The brakes are spongy and have to pushed almost to the floor for them to be applied.

- Lenoir, NC, USA

Whole brake system failed 01/04/2013. Had whole system replaced at a cost of over $1700. It is happening again and Ford wants me to replace the whole system again for close to $2000. I had them flush system which seemed to solve the issue for only a month. I am afraid I am going to injury myself or someone else. Is there any action I can take to get Ford to admit there is a defect in there brakes?01/

- Medford, OR, USA

When operating my 2008 Ford Fusion and pressing the brake pedal to slow and stop the vehicle; the brake pedal has a very soft spongy feel. The travel of the brake pedal takes the pedal nearly to the floor. Vehicle seems to take a longer time to stop. This braking situation occurs in neighborhood traffic at 25mph, city traffic at 30 to 40 mph and on the highway at multiple speeds 50 mph plus...

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

Ford Fusion ABS brake failure during braking. My ABS system has completely failed, and I finally feel safe. I thought the car was trying to kill me. Before the ABS system finally fully failed, ( the orange dash light is now on, and the ABS system is off.)the ABS system would pick the worst time to fail, during basic braking, emergency stop braking, wet braking or in sand. It seemed that any time the tires had less than perfect traction, the ABS could randomly fail without warning. The brake pedal in an emergency stop situation, or basic braking, would go all the way to the floor, emitting a loud ratcheting sound as the pedal became ineffective and soft, not stopping the vehicle. This would happen when wheel speeds were below 30 mph, and the cars sensors thought the tires had lost traction, when they really had not, I was on I-4 during the last hurricane and had to park the car due to all the traffic starting and stopping. The brake pedal doing its random working and not working, I almost got into 4 different accidents due to the brakes completely failing, never before have I had a car where I wondered if the brakes were going to work, or fail possible causing a crash. With the ABS not active, the cars braking still works, and not once has the brakes failed with the orange dash light on. This major problem needs to be addressed immediately.,,, Ford still has not contacted me with a replacement for the passenger side takata airbag that is currently under recall. So I am driving a car with a failed ABS system, and a air bag thats a bomb waiting to go off spraying me with shrap metal. And the car is not under recall ? the Ford Fusion is a lemon, and unsafe at any speed.

- Bunnell, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. When the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal felt soft. The failure corrected itself for eight months until it became constant. The dealer (bill kay Ford, 2556 S cicero ave, midlothian, il) diagnosed that the master cylinder was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact made multiple attempts to contact the manufacturer regarding the failure; however, the contact was disconnected from the customer service representatives. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Midlothian, IL, USA

Brake pedal goes almost all the way to floor, and is spongy. Car does not stop as well as it should. Have had rotors, calipers, brake pads and fluid changed. Did google search and found this a very common issue with Ford Fusion. The issue is the ABS module and pump. A valve inside gets stuck open and when brakes are applied, the fluid just recirculates inside the module, and brakes lose effectiveness.

- Brooklyn, WI, USA

ABS control module

- Lajas, PR, USA

My vehicle was in motion every time the problem occurs. I lose all braking ability for approximately two to no more than five second periods. This has occurred on six total occasions on different days and months.I have replaced my vehicles master cylinder six months ago. I don't feel safe driving my own car. I have witnesses that can confirm this information. The problem has occurred on highways, public roads, also in private drives.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

Brake pedal went to floor while driving and braking on a back road. Had to pump brake pedal several times to get to stop. Took to Ford dealer who reported no leaks but intermittent problem with ABS and ABS hcu. Said it happened infrequently with this model. Only fix is to replace expensive ABS modules. Found numerous reports online of this problem with other 2008 and 2009 Ford Fusion. There should probably be a recall. Dealer did not recommend replacing ABS modules at this time said considered vehicle safe.

- Malvern, PA, USA

On 2/3/2017 I bought a 2008 Ford Fusion sel, ,from a used car dealership an, about a month after while driving a lady pulled out in front of me an when I tried to apply my breaks they went about a inch or so from the floor board, was a very scary feeling, that I pray never happen's again! after barely missing I pumped the breaks for a few minutes, then peddle might of been about 3 to 4 inches from thethe floor. I called the used car dealer the next morning told him what happened, an he tried to tell me it just needs new break pads and breaks bleed !. I replied back to him that breaks dont go from working 1 minute an the next minute to the floor, an I mentioned before the pads are that gone I would of heard a metal rubbing sound, he still insisted I take it to his mechanic which still put pads on an bleed the breaks, which didnt fix, after I came an to get it I asked if it was the master break cylinder or booster, an he replyed that he just had to put pads on it an bleed the breaks, .an he suppose to be a mechanic I thought to myself, and he said its ready to go, so I did a couple blocks an the breaks were the same, so I went back tellig him that the breaks are still going to the floor so he says he asked to drive it he did an came back said its ok now, that I just need to pump the breaks on it because it had ABS break system that needed pumped up awhile.thats when I said like im going to have time to pump breaks when someone pulls in front of me or stops fast! so I left again praying the break peddle would stop going allmost to the floor! a week later I called the dealer again an he told me take back to his mechanic, so I did an when I returned to pick car up I asked what it was he tells me he put a new break booster on it.an that just fixed breaks enough to have a half of peddle on breaking, about two months later I was driving in a 35mph zone hit bump breaks went out, and again 3 X'

