CoolingHigh
1.5L/1.6L EcoBoost internal coolant leak / overheating.
Head gasket / cooling system repair£900–£2,600
Inspect · Check for unexplained coolant loss and misfires.
2013–2019 Ford Fusion · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Ford Fusion typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£2,600
- Top three risks, from
- £1,550
- Worst case, everything
- £10,700
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2019 Ford Fusion is head gasket / cooling system repair at £900–£2,600. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,500–£10,700 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
BodyworkHigh
Doors bounce back when closed or fail to latch securely.
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Open and close all four doors firmly. Ensure the latch mechanism engages immediately without the door bouncing back off the striker plate.
SteeringHigh
Steering-related recall (loss of steering) on some cars.
Significant repair£400–£1,400
Inspect · Confirm the steering recall was completed.
ElectricalLow
SYNC infotainment glitches.
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test the head unit.
SuspensionMedium
Clunking noises over bumps and vague steering feel.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Drive at a crawl on the forecourt and apply the footbrake sharply. Listen for a distinct clunk from the front lower suspension arm rear bushes.
Engine ManagementLow
Rough idle, stalling, or difficulty starting after refuelling.
Exhaust / emissions component£200–£950
Inspect · Start the engine from cold and let it idle. Listen for an abnormally loud, rapid ticking noise from the EVAP purge valve near the inlet manifold, and watch for a fluctuating rev counter.
DrivetrainHigh
Burning oil smell or whining noise from the front axle on AWD models.
Exhaust / emissions component£200–£950
Inspect · Look under the front offside behind the wheel. Inspect the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) casing and adjacent exhaust flexi-pipe for dark, weeping gear oil.
TransmissionMedium
6-speed automatic harsh or delayed shifts.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Test-drive through the gears.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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