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2008 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 543 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Ford Fusion, 40% of all 1,353 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 15 Fusion model years. These complaints report 29 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 109,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
543
40% of 1,353
Crashes reported
29
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
109,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2008 Ford Fusion brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 13, 2010, latest Jul 21, 2026.

2008 Ford Fusion brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter602010 Q22013 Q32015 Q32017 Q22019 Q12020 Q42022 Q32025 Q1
543 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2017 Q1 (60).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Ford Fusion

  1. NHTSA 19V904000Dec 18, 2019Brakes600,166 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    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.

Brakes complaints by Fusion model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200641 (6%)
  2. 2007152 (14%)
  3. 2008543 (40%)
  4. 2009534 (52%)
  5. 2010695 (14%)
  6. 2011286 (10%)
  7. 2012198 (8%)
  8. 201391 (5%)
  9. 2014150 (11%)
  10. 2015135 (14%)
  11. 2016162 (10%)
  12. 2017110 (10%)
  13. 20187 (2%)
  14. 20196 (2%)
  15. 202011 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Fusion have brake problems?
NHTSA has 543 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Ford Fusion, 40% of all complaints for this model year, including 29 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 109,000 miles.
Which Ford Fusion year has the most brake complaints?
The 2010 Ford Fusion has the most brake complaints (695), compared with 543 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Ford Fusion?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Fusion concerns the brake: 19V904000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.