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3FAHP07158R••••••2008 Ford FUSION
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2008 Ford FUSION build (25 vs 11).
25on this build
1231on the model
114builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 13Service Brakes 9Visibility/wiper 2Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesNov 2021
When the breaks are applied during wet weather the car automaticly locks up the system untill you come to a compleat stop then you have to put it in nutruel to get it in gear tobe able to move the car againe very unsafe almost got rearended at 80mph this would have killed us
Air BagsSep 2018
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The dealer (mock ford sales, 913 6th st, grants pass, or 97526, 541-476-6656) was…
Visibility/wiperAug 2018
The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. The contact stated that the front and rear driver side and rear passenger side window regulators became inoperable. Moody's automotive (located at 219 w central ave, jamestown, tn 38556, (931) 879-4621) was contacted and an appointment was…
EngineMay 2017
The motor is making this knocking noise whenever I drive
Power TrainJan 2010
Throttle unresponsive on left hand turn at intersection. No power but engine idles. Throttle body replaced under warranty. Now several years later, the throttle body has failed twice at highway speeds of 55mph. Car rapidly decelerates. Transmission disengages
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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 3FAHP07158R139653 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.