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Ford Fusion Problems and Repair Histories

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2013 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2012 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 0 Navigation has problems not showing correct location. 
Mar 2013 0   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2013 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

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

Ford Fusion in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2012 1000   First odometer entry
Mar 2013 3000 0 I informed them at that time that the clock loses 15 min. a month. Clock is on the audio screen. No fix attemped. They just reset it and told me to keep track of it. 

 

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2013 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Ford Fusion in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2012 0   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 3000 0 Passenger side sun visor clip was rattling. I remedied the issue by swapping the driver's side clip with the passenger side clip. 
Feb 2013 5500 0 Ice had gotten into the fuel filler neck and triggered check engine light. Dealer melted ice and cleared codes. No real way to prevent in future as this is a design flaw. 
Mar 2013 8000 0 Left rear door didn't close smoothly, could be heard rubbing on frame. Door was adjusted to eliminate rubbing Incorrect shift knob installed by factory. Our car has the Luxury Package but the car was built with the base model shift knob. Dealer installed correct leather wrapped shift knob Headliner rattled near front of moonroof and passenger sun visor. Dealer discovered that a clip came from factory broken. Clip replaced, rattle is gone 
Apr 2013 8000 0 Exterior trim panel not installed correctly from factory. There was a 2-3 mm gap between trim pieces on drivers side rear door that is not present on other doors. Trim panel replaced under warranty Left tail lens cracked in cold weather. Ford would not cover under warranty, so the dealer replaced at no cost to us Steering clunk when backing up, turning right and gently applying the brakes. Dealer could hear sound but doesn't know what's causing the clunk. They claim it's nothing to worry about 

 

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2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

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

Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 4000 0 vehicle is not shifting correctly, slamming gears and over revving between shifts vehicle still not shifting properly, data recorder was installed then removed after a few weeks. 
Oct 2012 21300 0 sunroof was rattling, headliner was adjusted the cooling fan bearing was squeaking and the blower fan was chirping both parts replaced 
Dec 2012 26000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

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

Ford Fusion in Delaware, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 4000 0 Erractic shifting/slipping. Reprogrammed powertrain computer 
Oct 2012 12000 0 Erratic shifting, shift flares harsh shifts. 

 

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2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fusion in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 1000 0 Airbag deploy light comes on and stays on for most trips. Happened frequently, then infrequently, then seldom. Dealer reset memory code, but could not determine problem. Dealer said drive until stays on, then callback for service appt. 
Sep 2012 8500 0 Replacement of driver's airbag clock spring, after airbag deploy dash light came back on again daily for over a week. Dealer pulled 'live' code to determine, part to be replaced. Replacement of driver's airbag clock spring, after airbag deploy dash light came back on again daily for over a week. Dealer pulled 'live' code to determine, part to be replaced. Covered 100% under warranty. 
Mar 2013 13000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2012 10000   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 11300 0 Harsh shift 1-2, slipping and flaring 2-3 and 3-4 despite application of TSB 12-3-7 Failure of valve body due to worn regulator valve bore. Total rebuild with replacement of all clutches, gaskets, and seals, including foward, reverse, overdrive clutches and final drive seal. Vehicle in shop for 21+ days. 
Sep 2012 18000 0 Further work up for harsh 1-2 shift, now only when cold. Vehicle pressured tested and passed. PCM update applied. 50 percent improvement. 
Mar 2013 25000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 0   First odometer entry
May 2012 4000 0 Turned rear rotors. The rear rotors had the equivalent of 20k miles of wear at delivery! Ford would not replace them despite my insistence. I urge new car buyers to look over items like brake rotors and REFUSE delivery if something is wrong. 
Mar 2013 13000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 0 Driver door rubber moulding out of track 1/2 inch caused a slight crimp in rubber. Part ordered June 22 and replaced July 5 
Oct 2011 3680 0 Lumbar support not working. 
Mar 2013 14260   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

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

Ford Fusion in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 1000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 2500 0 APIM module for SYNC system determined defective at earlier visit, dealer ordered part, was replaced. Seems to be functioning so far. 
Aug 2011 5000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Missouri, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 7000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 8300 0 Low tire air pressure indicator came on. Three times same tire, counld't locate problem. Tire was REMOVED and placed in dip tank. No leak found. dealer has watch on vehicle. 
Sep 2011 9000 20 Tire removed from wheel. Found nail in side wall that was not visable from outside of tire. Tire patched holds air now no problem. 
Jan 2013 27700 0 Battery corrosion around battery terminals. 
Mar 2013 29000 0 Same problem battery terminal corrosion. Recleaned battery terminals. 

