Which year models of Ford Fusions are safe to buy used?
And which year models to buy
The Ford Fusion is a mid-size sedan first introduced in 2006. It remains a favorite amongst many Americans as it delivers solid performance, a smooth ride and a spacious interior. Despite being one of the most popular vehicles on the market, it’s had its fair share of problems. For the majority of owners, the Fusion has lasted over 200,000 thousand miles, with good maintenance of course, but this depends on the model year. Below, we’ll go into detail which Fusion model years are safe to buy and which to avoid.
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Which year models of Ford Fusions are safe to buy used?
Based on the number and severity of user-submitted complaints about each year model of Ford Fusion, below is a list of which used year models of Ford Fusions are safe to buy used.
The following years of Ford Fusions have fewer number of complaints, and the complaints against them tend to be less severe and cheaper to fix than the models mentioned below.
Safe to buy:
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
- 2012
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
Which year models of Ford Fusions to avoid buying used
If you have decided to purchase a Fusion, we recommend you avoid purchasing the following year models as they have a high number of reported issues.
Avoid:
- 2010
- 2011
- 2013
- 2014
Although the 2010 year model had the highest number of complaints, the 2011 model was ranked the worst from the group because of its higher repair costs that appear at a lower mileage. Below, in the next section, we’ll go into detail as to why it is best to avoid these model years.
The most common problems with Ford Fusions: Steering
Cost to fix: $1,600
At 73,000 miles owners complained of power steering failure, which has been widely reported amongst the 2010-2014 model years. There were a ton of reports regarding sudden deceleration and loss of power while driving.
How to avoid:
Test driving a car gives you a feel of the vehicle and allows you to pay attention to anything that might seem off about the vehicle. If you don’t know much about cars, getting an inspector to take a look at the car might be a good idea. They will be able to catch everything and tell you the real condition of the vehicle. Yes, it costs money to hire a mechanic, but it’s better to pay a few hundred bucks on an inspection than to pay thousands in repairs.
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Other Common Used Ford Fusion Issues: Transmission
Cost to fix: $1,250
Many owners complained of squeaks and leaks as the mileage increased. Transmission oil leaking is reported from both automatic and transmission Fusion models. The 2010, 2012 and 2013 models stand out the most for worst transmission problems. Owners also complained of delayed shifts and engine revving.
The easiest way to search for used Ford Fusions in your area
The Ford Fusion is a great, reliable used car (with a few exceptions). For the easiest way to search for Ford Fusion in your area, check out the CoPilot car shopping app.
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