One other thing to check/maintain if you live in a climate with any salt in the winter, is the plastic flaps which cover a hole immediately in front of the rear wheels. Lie on the ground, remove one bolt (I think it's 10 mm) and the plastic cover comes off. Remove the dirt built up in there, which plugs up a hole draining a cavity in the body. Otherwise salt and moisture accumulates and starts rust from the inside. On a car you're buying, check this area.
I got a 2012 fusion as my first car. Bought it second hand from my uncle and I'm pretty sure he had it decked out pretty nice lol. I'm running on 328800 miles as of today 😳
Most efficient car I've ever drove. This car makes going places or taking trips feel so quick. " Like man we got here fast". One of the best used car buys.
My 2016 gets 0mpg and its about as fast as a bolder since its always broke down. my chevy cobalt is more efficient gets 31mpg where the SE fusion got 26-27.
@@darkshadowsx5949 key thing you said 2016, after 2012 they were not made the same I have a 2010 so yea maybe I should have said that, but yea I hear that a lot about that year
Wow,this car looks like its had a hard life. I have a 2012 ford fusion with 115 thousand miles and it still looks new. I guess it's how you treat them. But we have had zero issues with ours. It's been one of the best cars I've ever had.
I've had my 2010 SE for almost 13 years and it's still going strong. Swapped the entire sunroof out for $80 from the junkyard and a new valve cover gasket was like $35. I think the biggest headache for me was the AC blowing hot and cold. It turns out that if you turn the headlights/fog lights on before you start the car, the AC works.
I have a 2011 V6 Fusion, almost at 151,000 miles. I have had the blower resistor/module replaced 3 or 4 times in the past 4 years. The last was the day before Thanksgiving this year. I noticed my steering was a litle tight suddenly for just a second when going around a curve. Yesterday when driving, I noticed my a "squeeky" noise in my steering column. This morning when I started my car the Power Steering Assist Failure came on. These two issues are the only things that I had with my car so far. My husband regularly changes the oil and takes care of minor/routine maintenance. It is nice to read where some people have 300,000 or more on their Fusions. Becky G.
There is a Ford recall on the Power steering system om the 2011-2013 or something like that. Even though the 2009-2010 have the same one they aren't included. But Ford fixed mine after getting a letter from my attorney.
Hi from Nova Scotia . I have a all blue 2012 and it works great. The only thing I've had gone wrong is the sunglasses case broke and the driver's side heated seat died. Great car ...
No problem with the power steering but since I wrote the last time the driver door handle broke and the window came off the track...she got 99900km on her.
I bought one in 2015 with 53,000 miles on it.Easy car to work on. Everything still works inside and out.Brakes are good 4 wheel disk antilock but .............Inside door handles can break. Don't yank em hard. Recall on the gas tank vent cracking and leaking gas.(mine 3yes ago) Recall on Airbags.(current) Throttle Positioning Sensor (TPS) goes bad (mine at)114,000 miles. No other issiues for me. 140,000 miles my ball joint broke on driver side.(as it should have) I Love driving this car on a nice freeway. The 6 speed transaxle is nice for a 2.5 ltr. engine . 2000 rpm at 85 mph . My 95 toyota T100 truck 5 speed is at 3,500 at 85 mph.
I bought my 2011 2.5l SE a few months ago with 203k miles, rebuilt title for 2 bands. Had absolutely zero issues with it, only had to do wear and tear maintenance (brakes, serpentine belt, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, engine mounts, pulleys) so far the least problematic car I’ve owned, super comfortable, and reliable. I bought it as a daily beater after owning several Acura vehicles. The only complaint I have about the fusion is with it being a 4 cylinder I expected better fuel range. I get about the same as my 2008 Acura TL-S which has a 3.5L V6, which is pretty disappointing. I just did my last fill-up with 93 octane instead of 87, so let’s see if that makes a difference.
Tpms had to be replaced on mine so far owned it since 2010 only problem so far that's my concern is the lower trim on driver front passenger front and driver rear. All in all great car.
2010 Ford Fusion SEL.. I’m going on 300,000miles and it runs pretty good for that mileage.. If I could make a post I would, but it’s as simple as changing oil every 4000-5000 miles.. only thing that I had changed was air filter, cabin filter, license plate light, battery, tires, and A-rods..
The 2.5’s are well known for transmission problems. I bought a 2010 SEL of my brother with 148. Have 168 on it now & only big problem we’re the front wheel bearings. I’ve been changing the oil every 5K religiously. My car still gets 23MPG all day long. It’s truly a great car.
I have a 2010 Fusion SEL with just under 210K miles. Whoever owned her took off ALL the exhaust and took off the original air intake hose!!!! Had to replace both items. When car was up on the rack I noticed ZERO RUST on the frame!!!!! and other underside parts. This car spent it's entire life in RustBelt Ohio, too. I understand the cars made in Mexico prior to the year change to 2011 were made with a different process...and this car is living proof of that (mine says 7/2010 on the door frame ticket). Tinted windows all around and funky wrapped rims and side mirrors makes it a unique car for me to drive. When I got her you could hear her at least a mile away she was THAT LOUD!!!! Now she is so quiet it's a different car. I love the way she glides up and down the hills here in NE Ohio like they are nothing..... I had to replace both 02 sensors as well as the battery harness as someone had revised battery conections to accommodate their sound system and had to take out at least a mile of speaker wire!!! New plugs and coil packs made a big difference, too. Now I get great gas mileage!!!! Just replaced the starter, too. Small stupid stuff but she's worth it.... The Goodyear Assurance tires work very well on this car, too and make handling much tighter overall....
My AC stopped blowing cold air so I did some research on youtube and I found out that if this happens, first turn on the headlights on first then start the car. Crazy as it may seem my AC was blowing cold air again
I have a 2010 ford fusion and I have to turn my headlights on EVERY time. But now I'm getting hot air when my car is idle. Changed the ac modular, but no luck.
TheZeddy3 3.5 has a major flaw where they mounted the water pump inside engine when it starts leaking leaks in motor and causes major engine damage by the time u know about it it is usually to late. Great engines when they run right but majorly flawed
I have a Ford Fusion 2012 se with 150xxx miles. So far only issues I had was with the throttle body ( would cut off while driving ), had it replaced and runs like a charm. Few months ago my water pump took a crap. Replaced it with the pulley assembly. Just today I got it back from the shop. Front end was replaced. Axles and control arms both driver and passenger side. Valve cover gasket and basic tune up. Also had the alternator replaced. Runs great now but next issue is strong vibration while idling. I’m thinking motor mount.
Yeah probably motor mount, mines going out too, that's alot in repairs but it's all wear items so I guess that's pretty close to normal, was the water pump expensive?
CookieRepairProjects I forgot to add motor mount. I had 1 mount replaced few months back. I just got the car back from the shop so I’m not to worried about rushing it back to a shop anytime soon unless it’s needed.
What is a throttle body? I have a 2012 SE that keeps throwing a CC code although I’m not having any trouble with performance or mpg reduction. It stays at 23.5 mpg
For the AC its the motor that goes bad. Not to hard or expensive to replace but be sure to replace the harness at the same time or the motor will just blow again within the year.
I have a 2011 with AC/heat issues, all it turned out to be was a bad fan motor, I have seen other cases where the temperature sensor needs to be replaced and that apparently isn't an easy swap!
My sensor went out as well. Luckily my mechanic use to work at the Ford service center and now at the Toyota one fixed mine for about 100$. Plus the sensor price which was really nothing. My power steering control panel went out, that was 2500$ at the dealership because he couldn't do it. FORD has to program it.
