2008 Ford Fusion
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Ford Fusion is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 285 on record.
2008 Ford Fusion at a glance
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2008 Ford Fusion recalls 6
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford …
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, …
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Ameri…
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners wil…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07. NOTE: Vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped wi…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2008 Ford Fusion common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 1,353 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2008 Ford Fusion safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2008 Ford Fusion 4-DR. w/SAB (Later Release). Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2008 Ford Fusion MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2008 Ford Fusion worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2008 Ford Fusion costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2008 Ford Fusion trims & engines on record
2008 Ford Fusion vehicles on record
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP071X8R117258
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07188R172985
2008 Ford Fusion S3FAHP06ZX8R143480
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07118R208144
2008 Ford Fusion S3FAHP06Z88R191463
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z18R175362
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z98R232794
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z28R237156
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z38R111484
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z48R143649
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z18R186989
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z18R175491
2008 Ford Fusion S3FAHP06Z88R241598
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z08R101320
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z08R237172
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07138R117991
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z68R138839
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z38R138989
2008 Ford Fusion S3FAHP06Z78R244685
2008 Ford Fusion SEL3FAHP02198R222185
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07198R264428
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07138R119112
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z28R248013
2008 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07108R173077
Other Ford Fusion model years
2008 Ford Fusion — frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Ford Fusion have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2008 Ford Fusion. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Fusion?
Based on 1,353 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, structure, engine.
What is the 2008 Ford Fusion safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2008 Ford Fusion crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What gas mileage does the 2008 Ford Fusion get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2008 Ford Fusion at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway).
How much is a 2008 Ford Fusion worth?
Comparable 2008 Ford Fusion listings run roughly $2,600–$6,600, typically around $4,450 (from 282 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.