2009 FORD FUSION Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 35-45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was slow to respond. The check brakes system message was displayed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact received notifications 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 local dealer was contacted. The dealer completed the air bag recall and diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brake module and HECU module were corroded. The vehicle was not 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, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 96,970. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 96,970

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the Hydraulic Electric Control Unit (HECU) had failed and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Mileage: 92,000

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the ABS warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 43,000

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle in front stopped abruptly. The contact depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond and stop in a reasonable time. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact steered the vehicle towards the ditch to avoid collision and pumped the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer did not have the equipment to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

Mileage: 84,000

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 19V904000 (Service Brakes, HYDRAULICS) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN tool confirmed parts not available.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had recall remedy completed. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle failed to decelerate. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road and use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact was able to continue to her destination but continued to experience the failure intermittently. The contact also stated that while reversing the brake failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Mileage: 142,000

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 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 repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the braking distance was extended. The failure was intermittent and occurred at various speeds. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

Mileage: 163,000

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his son was in a parking lot, his son experienced complete brake failure upon depression of the brake pedal without warning. His son was forced to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where they informed his son that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but felt soft and failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact’s daughter continued to depress the brake pedal, but it would not respond. The contact stated that her daughter pulled the parking brake and the vehicle stopped. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to the dealer for recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was towed back to the contact’s residence. The dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were available and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated that the hydraulic control unit was replaced as part of the recall repair however, the failure persisted. The dealer diagnosed that the brake master cylinder had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the brake master cylinder was replaced however, the failure persisted. The dealer advised the contact that the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced and they had ordered a new part. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Case number [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”

Mileage: 130,000

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving in rain, sleet, or inclement weather approximately 40-45 MPH, the brake pedal was applied however, was soft and depressed to the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had to pump the brakes to engage to about 50 percent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 99,300.

Mileage: 99,300

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. After he received the letter, the contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard with the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where the recall repair was performed; however, a few months later, the failure recurred. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the dealer where they confirmed that the brake pedal pressure was low. The dealer replenished the brake fluid; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure but informed him that the recall repair was already performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Mileage: 79,000

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer and the manufacturer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but hesitated to respond, causing a 2-3 feet stopping distance delay. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) was completed by the dealer; while driving 5 MPH weeks later, the brake pedal was depressed, and the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the HCU had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the independent mechanic's diagnostic result. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that they would not cover the repair of the vehicle as the HCU did not have any issues at the time the recall repair was completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Mileage: 38,000

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed but not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that he had to pay for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Mileage: 124,000

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after leaving the local dealer the brake pedal was spongy and inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to another local dealer. The failure mileage was 147,010. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 147,010

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. 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 contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 152,000

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the ABS light would randomly illuminate and turn off and on. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS hydraulic control unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the brake fluid was flushed but the vehicle continued to experience the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 102,700.

Mileage: 102,700

The contact's client owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his client was driving at various speeds, the brake pedal would depress the floorboard without warning. His client then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and had taken the vehicle to the dealer for service. Soon after the repair, his client stated that the failure returned, and the vehicle was taken to his shop. The contact discovered that the dealer had flushed the braking system and refilled the brake fluid and tested the module. The contact stated that the HCU should have been replaced to properly correct the problem. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed him that once a recall had been closed it would not be re-opened. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 147,700.

Mileage: 147,000

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was notified of the recalls and the contact was informed to bring the vehicle in for service. Despite being at the dealer for three weeks, the contact was repeatedly informed that the parts were not yet available. The contact made multiple attempts to reach the manufacturer but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that in January 2021, she received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that she had the recall repair performed. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she attempted to depress the brake pedal however, the brakes were soft, causing the contact to pump the brake pedal multiple times for the brakes to engage. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, test-driven by the service manager who duplicated the failure. The brake fluid was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 129,950.

Mileage: 129,950

The hydralic control system has failed. In April,I did have the car taken to Serra Ford in Rochester to fix the recall 19S54 Brake Campaign. The HCU did pass the test on that date and a DOT 4 flush was completed. Last week the HCU fail and when I took it to the dealership, they said I would need pay $1700 for a replacement part that has shown to be a cause of the ABS failure. Therefore, Ford should pay for the cost of the replacement.

