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2012 Ford Fusion repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 152 repairs.
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2012 Ford Fusion engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

36000 mi

US $48
While driving, throttle response became erratic and powertrain warning light came on. Issue cleared when car was restarted. No stored codes so replaced throttle body based on Ford 13N03 bulletin. 
64500 mi

US $100
Oil pan gasket leaking. Covered under Ford PremiumCare ESP. $100 deductible. 
16120 mi I had an episode of spontaneous acceleration when going very slow up a driveway. Scary situation with small children in the vehicle. 
20200 mi the cooling fan bearing was squeaking and the blower fan was chirping both parts replaced 

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2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

104160 mi Engine smokes & rattles for 5 sec. They said noting was wrong. I sent them a video of engine noise no luck yet. 
35200 mi Recall for carb. I had a few instances where when I accelerated it bogged down that I was unsure of the cause... when the recall came in it seemed to fit. 
47700 mi Throttle body was replaced under expanded warranty. The Fusion was exhibiting severe drivability issues. 
16000 mi The car has a constant vibration and hard shifts with high RPM going more then 20 miles an hour, A rattle appears as I accelerate. Ford mailed a letter identifying the Vin to possible throttle body contamination. Recall in Oasis 

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2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

133000 mi

US $12
"Check Fuel Fill Inlet" error on dash. Checked purge valve, operating properly. Cleaned and lubed fuel fill inlet flapper. Cleared code but error returned. Cleared code again, hasn't returned. 

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2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

102300 mi Evap code caused by fuel flap. Cleaned flap and used emergency filler to open and close the flap to ensure seal. 
103000 mi

US $100
Mass air sensor started having intermittent problems, replaced it 
228000 mi

US $200
Valve cover gasket leaked. Replaced it. 
70280 mi

C $715
Belt squeaking when engine is cold. Water pump leak contaminated the belt. Replaced belt and tensioner and water pump. - 
134850 mi

C $370
Replaced exhaust flex pipe 
143408 mi Heat shield on the bottom snapped off, dragging on the road surface, technician zip-tied it back as quick fix for free. 
24000 mi Emissions-service engine light came on. Followed instructions for driving 3 cycles then cold starting to see if light goes out. it didn't. Mechanic said the Emission filter cartridge had to be replaced. 
36400 mi

US $100
vehicle entered 'limp home mode'-most likely caused by throttle body failure, a known defect, with Ford extended warranty for part. it was cheaper for me to replace part myself, rather than pay ford to diagnose the problem 
102000 mi

US $200
Exhaust flex pipe replaced. 
31700 mi false reading from check engine light sensor 
60000 mi CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ..SLIGHT EVAPORATIVE LEAK. 

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2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

61000 mi

US $450
Car started sputtering one morning and the check engine light came on and blinked. Took it to the dealer the next morning. They said there were fault codes for multiple fuel injectors misfiring, but looking at the car they found one injector in particular that had frayed wiring (perhaps from rodent damage). They replaced the frayed wire and cleared the codes, car began running normally again and code hasn't returned. 

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2012 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

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