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2017 Ford Fusion repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (6%)

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2017 Ford Fusion electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (85%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

7000 mi Wiper motor bad 
2480 mi Battery drained and died for 3 straight weekends, and radio stopped working. Sent car to dealer, they reset and fix the radio, did battery test and passed, parked the car for the whole weekend and it started right away Monday morning. 
23560 mi

C $150
Needs new battery. 
1000 mi Remote start feature not working via Ford app or key fob. A part needed to be replaced by the dealer. Car under factory warranty. 
5000 mi 3G modem was replaced for a second time 

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2017 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

14000 mi random re-booting 
28000 mi Rebooted the navigation because it didn't audibly say turn by turn instructions 
2300 mi Battery was dead several times in the morning. Battery was tested and found to be faulty, was replaced under warranty. Passender front window one touch up would not work at all. Driver's side window one touch up worked but would bound back down. Reprogrammed module (46686) that fixed the passenger side but still had intermittent problems with drivers side bouncing back down. 
5367 mi Received ABS and air bag fault on Ford Pass app saying to take to dealer. Dealer checked and found no issues. Driver's side front window would occasionally bounce back down with one touch up. Reflashed (again) with 46686. Will see how it works. 
8000 mi Battery was still dying if not used for a few days or sometimes sooner. Mentioned ACM (audio control module) TSB to dealer (TSB ID: SSM 46433), they checked it and reprogrammed it. 

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2017 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

66 mi Dead battery after 3 days. Dealer replaced battery Audio system was not working 
6000 mi Lane keeping was inoperable; Installed new rear-view mirror assembly 
13000 mi Airbag light came on. Dealership had to reprogram the airbags to get the light and error code to clear. 

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2017 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

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

Both front windows would not stay up. Up and down. Took back total of 3 times to get software updates. First time only lasted about 2 weeks finally fixed. 

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2017 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid CVT FWD

20000 mi Drivers window would not stay closed when using auto close feature. Regulator had to be replaced under warranty. 
6000 mi window bounce-back. Update: The window bounce-back problem on the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi happened very intermittently; since it seemed to go away on its own by the time I last had the car, I never took it in for repair.  
66000 mi

US $300
3G modem update to 4G 
3300 mi Sync system, radio, and satellite failed. 

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2017 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

1000 mi 12 volt battery in this Fusion hybrid repeatedly discharged. Car would not start. Dealership and Ford tech support unable to correct after 30 days with vehicle in their possession. Car was replaced under state "lemon law." 
2200 mi 12v battery discharged overnight. Car would not start in the morning. Same problem occurred in the first 2017 Fusion Hybrid we owned (which the dealer bought back from us under our state's lemon law). 
34000 mi Passenger side front window limit switch malfunctioning. When attempting to close the window, the window would reach the top of its travel then fully re-open. 

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2017 Ford Fusion Electrical Problems

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