 89,000 miles. I need a recall service appointment as quickly as possible because this is the only vehicle I own. The car is just sitting in my driveway. HELP!!!!!!!!!
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Jul 24, 2023130,000 milesWA
The contact owned a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, and merging into the slow lane, he crashed into a vehicle that stopped abruptly. Additionally, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The driver air bag exploded. The contact was able to exit the vehicle without assistance. The contact was transported to the hospital with the assistance of Uber. The contact was informed that he had sustained a broken sternum and bruised ribs. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where it was totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags), that he related to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Unknown or Other
Filed Jul 21, 2023MI
My boyfriends mom was up north driving and the latch on the driverside door stopped working. She's 60+ and still years later has to tie her door close and climb over the passenger seat to get in the car. I can get it closed if it's accidentally opened just like an inch but the door absolutely cannot to opened any further.
Air Bags
Filed May 16, 2023240,000 milesDC
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V024000 (Air Bags) however, the failure recurred after the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the passenger's side air bag was replaced a second time. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.
Service BrakesCrash2 injured
Filed Feb 17, 2023WI
This vehicle was totaled in May 2020. I had numerous and constant brake issues with this car and had much of the brake system (brake pads, rotors, and calipers I believe) replaced within a year of the accident. The accident occurred when I tried to apply the brakes, causing me to hydroplane into an oncoming car. My concern is that this could be related to the ABS recall (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 19V904000). Although my vehicle does not appear to be affected by the recall, it seems very similar to the brake issues I experienced.
Seats
Filed Nov 8, 2022MI
Took my car on to check why seat belt light was on after bag replaced. Told there is a sensor under passenger seat that reflects weight in seat that is not working that is used in case accident airbag pressure would be deployed. Light will not turn off on dash and told me out of warranty is not on repair list… I have 2007 fusion that I can’t sell because of safety light. Who is responsible for that. Service at dealer said sorry can’t help me.. it would be 400.00??? R u kidding .
Air Bags
Filed Sep 20, 2022OH
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) and 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the local dealer had failed to return the contact's call to schedule an appointment for the recall repair. 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 and followed up with the dealer; however, the dealer failed to assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Air Bags
Filed Sep 6, 2022NJ
Air bag light comes on and stays on -this happened shortly after the car's airbag recall was taken care of- had never had a problem before.
Air Bags
Filed Jul 26, 2022MD
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Service BrakesCrash3 injured
Filed Jun 27, 2022LA
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH on a bumpy road, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly, hit a high curb, and stopped. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would need to pay a diagnostic test fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact stated while driving in the rain and in the process of changing lanes, the vehicle in front of her stopped at the traffic light. The contact then depressed the brake pedal. However, the vehicle hydroplaned, accelerated, and crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of her. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained severe headaches, neck pain, and knee pain and sought medical assistance. The contact’s friend who was pregnant and occupying the front passenger’s seat sustained back pain. The driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries and sought medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was totaled. The dealer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown.
Electrical System
Filed Jun 22, 2022IL
I didn’t know or the incident with the car until I purchased and started noticed The way it drives. It do have a problem with acceleration while shifting gears, and also loses power with A/c turned on.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Jun 13, 2022200,000 milesSC
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed, and then the vehicle lost motive power with the brake fluid message displayed. Additionally, brake fluid leaked onto the engine and there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Air Bags
Filed May 13, 2022FL
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 18, 2022162,000 milesNJ
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the brake pedal had to be depressed with extra effort to stop the vehicle. The ABS, traction control, wrench, and oil lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic to be diagnosed. The dealer informed the contact that the brakes needed to be replaced. The ABS was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.
Air Bags
Filed Feb 17, 2022AZ
Constituent writes requesting assistance in Ford continually reaching out Regarding the Takata Airbag Recall for a vehicle that was Totaled in 2018.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Feb 1, 2022122,000 milesVA
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 21N11 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that new brake hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
Air Bags
Filed Jan 31, 2022MI
Ford Motor Company is not responding to this recall in a timely fashion.
