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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.
2008 Ford Fusion engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford Fusion
Engine not specified
| 102000 mi US $100 |
Fuel pump busted or fell off. |
2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 102000 mi | 2 Rods thrown, catastrophic failure, no indicator lights, just a loud metallic sound then, BOOM. |
| 92000 mi US $400 |
water pump failure |
| 77500 mi C $200 |
Oil leak change oil seal |
| 102168 mi C $427 |
change exhaust tube |
| 123466 mi C $527 |
repair of the main exhaust pipe |
| 48360 mi C $1290 |
Repair oil leak from oil pan and engine output seal |
| 84320 mi C $200 |
Replaced coolant manifold and temperature sensor due to leak at coolant temperature sensor. |
| 119660 mi C $1675 |
Broken engine mount |
| 110000 mi US $600 |
Valve cover gaskets replaced Oil pan gasket replaced Engine and transmission mounts replaced |
| 118000 mi US $300 |
ECM failed with little warning. Replaced with reconditioned ECM & reprogrammed to car |
| 81500 mi US $2000 |
Engine control computer replaced |
| 54500 mi | Valve cover gaskets reported by service tech as leaking. Replaced under 5yr/60K power-train warranty. |
| 76000 mi | Data Link Connector for OBD computer not responding to emissions sync. Diagnosed, checked & corrected. |
2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 20000 mi | Fuel cap needed to be replaced/caused ck engine light to go on. |
| 85000 mi US $2100 |
PCM failed and damaged the ignition coils and plugs requiring replacemet of all items. |
2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 30000 mi | Some type of oil cap was cracked, allowing oil to leak from engine compartment. |
| 205000 mi US $400 |
New serpentine belt |
| 81000 mi US $40 |
Temp gauge would not come up to center. Code for coolant temp out of range found (P0128?) Replaced thermostat which fixed problem. Access was difficult and not for the first-timer. |
| 1000 mi | Fuel pump pressure bleed down overnight |
| 69440 mi C $375 |
Failure of PATS security system, required new keys and reprogramming. |
| 74000 mi US $120 |
Valve cover gasket was leaking oil. My mechanic said it wasn't major but definitely leaking. He replaced it. |
| 92000 mi US $770 |
Oil leak at timing chain cover. oil dripping on accessory belt causing it to squeal. |
2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | Had PCM flashed to resolve the transmission's jerky shifting. Driver's side seat had cracks and was replaced. |
| 25500 mi | I noticed the check engine light so I took my car to a dealership. They found out it was a bad catalytic converter and it was replaced under the factory warranty. |
| 136000 mi | Oil pan gasket. |
| 30000 mi | Leak from oil pan or transmission. |
| 116000 mi US $50 |
Thermostat replaced. It was causing a check engine light. |
| 92000 mi US $800 |
engine coolant replaced, radiator hoses replaced, thermostat replaced. thermostat had failed. |
| 93000 mi US $145 |
Replace leaky valve cover gasket. |
| 48000 mi US $120 |
intake manifold gasket |
| 10000 mi | They adjusted or replaced some sensors |
| 88525 mi US $300 |
Replaced Thermostat and Timing belts |
| 110300 mi US $962 |
the car cranked but didn't start - did not hear fuel pump prime system. Replaced Fuel Pump - repair delayed since pump had to be ordered from a dealer. |
| 58900 mi | replace crankcase seal & coolant pump. |
| 71300 mi C $400 |
replace thermostat |
| 31000 mi | CEL had code read at AutoZone P2004 IMRC stuck open. Left car with dealer for a day.They acknowledged the problem but were unable to service the car that day.2 days later the CEL reset.Will wait to see if it happens again. |
| 82000 mi US $215 |
Replaced valve cover seals to stop minor oil leak. |
| 78740 mi C $468 |
thermostat stuck |
| 32000 mi US $500 |
Coil pack and all spark plugs. Coil pack and all spark plugs |
| 70000 mi US $461 |
Noticed an oil burning smell inside the car when not in motion, the engine warmed up & running. No visible smoke. Dealer replaced valve cover gasket & cleaned the engine. |
| 80000 mi US $697 |
Engine light came on, I checked it & it read PO128 : a bad cooling thermostat. Car had been running cool so it was obviously stuck open. Garage changed it for $199.56 |
| 91000 mi US $370 |
Check engine reveled an air intake item needed reoplacement |
| 119000 mi US $400 |
Head gasket replaced |
| 161700 mi US $300 |
Valve kit replacement |
| 28000 mi US $262 |
Replaced thermostat |
| 35000 mi US $100 |
Bearing howling. small water leak |
| 48033 mi US $100 |
Timing Belt Tensioner |
| 41300 mi US $900 |
Noise corresponding to road speed. Some sort of shaft bearing was bad. Also replace alternator, thought that was problem. |
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