10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
22 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 1
Average Mileage:
30,723 miles

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problem #76

Apr 012019

Fusion

  • 146,470 miles
The drivers seatbelt light and warning to not work and it has tripped the airbag light. You have recalled some Ford Fusion for this exact problem. Yet I am having that exact problem and your saying it wasn't my VIN. Not quite getting why

- Nalcrest, FL, USA

problem #75

Feb 182019

Fusion

  • 4 miles
Air bag light has came on and would not go off the car hasn't been in a accident or anything. The airbag light came on when I was driving on the highway.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #74

Jan 262019

Fusion

  • 8 miles
Brakes are sliding, the panel lights turning on the transmission locking

- Framingham, MA, USA

problem #73

Jan 182019

Fusion

  • miles
While driving home on a city street the airbag indicator came on and has been on ever since.

- Phila, PA, USA

problem #72

Nov 292016

Fusion 4-cyl

  • 35 miles
Takata recall- I saw Ford Fusion on the recall list and I got a letter saying that I would be receiving $500 for my trouble with the recall. On the takata list for recipients of $500 I saw that my car should be recalled and I haven't received the letter from Ford yet. It's also not in your recall list. Also there is a seatbelt recall 11/30/16 and that is very dangerous to not to have a solution yet. Please help. It?S recall # 16V875000 my VIN is [xxx]. thank you. I've been so scared to drive this car. I thought I wouldn't be on the list and 2 years later find out I am. Ford didn't even tell me. It's not even on your list. I found out from the lawsuit that I am a claimant also. I have 2 dangerous recalls. They should give me a new car. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Pedro, CA, USA

problem #71

Nov 192018

Fusion

  • miles
Tamara recall check engine light remains on and car shutters sporadically.

- Bessemer, AL, USA

problem #70

Jan 052018

Fusion

  • miles
My car has 7 recalls doors bags seatbelts door locks not a safe car for me and family.the door would not close or close so I had to use the seat belt to hold close.door

- Davenport, FL, USA

problem #69

Oct 262018

Fusion

  • 53,500 miles
Takata recall

- Lakemore, OH, USA

problem #68

Jun 012014

Fusion

  • 20,000 miles
Takata recall spring load gas tank cover broke (spring either broke or fell off)

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #67

Oct 222018

Fusion

  • 46,555 miles
"takata recall" but not sure. Started my car drove through a parking lot at low speed. When pulling onto the highway my front air bag light went on. Pulled off the road turned off my car. Looked at owners manual. Started car, moved my drivers seat back and drove home leaning my body to the right passenger side. Light stayed on all the way. I called my regular mechanic about this problem and he informed me that they could not touch the car due to the recall and to call the dealer. Called Ford when I got to my home. They informed me that there systems were down and not to drive car. It was extremely unnerving to get home.

- Merritt Island, FL, USA

problem #66

Nov 062017

Fusion 4-cyl

  • 61,215 miles
My 74yr old mom hit a 1 foot tall concrete barrier (picture attached) at a county rural recycling center resulting in all 4 airbags to deploy. Barrier isn't painted, no fence, no railing or pole to mark it. Minor damage (photo attached) to the auto, Bosch recorder shows <15 mph (file too large to attach). Car is in a storage unit in Iowa for evidence. Mom's prognosis was subdural hematoma, encephalopathy and uncal herniation resulting in her death (see attached). Medical examiner determined cause of death was the car accident. In addition to the issue with the airbags, my step-dad (84 years old) was in the passenger side and also was hit by airbags. While the airbags saved him, he was quite bruised/injured. Emergency response was not requested. We (my family) believe that considering the age of our parents and the fact my mom was hit in the side of the face - more caution (state law requiring medical attention) should be exerted by all police officers in this situation (police report attached). We take all kinds of precautions with kids on the sports fields, why not the elderly? my mom was obviously suffering from confusion and concussion. Tragically, we lost her to a safety feature. Uncomprehensible.

- Centennial, CO, USA

problem #65

May 052018

Fusion

  • 101,711 miles
The contact owned a 2013 Ford Fusion. While driving approximately 40 mph, another vehicle driving in the opposite direction failed to yield and crashed into the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's driver's side air bag did not deploy, but the front passenger side air bag deployed. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The dealer was not called and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact's vehicle was towed by the insurance company and deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was 101,711.

- Metcalfe, MS, USA

problem #64

Apr 242018

Fusion

  • 105,150 miles
Airbag warning light

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #63

Apr 022018

Fusion

  • miles
Takata recall - if they can still manufacture vehicles and install airbags, they should be able to put their energies into fixing an outstanding recall five years old.

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #62

Mar 212018

Fusion

  • 125,000 miles
I was crossing an intersection when another vehicle hit me on the front drivers side and my air bags did not deploy when collision happened

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

problem #61

May 112016

Fusion

  • 30 miles
The airbag has busted around 90 days after accident on a city street when vehicle was hit by another vehicle

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #60

May 012016

Fusion

  • 38,000 miles
Takata recall was in vehicualr accident and air bags did not deploy

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #59

Oct 232017

Fusion

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the service engine indicator illuminated several times. The contact stated that the vehicle kept overheating and was slow to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the computer needed to be replaced and recommended that the vehicle be towed to the dealer. The dealer (country Ford, 95 goodman rd E, southaven, ms 38671, (662) 349-4300) made no mention of NHTSA campaign number: 17V209000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was not informed that the recall needed to be completed. The dealer replaced the computer and did not mention anything about NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V597000 (air bags and seat belts), 15V246000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 16V875000 (seat belts). In addition, the dealer made no mention of the manufacturer service campaign (15R01) for the eps motor bolts - regional and (14N02) for the extended warranty coverage for PCM re-programming. Within three weeks of the dealer's repair, the contact turned on the heat and noticed a strong odor coming from the vents. The vehicle started smoking under the hood and caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the flames and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence by the insurance company who was to investigate the cause of the fire. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #58

Nov 032017

Fusion

  • 17,000 miles
Takata recall: We have received three recalls, 2014 (airbag), 2015 (door latch), and 2016 (seatbelt) which were told we are on a waiting list because our light wasn't on and they would call us when parts came in. Just received notification in mail about takata recall. Ford dealer never notified us and I want these fixed immediately.

- Acworth, GA, USA

problem #57

Sep 182017

Fusion

  • 70,155 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to sunny king Ford in anniston, Alabama and the contact was informed that there was no recall on the vehicle. The contact would have to pay a diagnostic fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 70,155.

- Anniston, AL, USA

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