Air Bags
Filed Dec 29, 2021MN
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21V158000 (Air Bags) 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. The manufacturer and the local dealer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module
Filed Nov 29, 2021NJ
In January of 2020 and again in October of 2020, I received recall notices regarding the recall of the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) per the 19S54 / 19V-904 recall notice. Once the part was available, I scheduled the work and brought my Fusion to DCH Ford of Eatontown 764. The dealership looked at the HCU and said it was not affected and not in need of replacement. Days later, I tried to drive my car and had no braking capability, save the emergency hand brake. The Fusion was towed to the dealer and it was determined that the HCU failed. It was months before an HCU was available, so the car sat with the dealer until August 2021. I have the repair records showing the part that was replaced is the 2C215 HCU Module, the exact part that is outlined in the recall notice. Ford will not consider the repair under the recall because the recall closed when the vehicle was inspected in April. Despite many emails and telephone calls, Ford is now not responding to any contact and will not consider the repair bill under the recall notification.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Cushion
Filed Oct 18, 202189,000 milesMI
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the padding on the steering wheel was visible however, no warning lights were illumined. The contact stated that the failure cause was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted for the recall remedy and stated that the recall parts were not available. The contact called Suburban Ford of Ferndale (21600 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220) confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the recall remedy and advised that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
Air Bags
Filed Aug 3, 2021GA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The part was not available for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.
Air Bags
Filed Jul 9, 2021OH
After getting the Ford Airbag recall work fixed on my teenage son's vehicle, the airbag dashboard light came on (a few weeks later). Upon taking it to the dealer, they told me the car needed a new battery. I agreed to have it replaced, despite NOT having any previous battery issues. After the battery was replaced, the airbag light was still coming on. After a diagnostic, it was discovered the passenger side sensor needs repaired (over $1,000 cost to complete this work). This is absolutely ridiculous, had NO PROBLEMS until Ford replaced my airbags. I was further told not replacing this sensor means NO AIRBAGS will deploy if in an accident. Now the SAFETY of my son is in YOUR HANDS FORD!!! If nothing is wrong with the airbags themselves, just a faulty passenger sensor....the driver airbag should still work!! THIS IS UNBELIEVALBE!! All this after waiting for over THREE HOURS at the dealer!!!
Air BagsCrash
Filed Jun 23, 2021200,000 milesVA
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at 25 mph, a cable van was parked on the side of the road not allowing the contact to see the other vehicle reversing out of the driveway. As a result, the vehicle rear ended the vehicle in the driveway. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not drivable and was not towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21V158000 (Air bags). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Air Bags
Filed Jun 11, 2021NJ
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced the failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed May 18, 202150,746 milesNJ
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal required extended travel time for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the DOT fluid and reservoir cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and however, failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,746.
Air Bags
Filed May 11, 2021NC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS) AT PARKWAY FORD OF LEXINGTON (98 US-64, LEXINGTON, NC 27295). AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS NOT SECURED INSIDE THE AIR BAG HOUSING. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER OF HER CONCERNS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OKAY TO OPERATE AS-IS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS, THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO RAISE AND SHE COULD SEE A LARGE BUMP. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PARKWAY FORD OF LEXINGTON (98 US-64, LEXINGTON, NC 27295) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Air Bags
