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2010 Ford Fusion repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (7%)

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2010 Ford Fusion body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (79%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Ford Fusion

Engine not specified

9000 mi leak in sunroof diagnosed and repaired. 

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2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

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

58000 mi

US $275
Rear interior door handle broke 
4000 mi a. Very slight drift to the right - tires rotated and balanced. No more problems b. Rubber seal on back window was loose - repaired successfully by dealer 
25000 mi

US $49
Moonroof became unseated. Dealer cleaned tracks and lubed. Fixed! 
30000 mi

US $100
Drive side interior door handle broke. Replaced. (Seems to be a common problem). 
56300 mi

US $168
Driver's door handle failed (2nd time). These are very cheaply made and apparently fail often. 
21000 mi Trim on buttons on right side of steering wheel was just slightly loose. Asked Dealer to replace not so much that it bothered me, but 1) technically a defect 2) didn't want it to break more in the future. Fixed and sturdy now. 
22000 mi Inside driver door handle broke, dealer replaced during initial visit to deal with problem. 
25000 mi Driver seat lumbar area was squeaking. Dealer had upholstery removed and insulation added so that the squeak stopped. 
34000 mi The dash was making a buzzing sound on hot afternoons. I noticed a piece of trim/bezel next to the radio stack was creaky on the left side but not the right side. Dealer firmed it up and so far it's better.  

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2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

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

44640 mi Sc button on the center stack console was pealing off. Dealer replaced the entire center stack console 
45340 mi Rattles coming for the dashboard. It took 3 trips to the dealer in order to get most of them out. A kit was installed by the dealer. Most of the rattles are fixed although once in a while I hear them. Driver seat and arm rest squeaks. After the third trip to the dealer got the issues resolved as the dealer lubricated the seat and arm rest. 
15300 mi Replaced weather stripping that was improperly installed from factory causing it to crack. Replaced trim piece in steering wheel that controlled volume, radio selection, etc. Part worked but was loose due to broken connector. 
28300 mi Broken piece on moon roof prevented it from closing properly. Broken trim piece on driver's seat. 
30000 mi Lose trim piece on steering wheel. 

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2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

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

33000 mi Sunroof leak - dealer replaced glass at no charge. 

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2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

30000 mi grab handle passenger side replaced 
89000 mi

US $207
interior driver and passenger door handles broke 
10000 mi Drivers inside door handle broke. 
5000 mi Wheel covers damaged by an improper installation by the dealer after the first scheduled oil change and tire rotation. Two wheel covers were lost, the two remaining were damaged. Was told parts from problem had arrived. Showed up to our scheduled appointment to find that they were not in fact in stock and even more upsetting, had not been ordered. Scheduled another return trip. New wheel covers had been ordered and were replaced. 

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2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

34000 mi Dashboard cargo cover misaligned Trunk not centered on body. Functions fine but appears off center. Came this way from factory. 
18600 mi Top bar of chrome grill developed a "bubble" approximately 3 inches wide. The entire grill was replaced under warranty. 
32000 mi

US $50
Tires leaked - dealer unmounted tires and cleaned up corrosion on wheel/tire bead interface 
126480 mi

C $58
door handle on driver side door, 2nd time. Dealer cost $200. did the repair myself for the cost of the part ($58). 
148000 mi

US $36
Driver side interior door handle replaced... 
70500 mi

US $50
Driver's door handle broke 
17360 mi Replaced chrome grille. Chrome was bubbled on two grill cross bars. 
27000 mi The rubber strip at the bottom of the window kept failing off and the glue did not stick well and was always getting on things. 
136000 mi

US $50
Broken driver side door handle 
74100 mi Alloy wheels had corroded so tires had slow leaks. 
13000 mi Dashboard had air bubbles in it. Dealer replaced entire dash. 
29000 mi Interior door latch handle on drivers door broke/deformed 
2000 mi scratch on fender 
59000 mi

US $100
Center console storage button broken - entire center module had to be replaced. 

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2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

19000 mi Moonroof water leak into cabin. Noticed water at several points in car (A pillar, headliner along top of door glass, maplight area) Seal determined to be defective. Replaced moonroof glass and seal. 
34000 mi Rattle developed in dash from missing insulation between two overlapping ventillation ducts. 
8680 mi Hybrid battery was loose in brackets causing a significant rattle. They removed the battery and re- seated it. 
20460 mi

C $110
Inside driver side door handle broke (was not abused). The handle was replaced. 
1000 mi Replace passenger seat bottom leather which was curling/wrinkling; replace floor mats that said "mariner" instead of fusion Replace the chrome letter "I" in Hybrid that fell off the driver's side door; replace front Chrome grill that had the Chrome finish bubbling off already 
38000 mi

US $110
Drivers interior (plastic!!) door release broke with normal use. 
74000 mi

US $282
Drivers side interior door handle locking lever broke. 

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2010 Ford Fusion Body Problems

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