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 REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
2007 ford Fusion airbags problems
critical 602 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
602
Recalls
0
Crashes
23
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
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 the recall repair. The manufacturer and the local dealer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN…
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 NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CO…
TAKATA RECALL. I JUST RECEIVED MY THIRD LETTER ABOUT THIS RECALL WITH THE WARNING: UNTIL REMEDY PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO SIT IN THE FIRST ROW PASSENGER SEAT. WHY IS SOMETHING OF THIS IMPORTANCE TAKING SO LONG TO RECTIFY?
TAKATA RECALL... IN MY OWN WORDS, THE NHTSB IS NOT DOING ITS JOB. TAKATA FILED FOR US BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. THIS RECALL HAS BEEN ACTIVE FOR 18+ MONTHS WITHOUT A FIX. WHY ISN'T FORD MOTOR COMPANY BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE AND FORCED TO INVEST ENOUGH RESOURCES TO IMMEDIATELY REMEDY THIS POTENTIALLY FATAL ISSUE? *JS
HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY FORD FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS THROUGH SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16S26 OF TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL WITH NO REMEDY AS OF YET THROUGH A DEALERSHIP . WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT A FIX WOULD COME IN 2017 NOW THEY ARE SAYING POSSIBLY BY SPRING 2018. AM SEEKING A LOANER VEHICLE UNTIL, RECALL IS COMPLETE AS THEY HAVE WARNED FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS NOW " DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO SIT IN PASSENGER SIDE …
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO EXPECT PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE IN THE SPRING OF 201…
I WANTED TO FILE MY COMPLAINT ON THE BRAKES. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 8/07 AND HAVE HAD A FEW MECHANICS CHECK THE BRAKES. IF I HIT MY BRAKES GOING OVER A BUMP THEY WILL GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. MOST TIMES IT TAKES A COUPLE HOURS FOR THE BRAKES TO RETURN TO NORMAL. I HAVE HAD MANY CLOSE CALLS; WITH THE LAST ONE HITTING THE BRAKES AND NOT KNOWING A BUMP WAS THERE, I HAD TO SWERVE TO KEEP …
TAKATA RECALL - RECEIVED LETTER DATED 12/2017, FROM FORD CORPORATION REGARDING SAFETY RECALL 16S26 INDICATING "REMEDY PARTS HAVE BEEN DELAYED....TO BECOME AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES IN THE SPRING OF 2018". NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 16V384, JUNE 2016 16V384
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 ford Fusion?
It's a serious issue. 602 complaints have been filed, including 23 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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