I have a 2010 Ford Fusion SEL, same as this one in white and had an issue with advance trac and also a sensor where it would only go 5 miles per hour. It was the Throttle Body and had to be replaced. It also skips/jerks sometimes when I drive. He is correct about the lug nuts needing to be changed. That dang compartment on the top...phew the hinge on the right side broke and it IS very flimsy! Be careful not to crack the rim when you drive because you will keep loosing pressure in the tires and will have to keep putting air in them. The tire and rim is EXPENSIVE!!! About $250.00 new and I wasn't able to find a used on in my town. Replacement black rim was about $100.00 at Discount Tire. Also, issue with bad wheel bearings...low/deep sounding whomp whomp sound. I bought mine from a used car dealership.
Support bearings , seals 🦭 and shafts , the support bearings are bushing type , needs to have special tools to work them out of the transmission, also the rack and pinion system can fail at anytime and many owners are not around any longer to explain what happened to them .
I have a 2011 Fusion with nearly 180K miles. Driver door handle broke; easily replaced. Driver-side seat heating element went out. Power steering sometimes goes out when backing up, need to restart engine in that case. Transmission fluid needs to be changed much sooner than the 150K listed in the maintenance schedule. I'd recommend before 100K for the first change, and then every 25-30K miles after that. Other than that, my vehicle has been reliable, and I love my premium sound system. I really hate how the latches for the sun visors point towards the front of the vehicle, rather than the rear like most cars have them. Awful resale value, but that's a good thing for the used car buyer.
Me and my wide test drove one today same year. They want $5,500 for it. I just dont want any problems with it. It has 129,000 miles on it and none of the dashboard lights are on. The dude that's selling it said that the 2011 is ok, but the 12 and 13 don't mess with because of problems. I'm just trying to make the right choice so me and the won't loose money.
@@jermainestacy887 I know this is an old post... but the 2010-2012 are all the same, the 2013 is the next body style but same electronic steering box that was recalled. So he wasn't totally right about that.
I've got a 2010 sport with the 3.5 and 180000 miles only issue I've had has been a coilpack . Other than that it's hit 1 deer and a black bear. Both resulted in all new fenders hood and the entire nose with all front lights. Lol plus paint. Other than that it's truly been the best car I've ever owned
Ive a got a 2010 SE with the 6 speed manual transmission and the only problem ive had was the throttle body assembly went out and would cause my fusion to stall out at randomly and would throw the wrench light on the dash on for a split second then it would be gone. Ive had mine for about 2 years now and ive taken it on quite a few road trips and its been great i average 33 to 35 mpg on the highway. Would highly recommend the 2010 to 2012 fusion to anyone looking for a a reliable fun to drive car!
Tail light lamp assemblies - specifically melted plastic housing, cracked bakelite bezels, and rusty mounting surfaces. I replaced both modules when I found my lamps had burned out and melted their housings. It might have been from water getting in to the cracked bezels, I'll never know for sure... but the new assemblies don't stay in too well, because the surfaces they screw into seem to be too corroded to hold fast. I will have to look at it more closely; meanwhile it's gorilla tape keeping them semi-flush with the exterior surface.
I had a 2012 V6 AWD with 96,000, only main issue I had was driveshafts, broke 3 in less than a month after I tuned it, great car but the driveshaft does not like digs
I have the 2011 6 cyl SEL, 152,000 miles, only recently has the gasket begun leaking just a tiny, tiny bit, but barely enough to tell, and still not a spot on the driveway, and I just replaced an O2 sensor a couple weeks ago - THAT - is a common Ford issue in general, but certainly something to watch out for in these at about this age over 100k miles.
My 2012 has 133k miles. The interior door handles needed to be replaced. The engine valve cover gaskets need replacement and the abs stop working. Also recently the speakers stop working intermittently.
I've got a 2010, identical to yours but with a 6 speed😎😎 problem plaguing mine is that rotten SYNC radio draining the battery with the car off. Have anything like this with yours?
The fan blower motor, controller and pigtail that connects it often break. Mine had to be replaced 3 times already and the pigtail is like 300$ for a tiny cord.
I got a 2010 Fusion Hybrid fully loaded a little over a year ago. Super low miles when I got it at 54,000 and I’ve put about 20k on it since then. It’s been a fantastic car for me this far. Only 3 issues. 1. My sun roof came off the tracks as well. 2. Throttle body had to be replaced. 3. There’s a annoying sound that the AC compressor makes. From what I understand all 3 are common. My research says AC noise is usually a little piece in the housing that needs to be filed down. Some sort of manufacture defect with the way the housing was molded. Easy fix, but I haven’t done it yet.
I have a 2010 Fusion with the 3.0L with 105k mi. Under warranty replaced the rear main seal and valve cover gaskets twice for an oil leak. It still leaks a little bit of oil, not sure where it's coming from. After warranty I replaced a leaking AC line, engine mount, CV shaft and the backup alert speaker (did this all myself, it isn't too bad). For maintenance, I do an oil change every ~ 7k miles, ATF drain and fill every 30k miles, coolant flush every 5 yrs, replaced the drive belt once (broke while driving, still made it home), and replaced the spark plugs at ~ 95 kmi (and PCV valve while I was in there). It's been quite reliable since those early issues, can't think of any needed repairs in the last 5 or 6 yrs. Water pump is external and easy to get to if it goes out.
@@filipetavares3413 I have a 3.0l 2012. Power Steering went out on the highway when I was around 70-80k miles but only select batch ranges were affected and still covered under recall. Mine did. My throttle body gave out before it made recall so I replaced it myself. But easy to get to and cheap. I’m at 125k rn having oil leaks off head gasket again and my front barings are starting to sound worn. Gonna take time to figure out.
3.0l V6 SEL @100,000mi running just fine. Head gasket and oridium spark plugs swapped in due to oil seapage, Throttle Body failure to due to poor manufacturing on the screws and seal.. Easy swap since it sits on top of the engine bay(30mins), Power Steering Assist Failure common issue in many models affected so qualified for a free replacement at dealership. Overall very satisfied with the car. Just wish it came with Sony speaker system, sun roof, and black interior. But still great car for its value. Feels so heavy at times but could be my sub box for 2x12s and the car has a solid metal body. Anyone else curious of the whine when they run AC? 🤣
Great Video. Just picked up 2011 for 3k. Great car only problem I have is pcm code and not getting enough electric mode. 29.4 mpg average. I drive tons 600 miles weekly.
I've had tons of front end issues with my 2010 fusion. had to replaced the tire rods control arms, shocks, trans axle twice, exhaust pipes and now my radiator is leaking. Ive owned the car for 9 years
I just bought a 2010 Ford fusion... dash .lights lit up, fuel light, read (tire pressure sensor fault). About how much would it cost to replace one or all four. Are there instructions on how to diy?
man...fords not sure. but have opportunity to pick up 2010 se with 46K miles/California car (family car) great shape but the Issues I've read worry me..compared to toyotas I'm used to my 2005 camry 165K miles on it...and only full breaks and exhaust replaced but steering seems looks/weak. wondering about replacing it with the fusion because of shape/miles
The number one problem with the 10-12 Fusions are the steering rack. 2.5 engines also have a plastic thermostat housing. As for the 3.0 V6, they have oil pan gaskets leaking and camshaft seal leaks that requires a new water pump. Stay away from the 3.5 V6 cars because of coolant leaking in the engine due to poorly designed water pump.
I noticed you mention something about the electronic power steering at 1.20sec, I own a ford fusion hybrid 2010 and right now I'm at the fifth power steering, I bought the car in 2014 with 124,000Km so that was the first but then at 130,000km it broke so I had to buy a new one at 2500$ cad but then 100km later it broke again so they replace it for a 3rd one a zero cost, but then in 2017 around 205,000km it broke again so I had to replace it for a 4th one at 1650$ cad, for some reason I had a better price a different ford dealer, but then once more, 100km later it broke again, so they replace it at zero cost for a fifth power steering, I still have it and the car is now 285,000 km. I wonder it they really need to replaced the power steering each time or just fixing a minor problem would have done ...I mean only the power steering it self costed me more than 4k cad.