The contact's granddaughter owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact's granddaughter received two recall notifications for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact's granddaughter had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they confirmed that the parts were unavailable. After performing a check on the Hydraulic Control Unit, the unit passed inspection and the recall was removed from the Vin. The contact then stated that while her granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel, or how her granddaughter was able to stop the vehicle. Due to the failure, her granddaughter had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. Recently, the contact's granddaughter received a call from the dealer where they stated that the vehicle had been repaired however, she was given a bill for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure multiple times and she was informed that the Vin was not under recall regarding the brakes. The contact repeatedly informed the manufacturer that the vehicle had been placed under recall however, the recall designation was removed without the vehicle being repaired. The manufacturer then notified her that she needed to resolve the issue with the dealer. No further assistance was provided. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was 90,933.

Mileage: 90,933

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 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 dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the brake pedal was depressed however, it failed to respond and traveled to the floor board. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the failure as the hydraulic control unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 132,000. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic )which was previously completed on the vehicle. The contact feels that the recall repairs were not completed properly.

Mileage: 132,000

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact received a recall notification for 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 not notified of the issue. The part was not available for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2009 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 called a local dealer and it was confirmed that the part 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT TO SERVICE THE RECALL, THE CONTACT HAD TO FIRST REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.

Mileage: 85,000

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS FATHER WHO OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT'S FATHER 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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANDERSON FORD OF LINCOLN (3201 YANKEE HILL RD, LINCOLN, NE 68516) FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HOWEVER, THE PART WAS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER UNREPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS ASKED TO SIGN A LIABILITY WAIVER BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD BE RELEASED BACK TO THE OWNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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 GRIFFITH FORD SEGUIN LOCATED AT 1880 I-10, SEGUIN, TX 78155, (830) 303-3673, HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRM PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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 RAMP MOTORS, INC. LOCATED AT 4869 NESCONSET HWY, PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776, HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). INTERSTATE FORD (125 ALEXANDERSVILLE RD, MIAMISBURG, OH 45342, (937) 866-0781) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO CHARGE HIM A DIAGNOSTIC FEE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT DECLINED THE OFFER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED HIM TO GERMAIN FORD OF BEAVERCREEK (2356 HELLER DR, DAYTON, OH 45434) WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER OF 2021. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CHIEFLAND FORD (916 N. YOUNG BLVD, CHIEFLAND, FL 32626) AND INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CALLED THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED WITH THE DEALER AND CONFIRMED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES WERE BAD AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TWICE FOR A RECALL.

Mileage: 12,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTIFICATION THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS AVAILABLE. THEODORE ROBINS FORD (2060 HARBOR BLVD, COSTA MESA, CA 92627, (949) 642-0010) WAS CONTACTED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED. A FEW HOURS LATER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE RECALL COULD NOT BE REPAIRED SINCE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,500. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 43,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 21V158000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED ATCHINSON FORD (9800 BELLEVILLE RD, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111, (734) 697-9161) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER RECEIVING THE LETTER AND WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER A RAILROAD TRACK, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD BUT FAILED TO COMPLETELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING TO HIS DESTINATION. ATCHINSON FORD WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, AND THE CALIPERS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,000.

Mileage: 96,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS NEEDED TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO PHIL WATERFORD'S MANTECA FORD (555 N MAIN ST, MANTECA, CA 95336) WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD ONLY BE DIAGNOSED WHILE THE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE SAME DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE 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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER SUNSHINE FORD LOCATED AT 40 RT-17K NEWBURGH, NY 12550 WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART 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. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED CAVALIER FORD GREENBRIER (1515 S. MILITARY HWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320; (757) 424-1111) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS 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 HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED SEVERAL UNKNOWN DEALERS AND WAS INFORMED BY EACH THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT WAS RAISED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MANKATO FORD (1935 MADISON AVE, MANKATO, MN 56001, (507) 387-3454) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT 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 NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 129,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD THE BRAKES SQUEAK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THEN DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE LOCAL DEALER LARSON FORD (1150 OCEAN AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701) WAS CONTACTED AFTER NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) WAS RECEIVED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCAL DEALER LARSON FORD (1150 OCEAN AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701) WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE STATED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2021. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD SEND A LETTER TO THE DEALER TO EXPEDITE THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DEALER WAS CHARGING A DIAGNOSTIC FEE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 48,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AT THE RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM CEASED IN THE OPEN POSITION. PENSKE FORD SERVICE (8970 LA MESA BOULEVARD, LA MESA, CA 91942, (619) 464-7777) WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,580.

