Is the Ford Fusion reliable?
36% of the 33 we inspected scored 60/100 or higher, with an average of 55/100 — it scores a little below average.
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Cars inspectedreal pre-purchase inspections55/100
Average conditionall cars we check: 60/10036%
In good shape (60+)all cars we check: 52%Across 33 used Ford Fusions we inspected, this model scores a little below average — average condition 55/100 vs 60 for all cars we check. Every number on this page comes from real pre-purchase inspections — cars people were about to buy and paid an independent inspector to go through point by point, engine to underbody, paint depth to error codes. Not owner surveys, not warranty statistics, not forum lore: what we actually found.
What we found
Most common faults
Oil leaks · Engine
64%
Tires condition & wear · Brakes and tires
48%
Active error codes · Electronic equipment
39%
Fuel trim out of range · Engine
33%
Oil leaks · Automatic transmission
30%
Share of inspected Ford Fusions where each item was flagged.
How they score
Excellent 12%
Good 24%
Mediocre 52%
Poor 12%
Hidden history
What the seller might not mention — how often we find it on this model.
91%had a repainted or replaced panelall cars: 76%
3%showed structural repairall cars: 4%
24%had fault codes recently clearedall cars: 23%
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Straight from recent Ford Fusion reports
2014 Ford Fusion · 76k mi — flagged: oil leaks, tires condition & wear. Inspected Jul 10.
2018 Ford Fusion · 136k mi — flagged: battery condition (12v), powertrain control module. Inspected Jun 26.
FAQ
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What are the most common problems on a used Ford Fusion?
The items we flag most often are oil leaks (64%), tires condition & wear (48%), active error codes (39%). Have these checked before buying.
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Should I worry about cleared fault codes?
On 24% of these cars the ECU codes had been erased shortly before sale, which can hide active faults. Ask for a diagnostic scan and start the engine from cold.
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Based on 33 inspections · updated Jul 12, 2026
