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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.
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.)
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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