Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 Ford Fusion

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,281 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V158000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
2,602,668
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-10
Owners notified
2021-04-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V904000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
600,166
Reported to NHTSA
2019-12-18
Owners notified
2021-04-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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 began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V024000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
654,695
Reported to NHTSA
2017-01-10
Owners notified
2018-02-14

Defect description

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 is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

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, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V384000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,892,343
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-31
Owners notified
2018-02-02

Defect description

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, 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 is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

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 will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags61485,000 mi
Service brakes126100,000 mi
Power train6093,100 mi
Engine56100,000 mi
Electrical system4785,500 mi
Structure: body4278,000 mi
Unknown or other3897,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3384,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2060,000 mi
Steering2092,000 mi
Tires1926,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1560,046 mi
Structure1570,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1475,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1293,500 mi
Seats1168,000 mi
Structure: body: door1166,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling949,582 mi
Power train: automatic transmission965,000 mi
Seat belts841,096 mi
Exterior lighting785,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline693,000 mi
Suspension620,000 mi
Wheels672,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition541,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine51,690 mi
Visibility575,990 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)4107,000 mi
Tires: valve48,295 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems328,517 mi
Visibility/wiper385,240 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch2295 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor259,181 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility260,000 mi
Interior lighting245,000 mi
Power train: driveline21,500 mi
Structure: frame and members238,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Air bags: frontal1—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: cushion189,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1107,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system177,500 mi
Equipment1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner177,500 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights155,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)159,570 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift163,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint12,032 mi
Power train: manual transmission115,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, electric124,951 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1295 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments170,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid135,000 mi
Suspension: front11,500 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: multiple axle1140,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal127,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control17,100 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1141,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—

The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.