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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%)
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Chart based on 152 repairs.
2012 Ford Fusion suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (44%)
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.
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76880 mi C $450 |
Front right (passenger side) spring broke. Replaced both front strut assemblies as well as the rear shocks |
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 38000 mi US $600 |
Both lower control arms replaced due to worn bushings. (bushings are press-fit into the arms, and cannot be replaced separately) |
| 45000 mi US $650 |
Dealer diagnosed noise as faulty steering gear, related to recall 15N01, but no DTC codes present, so not directly covered. Submitted the information to Ford customer service and they agreed to split the cost of repairs. |
| 124000 mi US $100 |
Bad wheel bearing-replaced |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
Front upper shut mounts were making noise when the wheel was turned in parking lot maneuvers. After upper strut mounts were replaced, the noise was still present. |
| 75000 mi | Suspension noise never fixed. |
| 21700 mi C $50 |
Sensor failed. To replace sensor needed to replace steering gear. Would have been $2,400 if the extended warranty hadn't paid. |
| 20000 mi | Clunk from left front when hitting dip in road while turning and braking. Dealer reproduced at first but nothing found when inspecting the suspension, but later could not reproduce noise at all. Got car back and issue returned in a day. |
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3620 mi | Loss of power steering, known EPAS issue, steering box replaced under warranty |
| 105400 mi | problem with sway bar blots for toe wheel adjuster ect. |
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 158000 mi US $500 |
Steering rack started making loud screeching noise. Replaced steering rack with a used part from LKQ. |
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 129691 mi | Steering gear replacement, power steering died - warranty repair based on recall 15S18 |
| 171120 mi C $300 |
Tie-rod replaced. Old one was loose, advised immediate change due to safety. |
| 86000 mi | Electronic power steering recalibration recall work to address occasional PS failure. |
| 127720 mi | Replace upper control arms and ball joints |
| 74000 mi US $150 |
Replaced driver side lower control arms |
| 107000 mi | Replaced steering gear after started getting "steering system fault" warning lights. Covered under extended recall warranty. |
| 37000 mi | My car began making a 'knocking' noise at low speeds when stopping, accelerating or turing when temps reached 80F. Turns out it was defective front control arms. Dealer was nice - giving me an extension of the warranty so I had $0 to pay. |
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 29000 mi US $2155 |
Replaced electronic assist power steering module |
| 126000 mi US $150 |
Sound in front of car when stopping or take off from stop |
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