2007 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems

ABS and WRENCH icon are flashing on dashboard. Car making a terrible noise from underneath . I try to drive the car but it loses power and goes into LIMP mode. I have read many problems with the ABS control module valves sticking open due to the wrong type of brake fluid put in by manufacturer. My car is a 2007 ford fusion sel AWD with only 89,000 miles. I need a recall service appointment as quickly as possible because this is the only vehicle I own. The car is just sitting in my driveway. HELP!!!!!!!!!

NHTSA ID

11539889

Incident

May 17, 2023

This vehicle was totaled in May 2020. I had numerous and constant brake issues with this car and had much of the brake system (brake pads, rotors, and calipers I believe) replaced within a year of the accident. The accident occurred when I tried to apply the brakes, causing me to hydroplane into an oncoming car. My concern is that this could be related to the ABS recall (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 19V904000). Although my vehicle does not appear to be affected by the recall, it seems very similar to the brake issues I experienced.

NHTSA ID

11507897

Incident

May 22, 2020

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) and 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the local dealer had failed to return the contact's call to schedule an appointment for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and followed up with the dealer; however, the dealer failed to assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11485488

Incident

Sep 20, 2022

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH on a bumpy road, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated unintendedly, hit a high curb, and stopped. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would need to pay a diagnostic test fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact stated while driving in the rain and in the process of changing lanes, the vehicle in front of her stopped at the traffic light. The contact then depressed the brake pedal. However, the vehicle hydroplaned, accelerated, and crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of her. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained severe headaches, neck pain, and knee pain and sought medical assistance. The contact’s friend who was pregnant and occupying the front passenger’s seat sustained back pain. The driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries and sought medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was totaled. The dealer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11471243

Incident

Jun 27, 2018

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed, and then the vehicle lost motive power with the brake fluid message displayed. Additionally, brake fluid leaked onto the engine and there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11468946

Incident

Jun 6, 2022

Mileage

200,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 21N11 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that new brake hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

NHTSA ID

11449777

Incident

Feb 1, 2022

Mileage

122,000 mi

In January of 2020 and again in October of 2020, I received recall notices regarding the recall of the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) per the 19S54 / 19V-904 recall notice. Once the part was available, I scheduled the work and brought my Fusion to DCH Ford of Eatontown 764. The dealership looked at the HCU and said it was not affected and not in need of replacement. Days later, I tried to drive my car and had no braking capability, save the emergency hand brake. The Fusion was towed to the dealer and it was determined that the HCU failed. It was months before an HCU was available, so the car sat with the dealer until August 2021. I have the repair records showing the part that was replaced is the 2C215 HCU Module, the exact part that is outlined in the recall notice. Ford will not consider the repair under the recall because the recall closed when the vehicle was inspected in April. Despite many emails and telephone calls, Ford is now not responding to any contact and will not consider the repair bill under the recall notification.

NHTSA ID

11441965

Incident

May 15, 2021

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal required extended travel time for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the DOT fluid and reservoir cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and however, failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,746.

NHTSA ID

11417601

Incident

May 18, 2021

Mileage

50,746 mi

KAYSER FORD IN MADISON, WI WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE REPLACED DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. I HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR PROPERLY REPLACING, PER THE SAFETY RECALL, AS TIM DOUGLAS BOASTED THAT "THEY HAVE OVER 47 AIRBAGS" IN BACK AND THIS IS NOT HOW THE RECALL SHOULD WORK. THE PART NEEDS TO BE ORDERED PER THE VIN AND RECEIVED AND PUT IN, NOT SOME RANDOM SPARE EXTRA PARTS IN BACK, PUT IN THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT KNOWING HOW LONG THEY HAVE BEEN SITTING THERE. FURTHER, THIS FORD REPLACED THE PASSENGER AIRBAG, AND PULLED ON THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE AIRBAG COMPARTMENT, CAUSING A BADLY TENTED EDGE, THAT COULD OBSTRUCT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT OR TEAR THE BAG IF IT IS DEPLOYED, AND AFFECT THE ANGLE AND TRAJECTORY OF THE DEPLOYMENT. THIS FORD DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILITY. WHEN WE HAD IT TOWED FOR OTHER REPAIRS INCLUDING THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG, THEY NOT ONLY DID NOT PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, BUT THEY CAUSED HARM TO OUR CAR: DAMAGE TO THE FRONT BUMPER, FAILED TO REFILL FLUIDS CORRECTLY, INCLUDING TRANSMISSION FLUID AND POWER STEERING FLUID AND DID NOT REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. THE NEW SERPENTINE BELT IS LOOSE AND MAKES A NOISE. THEY ALSO DROVE OUR CAR OVER 30 MILES, WITHOUT OUR AUTHORIZATION AND THEN LIED ON THE INVOICE CLAIMING THAT OUR CAR CAME IN AND LEFT AT THE SAME MILEAGE. FURTHER, THEY LEFT OUR CAR ON A TOW TRUCK WITH THE J HOOK HANGING FROM THE SUSPENSION AND UNDER TENSION, ALL NIGHT.

NHTSA ID

11415971

Incident

Apr 28, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, SHE HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING TO HER EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAWK FORD OF OAK LAWN (6100 W 95TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL 60453, (708) 599-6000) WHERE THEY PERFORMED A BRAKE FLUID FLUSH BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) ON 1/1/2020. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WILLOWBROOK FORD (7301 KINGERY HWY, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527, (630) 986-5000) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNITS (HECU) DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME BRAKE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK HAWK FORD OF OAK LAWN AND FAILED THE INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (HECU) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000.