@@bayfinest1938 You find that funny, I love this car! I guess I need to get use to the idea, now I have to replace the water pump, the belt, the thermostat, and some more stuff about the direction, not to count new winter tires
@@bayfinest1938 Not long ago my engine stop completely on the highway, I had a red signal in the dashboard indicating overheat, but for some reason the car was still traveling at about 40km/h, I managed to reach the next exist (2km away), and parked the car on the side of road so I could temporarily fix it, turns out the batteries saved me some head heck,
What about the CV axles on these? I have one that has 191,000 mi I've not had it too terribly long and it clicks when I back up or make sharp turns and when I start to go forward it'll do it but it stops once I get going the car drives fine it don't bind up o.r anything. It sounds like it may have an exhaust leak because sometimes the exhaust will sound louder than it normally does but also I seen something about the motor mounts being a common issue.
Man my transmission just recently started slipping it’s got 151k miles it makes me sad bc I love this car the sound system the backup camera the awd, everything about the car is great but the transmission. I want to sell but at the same time I don’t 😅
The 2016 Fusion SE 2.0l turbo is by far the worst. unless you like paying mechanics and being without a car for a month every year. no joke. mines had 2 engine replacements because cylinder #3 cracks every time. the transmission went out on it because the forward piston blew. computer kept saying it was solenoid A was stuck. unless i swap out the whole power-train im expecting to have more issues down the road. the body is mint because its always in the shop. i was interested in seeing what problems plagued the 10-12 years.
Planning on buying 2010 fusion sports with 153k miles for my first car should I find another vehicle or go with 2011 Fusion for the same miles but 800 more
Is it the sport with the 3.5 V6? Those have water pump issues as described in another comment but it's not super common. Is the 2011 a 4-cylinder? $800 is alot extra for the same car but a 4 cylinder I do recommend a fusion if you check all the common problems and it looks good just dont overpay
They only have a water pump issue is you don’t change your coolant regularly. There is guys with 200k miles with the original water pump. The 3.5 is an extremely reliable engine. I have a 2011 I got with 60k miles and beat the shit outta it every day has about 93k on it now. Personally I’m changing it around 100k only downfall is changing it the 3.5 is shoe horned into the fusion and you damn near have to pull the engine to change it. I’d recommend a sport over any other fusion
I have a 2011 Ford Fusion SE with 191,678 miles and I have had it for 5 months and put 5,000 miles on it since I bought it and it’s been fine for me, the only thing I’ve had replaced was my thermostat was stuck closed and was making my car overheat, so I got it changed for $40 bucks and it’s been fine, also had the oil changed too, the only problem with mine is I noticed it’s starting to lose power from when I got it when you push the gas pedal, also when it’s in drive with your foot on the brake the engine shakes and you can feel it through the whole car, but if you put it in park or neutral the engine shaking goes away
I would not recommend anyone purchasing a 2010-2012 fusion. Since I bought my 2011 in Oct '19 I've gone thru 3 ps racks. Such a horrible design by Ford. Should've researched better before dropping 5k on one.
I have a 2011 2.5 and had the electronic rack replaced around 70,000 miles. $1500 just for the part from the dealer. They will also have to reprogram the computer and do an alignment. Total my bill was $3000
The company I work for has two 2012 Ford fusions 2.5.. salesmen retired the older one with 265,000 mi... I was able to purchase at a very very low price,, Because it needed that electronic steering rack.. Would have cost about $2,000 for that ,, at Ford dealer because of mileage out of recall warranty range... I picked up the vehicle for less than $500. work done by my mechanic bought the rack at a very good low price of about $350(supposedly the rack has 64,000 miles on it,, I shall find out) so for under $900 I am in this car. thinking about keeping it or flipping it not sure yet.. because mileage is at 260 maybe I can get $2500 maybe I'll just do Uber with it,, it is super clean
Quick question, has anyone suffered the interior door handles breaking? I have to pull the locking mechanism to open the door from the inside. Went to my local Ford, they said it'd be over $300 to fix
Just had this happen on my '10 Model S (driver side). Sometimes wouldn't lock as a side effect, apparently the actuator has a plastic part that breaks and the piece can fall just right and interfere with the locking mechanism. But, as others mentioned, this is easy and cheap to replace.
Transmission fluid in these Fords (Mercon LV) should be changed every 30k miles as the fluid breaks down. Should be changed with a pan drop, not a flush.
@@undoctrinati0n Don't see why not. The reason a flush is not recommended is that it will stir up any sediment and distribute it back through the transmission. A pan drop won't and you will also be able to clean any sediment off the bottom of the pan. The 6F35 transmission used on the Fusion and Escape doesn't have a removable filter. It has a built in filter and if that gets clogged, the transmission has to be removed and split apart to get to the filter. Here is a good site where he shows the procedure. If you have questions, he is the guy to ask. This is the procedure for the 2013-up. Not sure how the procedure differs for the 2009-2012. czcams.com/video/rvljKBa9rIs/video.html
@Snake 1776 appreciate the response. My concern is what you said about the fluid breaking down. From what I've read in particular the 6f35 is harsh on the fluid. I guess my question is how do I know the fluid hasn't broken down enough for it to ruin any parts on the transmission if new fluid was added
@@undoctrinati0n It is recommended by most mechanics to change the Mercon LV every 30k miles as it starts breaking down.. I think the manual says you can go 60K, but I never follow the manuals on everything. For example that "5 year coolant" No way. I flush my cooling system every 2 years. If there is any damage/wear from broken down fluid, adding new fluid isn't going to hurt anything surely. Might make it shift better as the fluid won't be worn out. Hate how they don't have dipsticks on cars anymore. Used to be nice to be able to pull the dipstick and examine the fluid and check the level.
@@undoctrinati0n there is a drain plug under the plastic cover. It's a bolt all by itself. Should be around 6/7 quarts. When checking the dipstick make sure tranny is hot and stick is backwards. Make sure you only drain and then fill. Do no drop the pan and you can't change the filter. I used a one quart lucas tranny and make sure u use only mercon lv only. if you haven't done it yet.b
I’m looking at a 2010 SE standard trans Throttle body can go out quick, usually early on. Not so much with the manual. Ford brake systems don’t seem to last long, especially FWD There’s 112k miles on it I want it really bad
Have you had issues with your ignition? I'm pretty sure it's because of my heavy keys too. I'm just not certian how to fix that. Not many videos about it
What is that light that comes on it look like a ranch and something when I’m on the freeway and only comes on when I’m on the freeway but nothing happens to the car and just lights up it’s like a ranch and a little hammer or something what is that
I have a choice between 2010 sel with digital screen or Ford Fusion @ 81,000 for $6,500 or 2012 Ford Fusion SE @71,000 for $6,500 what’s one is more valuable and reliable?
I just got a SE 2010 model, and from first to second gear it shifts kinda hard, mainly when you step on the gas. Also there is a sort of roar coming from the passenger side inside the engine bay. You can't hear it outside the video though. Any idea what the problem might be? Is the hard shift normal when stepping on the gas? I drive like a grandpa, but when I need to make a quick turn lane jump I step on it and that's when I notice the hard shift.
Transmissions go bad on these cars sometimes but what you might want to check is your fluid level, there’s a trans dipstick towards the back of the engine bay and you can add some fluid if it needs it. As for your engine noise it sounds like you have an exhaust leak, mine just started doing that, sounds like it’s coming from the right side but in my case I found it leaking from the muffler. I will either be repairing or replacing mine at some point.
@@cookierepairprojects4544 thank you for your reply! I checked the fluid and it's a brown color... which from my research is not at all good and should be changed. I'm worried the transmission is "too gone" to change since some say not to change old old fluids. Should I go ahead and try having it flushed and new added? It doesn't smell burnt either, more like a pair of new shoes... Odd scent to describe with.
