2008 Ford Fusion Problems and Repair Histories

Ford Fusion in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	1000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	8000	0	Radio had popping noise.  Tire Valve stem replace. Leaky tire
Sep	2010	20000	0	Part described as a module or a sensor. Dash board had to be taken off. Air conditioning would not blow cold air.
Dec	2012	29000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	17000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	17000	0	Very loud noise coming from the engine area. According to the dealer, they replaced a cracked air conditioning refrigerant line and the compressor, as well as the accumulator.
Mar	2013	74000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	44640		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	48360	1290	Repair oil leak from oil pan and engine output seal
Mar	2013	50220		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	16000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	53000	120	New rear brake pads and rotors
Mar	2013	68000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	1000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	21500	0	RR door latch mechanism sticking... auto unlock worked only intermittently. Latch mechanism was replaced by dealer under original Ford warranty. Auto-dimming mirror sometimes does not dim from auto headlights to rear of car... dealer claimed it is working to spec. Do not know how it was tested; test might have been invalid, i.e. light applied up close.
Mar	2013	32000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Idaho, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	34000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	34000	100	Replaced Front Brake Pads and had the Rotors turned. Replaced Pads with Ceramic type from Autozone. Brakes now work great. Did it myself.
Jan	2013	45000	50	Replaced headlamps.

 

Ford Fusion in Arkansas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	3000	0	I had them replace one of the small clips that holds the front bumper cover so it would not stick out (I was being picky).
Nov	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008		0	Brake caliper :snapping on the disk when brake is applied .

 

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.

 

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 York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	3000	0	Passenger's air bag door on dash is warped and rippled. Dealer realigned and said that warp will disappear when door is heated by the sun.
Feb	2010	22000	0	Analog clock began running between 5 and 15 minutes fast every 24 hours. Also, hour hand was falling behind and it became impossible to tell the correct time. HVAC auto climate control head unit does not start up if left overnight during cold weather. Unit resets to "Off" and also loses stored temperature setting. Unit has to be manually switched back to "on" afetr starting the car.
Dec	2010	33000	0	There was noise and vibration coming from the steering column at times. Dealer tightened hose connection on power steering pump and added more fluid.
Dec	2012	55000	150	Interior door latch for driver's door broke. Door could not be opened from the inside.
Mar	2013	57000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010		0	Battery cable and battery replaced under warranty due to serious corrosion at the positive battery terminal connector
May	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	22940	0	noise when window going down on drivers side, repaired with tsb for known concern. no charge to customer
Jun	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

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 New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	17300	0	warped cowl
Sep	2010			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.

 

Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	4960	0	Driver's door sill damaged during installation at factory, noticed as a white dsicoloration of camel colored door sill, part on order from US Rear passenger cushion behind driver unable to support weight of occupant, deformation occurs that does not immediately dissipate when occupant exits seat. Advised by service adviser that although issue noted, unsure if can be fixed.
Sep	2010	29140	0	Moaning noise under power coming from behind driver. Diagnosed by Ford mechanic as a bad hanger bearing, drivershaft replaced, one day wait on parts.
Jul	2012	45260	218	Car began showing symptoms of hard/long cranking (also SRS light would not go out after car started)
Mar	2013	51460		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	20000	0	Fuel cap needed to be replaced/caused ck engine light to go on.
Feb	2012	74000	0	Brake pads and rotors
Mar	2013	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008		0	Blower motor would squeak at low speeds. Found the fan bearing to be out of balance. Had to get the heater core blower fan and motor replaced.

