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2009 Ford Fusion repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (12%)

Chart based on 78 repairs.
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2009 Ford Fusion engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Ford Fusion

Engine not specified

89000 mi

US $500
coil on plug 

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2009 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

87000 mi

US $108
mid pipe in exhaust system replaced. 
1500 mi A large part fell off of the engine onto the highway. I took the car and the part back to the dealer. They reinstalled the part at no cost. 
171000 mi

US $200
There's a flex connector between the exhaust manifold and the rest of the exhaust system. When it leaks, you get A LOT of fumes inside the car. It needed to be replaced. 
76000 mi

US $6
COOLING SYSTEM BYPASS TUBE LEAKING COOLANT FROM O-RING. REPLACED O-RING 
95000 mi

US $125
Thermostat bypass plastic piece leaking antifreeze when cold 
87420 mi

C $500
Radiator hose cracked from cold stress. Unfortunately the temperature dropped below -30 for more than one night. 
C $250 Ignition key would not work. Had to replace transceiver. Update: I have been away for 6 weeks since repair, car started okay when I got back. Now 2 days later it started acting up again. 
3000 mi engine has knock at idle some of the time. It is getting worse as I drive further. 
7000 mi knock comes and goes 

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2009 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

17000 mi Coolant bottle would overflow when the A/C was run and the engine got hot. It was determined the cap was not sealing properly, the Coolant bottle was replaced. 
18000 mi I could feel engine vibration through the clutch pedal. The shop updated the PCM Software. Did not make a change in the vibration 

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2009 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

205262 mi

US $188
Replaced the front flex pipe between the engine and the rest of the exhaust. 
82000 mi

US $186
Air blower relay failed, and the fan stayed on even after the vehicle was turned off. The relay was replaced. 
101060 mi

C $150
Valve cover gasket failed - leaking oil into spark plug wells 
143220 mi

C $1500
Replace intake gasket to stop oil leak. replace one catalytic convertor and front end of exhaust 
45900 mi

US $422
Speedometer broke. Speedo partially inoperative, operates at random/erratic times, transmission has erratic shift pattern. EEC Test, code P0720, tested and replaced OSS (Odometer Speed Sensor). Part cost = 101.82, Labor cost = 311.81 
29000 mi transmission light came on for a few minutes. Dealership replaced a sensor. 
92000 mi

US $65
The check engine light came on with a code for the secondary air injection (emissions related). Also, the vehicle would stall on rare occasion when put into gear. The diverter valve was replace and solved the problem. 
10000 mi Engine threw a connecting rod, catastrophic failure - engine block destroyed 

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2009 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

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