If you don’t mind my dude… allow me a few additional details for everyone here… 1. If you’re above 5 11? You will not fit comfortably. (I’m 6 2 and my head touches the roof so I’m constantly adjusting myself mid drive) 2. The 2.5L has ZERO balls and sounds like a pissed off bee hive rather than a decent ICE brought to you by the Ford Motor Co 3. If you have fog lights swap them to LED at your own risk. The bulbous covers do not like LED unless you find the right set. It took 4 attempts for me to finally find the right set. 4. The anniversary Mustang rims from 2009 DO FIT so get you a set of 215/60/R16’s and a set of rims if you’re interested 5 (last one) buy back up parts. There’s so many of these out there that I literally have extra parts in case I might need em. I just picked up an exhaust system replacement and it was worth the $80 I paid to have the split pipes.
Don't forget about the ABS speed sensor on the passenger side. You will have an ABS light on, and service advancetrac will come up when you start the vehicle. All it is is a wheel speed sensor. About a $70 fix. Super easy
@@bluesbrother2383 I'm hearing a noise on the driver side rear when I turn sometimes, and i can't for the life of me figure out what it is. Possibly a wheel bearing.
@@thornburg2107 put the wheel in the air and push high and low and left and right, if the wheel moves at all you'll need to replace the bearing, they will get louder and louder as they go so if the noise isn't too bad you may have a bit of time
@@bluesbrother2383 wow, even though I knew that, I didn't even think of that lol. I feel stupid sometimes. Thanks man I appreciate it! I'm going to go check it out tomorrow and see what happens.
And to be honest , what does not make sense to me, is that it doesn't do it while driving straight or even when turning sometimes. It's random and if I hit a bump while turning is generally when it does it but even then it's not consistent. I had a old Jeep Cherokee, and I drove it around for 4 years with a wheel bearing bad. I would just get out there every now and again and tighten the lug nuts up. It was very irresponsible of me looking back. But anyway it had a different sound than this. It almost sounds like something scrubbing but I've looked everywhere and I can't figure it out unless the struts bad but it doesn't ride rough or anything like that. But first thing tomorrow I'm going to jack her up and see if that wheel wobbles if not I'm at a loss.
One other thing to check/maintain if you live in a climate with any salt in the winter, is the plastic flaps which cover a hole immediately in front of the rear wheels. Lie on the ground, remove one bolt (I think it's 10 mm) and the plastic cover comes off. Remove the dirt built up in there, which plugs up a hole draining a cavity in the body. Otherwise salt and moisture accumulates and starts rust from the inside. On a car you're buying, check this area.
I got a 2012 fusion as my first car. Bought it second hand from my uncle and I'm pretty sure he had it decked out pretty nice lol. I'm running on 328800 miles as of today 😳
I have 190,000+ on mine and I’m very concerned about servicing it and I can feel it struggling sometimes
Good to hear that . I'm at 140,000 with my 2011.
i think 2011 is one of the most reliable ones because i’ve had absolutely no problems and i’m at 140,000 miles
I'm on 259K and taking care of it to reach the 300K
I have a 2011 SEL I'm at 200,000 no issues. Still runs and drives like new! One of the best cars I've ever had!
Most efficient car I've ever drove. This car makes going places or taking trips feel so quick. " Like man we got here fast". One of the best used car buys.
Mine gets around 34mpg. Outside noise is eliminated inside.
My 2016 gets 0mpg and its about as fast as a bolder since its always broke down.
my chevy cobalt is more efficient gets 31mpg where the SE fusion got 26-27.
@@darkshadowsx5949 key thing you said 2016, after 2012 they were not made the same I have a 2010 so yea maybe I should have said that, but yea I hear that a lot about that year
@@datdotguy7041 is the 2015 and up ones better? Or which on would you say is?
I have a 2012 Fusion SEL fully loaded with all the bells and whistles and just hit 200,000kms. Best car I've owned in my 25 years of driving.
Did u have like problems with the power steering? Or transmission I heard plenty of people complaining about them??
I also have a loaded 2012 Fusion SEL. Best car I have ever had. No major problems. Owned it since 2015!
Wow,this car looks like its had a hard life. I have a 2012 ford fusion with 115 thousand miles and it still looks new. I guess it's how you treat them. But we have had zero issues with ours. It's been one of the best cars I've ever had.
It was already in pretty rough shape when I got it and the worn out stripes don’t help
True. How about a detail before the video?
Same I've had mine since 2010 and it works great. I've only had a few problems but nothing serious
That still the case for ya? Mines started to kick the bucket around 150k miles
I’ve heard the 2010 has the most reliability problems
I've had my 2010 SE for almost 13 years and it's still going strong. Swapped the entire sunroof out for $80 from the junkyard and a new valve cover gasket was like $35. I think the biggest headache for me was the AC blowing hot and cold. It turns out that if you turn the headlights/fog lights on before you start the car, the AC works.
I’m looking at this 2010. Might get it
I have a 2011 V6 Fusion, almost at 151,000 miles. I have had the blower resistor/module replaced 3 or 4 times in the past 4 years. The last was the day before Thanksgiving this year. I noticed my steering was a litle tight suddenly for just a second when going around a curve. Yesterday when driving, I noticed my a "squeeky" noise in my steering column. This morning when I started my car the Power Steering Assist Failure came on. These two issues are the only things that I had with my car so far. My husband regularly changes the oil and takes care of minor/routine maintenance. It is nice to read where some people have 300,000 or more on their Fusions. Becky G.
There is a Ford recall on the Power steering system om the 2011-2013 or something like that. Even though the 2009-2010 have the same one they aren't included. But Ford fixed mine after getting a letter from my attorney.
Hi from Nova Scotia . I have a all blue 2012 and it works great. The only thing I've had gone wrong is the sunglasses case broke and the driver's side heated seat died. Great car ...
U have the car since when how many miles u have on it?? Do u ever have problem with the power steering ??
No problem with the power steering but since I wrote the last time the driver door handle broke and the window came off the track...she got 99900km on her.
@@solgoodman1749 u have it for long time?? So u telling me it's been r reliable??
@@filipetavares3413 yes I think it is. I'll have it until it totally dies.
@@solgoodman1749 so u have since 0 km the car??
2010- Have this car for 6yrs. No major issues, had a leaking transmission, but your regular wear and tear. 80k miles so far.
I have a 2012 fusion with 226k miles. Lol
Very little issues overall. However the newest one is a weird oddball one. Lll
@@lmfaook.7971 U never had problem with the power steering or transmission?? I heard it's bad on these cars I don't know?
I bought one in 2015 with 53,000 miles on it.Easy car to work on. Everything still works inside and out.Brakes are good 4 wheel disk antilock but .............Inside door handles can break. Don't yank em hard.
Recall on the gas tank vent cracking and leaking gas.(mine 3yes ago)
Recall on Airbags.(current)
Throttle Positioning Sensor (TPS) goes bad (mine at)114,000 miles. No other issiues for me.
140,000 miles my ball joint broke on driver side.(as it should have)
I Love driving this car on a nice freeway. The 6 speed transaxle is nice for a 2.5 ltr. engine .
2000 rpm at 85 mph .
My 95 toyota T100 truck 5 speed is at 3,500 at 85 mph.
Seriously looking at 1 of these for my next used car...thanks for the video
I bought my 2011 2.5l SE a few months ago with 203k miles, rebuilt title for 2 bands. Had absolutely zero issues with it, only had to do wear and tear maintenance (brakes, serpentine belt, valve cover gaskets, spark plugs, engine mounts, pulleys) so far the least problematic car I’ve owned, super comfortable, and reliable. I bought it as a daily beater after owning several Acura vehicles. The only complaint I have about the fusion is with it being a 4 cylinder I expected better fuel range. I get about the same as my 2008 Acura TL-S which has a 3.5L V6, which is pretty disappointing. I just did my last fill-up with 93 octane instead of 87, so let’s see if that makes a difference.
