ford Fusion problems
0 safety recalls. 1,064 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…
BRAKES ARE MUSHY AFTER THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE. THIS HAPPENED BEFORE, MONTHS AGO, AND THE MUSHY FEELING WENT AWAY IN A FEW DAYS. THE PROBLEM JUST HAPPENED AGAIN AND THE BRAKES ARE STILL MUSHY A DAY LATER. THE FIRST TIME WAS DUE TO SNOW ON THE ROAD. THE SECOND TIME DUE TO…
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WAS RAISED AROUND THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS…
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Common questions
Is the 2007 Ford Fusion reliable?
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 1,064 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Ford Fusion has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Ford Fusion?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 602 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Ford Fusion has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Ford Fusion?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 1,064 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.