Filed May 10, 2021WI
KAYSER FORD IN MADISON, WI WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE REPLACED DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR PROPERLY REPLACING, PER THE SAFETY RECALL, AS TIM DOUGLAS BOASTED THAT "THEY HAVE OVER 47 AIRBAGS" IN BACK AND THIS IS NOT HOW THE RECALL SHOULD WORK. THE PART NEEDS TO BE ORDERED PER THE VIN AND RECEIVED AND PUT IN, NOT SOME RANDOM SPARE EXTRA PARTS IN BACK, PUT IN THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT KNOWING HOW LONG THEY HAVE BEEN SITTING THERE. FURTHER, THIS FORD REPLACED THE PASSENGER AIRBAG, AND PULLED ON THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT, CAUSING A BADLY TENTED EDGE, THAT COULD OBSTRUCT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT OR TEAR THE BAG IF IT IS DEPLOYED, AND AFFECT THE ANGLE AND TRAJECTORY OF THE DEPLOYMENT. THIS FORD DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILITY. WHEN WE HAD IT TOWED FOR OTHER REPAIRS INCLUDING THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG, THEY NOT ONLY DID NOT PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, BUT THEY CAUSED HARM TO OUR CAR: DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER, FAILED TO REFILL FLUIDS CORRECTLY, INCLUDING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND POWER STEERING FLUID AND DID NOT REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. THE NEW SERPENTINE BELT IS LOOSE AND MAKES A NOISE. THEY ALSO DROVE OUR CAR OVER 30 MILES, WITHOUT OUR AUTHORIZATION AND THEN LIED ON THE INVOICE CLAIMING THAT OUR CAR CAME IN AND LEFT AT THE SAME MILEAGE. FURTHER, THEY LEFT OUR CAR ON A TOW TRUCK WITH THE J HOOK HANGING FROM THE SUSPENSION AND UNDER TENSION, ALL NIGHT.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed May 6, 202188,000 milesIL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, SHE HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING TO HER EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAWK FORD OF OAK LAWN (6100 W 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL 60453, (708) 599-6000) WHERE THEY PERFORMED A BRAKE FLUID FLUSH BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) ON 1/1/2020. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WILLOWBROOK FORD (7301 KINGERY HWY, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527, (630) 986-5000) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNITS (HECU) DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME BRAKE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK HAWK FORD OF OAK LAWN AND FAILED THE INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HECU) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 28, 2021IL
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V158000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. ZEIGLER FORD OF NORTH RIVERSIDE (2100 S HARLEM AVE, NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546, (708) 442-7000) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. 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. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air BagsCrash2 injured
Filed Apr 28, 2021120,000 milesAL
MY 2007 FORD FUSION WAS ON RECALL NOTICE FOR A YEAR OR SO BUT NO LOCAL DEALERSHIPS HAD THE NEW REPLACEMENT PARTS AND THEN I GOT RAN OFF THE INTERSTATE AND HIT A TREE AT AROUND 60MPH AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND SHRAPNEL WENT EVERYWHERE AND CUT MY FACE AND NECK UP GOOD. I WAS DIGGING LITTLE PIECES OF PLASTIC AND METAL OUT OF MY FACE & NECK FOR MONTHS!*DT - (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Air Bags
Filed Apr 27, 2021IL
FORD ISSUED SAFETY RECALL !! S-A-F-E-T-Y RECALL AND DONT WANT TO PROBIDE A RENTAL IF ITS NOT SAFE WE THE CONSUMERS DONT FEEL SAFE OPERATING OUR VEHICLES!!! FOR GODS SAKE THE CAR IS ALREADY 14 YEARS OLD !!
Air Bags
Filed Apr 13, 2021MI
RECALL NUMBER 21V158 HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED. NO INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCHEDULING OF THIS REPAIR HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Service Brakes
Filed Mar 18, 2021CO
I RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 19S54 / NHTSA RECALL 10V-904 IN JANUARY 2020 TELLING ME THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON MY CAR. IT SAID I WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. I GOT ANOTHER NOTICE IN OCTOBER OF 2020 TELLING ME THE SAME THING, BUT HAVE STILL NOT HEARD BACK. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND NO WORD FROM FORD. IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THEY ARE NOT TAKING IT VERY SERIOUSLY. IT CANNOT TAKE OVER A YEAR TO GET PARTS. I AM GIVING THIS CAR TO MY GRAND DAUGHTER BUT DO NOT WANT TO DO SO IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES.
