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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
£1,420
Worst case, everything
£5,900

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 £1,600£5,900 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

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.

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.

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.

Inspecting a Ford Fusion this week?

Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.