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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3FAHP07Z28R••••••2008 Ford FUSION
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2008 Ford FUSION build (41 vs 11).
41on this build
1231on the model
114builds in total
3involved a crash
Most reportedAir Bags 26Service Brakes 13Hydraulic 3Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJan 2017
Brake pedal went all the way to the floor and braking distance was longer than normal. I had to turn to the right to clear the car stopping in front of me, hit the curb putting a hole in tire sidewall. Brakes have been soft since this occurrence
Air BagscrashDec 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 ford fusion. While driving various speeds in the snow, the vehicle skidded and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashMar 2014
Car was a loaner from local car dealer during work on my car. During drive in residential area the accelerator stuck causing loss of control and jumping curb, hitting street sign, retaining wall, light poles and finally a house. From police report: "there was tire scuff and skid…
WheelsOct 2017
Wheel studs are twisting off and stretching when putting the lug nuts back on at the recommended torque of 98 lbs. Studs appear soft. I see ford had issues on the 2010-2011 fusion and milans. Appears to be same issue. Many studs can only be torqued to 80 lbs. Service provided by…
Electrical SystemFeb 2016
Brake pedal goes to floor when ABS kicks in. Brake pedal is now spongy. Cd player makes noises like it is trying to change cd's but there are no cd's in it
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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 3FAHP07Z28R209762 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.