 

Ford Fusion in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	69000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	71000	3000	Lemon car all the way around. Had been noticing problems with the transmission when first bought car and under warranty. 2,000mi out of warr and transmission blew. Ford would not honor their part. We paid...they don't care. Will never buy Ford again.
Aug	2011	80000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	50840		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	56420	0	In the winter, the heat does not flow to the rear of the car. In fact, it actually blows cold air to the passengers in the back seat and also to the floor vent of the front passenger seat. Dealer never able to find problem.
Dec	2011	77500	199	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.) Rear Defrost stopped working after handle replaced. Dealer said coincidence. Not yet fixed.
Mar	2012	85560	97	Changed headlights. (It is a pain to do it on this car, so decided to take it to the dealer). Would like to see Ford make it a bit easier for the owner to access these small things.
Jun	2012	86800		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Utah, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	30000	0	Some type of oil cap was cracked, allowing oil to leak from engine compartment.
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	6000		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	8000	0	One repair - to replace SYNC system master unit. Took 3 days in Feb. Unsuccessful, is likely an unresolved software issue, not hardware.
Dec	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

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.

 

Ford Fusion in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008	620		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	8060	0	After a cold soak ( -25 C) the heater / Air Conditioner computer stays blank and looses it's memory. The heater will not work until a manual selection is made. Ford is working on the problem. A fix not available yet.
Apr	2009	10540	0	When cold soaked, the Air Conditioner / heater computer loses its memory and the heat will not come on when command start is used. Ford is working on a fix.
Sep	2009	15360	0	auto dimming mirror replaced under warranty
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	0		First odometer entry
May	2009	12000	0	Sun Roof retraction bar snapped, causing roof to twist and remain in up-right position. Entire unit needed replacement.
Jul	2011	36500	0	Sunroof failure
Mar	2012	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	19000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	37000	200	Car failed to start. jump started by AAA. Car driven to dealer who replaced the battery and tested systems. Told battery was 'Worn out" out of warranty replacement. Approx $150 out of pocket cost Clicking noise from heater fan. Parts replaced under extended warranty. $50 decuctable and rental car reimbustment.
Nov	2011	51000	200	Sunroof wouldn't 'seat' properly when closed. Determined that the frame was cracked. Replaced no charge under extended warranty Chirping sound from heater fan previously replaced 1 yr ago re-occured and the shop replaced the part again.
Aug	2012	64000	190	INTERIOR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE MALFUNCTION
Mar	2013	75000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	4960	0	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.
Dec	2008	5580	0	Cracked internal seat frame replaced. Problem reduced but not eliminated. Continue work on seat.
Jan	2009	6820	0	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.
Feb	2011	27280	0	Replaced noisy (ticking) HVAC blower fan. Driver's side external window trim peeling away at top of window.
Dec	2012	44020		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010		0	Battery died 2.5 years after purchase. Dealer towed car, gave me rental for weekend, and replaced battery. No charge, just inconvenienced since occurred about 20 miles from home & dealer.
Apr	2011		180	driver door inside handle - mechanism broke (spring-like break inside door). Dealer would not cover repair, just outside 36,000 mile warranty.
Feb	2013	56000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	7000		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	8300	0	Had PCM flashed to resolve the transmission's jerky shifting. Driver's side seat had cracks and was replaced.
Jul	2009	11000	0	The center pieces of the Sport Appearance Package wheels were oxidizing. They were replaced.
Feb	2011	25500	0	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.
Jun	2011	28000	0	Replaced a slightly corroded hubcap.
Dec	2012	41000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	31620		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	58900	0	replace crankcase seal & coolant pump.
Feb	2013	63540	50	replace headlight.
Mar	2013	63860		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	23000		First odometer entry
May	2011	27300	0	Drivers side front seat, left side upright cushion side bolster disintegrated at seam, was replaced.
Mar	2013	37000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	3000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	30000	0	Leak from oil pan or transmission.
Jun	2011	35000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	31000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	32500	500	Coil pack and all spark plugs
Oct	2012	39000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	30000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	31000	0	Both front door windows had vertical scratches. An Internet search led me to a TSB that addressed this problem. Ford dealer ordered parts. 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.
Mar	2013	61000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Fusion in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007	0		First odometer entry
May	2011	10000	0	They adjusted or replaced some sensors
Mar	2013	11000	200	TPMS malfunction