 

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2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 5300 0 Sync system stopped accepting voice commands. Dealer updated Sync software. 
Apr 2012 24000 0 Slams into 3rd gear when cold. Retimed shift points. 
Nov 2012 40000 95 Ticking noise when blower fan on low setting. Dealer first tells me 300+ for assy replacement, then finds TSB to replace fan only. Sadly out of warranty, so out of pocket. 
Mar 2013 50000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 0   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 1000 0 Thermostat stopped working, car overheated and check engine light came on. 
Feb 2012 9300 0 Occasional Hard shifting 
Feb 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Fusion in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 0 Manual Transmission failure. Transmission was replaced. 
Oct 2009 2000 0 No start, issue unresolved. 
Jan 2010 5000 0 No start or Hard start. Extra ground strap with a capacitor added per TSB. 
Mar 2010 10000 0 Drivers inside door handle broke. 
Jul 2010 16000 0 Whining noise coming from engine. Whining noise increased and decreased with engine RPM. Belt Tensioner Pulley replaced. 
Jun 2011 30000 0 Smell from AC. System deodorized and fan replaced. 
Aug 2011 33300 0 Grinding gears when shifting from 1st to second at high rpms. 
Jan 2012 39000 0 Occasional grinding shift from 1st to 2nd gear 
Apr 2013 55000 347 Throttle Body replaced. 

 

Ford Fusion in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 1000 0 front turn signals did not work, smart junction box replaced 
Dec 2011 30000 0 grab handle passenger side replaced 
Apr 2012 36000 0 battery not holding charge, replaced buzz in left speaker when engine on during usb 
Mar 2013 52000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 4340 0 Car would not start on first or second try. However, this was an intermittent problem that would happen about once per week so hard for mechanic to determine the problem. Installed grounding wire. 
Jan 2010 4640 0 When engine first started (after being off for more than 60 min or so) there's a noise like a surge of water through an empty pipe. Dealer says Ford knows of the problem and is trying to find a solution. Told it's a problem reported by many Fusion owners. 
Apr 2010 7440 0 Low tire pressure warning saying "TIRE SENSOR FAULT". No reason given but problem fixed by re-set of software I was told. 
Jun 2010 9300 0 We noticed jerky shift. Friend said they had a recall notice but we did not get one. When car went to dealer they adimtted there was a recall. Transmission re-programed they said. Seems OK so far but haven't driven much since repair. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 2300 0 TSB installed to correct transmission "flairing" when cold. TSB was successful. 
Nov 2009 3700 0 TSB installed to correct occasional hard starting that seemed to occur only when raining or very humid. TSB was successful. 
Mar 2011 27000 0 Serpentine belt idler wheel bearing going bad (noisy). Quickly replaced by the dealer. 
Jun 2012 48000 600 Map sensor 
Dec 2012 62000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in West Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 3000   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 4000 0 bad ground wire replaced with new type, problem on first cars built 
Mar 2013 65000   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 Louisiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 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 
Sep 2010 12000 0 horn blew on right side of steering wheel but not on left side. 
Jan 2012 21700 0 Gas Struts for trunk lid support failed and were replaced. 
Mar 2013 31000   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
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 13500 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 18000 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   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fusion in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 0   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 10700 0 Clunking sound in the front passenger door. The speaker replaced. 
Mar 2013 35000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 9000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 10000 0 No heat was coming from heater/defroster. Dealer replaced a blend door actuator. 
Mar 2012 37000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 6000   First odometer entry
Jul 2009 10000 0 Engine threw a connecting rod, catastrophic failure - engine block destroyed 
Sep 2009 16000 0 transmission shifting poorly and leaking fluid...pan will be resealed and OSS must be replaced. 
May 2010 0 Vehicle was repurchased by the manufacturer as a Lemon - no longer own 