Try a Lucas before you fill it up to clean the injectors and try putting better gas
Tpms had to be replaced on mine so far owned it since 2010 only problem so far that's my concern is the lower trim on driver front passenger front and driver rear. All in all great car.
I wanted this as my first car...
What did you end up getting?
I’ll like to know lol
Dodge avenger
익명 shit
익명 sounds like an awful trade off
2010 Ford Fusion SEL.. I’m going on 300,000miles and it runs pretty good for that mileage.. If I could make a post I would, but it’s as simple as changing oil every 4000-5000 miles.. only thing that I had changed was air filter, cabin filter, license plate light, battery, tires, and A-rods..
Yeah mine is a 2010 Se with 250kmiles but it has an transmission oil leak but other than that it drives good for a car with that much miles
Have a 2011 with 120k on it.. Drives and looks amazing for the age.
@@2toneajax91 it's true or bullcrap?? U never had problem with power steering and throttle body???
@@2toneajax91 oh ya u never had problems with the power steering and throttle body??
The 2.5’s are well known for transmission problems. I bought a 2010 SEL of my brother with 148. Have 168 on it now & only big problem we’re the front wheel bearings. I’ve been changing the oil every 5K religiously. My car still gets 23MPG all day long. It’s truly a great car.
I have a 2010 Fusion SEL with just under 210K miles. Whoever owned her took off ALL the exhaust and took off the original air intake hose!!!! Had to replace both items. When car was up on the rack I noticed ZERO RUST on the frame!!!!! and other underside parts. This car spent it's entire life in RustBelt Ohio, too. I understand the cars made in Mexico prior to the year change to 2011 were made with a different process...and this car is living proof of that (mine says 7/2010 on the door frame ticket). Tinted windows all around and funky wrapped rims and side mirrors makes it a unique car for me to drive. When I got her you could hear her at least a mile away she was THAT LOUD!!!! Now she is so quiet it's a different car. I love the way she glides up and down the hills here in NE Ohio like they are nothing..... I had to replace both 02 sensors as well as the battery harness as someone had revised battery conections to accommodate their sound system and had to take out at least a mile of speaker wire!!! New plugs and coil packs made a big difference, too. Now I get great gas mileage!!!! Just replaced the starter, too. Small stupid stuff but she's worth it.... The Goodyear Assurance tires work very well on this car, too and make handling much tighter overall....
First time I ever heard of good brakes being a common problem.
We have a 2006 fusion 4cly with 250,000 miles been a great car
My AC stopped blowing cold air so I did some research on youtube and I found out that if this happens, first turn on the headlights on first then start the car. Crazy as it may seem my AC was blowing cold air again
did you have to do that everytime you started the car or was it a 1 time fix?
@@sentrysyndrome8920 it was a one time fix for me
I have a 2010 ford fusion and I have to turn my headlights on EVERY time. But now I'm getting hot air when my car is idle. Changed the ac modular, but no luck.
had similar issue years ago, could be the temperature sensor. Disassemble the dash to replace the part, but I just bypassed it in the relay box.
@@whoknows8264 how did you bypass it? I’m pretty mechanical. Did you just jump the relay?
the ac issue is the ac resister...an electronic piece that fails without warning. has happened 3 times in 4 years with mine
I got the 3.0 V6 the best one in my opinion I’ve had good luck no issues at all
Have you ever driven a 3.5 sport? Theyre a blast. I love mine
TheZeddy3 3.5 has a major flaw where they mounted the water pump inside engine when it starts leaking leaks in motor and causes major engine damage by the time u know about it it is usually to late. Great engines when they run right but majorly flawed
@@iked4421 the water pump issue is the entire 3.5 and 3.7 motor family issue. Just buy the check valve for $40 and problem solved
@@jtdecker1 can you explain this check valve you speak of a bit more.
How many miles you @?
I have a Ford Fusion 2012 se with 150xxx miles. So far only issues I had was with the throttle body ( would cut off while driving ), had it replaced and runs like a charm. Few months ago my water pump took a crap. Replaced it with the pulley assembly. Just today I got it back from the shop. Front end was replaced. Axles and control arms both driver and passenger side. Valve cover gasket and basic tune up. Also had the alternator replaced. Runs great now but next issue is strong vibration while idling. I’m thinking motor mount.
Yeah probably motor mount, mines going out too, that's alot in repairs but it's all wear items so I guess that's pretty close to normal, was the water pump expensive?
CookieRepairProjects I’ve owned the car for 5 years now so I’m happy with what I get out of it. Water pump wasn’t two bad. 200 part and labor.
CookieRepairProjects I forgot to add motor mount. I had 1 mount replaced few months back. I just got the car back from the shop so I’m not to worried about rushing it back to a shop anytime soon unless it’s needed.
What is a throttle body? I have a 2012 SE that keeps throwing a CC code although I’m not having any trouble with performance or mpg reduction. It stays at 23.5 mpg
I have the 3.0 v6 it needs a camshaft sensor idk where is located
I own a 2008. Driven it everywhere. Extremely reliable. 240K mi and counting.
Yeah i prefer the 08 than the newest one's
I own a 2012 SEL, 138.000 miles, bought used with 19,000 miles in 2014. Outstanding car. Everything still works. No problems at all.
Picking up a 2012 wit 90,000 miles. Hopefully I will have the same luck.
Oh ya never had problems like power steering and throttle body??
Cool this video made me feel so much better for my situation at the moment
I like it's just your car because mines have been good for years
Same here man, I have the fusion sport awd and everything as been working perfect except the Bluetooth audio glitches at times. Such a good car!
I had a 2011 Mercury Milan. I totaled it with hitting a deer in December 2016. It was a very good car to drive. Rin
My 2012 Fusion has just hit 320,000 km and still going strong here in Dubai.
For the AC its the motor that goes bad. Not to hard or expensive to replace but be sure to replace the harness at the same time or the motor will just blow again within the year.
I have a 2011 with AC/heat issues, all it turned out to be was a bad fan motor, I have seen other cases where the temperature sensor needs to be replaced and that apparently isn't an easy swap!
Mitch McD I slap it and it comes on lol. Guy said 180 and went under and slapped the fan. I did the same and that was 4 months ago
@@sorrywhenisignin1979 When mine goes out, I wiggle the wiring harness to the blower motor and it tends to work.
My sensor went out as well. Luckily my mechanic use to work at the Ford service center and now at the Toyota one fixed mine for about 100$. Plus the sensor price which was really nothing. My power steering control panel went out, that was 2500$ at the dealership because he couldn't do it. FORD has to program it.
I have a 2010 Ford Fusion SEL, same as this one in white and had an issue with advance trac and also a sensor where it would only go 5 miles per hour. It was the Throttle Body and had to be replaced. It also skips/jerks sometimes when I drive. He is correct about the lug nuts needing to be changed. That dang compartment on the top...phew the hinge on the right side broke and it IS very flimsy! Be careful not to crack the rim when you drive because you will keep loosing pressure in the tires and will have to keep putting air in them. The tire and rim is EXPENSIVE!!! About $250.00 new and I wasn't able to find a used on in my town. Replacement black rim was about $100.00 at Discount Tire. Also, issue with bad wheel bearings...low/deep sounding whomp whomp sound. I bought mine from a used car dealership.
Just hit 236000 miles and it still gets me 34 plus miles per gallon.
Support bearings , seals 🦭 and shafts , the support bearings are bushing type , needs to have special tools to work them out of the transmission, also the rack and pinion system can fail at anytime and many owners are not around any longer to explain what happened to them .
