Ford Fusion
Problems and Repair Histories
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Below you'll find Ford Fusion problem and repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it.
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To measure reliability, TrueDelta calculates a "Successful Repair Trips per 100 Cars per Year" stat. The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Ford Fusion reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2010 | Ford | Fusion |  | 85 6.5 7800 | |
| 2009 | Ford | Fusion |  | 34 9.9 12500 | |
| 2008 | Ford | Fusion | | 56 9.8 22400 | |
| 2007 | Ford | Fusion | | 61 8.4 44400 | |
| 2006 | Ford | Fusion | | 57 7.8 49200 | |
To see how the Ford Fusion's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
Details: Ford Fusion Repair Histories
Odometer readings and repair costs are in local units.
Engines for which repairs have been reported
- 2010 191-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
- 2009 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
- 2009 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
- 2008 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
- 2007 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
- 2006 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
Note: Repairs could have been reported for other engines, but as a non-member you can only view a maximum of 5 repair histories per model year. To view them all, become a member.
2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
191-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Ford Fusion in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jun | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | Hybrid battery was loose in brackets causing a significant rattle. They removed the battery and re- seated it. |
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| Ford Fusion in Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2010 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Mar | 2010 | 1000 | 0 | 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 |
| Jun | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| May | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Speedometer stopped working. Needle stayed at 0 MPH regardless of the speed of the car. |
| Jun | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | Hybrid Regenerating Brakes software flash | |
| Jul | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Nov | 2009 | 9800 | 0 | Sync system health-reported brake malfunction (unspecified). ABS code. Dealer had to reflash computer, no malfunction (stored code went active-unknown reason) |
| Jun | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2009 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Fusion in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2009 | 17100 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Sep | 2009 | 17100 | 0 | no repairs at all since purchased new 3.09 |
| Jul | 2010 | 37000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jan | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | losing nitrogen in same tire 3 times |
| Jun | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in Louisiana, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jul | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | car drifts to right engine has knock at idle some of the time. It is getting worse as I drive further. |
| Mar | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | knock comes and goes |
| Jun | 2010 | 10000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2009 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Fusion in Kansas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | backlight out on radio button, Replaced Radio. Rattle in Dash and Rattle by sunroof in headliner The radio that was installed to fix the backlight problem had bad reception. A new radio was ordered. Visor Clip Replaced, Rattle in dash was fixed. Ordered radio was installed. | |
| May | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | 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. front brakes made a click or pop noise once when cold when backing out of the garage, Clips were installed to eliminate the noise. |
| Jun | 2010 | 18000 | 0 | Took the car in for an alignment check as preventative maintenance, The control arm had to be replaced to bring the front left camber into alignment. |
| Jul | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | I could feel engine vibration through the clutch pedal. The shop updated the PCM Software. Did not make a change in the vibration |
| Aug | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Sold. |
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2009 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Fusion in Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 45900 | 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 |
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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | warped cowl | |
| Jun | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Aug | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Driver's door sill damaged during installation at factory, noticed as a white dsicoloration of camel colored door sill, part on order from US Rear passenger cushion behind driver unable to support weight of occupant, deformation occurs that does not immediately dissipate when occupant exits seat. Advised by service adviser that although issue noted, unsure if can be fixed. |
| Jun | 2010 | 43000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Mar | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Fuel cap needed to be replaced/caused ck engine light to go on. |
| Jun | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Feb | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Auto dimming mirror not working correctly, new one ordered and installed. |
| Sep | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | Sold. |
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| Ford Fusion in Indiana, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jun | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Blown passenger front speaker. Audiophile System. |
| Jan | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | HVAC blower motor squeaking. |
| Dec | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | Leather on driver's seat cracked and split open |
| Jun | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2007 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Fusion in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jun | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | A/C stinks, dealer tried fixing 3 times, still stinks. Probably won't buy another Ford, after always owning them. |
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| Ford Fusion in North Carolina, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2007 | 7000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Jun | 2009 | 50000 | 0 | Coudy transmission fluid. Occassional harsh shift. Per Ford TSB internal transmission component changed and PCM reprogrammed. Car was driving OK when dropped off, but the transmission fluid was very dirty. |
| Jun | 2010 | 69000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in Maryland, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2006 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Feb | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | Terrible in-city gas mileage, 13 mpg |
| Jul | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in Idaho, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Dec | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | Car seems to hesitate when accelerating there have been TSB's for this in the past but for my particular car (2007 awd v6) one was not found and I was told all fusions do this. Also took it in for a squeeky passenger seat which they did do the TSB repair |
| Jan | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Feb | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | A bearing went out in right rear axle. |
| Jul | 2010 | 58000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2006 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Sep | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | The plastic trim on the moon roof that hides the gears disconnected from the window and interfered with operation of the moon roof. |
| Oct | 2008 | 24000 | 50 | The sunroof guards that hide the metal gears and parts had broken. The repair was fast and covered completely under warranty. |
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| Ford Fusion in Arizona, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2008 | 31000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| May | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Auto temperature control sensor for AC failed. Replaced under original factory warranty. This was the first repair of any kind on this car. |
| Aug | 2009 | 46000 | 40 | Driver's inside door handle broke. Replaced the door handle mechanism. |
| Apr | 2010 | 52000 | 0 | Sold. |
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| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2008 | 15000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| May | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | A faulty transmission control module caused intermittent stalling and various drivability problems. |
| Mar | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | A "buzzing" noise was heard from the firewall area of the car that usually occurred within 15-20 min. after starting. The noise was most prominent at idle and low speeds but generally abated at speeds>40 mph. |
| Jul | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | "Ticking" noise heard from engine within first 15 min. of driving or until engine reaches normal operating temp. |
| Aug | 2009 | 29000 | 180 | I perceive the noise as being related to the lifters or perhaps some reciprocating part in the top end. The engine sounds as though it is slowly coming apart. Everyone who should take responsibility assures me that this is normal but it isn't. |
| Sep | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | ticking sound from engine after warmup was bothersome. The dealer did not find anything unusual. |
| Jun | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in West Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Sep | 2009 | 53000 | 0 | Transmission slipping. Car went to shop and parts were ordered. They will be installed (new transmission) next week. Not under warranty. |
| Jun | 2010 | 58000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Ford Fusion in Oregon, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2007 | 10000 | 0 | First odometer entry. |
| Mar | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | Air leak in drivers window; door rattle; dash rattle |
| Dec | 2008 | 40000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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Important: Most cars for which no repairs have been reported are not shown to make it easy to find those with repair information. So these repair histories should not be used to infer reliability. Instead, they provide an idea of the the problems and repairs Ford Fusion owners have been experiencing,
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