YearToAvoid

2008 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Ford Fusion, 4% of all 1,353 complaints for this model year. That is #15 highest engine complaint count among 15 Fusion model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 84,000 miles.

Engine complaints
58
4% of 1,353
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
84,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Ford Fusion engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 17, 2008, latest Sep 1, 2023.

2008 Ford Fusion engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2008May 2010Sep 2013Jun 2014Jun 2015Feb 2017Sep 2017Apr 2023
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2008 to Sep 2023; peak Jul 2013 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 200673 (10%)
  2. 200797 (9%)
  3. 200858 (4%)
  4. 200963 (6%)
  5. 20101,320 (26%)
  6. 2011451 (16%)
  7. 2012181 (7%)
  8. 2013468 (26%)
  9. 2014247 (19%)
  10. 2015318 (32%)
  11. 2016564 (35%)
  12. 2017509 (46%)
  13. 2018273 (62%)
  14. 2019203 (64%)
  15. 202060 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Fusion have engine problems?
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford Fusion, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 84,000 miles.
Which Ford Fusion year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Ford Fusion has the most engine complaints (1,320), compared with 58 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford Fusion?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Fusion is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.