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 MOSS AND RAIN ON A GRAVEL DRIVEWAY ON A STEEP HILL.
2007 Ford Fusion brakes problems
severe 125 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
125
Recalls
0
Crashes
23
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RECENTLY RECEIVED A COMPLETE BRAKE …
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN SNOW, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HAPPENED AGAIN ON REGULAR BLACKTOP PULLING OUT OF A LOW SPOT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKE FUNCTION AND REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NOSE, NECK, AND HAND. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
MY SON WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN THE CITY. HE WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP AT SLOW SPEED AND AS SOON AS HE CAME OFF THE SPEED BUMP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS ABLE TO PUMP THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR. HE GOT OUT AND CHECKED FOR LEAKS OR OTHER PROBLEMS AND FOUND NONE. HE TESTED THE BRAKES DRIVING SLOWLY AND THEY SEEMED TO BE WORKING FINE, SO HE DROVE IT HOME. WE HAD IT CHECKED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SPONGY AND SLOW TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
WHILE DRIVING ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE, THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED CAUSING A REAR END/FRONT END COLLISION. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD FUSION. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND ABS PUMP, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,500.
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CITY ROAD THIS MORNING AT 40 MPH, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AS I APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION. THERE WAS A RED LIGHT AND I WAS UNABLE TO DECELERATE NORMALLY OR COMPLETELY STOP. THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD VERY LITTLE CONTROL. I PUMPED THE BRAKES FEVERISHLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY SOFT AND HIT THE FLOOR QUICKLY. IF IT HAD NOT BEEN SO EARLY IN TH…
AFTER CHANGING ROTOR AND BRAKE PAD ALL AROUND ON VEHICLE THE BRAKE PEDAL STILL GOES ALMOST ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR . CAR WILL STOP BUT NOT WITHOUT SOME ADDITIONAL PUMPING AND ALLOWING MORE TIME TO STOP
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2007 Ford Fusion?
It's a meaningful issue. 125 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes 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 $450 for brakes 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 brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes 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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