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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford Fusion
Engine not specified
99000 mi
US $100
Ac would ruin my gas mileage by >8 mpg
Rpm dropped below 500 when running it and would almost stall my car out.
Evaporator core was leaking, and replaced evap temp sensor as a preventive maintenance item.
8000 mi
Radio had popping noise.
20000 mi
Part described as a module or a sensor. Dash board had to be taken off. Air conditioning would not blow cold air.
50200 mi
US $50
Replaced headlamps.
29000 mi
Battery cable and battery replaced under warranty due to serious corrosion at the positive battery terminal connector
110000 mi
US $600
Drivers seat heater replaced
115550 mi
Airbag replaced
121000 mi
US $80
Blower motor squeaking / replaced
96957 mi
C $100
Ajar switch in the rear (driver side) dysfunction was starting the alarm when the car was very cold so i had to refrain from opening this door during the last winter to get time to research this on the internet. The repair imply to change the whole module for around 400$. It cost me 100$ to find out that the general info on the internet was bad and i ordered the wrong switch. Only the dealer has the good information about this specific module. So for the moment, i am waiting to observe more evident trouble. It manifest only in extreme cold weather.
22000 mi
Analog clock began running between 5 and 15 minutes fast every 24 hours. Also, hour hand was falling behind and it became impossible to tell the correct time. HVAC auto climate control head unit does not start up if left overnight during cold weather. Unit resets to "Off" and also loses stored temperature setting. Unit has to be manually switched back to "on" afetr starting the car.
17000 mi
Very loud noise coming from the engine area. According to the dealer, they replaced a cracked air conditioning refrigerant line and the compressor, as well as the accumulator.
21300 mi
Auto-dimming mirror sometimes does not dim from auto headlights to rear of car... dealer claimed it is working to spec. Do not know how it was tested; test might have been invalid, i.e. light applied up close.
10000 mi
Starter "catches" sometimes when turning the key. Makes a short "zing" noise. Couldn't replicate it at the dealership nor could I in the parking lot. They were very good and told me to bring it back if it repeated.
One repair - to replace SYNC system master unit. Took 3 days in Feb. Unsuccessful, is likely an unresolved software issue, not hardware.
1200 mi
Blower motor would squeak at low speeds. Found the fan bearing to be out of balance. Had to get the heater core blower fan and motor replaced.
56420 mi
In the winter, the heat does not flow to the rear of the car. In fact, it actually blows cold air to the passengers in the back seat and also to the floor vent of the front passenger seat. Dealer never able to find problem.
77500 mi
Rear Defrost stopped working after handle replaced. Dealer said coincidence. Not yet fixed.
85560 mi
C $97
Changed headlights. (It is a pain to do it on this car, so decided to take it to the dealer). Would like to see Ford make it a bit easier for the owner to access these small things.
Power door lock actuator for the front passenger door failed. Bought a new one for $120 and replaced it myself.
30100 mi
Battery died 2.5 years after purchase. Dealer towed car, gave me rental for weekend, and replaced battery. No charge, just inconvenienced since occurred about 20 miles from home & dealer.
35000 mi
US $100
CD's stuck in multi disc changr Blower motor noisy when cold
8060 mi
After a cold soak ( -25 C) the heater / Air Conditioner computer stays blank and looses it's memory. The heater will not work until a manual selection is made. Ford is working on the problem. A fix not available yet.
10540 mi
When cold soaked, the Air Conditioner / heater computer loses its memory and the heat will not come on when command start is used. Ford is working on a fix.
14880 mi
auto dimming mirror intermittant. replaced
63840 mi
C $50
replace headlight.
92380 mi
C $170
replace tire pressure sensor
92380 mi
C $420
Power window switch repair.
37000 mi
US $200
Car failed to start. jump started by AAA. Car driven to dealer who replaced the battery and tested systems. Told battery was 'Worn out" out of warranty replacement. Approx $150 out of pocket cost Clicking noise from heater fan. Parts replaced under extended warranty. $50 decuctable and rental car reimbustment.
51000 mi
US $200
Chirping sound from heater fan previously replaced 1 yr ago re-occured and the shop replaced the part again.
27280 mi
Replaced noisy (ticking) HVAC blower fan.
12000 mi
Sun Roof retraction bar snapped, causing roof to twist and remain in up-right position. Entire unit needed replacement.
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