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Buyer Guide · Jul 6, 2026

2012 · FordFusion SEL

Public guide
Mileage175,000 mi
Engine3.0L 6-Cylinder
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
DrivetrainFWD
BodySedan

What the data shows

This 2012 Fusion is approaching the upper limits of its expected service life for the platform. The Duratec 3.0 is generally stout, but expect age-related leaks and wear items. Budget for potential transmission service and coolant system refresh as the vehicle passes 175,000 miles.

Red flags

  • High Mileage at 175k

    major components may be near end of service life

What’s costing this car points

Every car starts at 10. Each problem below takes points off. Serious and expensive problems take more, and so do problems that usually show up at about the miles this car has now.

  • 6F35 Transmission Wear
    Usually shows up around 150k mi · $3,500 to $4,800 to fix
    −4.3
  • Water Pump Failure
    Usually shows up around 120k mi · $1,800 to $2,800 to fix
    −1.8
  • Power Steering Rack Leaks
    Usually shows up around 140k mi · $800 to $1,400 to fix
    −0.4
  • 6 smaller items
    −0.2
Fixing the top three$6,100 to $9,000

When this car gets expensive

The chance of a major repair as the miles add up. This one is at 175k, past where the climb starts around 154k.

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You’re here · 175k
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3.1/10
ReliabilityPoor

8.3 if the top three turn out fine. Ask the seller for repair records.

DealNo asking price
9 open issues
Critical
02
Major
02
Caution
05
9 Findings9 open, 2 critical

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