2009 Ford Fusion Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How service brakes, hydraulic ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,020 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Ford Fusion overview page.
What owners report
“WELL WHAT CAN I SAY MY LIFE FLASHED BEFORE MY EYES I ALL MOST CRASHED MY BRAKES FAILED TO WORK ABOUT 1 INCH FROM BRAKING…”NHTSA complaint 10445134 — filed 01/24/2012
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES AND THEY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO…”NHTSA complaint 10392332 — filed 03/21/2011
“REAR BRAKE CALIPERS HANGING UP OR DRAGGING ON 2009 FORD FUSION CAUSE EXCESSIVE HEAT AND PREMATURE BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR FAILURE AT 37,000 MILES.”NHTSA complaint 10348225 — filed 08/09/2010
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Ford Fusion have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Ford Fusion: 55 of 1,020 complaints on file (5.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2009 Ford Fusion have in total?
1,020 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 65 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 40 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's service brakes, hydraulic category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
