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2012 Ford Fusion repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (6%)

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2012 Ford Fusion suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

76880 mi

C $450
Front right (passenger side) spring broke. Replaced both front strut assemblies as well as the rear shocks 

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2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

38000 mi

US $600
Both lower control arms replaced due to worn bushings. (bushings are press-fit into the arms, and cannot be replaced separately) 
45000 mi

US $650
Dealer diagnosed noise as faulty steering gear, related to recall 15N01, but no DTC codes present, so not directly covered. Submitted the information to Ford customer service and they agreed to split the cost of repairs. 
124000 mi

US $100
Bad wheel bearing-replaced 
75000 mi

US $100
Front upper shut mounts were making noise when the wheel was turned in parking lot maneuvers. After upper strut mounts were replaced, the noise was still present. 
75000 mi Suspension noise never fixed. 
21700 mi

C $50
Sensor failed. To replace sensor needed to replace steering gear. Would have been $2,400 if the extended warranty hadn't paid. 
20000 mi Clunk from left front when hitting dip in road while turning and braking. Dealer reproduced at first but nothing found when inspecting the suspension, but later could not reproduce noise at all. Got car back and issue returned in a day. 

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2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

3620 mi Loss of power steering, known EPAS issue, steering box replaced under warranty 
105400 mi problem with sway bar blots for toe wheel adjuster ect. 

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2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

158000 mi

US $500
Steering rack started making loud screeching noise. Replaced steering rack with a used part from LKQ. 

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2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

129691 mi Steering gear replacement, power steering died - warranty repair based on recall 15S18 
171120 mi

C $300
Tie-rod replaced. Old one was loose, advised immediate change due to safety. 
86000 mi Electronic power steering recalibration recall work to address occasional PS failure. 
127720 mi Replace upper control arms and ball joints 
74000 mi

US $150
Replaced driver side lower control arms 
107000 mi Replaced steering gear after started getting "steering system fault" warning lights. Covered under extended recall warranty. 
37000 mi My car began making a 'knocking' noise at low speeds when stopping, accelerating or turing when temps reached 80F. Turns out it was defective front control arms. Dealer was nice - giving me an extension of the warranty so I had $0 to pay. 

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2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

29000 mi

US $2155
Replaced electronic assist power steering module 
126000 mi

US $150
Sound in front of car when stopping or take off from stop 

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2012 Ford Fusion Suspension Problems

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