- Hartselle, AL, USA

Sudden brake failure after applying brakes on damp pavement. Speed was about 30 mph on a city street. After pumping pedal, brakes returned but pedal was soft and nearly to the floorboard. Brakes have remained soft greatly extending braking distance making vehicle unsafe to drive. This came without any warning or indication on the dashboard that brake system was compromised. After speaking with a Ford technician, the opinion was possible failure of the hydraulic control module and needed to be followed up. This incident was a very close call with a utility pole and thanks to a working emergency brake and quick thinking, an accident was avoided. This needs to be investigated with a possible recall.

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

Brake pedal travels farther down before stopping...

- Grandview, MO, USA

Was driving on route 72 in vonore tn area and slowed down to turn left -brakes didn't "grab" and car didn't slow down. This happened before don't lose all brake but down to like 10%. never returns to normal unless I find a parking lot to reverse and then slam on brakes hard - was told to do this by brake mechanic.

- Lenoir City, TN, USA

While driving the car the brakes are very "spongy". when trying to stop quickly I almost went through the red light on a major intersection! the pedal went practically all the way to the floor and I didn't think I was going to be able to stop. I have to prepare myself to stop when I need to and I stay a distance away from others because I am scared the brakes won't stop me! there needs to be a recall, this is so scary and unsafe to drive!

- Lasalle, MI, USA

I was traveling at 65 mph on the highway and had to stop quickly which engaged the ABS. After ABS engaged, the brake pedal became much looser, where the brake pedal would almost touch the floor and required much longer distance for the car to stop following this event. It appears this failure in the brake system is due to the ABS hydraulic control unit causing for very unsafe conditions in this vehicle.

- San Diego, CA, USA

Been experiencing increased stopping distance (e.g., running up on vehicles at traffic lights). Two days ago, wife unable to stop in parking space - ran up and over the stop-block. I checked the vehicle and found brake pedal moves slowly to floor under constant foot pressure. Dealer says hcu needs replacing.

- St. Simons Island, GA, USA

I took the car in for inspection. As part of the inspection, the mechanic performed a braking test where he drove the car slammed on the brakes hard. Following their doing this, the brakes are mushy and the brake pedal had to be pushed to the floor to get the car to stop.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

Brake pedal fade. When applying brakes, pedal goes almost to the floor resulting in panic type reflexes. Have had issues not being able to stop in allotted time. Has happened in the past, but seemed to have "corrected" itself. Recently have had snowy, wet road conditions and issue has come back. Very unsafe, could result in an accident, could result in injury and/or death. Read a lot of complaints about same issue. This should be investigated and recalled for brake failure. This is a definite safety risk, not only for the occupants in the Ford, but also for any vehicles and/or pedestrians in the area when brake pedal fails. Mileage on said vehicle is 142,977. Not sure of date when first happened. Pedal fade when at stop, trying to stop, city roads, highway speeds, basically anytime brake pedal applied.

- Janesville, WI, USA

Upon applying the brakes when approaching a stop light and going over a small bump, the brakes failed and it took extended distance to stop creating a hazardous event almost causing an accident into another vehicle. Since event occurred, the brakes feel spongy and it takes extended braking distance to stop. After research and diagnostics I was informed it is the ABS modulator failing. I called Ford to discuss the issue and inquire about the amount of the complaints, but yet no recall has been issued. The girl I spoke to suggested going to a Ford dealership to have a diagnostics test performed. She also kept restating the airbag issue. I requested to speak to a supervisor. She responded saying she would transfer me, however, she just redirected me to the main menu.

- Canutillo, TX, USA

I finally got the ABS control module replaced in the Ford Fusion after living with 'soft brakes' for many years. When an ABS event occurs, the pedal goes soft immediately after, and the braking distance significantly increases. The ABS warning light never came on. Ford should be more responsible about taking care of this defect before people get hurt.

- San Ramon, CA, USA