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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%)

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2008 Ford Fusion suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (9%)

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Chart based on 11 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

125000 mi

US $700
Left front wheel was making an awful clunking/howling noise and felt loose when wiggled while on a jack. Wheel bearing was replaced. 
33000 mi There was noise and vibration coming from the steering column at times. Dealer tightened hose connection on power steering pump and added more fluid. 
95499 mi

US $250
Shocks and struts were replaced. 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

105000 mi

US $150
Wheel bearings went bad on the front end. Both were replaced. 
85560 mi

C $1700
Noise and vibration when driving from right side of car. Dealership diagnosed as two bad right side wheel bearings (front/rear) both replaced and car returned to normal operation 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

100000 mi

US $500
Power steering pump was leaking. Pump was replaced 
52320 mi

C $250
Blown steering line - hose had rubbed through. 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

82000 mi

US $215
Replace both tie-rod ends 
80000 mi

US $697
Front end squeak while turning at low speeds. Garage said tie-rod ends were bad & could be the problem, but said it''s usually ball joints even though mine were in good shape. Tie-rod ends replaced at $148.04 *note* ...The front end squeak never went away and I suspected my ball joints were very dry inside. In March I bought and used a grease needle. A ten-minute job and the car's front end is very quiet now :) 
52200 mi

US $350
Front and rear sway bar end links worn out causing a rattle going over uneven surfaces. 
60000 mi

US $150
Had to reposition the the left front strut spring sadddle rubber on bottom, slid out of position. 

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2008 Ford Fusion Suspension Problems

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