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2008 Ford Fusion repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (9%)

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2008 Ford Fusion brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Ford Fusion

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102000 mi Brakes gradually stopped working, Fluid was leaking, And needed to be replaced 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

184000 mi

US $725
Hydraulic Control Unit was replaced to correct low brake pedal due to stuck valves in HCU. This is a common Fusion problem. HCU cost was $600, labor was $125. 
190000 mi

US $100
Replaced master cylinder to resolve soft brake feel and too much pedal travel. 
115550 mi ABS module replaced 
117461 mi

US $500
Brakes, rotors replaced Rear brake calipers replaced 
89680 mi

C $500
front right caliper and rear left caliper were changed in Canadian Tire store for 500$. The problem was premature end of life of pads because the caliper was frozen. The warranty on pads and disk was used 
13000 mi Brake caliper :snapping on the disk when brake is applied . 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

167000 mi

US $300
One rear brake was sticking. The caliper and pads were replaced. I had previously replaced the caliper myself, but the one I installed apparently was defective. The driver's side caliper apparently had been sticking somewhat for several years, as that wheel was often hotter than the others and the pads wore out more often. 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

81000 mi

US $10
Daughter reported soft brake pedal. After application of ABS (hard braking) pedal would be very soft and brake performance was poor. Did complete brake fluid flush by manual bleeding which solved problem. Amazing improvement. 
189000 mi

US $400
Brakes 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

135500 mi

US $800
Braking ability diminished, ABS hydraulic and control module replaced. 
107000 mi

US $330
Parking brake sticking on rear passenger wheel. Cleaned hardware and replaced rotors and pads. Problem solved. 
94240 mi

C $400
Back brakes 
54000 mi

US $604
All new brake pads & rotors, balky (sticking) LR caliper freed up. Even 3,000 miles later, car stops like brand new. Gas mileage went up 2 mpg city with LR caliper fixed. 
75500 mi

US $1989
In mid-Nov.'14 my brake pedal nearly went to the floor as the ABS kicked in. It didn't recover until the next day, then it was fine for 6 weeks. On 1-3-15 it happened again & stayed that way. Dealer replaced master cylinder & HCU. 
70000 mi

US $461
Left-rear brake caliper had seized, causing those pads to drag & make the whole assembly hot. A garage had freed it up in Spring 2014 but it obviously only lasted a year-and-a-half. A local Ford dealer replaced the caliper this time. 
82083 mi

US $694
Replaced all brake rotors and pads plus two calipers 
52200 mi

US $175
Rattle from both rear calipers. Both rear calipers were loose. Replaced mounting hardware and remounted calipers. 
58000 mi

US $800
Replaced front rotors for 2nd time, front brake pads and 4 new tires. 
60000 mi

US $150
Had to replace rear caliper hardware again. 
87000 mi

US $900
Rear brake replacement 

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2008 Ford Fusion Brake Problems

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