Engine
Filed Mar 11, 2021112,000 milesGA
THE CAR NEVER GAVE ANY INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SMOKING, NOT EVEN OIL USAGE FOR THAT MATTER. I CHECKED THE OIL EVERY TIME I GOT GAS BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT 3 WEEKS PRIOR. THEN WAS DRIVING TO INTERSTATE TO WORK WHEN I HEAR JT START CLICKING IMMEDIATELY GOT A OIL LIGHT THEN DIES AND WAS STUCK ON INTERSTATE CARS ZOOMOMG BY AT 80 IF I WERE IN THE CENTER LANE I WOULD BE DEAD.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Feb 25, 2021CA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT*JB
Air Bags
Filed Feb 16, 2021AZ
AIR BAG ON DASH BOARD IS ON. MY GEARS WON'T SWITCH HOW THEY USED TO. IT TAKES A VERY LONG TIME FOR ME TO GET THE GEAR ON DRIVE MODE. STEPPING ON THE GAS BREAK TO MOVE GEAR, IT ALSO DOESN'T HELP.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Feb 11, 202149,000 milesNC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER, FAILED TO RESPOND AND DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. KEN WILSON FORD (769 CHAMPION DR, CANTON, NC 28716, (877) 740-8559) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR 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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Service Brakes
Filed Feb 1, 202178,000 milesNY
A RECALL INVOLVING BRAKES REMAINS UNRESOLVED BY MANUFACTURER FORD.
Service Brakes
Filed Jan 22, 202179,000 milesCA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. 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 AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A DEALER FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE WOULD POP WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Service Brakes
Filed Jan 2, 202180,000 milesPA
THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED IN 2011WITH 68,000 MILES AT TIME OF PURCHASE. IT WAS PURCHASED AT TOM MOSANOS IN BERKS COUNTY, PA . IT WAS PAID OFF AT THE END OF 2017, THEN NOW ALL THE RECALLS 4 OR 5 DIFFERENT RECALLS AND SERIOUS RECALLS . I HAVE ABSOLUTLEY NO BRAKES ALL WAS TO THE FLOOR WITH NO PRESSURE AT ALL . TO MANY BECAUSE AND I DO BELIEVE THAT SINCE IT WAS PAID OFF AT THE END OF 2017 . THAT I SHOULD BE OFFERED FOR THEM TO ME TO PICK OUT AND THEM TO REPLACE ME ANOTHER CAR FOR UP TO $10,00, AND THAT TOM MASANO GETS A REBATE IN THE AMOUNT OF 10.000 OR MORE , I NEED A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE WITH LESS SAFETY RECALLS AS THIS CAR HAS MAJOR SAFETY RECALLS ON IT.
Service Brakes
Filed Dec 26, 2020202,020 milesMI
FORD HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE A TIMELY REPAIR FOR MY VEHICLE ON A POSTED RECALL. THEY HAVE TAKEN OVER A YEAR AND STILL CLAIM THEY DO NOT HAVE A REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. IT IS NHTSA RECALL #19V904. MY BRAKES NEED TO BE PUSHED NEARLY ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. THIS OCCURS ANY TIME I BRAKE.
Complaints 1-50 of 1,064, newest first, reproduced as filed.
It is not among the Fusion years to avoid. Owners filed 1,064 complaints, against about 1,115 for a typical Fusion year. The most common complaint is about the airbags (57%).
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Fusion?
The airbags: 606 of the 1,064 complaints (57%) are about it. Owners most often say it shows an airbag warning light (10%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (6%). The typical report comes at 90,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Fusion have?
5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Mar 10, 2021. 2 of them carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The largest, 21V158000, covered 2,602,668 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford Fusion problems start?
Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 85,000 miles. For the airbags the midpoint is 90,000 miles.
Has NHTSA investigated the 2007 Ford Fusion?
Yes, 4 times. The latest, EA18002 ("Extended Braking Distance"), was opened Apr 18, 2018 and closed Jan 15, 2021.
Are there service bulletins for the 2007 Ford Fusion?
The manufacturer filed 19 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the airbags (5), the transmission (4) and the engine (3). A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.
Reading this record
NHTSA has issued a do-not-drive warning for a recall on this vehicle.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Mar 10, 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.