I have the hybrid version at 153xxx and still running strong. Bought it used in 2018 with 80k. Never broke down on me.
Had 240000 on my hybrid till it was totaled, still salty about that
I have a 2011 Fusion with nearly 180K miles. Driver door handle broke; easily replaced. Driver-side seat heating element went out. Power steering sometimes goes out when backing up, need to restart engine in that case. Transmission fluid needs to be changed much sooner than the 150K listed in the maintenance schedule. I'd recommend before 100K for the first change, and then every 25-30K miles after that. Other than that, my vehicle has been reliable, and I love my premium sound system. I really hate how the latches for the sun visors point towards the front of the vehicle, rather than the rear like most cars have them. Awful resale value, but that's a good thing for the used car buyer.
Me and my wide test drove one today same year. They want $5,500 for it. I just dont want any problems with it. It has 129,000 miles on it and none of the dashboard lights are on. The dude that's selling it said that the 2011 is ok, but the 12 and 13 don't mess with because of problems. I'm just trying to make the right choice so me and the won't loose money.
@@jermainestacy887 I know this is an old post... but the 2010-2012 are all the same, the 2013 is the next body style but same electronic steering box that was recalled. So he wasn't totally right about that.
I've got a 2010 sport with the 3.5 and 180000 miles only issue I've had has been a coilpack . Other than that it's hit 1 deer and a black bear. Both resulted in all new fenders hood and the entire nose with all front lights. Lol plus paint. Other than that it's truly been the best car I've ever owned
Me too, bought my sport awd brand new and it has never seen a mechanic in 13 years, anything it needed was minor and I could do myself
2:52 "The A/C will go out on these" ...It happened to me at 100K miles, the evaporator temp sensor went bad...A $30 part and a 7-8hr job.
Ive a got a 2010 SE with the 6 speed manual transmission and the only problem ive had was the throttle body assembly went out and would cause my fusion to stall out at randomly and would throw the wrench light on the dash on for a split second then it would be gone.
Ive had mine for about 2 years now and ive taken it on quite a few road trips and its been great i average 33 to 35 mpg on the highway. Would highly recommend the 2010 to 2012 fusion to anyone looking for a a reliable fun to drive car!
Mines only get 25mpg
Tail light lamp assemblies - specifically melted plastic housing, cracked bakelite bezels, and rusty mounting surfaces. I replaced both modules when I found my lamps had burned out and melted their housings. It might have been from water getting in to the cracked bezels, I'll never know for sure... but the new assemblies don't stay in too well, because the surfaces they screw into seem to be too corroded to hold fast. I will have to look at it more closely; meanwhile it's gorilla tape keeping them semi-flush with the exterior surface.
I had a 2012 V6 AWD with 96,000, only main issue I had was driveshafts, broke 3 in less than a month after I tuned it, great car but the driveshaft does not like digs
A/c problems is the blower motor the wires over heats
The no gas cap
Personally I don’t mind it, however if you’re filling it up with a gas can it’s near impossible to do it
I have the 2011 6 cyl SEL, 152,000 miles, only recently has the gasket begun leaking just a tiny, tiny bit, but barely enough to tell, and still not a spot on the driveway, and I just replaced an O2 sensor a couple weeks ago - THAT - is a common Ford issue in general, but certainly something to watch out for in these at about this age over 100k miles.
My 2012 has 133k miles. The interior door handles needed to be replaced. The engine valve cover gaskets need replacement and the abs stop working. Also recently the speakers stop working intermittently.
Door handles $11.82
Had to buy 2.
I have a 2012 Fusion Sport as a replacement for my 95 S.H.O., I still have both, the S.H.O. is faster but the Fusion Sport is quicker
I've got a 2010, identical to yours but with a 6 speed😎😎 problem plaguing mine is that rotten SYNC radio draining the battery with the car off. Have anything like this with yours?
The fan blower motor, controller and pigtail that connects it often break.
Mine had to be replaced 3 times already and the pigtail is like 300$ for a tiny cord.
150k miles for a 2012 workable ??
Oh yeah, mileage doesn’t scare me on these cars
2011 ford fusion se 256,446 rn on the dash and still drive strong and for what it is, is actually suepr strong
Thanks! I'm looking at one this weekend l.
Another thing, one of my reverse sensor is acting up but that isn't common
Mine just stopped working completely one day 🤷🏻♂️
mine goes off as soon as I turn on reverse. only problem with it tho
I love my 2011, i murdered it out and it looks beautiful always get compliments.
I dont.
What is murdered out lol
@@chrisescobedo6664 pimped out ride
I got a 2010 Fusion Hybrid fully loaded a little over a year ago. Super low miles when I got it at 54,000 and I’ve put about 20k on it since then. It’s been a fantastic car for me this far. Only 3 issues.
1. My sun roof came off the tracks as well.
2. Throttle body had to be replaced.
3. There’s a annoying sound that the AC compressor makes.
From what I understand all 3 are common. My research says AC noise is usually a little piece in the housing that needs to be filed down. Some sort of manufacture defect with the way the housing was molded. Easy fix, but I haven’t done it yet.
thanks for the vid, just wat i was looking for
It’s the infamous ford tick bro lol coyotes got em too 😂
For AC the motor needs to be replaced under the glove box. Had to redo the wiring and everything
Did u have problems with the power steering or throttle body??
@Ashlee Evans but Ford should pay cuz it's a recall
Pretty good video with good information! Keep up the good work!
I have a 2010 Fusion with the 3.0L with 105k mi. Under warranty replaced the rear main seal and valve cover gaskets twice for an oil leak. It still leaks a little bit of oil, not sure where it's coming from. After warranty I replaced a leaking AC line, engine mount, CV shaft and the backup alert speaker (did this all myself, it isn't too bad). For maintenance, I do an oil change every ~ 7k miles, ATF drain and fill every 30k miles, coolant flush every 5 yrs, replaced the drive belt once (broke while driving, still made it home), and replaced the spark plugs at ~ 95 kmi (and PCV valve while I was in there). It's been quite reliable since those early issues, can't think of any needed repairs in the last 5 or 6 yrs. Water pump is external and easy to get to if it goes out.
U never had problems with the power steering??
@@filipetavares3413 Nope, that was never an issue.
@@filipetavares3413 I have a 3.0l 2012. Power Steering went out on the highway when I was around 70-80k miles but only select batch ranges were affected and still covered under recall. Mine did. My throttle body gave out before it made recall so I replaced it myself. But easy to get to and cheap. I’m at 125k rn having oil leaks off head gasket again and my front barings are starting to sound worn. Gonna take time to figure out.
@@SNWxGaming damn doesn't look reliable I like better 2011 focus much more but has its problems the paint peeling off but I fix it myself
I think I need to try and do some of these repairs to mine, did yo use Haynes manual?
Some of the "common problems" are stupidity. Chipping tail lights and dash storage.
3.0l V6 SEL @100,000mi running just fine. Head gasket and oridium spark plugs swapped in due to oil seapage, Throttle Body failure to due to poor manufacturing on the screws and seal.. Easy swap since it sits on top of the engine bay(30mins), Power Steering Assist Failure common issue in many models affected so qualified for a free replacement at dealership. Overall very satisfied with the car. Just wish it came with Sony speaker system, sun roof, and black interior. But still great car for its value. Feels so heavy at times but could be my sub box for 2x12s and the car has a solid metal body.
Anyone else curious of the whine when they run AC? 🤣
The 3.0 Vulcan Flex Fuel is the best engine reliably for this Gen 1/ 1.5 style Fusion 2006 to 2012.
I literally have that one now and my advancedtrack came on do you have any advice as to why
Great Video. Just picked up 2011 for 3k. Great car only problem I have is pcm code and not getting enough electric mode. 29.4 mpg average. I drive tons 600 miles weekly.
