Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford Fusion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Ford Fusion has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,064 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V158000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V904000 ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14E028000 Driver Side Accessory Floor Mat may Trap Pedal NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 615 complaints
- Service Brakes 126 complaints
- Power Train 74 complaints
- Structure 73 complaints
- Engine 56 complaints
- Electrical System 55 complaints
Of the 1,064 complaints on file, 58 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 1,064 complaints, owners report 56 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford Fusion has a moderate level of owner complaints and five active recall campaigns, mainly related to airbag and brake issues. While the airbag complaints are numerous, these are primarily linked to well-known Takata recalls affecting many manufacturers. Other components like the powertrain and brakes also have some reports, indicating potential concerns. The data is not extensive, but the vehicle appears to have typical reliability for its age and class.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Brakes | 75,000-120,000 miles | $200–$700 | occasional |
| Transmission | 80,000-130,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Squealing or grinding brakes
- Shifting delays or slipping
- Check engine light
- Unusual vibrations during driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford Fusion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.