- Engine / equipment
- Ford Fusion (petrol and TDCi)
- Period mentioned
- 2002–2012
- Symptoms
- Spark-plug problems on petrol cars from 2007; with the Durashift automated gearbox, if the shift motor fails the gearbox stays in the last gear; leaking tail lights and tailgate handle; at the roadworthiness test, steering, tail lights and indicators; on diesels, typical high-mileage wear.
- Possible cause described
- TÜV, ADAC and reader data. Recalls: the accessory belt on some petrol engines and a rear-axle bolt (about 126 cars built 13 to 23/9/2011).
- Check for the garage
- Keep to the timing-belt change; test the Durashift; check steering and tail lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Ford
Spark plugs, Durashift gearbox and steering on the Fusion
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Keep to the timing-belt change; test the Durashift; check steering and tail lights.
What are the symptoms?
Spark-plug problems on petrol cars from 2007; with the Durashift automated gearbox, if the shift motor fails the gearbox stays in the last gear; leaking tail lights and tailgate handle; at the roadworthiness test, steering, tail lights and indicators; on diesels, typical high-mileage wear.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Ford
- Engine / equipment
- Ford Fusion (petrol and TDCi)
- Period mentioned
- 2002–2012
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Ford Fusion2002–2012
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