That's highway miles mostly
Hybrid?
I've had tons of front end issues with my 2010 fusion. had to replaced the tire rods control arms, shocks, trans axle twice, exhaust pipes and now my radiator is leaking. Ive owned the car for 9 years
Omg same here 2010 also on my 3rd transmission
@@romishiaturner7646 They're definetly cheaply made but my car is paid for so I guess it beats a car note :(
Don't let your wife and kids drive your car, mine never miss a pot hole lol
bought a 2012 fusion se with 108k. ac blows cold, mint inside, and out, car runs quiet, and drives smooth and easy
How much did you pay for it?
I got a 3L 6 cylinder it's nice.
I just bought a 2010 Ford fusion... dash .lights lit up, fuel light, read (tire pressure sensor fault). About how much would it cost to replace one or all four. Are there instructions on how to diy?
I wonder if a transmission slipping can be fixed with one of those Lucas "Transmission Fix" bottles
man...fords not sure. but have opportunity to pick up 2010 se with 46K miles/California car (family car) great shape but the Issues I've read worry me..compared to toyotas I'm used to my 2005 camry 165K miles on it...and only full breaks and exhaust replaced but steering seems looks/weak. wondering about replacing it with the fusion because of shape/miles
Got a 2010 no real issues for a whole year but now I got 22s on it 😂
R Thomas how much miles g haha I just bought one for $1500 200k on the dash
Gema Molina 1500usd lol
Nice! I always wanted to know what the Americans have to say about this car!
My ac stopped working suddenly. Turns out it was just the cord under the glove box was loose
Can you explain more because my ac stopped as well
The number one problem with the 10-12 Fusions are the steering rack. 2.5 engines also have a plastic thermostat housing. As for the 3.0 V6, they have oil pan gaskets leaking and camshaft seal leaks that requires a new water pump. Stay away from the 3.5 V6 cars because of coolant leaking in the engine due to poorly designed water pump.
We all know about this answer.
Had to learn that the hard way, water pump cost me $2200
I noticed you mention something about the electronic power steering at 1.20sec, I own a ford fusion hybrid 2010 and right now I'm at the fifth power steering, I bought the car in 2014 with 124,000Km so that was the first but then at 130,000km it broke so I had to buy a new one at 2500$ cad but then 100km later it broke again so they replace it for a 3rd one a zero cost, but then in 2017 around 205,000km it broke again so I had to replace it for a 4th one at 1650$ cad, for some reason I had a better price a different ford dealer, but then once more, 100km later it broke again, so they replace it at zero cost for a fifth power steering, I still have it and the car is now 285,000 km. I wonder it they really need to replaced the power steering each time or just fixing a minor problem would have done ...I mean only the power steering it self costed me more than 4k cad.
You got lemon lol
@@bayfinest1938 You find that funny, I love this car! I guess I need to get use to the idea, now I have to replace the water pump, the belt, the thermostat, and some more stuff about the direction, not to count new winter tires
@@lgeorges1 wow what's wrong with your car man doesn't like you you probably didn't take care of it
Never mind you got the hybrid ford fusion I hate those the sel v6 is better or the 2.5 sel
@@bayfinest1938 Not long ago my engine stop completely on the highway, I had a red signal in the dashboard indicating overheat, but for some reason the car was still traveling at about 40km/h, I managed to reach the next exist (2km away), and parked the car on the side of road so I could temporarily fix it, turns out the batteries saved me some head heck,
What about the CV axles on these? I have one that has 191,000 mi I've not had it too terribly long and it clicks when I back up or make sharp turns and when I start to go forward it'll do it but it stops once I get going the car drives fine it don't bind up o.r anything. It sounds like it may have an exhaust leak because sometimes the exhaust will sound louder than it normally does but also I seen something about the motor mounts being a common issue.
I’m thinking of picking up one these 😬
me too bro have you got info about the mileage
I have a 2010 fusion sport 3.5L 178000km only problem so far was a leaking power steering line which was relatively cheap to fix
Just be aware with the water pump issue on these Ford's with the 3.5 L V6 engine.
@Mark Dumagpi as long as you change the oil and coolant at regular intervals the water pump will last well over 300k
@@md2k8 yep just had that waterpump issue at 234,000 km. 3100 quoted repair cost. Unfortunately I will be saying goodbye to this amazing car.
I had a 2011 Mercury Milan. It was a good car to drive. Almost 4 years ago I hit a deer and totaled the car.
@cookierepairprojects pls guide how to connect phone blue tooth to Ford Fusion 2010 se
Man my transmission just recently started slipping it’s got 151k miles it makes me sad bc I love this car the sound system the backup camera the awd, everything about the car is great but the transmission. I want to sell but at the same time I don’t 😅
The 2016 Fusion SE 2.0l turbo is by far the worst. unless you like paying mechanics and being without a car for a month every year. no joke.
mines had 2 engine replacements because cylinder #3 cracks every time. the transmission went out on it because the forward piston blew. computer kept saying it was solenoid A was stuck.
unless i swap out the whole power-train im expecting to have more issues down the road. the body is mint because its always in the shop.
i was interested in seeing what problems plagued the 10-12 years.
hey I bought myself a use 2012 Ford Fusion 2.5 l four cylinder and my rear defroster is not working do you have an answer for that?
Planning on buying 2010 fusion sports with 153k miles for my first car should I find another vehicle or go with 2011 Fusion for the same miles but 800 more
Is it the sport with the 3.5 V6? Those have water pump issues as described in another comment but it's not super common. Is the 2011 a 4-cylinder? $800 is alot extra for the same car but a 4 cylinder
I do recommend a fusion if you check all the common problems and it looks good just dont overpay
They only have a water pump issue is you don’t change your coolant regularly. There is guys with 200k miles with the original water pump. The 3.5 is an extremely reliable engine. I have a 2011 I got with 60k miles and beat the shit outta it every day has about 93k on it now. Personally I’m changing it around 100k only downfall is changing it the 3.5 is shoe horned into the fusion and you damn near have to pull the engine to change it. I’d recommend a sport over any other fusion
I have a 2011 Ford Fusion SE with 191,678 miles and I have had it for 5 months and put 5,000 miles on it since I bought it and it’s been fine for me, the only thing I’ve had replaced was my thermostat was stuck closed and was making my car overheat, so I got it changed for $40 bucks and it’s been fine, also had the oil changed too, the only problem with mine is I noticed it’s starting to lose power from when I got it when you push the gas pedal, also when it’s in drive with your foot on the brake the engine shakes and you can feel it through the whole car, but if you put it in park or neutral the engine shaking goes away
I would not recommend anyone purchasing a 2010-2012 fusion. Since I bought my 2011 in Oct '19 I've gone thru 3 ps racks. Such a horrible design by Ford. Should've researched better before dropping 5k on one.
I have a 2012 sel 3.0 and I keep hearing air coming from my engine. I have had it looked at numerous times nothing seems to solve this problem?
Does it sound like a vacuum cleaner when you drive it?
Yes and you can tell it's not getting full power
Even when its sitting u can hear the air
I have a 2011 2.5 and had the electronic rack replaced around 70,000 miles. $1500 just for the part from the dealer. They will also have to reprogram the computer and do an alignment. Total my bill was $3000
Occasionally seen those go out but all I've seen had like 200k or more
@@cookierepairprojects4544 200 000 miles??
