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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%)

Chart based on 182 repairs.
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2008 Ford Fusion other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (72%)

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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.

2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

21300 mi RR door latch mechanism sticking... auto unlock worked only intermittently. Latch mechanism was replaced by dealer under original Ford warranty. 
8000 mi Tire Valve stem replace. Leaky tire 
55000 mi

US $150
Interior door latch for driver's door broke. Door could not be opened from the inside. 
99200 mi

C $400
windshield washer pump was changed with the tubes and 2 water output nozzles for a total of 400$ CND 
2000 mi Driver's side door panel retaining clip(s) had come unseated resulting in loose door panel and clip rolling around inside of door. 
30000 mi Trunk shocks blew out and would not longer lift or support the trunk. Dealer replaced under warranty. 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

1000 mi Auto dimming mirror not working correctly, new one ordered and installed. 
4960 mi Driver's door sill damaged during installation at factory, noticed as a white dsicoloration of camel colored door sill, part on order from US 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

77500 mi

C $200
Driver's inside door handle would not work/door wld not open. Entire handle had to be replaced, take door apart to do this. (Also, Chrome on inside door handle peeling off, leaving sharp edge.) 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

4960 mi Driver's seat makes internal rubbing sound when seatback pressed against on right side. Shop determined in-seat airbag assembly rubbing, could not resolve with standard procedures. Waiting for reply from manufacturer. 
5580 mi Cracked internal seat frame replaced. Problem reduced but not eliminated. Continue work on seat. 
6820 mi Dealer tried to fix seat once again and failed to do so. Ordered new foam seat core - the last original part of the seatback. Did not replace B-pillar cover as seat is expected to be removed again. Replacement of foam core of seatback finally solved the original problem. 
15178 mi auto dimming mirror replaced under warranty 
31000 mi Both front door windows had vertical scratches. An Internet search led me to a TSB that addressed this problem. Ford dealer ordered parts. 
63700 mi

US $190
INTERIOR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE MALFUNCTION 
54000 mi

US $604
Corroded spot fixed on a wheel lip causing a tire leak at the bead. 

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2008 Ford Fusion Other Problems

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