Problems with 2008 Ford Fusion STRUCTURE

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. the contact stated the dashboard popped up and separated from the air bag. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that is was a manufacturer's defect. the dealer stated that the dashboard would have to be replaced. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the dashboard was not under warranty or recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 44,000.

In the summer of 2013 i noticed that the passenger dash was coming undone (separating from the dash and sticking up) in front of the airbag of my 2008 ford fusion. the dash is now curled up so much that i fear that it may interfere with the deployment of the passenger airbag. at the time of this complaint, there are no known statements regarding the foam vinyl separating from the dash. i would like to know if any research has been conducted to ensure that this does not affect the deployment of the passenger airbag. *tr

Dashboard warped over passenger side airbag partially blocking airbag cover. fear it might affect airbag deployment on passenger side. *tr

I noticed the dash board around the airbag is separating about 2 months ago i tried to push the seam back down but it still puckers. yesterday i tried to start my car and there was a continuous clicking sound coming from the dashboard and the security lock light and airbag light were flashing very fast. i just parked the car about 1 hour before and there was no problems until i came back to start it. i tried for about 1 hour but could not get it started. i have noticed there are a lot of complaints on this car and the same issues. this does seem like a recall issue. i wanted to support american made products from one of the oldest american auto makers. i am hoping you can fix this issue because i need to get the work and this is my only transportation. i live in an area where there is no public transportation. thanking you in advance. *tr

Dash board around passenger air bag bubbling out, lifting up, air bag light stays on in car. worried air bag might deploy when it's not suppose to or not deploy when i need it to. *tr

I have seen many complaints about the dash popping up around the passenger airbag. i have been having the same problem. what i want to know is why nothing is being done about it? my car is a 2008 i've had it for 8 months and about a month ago this starting happening. this is a manufacturers defect not wear & tear. *tr

The youtube video ford fusion door latch problem by oldfredsshed 3:22 minutes describes the problem exactly i'm having with my inner doors latches on my 2008 ford fusion. the doors handles are breaking and i think this is a design flaw. i googled the problem i'm having with my door handles and many people are having this same problem. i have contacted the ford motor company and they say this is not a recall or warranty problem. citrus ford wants me to pay $265 just to replace one handle and i think this should have been a recall item. this is a safety issue. in an emergency and you can't open the door and with power windows and no power this could be a matter of life and death. *tr

The driver side door latch broke in half - door will not lock and it is not possible to open door from inside . the cost to fix is over $300 and it was made to look like metal but it is made of plastic that must have a weak point. the same thing happened in the rear passenger door.

When opening the driver side door, a small piece inside broke off. the door could no longer be opened from the inside. the door knob had to be replaced. when i bought the replacement part, the ford dealer said that he sees this problem a lot with fusions. *tr

For no apparent reason, the hood latch opens. the first time it was noticed on the expressway, it can unlatch on a secondary road, most recently it was noticed by a neighbor after the car had been parked for several hours. the safety catch always catches it so it hasn't been a major problem yet, but i don't like pulling over on the side of the freeway. this has been happening more frequently. the safety catch prevents this from being a major problem, but it could potentially be a serious issue for someone whose safety latch did not hold. *tr

Noticed passenger dash upholstery, in front of passenger air bag was buckled,and popping up. two different ford service managers advised that this was a manufacturing defect and that the air bag might not deploy properly due to the dash protruding. they both took photos and ford refused to address because my vehicle is out of warranty, by years. i only have approx. 34,000 miles. i feel that this is also a safety defect, if my air bag operation might be affected. i was advised that the entire dash needs to be replaced and it is approx a $1,000 repair. *tr

A few years back i got into my 2008 ford fusion and i remember it being a very hot summer day. i looked over at my passenger side air bag/dash board area and part of the dash where the seam is, was sticking out. i was able to push it back in right away but now i can't. the dash above where the air bag is just always sticks out now. i figured since it was so hot that day that's why it happened. i still have never been able to get it fixed and it doesn't seem safe to me. i've looked on numerous websites and have read that many other people with the same car and year have had this issue. *tr

Dashboard has pulled up around passenger airbag. i am just getting around to reporting this, but i see many other complaints on this issue that should be something ford recalls and fix due to a safety hazard. bulged around airbag as well.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. the contact stated that the dashboard on the passenger's side was puffed up and starting to separate. the contact stated that the failure was where the passenger side air bag would deploy in the event of a crash. the casing for the air bag was separating and loosening from the housing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that even though the dashboard was cracking, the air bag was still secure. the dealer stated the dashboard was out of warranty and could not be repaired. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 42,000. updated 7/18/12 *cn the consumer stated the passenger side dashboard is coming apart at the seams. updated 07/25/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. the contact stated that the dashboard was separating from the front passenger side to the passenger side. the windshield liner separated and cracked, which also exposed foam. the contact also stated that the dashboard separated at the instrument panel lighting system control area, causing the light cover panel to fracture and expose the wires. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the dashboard was not replaced. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. the contact stated that as he entered the vehicle, he noticed that there was a crack on the dashboard near the front passenger air bag. the contact stated that the airbag was seeping through the dashboard and the contact was fearful that the air bag could possibly deploy while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they informed him that the failure was caused by the exposure to heat. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was nothing they could do about the failure. the failure mileage was 63,800. updated 08/14/12

The inside driver door handle broke on the inside of the door and i was unable to open it from the inside or lock my driver door. *kb

Used interior handle on a ford fusion 2008 in a normal manner, and it snapped off. the car can no longer be opened from the drivers side. after a search online, it appears this has happened to numerous people. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. the contact stated that the vinyl on the dashboard where the air bag was located had been fractured. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that it was a factory defect and that she needed to have the entire dash replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 53,000. updated 09/15/11 *bf updated 12/19/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. the contact stated that the dashboard had a bubble effect on the passenger side of the vehicle. the contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy. in addition, the brake pedal remained pressed to the floorboard when the vehicle was started. the vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. while attempting to open the front passenger door, the interior door handle detached. the contact indicated that the door handle was made of plastic and had detached on two previous occasions, which required that the handle be replaced. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the local dealer was not. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. the contact stated that the front driver and passenger side door handles failed. two years later, the failure recurred. the failure prevented the contact from exiting the vehicle. the contact had to open the window to climb out of the vehicle. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 134,000. *tr

Dash around passenger air bag bubbling and popping out. *tr

Dash is peeling, i know for a fact, there are many other cars have the same issue. suppose, ford used some bad glue from mexico. replacement is to replace the whole air bag? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. the contact stated that the driver's side interior door handle failed and fractured several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the contact replaced the driver's side interior door handle himself. the contact noticed that the driver's side door cable and actuator were not releasing the latch; therefore, it caused the handle to fracture. the contact advised that the interior door handle was replaced several times; however, the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact also stated that the repair for nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the contact received the recall notification approximately eight months ago. the failure mileage was unknown. vin tool confirms parts not available. ...updated 11/15/17 *bf *tr

My 2008 ford fusion purchased brand new also has the bulging dashboard on the front passenger side. it not only looks bad but who knows if the air bag will even deploy in a front end crash? i have also has catalytic converter replaced and today i need a new output speed sensor to the tune of another $500 in repairs. car now has 130k mi. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. the contact noticed that field mice were entering the vehicle through the headliner. the failure could cause internal damage to the vehicle. he is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer to find out which component is allowing mice to enter the vehicle. he is waiting on a response from the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 5,088.