NHTSA ID

11415383

Incident

Jan 1, 2015

Mileage

88,000 mi

I RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 19S54 / NHTSA RECALL 10V-904 IN JANUARY 2020 TELLING ME THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON MY CAR. IT SAID I WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. I GOT ANOTHER NOTICE IN OCTOBER OF 2020 TELLING ME THE SAME THING, BUT HAVE STILL NOT HEARD BACK. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND NO WORD FROM FORD. IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THEY ARE NOT TAKING IT VERY SERIOUSLY. IT CANNOT TAKE OVER A YEAR TO GET PARTS. I AM GIVING THIS CAR TO MY GRAND DAUGHTER BUT DO NOT WANT TO DO SO IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES.

NHTSA ID

11403759

Incident

Jan 10, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT*JB

NHTSA ID

11397908

Incident

Jan 1, 2020

AIR BAG ON DASH BOARD IS ON. MY GEARS WON'T SWITCH HOW THEY USED TO. IT TAKES A VERY LONG TIME FOR ME TO GET THE GEAR ON DRIVE MODE. STEPPING ON THE GAS BREAK TO MOVE GEAR, IT ALSO DOESN'T HELP.

NHTSA ID

11396536

Incident

Jan 14, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER, FAILED TO RESPOND AND DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. KEN WILSON FORD (769 CHAMPION DR, CANTON, NC 28716, (877) 740-8559) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11395805

Incident

Jan 1, 2021

Mileage

49,000 mi

A RECALL INVOLVING BRAKES REMAINS UNRESOLVED BY MANUFACTURER FORD.

NHTSA ID

11391023

Incident

Feb 1, 2021

Mileage

78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A DEALER FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE WOULD POP WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11389446

Incident

Mar 12, 2020

Mileage

79,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED IN 2011WITH 68,000 MILES AT TIME OF PURCHASE. IT WAS PURCHASED AT TOM MOSANOS IN BERKS COUNTY, PA . IT WAS PAID OFF AT THE END OF 2017, THEN NOW ALL THE RECALLS 4 OR 5 DIFFERENT RECALLS AND SERIOUS RECALLS . I HAVE ABSOLUTLEY NO BRAKES ALL WAS TO THE FLOOR WITH NO PRESSURE AT ALL . TO MANY BECAUSE AND I DO BELIEVE THAT SINCE IT WAS PAID OFF AT THE END OF 2017 . THAT I SHOULD BE OFFERED FOR THEM TO ME TO PICK OUT AND THEM TO REPLACE ME ANOTHER CAR FOR UP TO $10,00, AND THAT TOM MASANO GETS A REBATE IN THE AMOUNT OF 10.000 OR MORE , I NEED A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE WITH LESS SAFETY RECALLS AS THIS CAR HAS MAJOR SAFETY RECALLS ON IT.

NHTSA ID

11386137

Incident

Dec 30, 2017

Mileage

80,000 mi

FORD HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE A TIMELY REPAIR FOR MY VEHICLE ON A POSTED RECALL. THEY HAVE TAKEN OVER A YEAR AND STILL CLAIM THEY DO NOT HAVE A REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. IT IS NHTSA RECALL #19V904. MY BRAKES NEED TO BE PUSHED NEARLY ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP. THIS OCCURS ANY TIME I BRAKE.

NHTSA ID

11384960

Incident

Dec 25, 2019

Mileage

202,020 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO EXTEND TO THE FLOORBOARD. THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHAPMAN FORD LOCATED AT 1100 EASTON RD, HORSHAM, PA 19044, WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNITS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET AVAILALBE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

NHTSA ID

11377304

Incident

Oct 1, 2020

Mileage

145,000 mi

I NOTICED A WARNING ON MY DASH THE BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). I THEN SEARCHED FOR ANY RECALLS REGARDING THE AREA, WHICH LED ME TO THE NHTSA WEBSITE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION UPON NOTICING THE TROUBLE.

NHTSA ID

11374891

Incident

Jan 7, 2020

Mileage

60,000 mi

I GOT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN I WAS MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE I WENT TO BRAKE AND THEY ALL THE SUDDEN WOULDN'T WORK AND WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THIS WAS CAUSED BECAUSE OF THE RECALL ON THE BRAKES. * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS

NHTSA ID

11373225

Incident

Jul 25, 2018

Mileage

125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11365974

Incident

Oct 23, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. PLYMOUTH FORD (14 TOWN WEST RD, PLYMOUTH, NH 03264; (603) 536-4521) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE MAKING A LOUD HUMMING SOUND. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11364369

Incident

Oct 1, 2018

Mileage

120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED STEVENS FORD LINCOLN (717 BRIDGEPORT AVE, MILFORD, CT 06460), AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT HALF-WAY TO THE FLOORBOARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE THIRD QUARTER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT*DT*DT*JB

NHTSA ID

11352906

Incident

Mar 11, 2020

Mileage

60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED A LAG IN HIS BRAKE RESPONSE UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED IN RELATION TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. DAVIDSON FORD OF CLAY (3690 NY-31, LIVERPOOL, NY 13090) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 135,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

NHTSA ID

11350056

Incident

Sep 1, 2019

Mileage

135,000 mi