The 2007 Ford Fusion has 4 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag inflator defect affecting both the driver and passenger sides, where the inflators can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Both the driver-side and passenger-side frontal airbag inflators are subject to this defect. Over time, exposure to high heat and humidity causes the inflator propellant to degrade, and in a crash the inflator can burst violently rather than deploy normally, scattering sharp metal pieces toward anyone in the front seats. This risk is highest in hot and humid climates, and these recalls specifically cover vehicles sold or registered in states and territories with those conditions, including Florida, Texas, Hawaii, California, and several Gulf Coast states, among others.
On the braking side, the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit can develop a problem where its internal valves react with certain brake fluid formulations and fail to seat properly. When the valves do not close as they should, brake pressure bleeds off in a way that forces the driver to press the pedal much farther than normal before the car slows down. In an emergency stop, that extra pedal travel reduces braking effectiveness and raises the risk of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode. This can happen when the propellant degrades after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Brake fluid additives can react with valves in the ABS hydraulic control unit, preventing them from closing properly and affecting braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealer will flush brake system with DOT 4 fluid, install new reservoir cap, test the control unit, and replace it if a stuck valve is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost. Ford will mail recall notices and notify owners when parts are available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost once parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