 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fusion in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 2000 0 Driver's side door panel retaining clip(s) had come unseated resulting in loose door panel and clip rolling around inside of door. 
May 2010 27000 0 Driver's side seat bolster has collapsed, causing the leather/ette cover material to rip and tear prematurely. Tear spot does not come into human contact. Told Ford would not cover it even though under the 3/36 bumper-2-bumper warranty. 
Jul 2010 30000 0 Trunk shocks blew out and would not longer lift or support the trunk. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
Oct 2012 55000 0 Valve cover gaskets reported by service tech as leaking. Replaced under 5yr/60K power-train warranty. 
Dec 2012 57000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 0   First odometer entry
Jun 2008 10000 0 Starter "catches" sometimes when turning the key. Makes a short "zing" noise. Couldn't replicate it at the dealership nor could I in the parking lot. They were very good and told me to bring it back if it repeated. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 1000   First odometer entry
Feb 2008 1000 0 Auto dimming mirror not working correctly, new one ordered and installed. 
Sep 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 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 
Dec 2010 38000 0 Carrier bearing failed on the driveshaft (AWD). Entire driveshaft was replaced as a result. 
Mar 2013 80000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 1000   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 1000 0 Fuel pump pressure bleed down overnight 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fusion in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2006 0   First odometer entry
Aug 2007 13000 0 The air conditioning fan speed is less than the amount specified by the user, and it flutters up and down in speed several times per second (never reaching full speed). The front right window makes a crackling noise (like crumpling paper) whenever it is moved to the closed position. Moonroof occasionally makes gear grinding noise when opening/closing. Could not reproduce problem during this trip. 
Sep 2007 14000 0 The air conditioning fan speed is less than the amount specified by the user, and it flutters up and down in speed several times per second (never reaching full speed). The front right window makes a crackling noise (like crumpling paper) whenever it is moved to the closed position. I felt that the air conditioning fan speed was still reduced, even after the repair from the previous week. Dealership held car overnight, then compared its air flow to another similar car and decided that air flow level was fine. 
Mar 2010   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 Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2006 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2007 2000 0 Terrible in-city gas mileage, 13 mpg 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2007 1000   First odometer entry
May 2007 2000 0 Squeaky pass. seat when someone is sitting in it and on left turns. 
Aug 2007 3000 0 Seat was repaired 3 times by dealer they used fords tsb finally the squeak is gone.for how long i do not know.  
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Fusion in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 0   First odometer entry
Nov 2007 3100 0 trimming around the door was loose 
Feb 2008 6200 0 Prob is fixed. 
Jun 2008 11160 0 Rear doors are hard to close, I have to reopen it after a unsuccesful close a lot more often than any other car I ever used, they changed a part and tweaked the other door, it's still the same, they can't do anything more. The car in show room is the same 
Jan 2009 17360 0 Thermostat stopped working. 
Aug 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2007 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fusion in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 10000   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 17000 0 Popping noise coming from speakers whenever brake pedal was pressed. TSB 07-13-1. Successfully repaired. 
Jul 2009 62000 0 Shifting sensor malfunctioned 
Sep 2010 119000 770 Front right control arms wore out and needed to be replaced. 
Nov 2010 129000 770 Front left control arms wore out and needed to be replaced. 
Oct 2011 152000 1300 For what it's worth, it was my 150K check-up. It included: oil change, tire replacement, rebalancing, change of timing belt, engine coolant treatment and NY state inspection. It's all good. 
Feb 2013 184500 850 Throttle control needed to be replaced. 
Mar 2013 186000   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 Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2006 3000   First odometer entry
Nov 2006 5000 0 TSB for throttle response and transmission shifting issues. TSB for rattle on fire wall between 30 and 40 MPH. Rattle still present. 
Feb 2007 8000 0 bumper adhesive let go on top of rear bumper 2 days after i bought the car 
Apr 2008 25000 0 In for rattle in the rear of the car and previous TSB not done correctly (rattle on firewall). Blower motor clicking. Rattle fixed, TSB redone. Blower motor replaced. 
Nov 2008 34000 0 Floor mat worn, dealer wouldnt replace it. Called Ford customer care, Ford required dealer to replace it. Still pending parts. Driver's seat torn, ordered new seat cover. Replaced torn seat cover. IMPROPERY INSTALLED. Had upholstry shop fix. Need to replace trim broken in the process. Do not plan to have dealer do next repair. Floor mats still not in. 
Aug 2009 44000 0 CD player stopped working again. seat torn fixed 
Sep 2009 46000 0 Previous stereo replacement defective. Replaced with a new stereo which has since stopped working :( Update: turns out they only had to reprogram the ACM, which they failed to do in August. 
Sep 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2006 1240   First odometer entry
Dec 2006 6200 0 squeaking brakes 
Oct 2007 12180 0 Replaced lumber support, 
Nov 2008 19220 0 Power window regulator faulty. 
Feb 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fusion in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2006 0   First odometer entry
Oct 2006 7000 0 drivers seat lumbar mechanism broken 
Jun 2011 130000 0 MAF code, check engine light 
Jan 2013 172000 500 Replaced thermostat to clear P0128 Code. Replaced front struts due to noises. Still may have to replace tie rod ends. 
Mar 2013 175000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Ford Fusion 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Fusion in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2006 7000   First odometer entry
Oct 2006 11000 0 Upon starting the car, the gear shifter would not come out of park. This was accompanied by a strange combination of lights on the instrument cluster. Car would run, everything seemed to work, but it would not leave park. Email 2-8-2007: another trip where didn't fix transmission issue; two others where not actually written up, just disconnect and reconnect battery. See above See above 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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