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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3FAHP07118R••••••2008 Ford FUSION
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2008 Ford FUSION build (19 vs 11).
19on this build
1232on the model
114builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 10Service Brakes 5Vehicle Speed Control 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingDec 2019
I took my fusion in for the airbag recall. The airbag was replaced and now the dash is slightly raised up and looks like the airbag is going to blow out of it anytime. Now the airbag light in the instrument panel is turning on and off randomly. I took my car back to the…
Service BrakesOct 2019
The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard and caused the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake system was faulty and needed to be replaced.…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2018
The door handles keep breaking. They are made of junk plastic and I have had to replace 3 out of 4 door handles and the driver door 3 different times now. I also have a friend with a 2012 fusion with the same issue. Please recall these crappy parts ford!
Air BagsJan 2018
Takata recall- this is a safety issue and ford motors is telling me the components will not be available for 6-12 months. This is unacceptable. What is ford doing to expedit these new replacement parts?
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2010
Gas pedal was stuck to the floor causing acceleration. Brakes worked but cars gas pedal was stuck
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FAHP07118R182029 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.