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2009 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 534 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Ford Fusion, 52% of all 1,022 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 15 Fusion model years. These complaints report 42 crashes, 2 fires, and 9 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 100,400 miles.

Brakes complaints
534
52% of 1,022
Crashes reported
42
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
9
Median mileage
100,400 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Ford Fusion brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 21, 2009, latest Sep 3, 2026.

2009 Ford Fusion brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter612009 Q22012 Q42016 Q22018 Q12019 Q42021 Q32023 Q32026 Q1
534 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2016 Q4 (61).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Ford Fusion have brake problems?
NHTSA has 534 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Ford Fusion, 52% of all complaints for this model year, including 42 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 100,400 miles.
Which Ford Fusion year has the most brake complaints?
The 2010 Ford Fusion has the most brake complaints (695), compared with 534 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Ford Fusion?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 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.