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2008 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Ford Fusion has 17 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Ford Fusion

Airbags
623
Brakes
517
Powertrain
44
Structure
41
Other
33
Electrical
23
Speed Control
20
Engine
17
Steering
11
Latches & Locks
7
Tires
5
Lights
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 14, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the...
Aug 15, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2008 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehi...
May 11, 2021ENGINEIDLER PULLEY BOLT KEEPS BREAKING EVEN WITH THREAD LOCKER AND IT'S BEEN AN ISSUE WITH A LOT OF OWNERS...
Dec 20, 2020ENGINEENGINE CAUGHT FIRE.*DT*JB
Sep 13, 2017ENGINECHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / VEHICLE LOST OF POWER. FORD HAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 14-0059 THIS I...
Jun 4, 2017ENGINEWHEN I PUT THE AC ON THE CAR TRIES TO STALL OUT, AND WON'T PICK UP ANY SPEED, I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDE...
May 20, 2017ENGINETHE MOTOR IS MAKING THIS KNOCKING NOISE WHENEVER I DRIVE
Apr 1, 2016ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. TH...
Dec 1, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE ...
Nov 29, 2014ENGINEI WAS ON THE ON RAMP FOR THE HIGHWAY AND ACCELERATED TO ENTER AHEAD OF UPCOMING TRACTOR TRAILER. I E...
Nov 14, 2014ENGINE2008 FORD FUSION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE FRONT COVER GASKET ISSUES. *SMD TH...
May 1, 2014ENGINEI BOUGHT A 2008 FORD FUSION. I HAVE UNDER 100,000 MILES AND THE OIL PAN CAME OFF AND BLEW MY MOTOR....
Apr 1, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLE...
Mar 18, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND TO AC...
May 4, 2013ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR BEGAN TO SHUTTER. THE CAR WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE AND THE E...
Mar 29, 2013ENGINEA BURNING SMELL WAS DETECTED AFTER MY 2008 SEL AWD WAS DRIVEN/HOT. MY MECHANIC SAW OIL ALL OVER THE...
May 24, 2012ENGINEENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK) INDICATES ENGINE OIL LEVEL OK EVEN IF VERY LOW (DIPSTICK TUBE ...

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