# 2008 FORD FUSION — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `1024595` · 2013-12-01 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** FUSION
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
## Narrative
BRAKE ISSUE.   SOFTENING OF HYDRAULICS OF BRAKES IN 2008 FORD FUSION SE. OCCURS WHENEVER ABS ARE ACTIVATED. NOW IT OCCURS MORE OFTEN. MAY BE CAUSE OF REAREND WRECK LISTED BELOW. BRAKES FAIL TO FULLY ENGAGE WHEN COMPRESSED UNLESS PUMPED.  HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 3 TIMES OVER THE PAST YEAR. HAVE TO GET IT FIXED NEEDS RECALLED FOR SAFETY.  *TR
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