The company I work for has two 2012 Ford fusions 2.5.. salesmen retired the older one with 265,000 mi... I was able to purchase at a very very low price,, Because it needed that electronic steering rack.. Would have cost about $2,000 for that ,, at Ford dealer because of mileage out of recall warranty range... I picked up the vehicle for less than $500. work done by my mechanic bought the rack at a very good low price of about $350(supposedly the rack has 64,000 miles on it,, I shall find out) so for under $900 I am in this car. thinking about keeping it or flipping it not sure yet.. because mileage is at 260 maybe I can get $2500 maybe I'll just do Uber with it,, it is super clean
Quick question, has anyone suffered the interior door handles breaking? I have to pull the locking mechanism to open the door from the inside. Went to my local Ford, they said it'd be over $300 to fix
They’re only about $15 a piece online
haha my passenger side
Just had this happen on my '10 Model S (driver side). Sometimes wouldn't lock as a side effect, apparently the actuator has a plastic part that breaks and the piece can fall just right and interfere with the locking mechanism. But, as others mentioned, this is easy and cheap to replace.
These cars are very reliable I have a 2006 v6 with 280,000 miles
That's amazing I hope you still have the car
Yes I do plan on keeping it to the wheels fall off
@@kelifarmer6747 that's good , to make you look newer put 6k color led lights with stripe lights.
Can you elaborate on the issues that the 2016-2019 model have?
Honestly, everything
I just got a 2010 3 days ago when you said Transmission and AC my heart dropped that's a no no for me
How is it running, has it given you any problems
Do you have issues with the fan not turning off and draining the battery?
Transmission fluid in these Fords (Mercon LV) should be changed every 30k miles as the fluid breaks down. Should be changed with a pan drop, not a flush.
What if it has 90k miles on it? Is it still safe to drain it?
@@undoctrinati0n Don't see why not. The reason a flush is not recommended is that it will stir up any sediment and distribute it back through the transmission. A pan drop won't and you will also be able to clean any sediment off the bottom of the pan. The 6F35 transmission used on the Fusion and Escape doesn't have a removable filter. It has a built in filter and if that gets clogged, the transmission has to be removed and split apart to get to the filter. Here is a good site where he shows the procedure. If you have questions, he is the guy to ask. This is the procedure for the 2013-up. Not sure how the procedure differs for the 2009-2012. czcams.com/video/rvljKBa9rIs/video.html
@Snake 1776 appreciate the response. My concern is what you said about the fluid breaking down. From what I've read in particular the 6f35 is harsh on the fluid. I guess my question is how do I know the fluid hasn't broken down enough for it to ruin any parts on the transmission if new fluid was added
@@undoctrinati0n It is recommended by most mechanics to change the Mercon LV every 30k miles as it starts breaking down.. I think the manual says you can go 60K, but I never follow the manuals on everything. For example that "5 year coolant" No way. I flush my cooling system every 2 years. If there is any damage/wear from broken down fluid, adding new fluid isn't going to hurt anything surely. Might make it shift better as the fluid won't be worn out. Hate how they don't have dipsticks on cars anymore. Used to be nice to be able to pull the dipstick and examine the fluid and check the level.
@@undoctrinati0n there is a drain plug under the plastic cover. It's a bolt all by itself. Should be around 6/7 quarts. When checking the dipstick make sure tranny is hot and stick is backwards. Make sure you only drain and then fill. Do no drop the pan and you can't change the filter. I used a one quart lucas tranny and make sure u use only mercon lv only. if you haven't done it yet.b
I’m looking at a 2010 SE standard trans
Throttle body can go out quick, usually early on. Not so much with the manual.
Ford brake systems don’t seem to last long, especially FWD
There’s 112k miles on it
I want it really bad
I too wanted a manual but they are pretty rare
I have a 2012 3.0 with 78,000 miles had mine for 5 years
Hey can someone send a link to buy some central air vent clips for a Ford Fusion 2012. I can’t find any for my car
Have you had issues with your ignition? I'm pretty sure it's because of my heavy keys too. I'm just not certian how to fix that. Not many videos about it
If the teeth on your key are very worn, that may cause issues and you would have to have a new key made, that’s a possibility
Fuel gauge fluctuations
What is that light that comes on it look like a ranch and something when I’m on the freeway and only comes on when I’m on the freeway but nothing happens to the car and just lights up it’s like a ranch and a little hammer or something what is that
I have a choice between 2010 sel with digital screen or Ford Fusion @ 81,000 for $6,500 or 2012 Ford Fusion SE @71,000 for $6,500 what’s one is more valuable and reliable?
The digital screen model is a little rare, fusion fans love it. What motors are in them? Are they both the 2.5?
I just got a SE 2010 model, and from first to second gear it shifts kinda hard, mainly when you step on the gas. Also there is a sort of roar coming from the passenger side inside the engine bay. You can't hear it outside the video though. Any idea what the problem might be? Is the hard shift normal when stepping on the gas? I drive like a grandpa, but when I need to make a quick turn lane jump I step on it and that's when I notice the hard shift.
Transmissions go bad on these cars sometimes but what you might want to check is your fluid level, there’s a trans dipstick towards the back of the engine bay and you can add some fluid if it needs it. As for your engine noise it sounds like you have an exhaust leak, mine just started doing that, sounds like it’s coming from the right side but in my case I found it leaking from the muffler. I will either be repairing or replacing mine at some point.
@@cookierepairprojects4544 thank you for your reply! I checked the fluid and it's a brown color... which from my research is not at all good and should be changed. I'm worried the transmission is "too gone" to change since some say not to change old old fluids. Should I go ahead and try having it flushed and new added? It doesn't smell burnt either, more like a pair of new shoes... Odd scent to describe with.
If you don’t mind my dude… allow me a few additional details for everyone here…
1. If you’re above 5 11? You will not fit comfortably. (I’m 6 2 and my head touches the roof so I’m constantly adjusting myself mid drive)
2. The 2.5L has ZERO balls and sounds like a pissed off bee hive rather than a decent ICE brought to you by the Ford Motor Co
3. If you have fog lights swap them to LED at your own risk. The bulbous covers do not like LED unless you find the right set. It took 4 attempts for me to finally find the right set.
4. The anniversary Mustang rims from 2009 DO FIT so get you a set of 215/60/R16’s and a set of rims if you’re interested
5 (last one) buy back up parts. There’s so many of these out there that I literally have extra parts in case I might need em. I just picked up an exhaust system replacement and it was worth the $80 I paid to have the split pipes.
I'm over 6 feet and have no problems fitting in. You can adjust the seat height (at least on my base model 2012 Fusion S).
@@Acheron.426 I dropped it as low as it will go and my head is hitting the roof. If I lean the seat back ya I’ll fit but my baby’s car seat won’t.
Damn that sucks. My experience is coming from an older Corolla and the Fusion feels like I'm driving a limousine compared to that.
Don't forget about the ABS speed sensor on the passenger side. You will have an ABS light on, and service advancetrac will come up when you start the vehicle. All it is is a wheel speed sensor. About a $70 fix. Super easy
Had the same thing, took about an hour to replace, cost 70 bucks
@@bluesbrother2383 I'm hearing a noise on the driver side rear when I turn sometimes, and i can't for the life of me figure out what it is. Possibly a wheel bearing.
@@thornburg2107 put the wheel in the air and push high and low and left and right, if the wheel moves at all you'll need to replace the bearing, they will get louder and louder as they go so if the noise isn't too bad you may have a bit of time
@@bluesbrother2383 wow, even though I knew that, I didn't even think of that lol. I feel stupid sometimes. Thanks man I appreciate it! I'm going to go check it out tomorrow and see what happens.
And to be honest , what does not make sense to me, is that it doesn't do it while driving straight or even when turning sometimes. It's random and if I hit a bump while turning is generally when it does it but even then it's not consistent. I had a old Jeep Cherokee, and I drove it around for 4 years with a wheel bearing bad. I would just get out there every now and again and tighten the lug nuts up. It was very irresponsible of me looking back. But anyway it had a different sound than this. It almost sounds like something scrubbing but I've looked everywhere and I can't figure it out unless the struts bad but it doesn't ride rough or anything like that. But first thing tomorrow I'm going to jack her up and see if that wheel wobbles if not I'm at a loss.