Model reliability

Ford Fusion reliability

The Ford Fusion fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 40.2% of 58,806 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

40.2% failed their MOT

About average

From 58,806 MOT tests of Ford Fusions this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 2× as oftenStop lamp9% vs 3.9%Fix about £30

Fails 3× as oftenRigid brake pipes5.5% vs 1.7%Fix about £120

Fails 4× as oftenFront and rear fog lamps4.3% vs 1%Fix about £30

Fails 46% more oftenWipers3.8% vs 2.6%

Advised 3× as oftenRigid brake pipes22.2% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Advised 38% more oftenTyre condition14.4% vs 10.4%Fix about £90

Advised 38% more oftenSprings8.7% vs 6.3%Fix about £150

Advised 95% more oftenHeadlamps7.2% vs 3.7%Fix about £30

Safety recalls

5 DVSA recalls for the Ford Fusion

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2019/15621 Aug 2020Built 2006–2012Takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment

Air bag inflators may not operate as intended

Fix: Replace air bag inflator

Recalled models: FUSION · 2,966 vehicles

R/2012/01228 Feb 2012Built 2011Rear suspension bolts may fail

Vehicles may have rear axle mounting bolts that do not meet the required specification. It is possible that the head of the bolt may shear and result in reduced retention of the rear axle.

Fix: Fit replacement bolts of the correct specification.

Recalled models: FUSION · 889 vehicles

R/2007/16728 Nov 2007Built 2007Power steering may be lost

It has been identified that the power steering pump drive belts could de-laminate and fail. Should this occur drive to the power steering pump would be lost likewise the assistance to the steering.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the power steering drive belts checked and renewed should they be found to be within the affected batch.

Recalled models: FUSION · 7,000 vehicles

R/2007/1056 Aug 2007Built 2006Potential loss of steering control

It has been identified that a small number of Fiesta and Fusion vehicles may have been built with a steering column which may have suffered damage by inappropriate handling prior to vehicle production. In rare cases there may be damage to the column upper universal joint which could result in loss of steering control.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the steering column universal joint inspected for signs of damage. If damage is found the steering column assembly will be replaced.

Recalled models: FUSION · 496 vehicles

R/2003/0387 Mar 2003Built 2002Weld seam on rear axle is not to specification

The weld seam securing the brake unit mounting plate to the rear axle may not be to specification on a small number of vehicles within the affected range..

Fix: Check the production date code and replace the axle where found necessary.

Recalled models: FUSION · 1,311 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Ford Fusion before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Ford Fusion reliability

5 DVSA recalls for the Ford Fusion

Checking a Ford Fusion before you buy

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