Mileage: 78,580

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKE PEDAL CEASED. THE VEHCILE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE BRAKE VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER HEMPSTEAD FORD LOCATED AT 301 N. FRANKLIN ST, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILALBE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER, FAILED TO RESPOND WHILE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED TO STOP VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TITUS-WILL FORD (3606 S SPRAGUE AVE, TACOMA, WA 98409 (253) 475-4151) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED ABOUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED WINNER FORD (250 HADDONFIELD-BERLIN RD, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034, (856) 428-4000) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REMEDY WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2020 HOWEVER, AFTER SPEAKING WITH THEM AGAIN, THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE REMEDY WAS STILL NOT AVAILABLE AS OF AUGUST, OF 2020. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN A DECLINE IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE WAS NEEDED TO PUMP THE BRAKES AFTER COMING TO A STOP, TO REGAIN BRAKING POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROTORS IN THE REAR AND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AS WELL AS THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AT THE SAME DEALER HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 98,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE DRIVING. NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED SUBURBAN FORD OF WATERFORD (6975 HIGHLAND RD, WATERFORD TWP, MI 48327), AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 140,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON HITTING A BUMP WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS CEASED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT THEN DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. 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 FAILURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 105,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, EXTRA EFFORT WAS NEEDED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE SPEED SENSOR CALIBER AND BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

Mileage: 135,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAVE SINCLAIR FORD INC. (7466 S LINDBERGH BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63125, (314) 892-2600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,500.

Mileage: 62,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KUNES COUNTRY FORD OF ANTIOCH (104 IL-173, ANTIOCH, IL 60002, (847) 250-0238) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN RE-DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,400. *TT

Mileage: 100,400

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE PEDAL WOULD ONLY GO THREE QUARTERS OF A WAY DOWN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 14684679. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,500. *TT

Mileage: 64,500

WHILE APPLYING BREAK, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR & CAR DID NOT STOP CAUSING CAR TO GO THROUGH INTERSECTION. INSPECTED BY FORD ENGINEERS & MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PERFORMED. NOW >2 YRS LATER SAME ISSUE HAS OCCURRED, IT IS BELIEVED TO BE RELATED TO A KNOWN FORD PROBLEM R/T THE HYDROLIC CONTROL UNIT THAT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCED BY MANY OTHERS WITH THIS SAME VEHICLE AS SEEN ONLINE.

Mileage: 98,558

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A POLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE REOCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS LATER AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKING CLIP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. UPDATED 02/21/17*LJ

Mileage: 60,000

WELL WHAT CAN I SAY MY LIFE FLASHED BEFORE MY EYES I ALL MOST CRASHED MY BRAKES FAILED TO WORK ABOUT 1 INCH FROM BRAKING I KNEW I WAS NOT BRAKING AT ALL. I TURNED OFF THE CAR WHILE ON 39MPH AND I PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE I HAVE A FORD FUSION 2009. I NOW KNOW HOW FAST I CAN LOSE MY LIFE. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE DEVICE THAT KEPT THE WHEELS FROM LOCKING HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. UPDATED 05/04/11 *BF UPDATED 05/09/11

Mileage: 25,000

REAR BRAKE CALIPERS HANGING UP OR DRAGGING ON 2009 FORD FUSION CAUSE EXCESSIVE HEAT AND PREMATURE BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR FAILURE AT 37,000 MILES. *TR

Mileage: 37,000

1908 FORD FUSION REAR BRAKING SYSTEM, BRAKE PADS MUST BE REPLACED AT 25,000 MILES. REAR ROTORS MUST BE TURNED. FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO ADMIT PROBLEMS AFTER CALL TO REVIEW ISSUE WITH MY PURCHASED FUSION IN 2008. LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAN LEAD TO INCIDENT'S, CRASHES AND INJURY. DEALER IMPLIED THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TAURUS AND FUSIONS.IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING TAURUS HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH FAULTY BRAKE PADS. *TR

Mileage: 25,000

BRAKE MALFUNCTION. DURING SUDDEN STOP CAUSING COLLISION. *TR

Mileage: 1,010