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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Venting....2017 Ford Fusion Sport - blown engine
« on: June 07, 2020, 04:25:21 PM »
I wish it was the cool kind of blown engine with big wide cogged belts or a big turbo sticking through the roof. But no, with about 75,000 miles on the clock, the engine is checking out. According to Ford, the heads have a design defect in them so the head gaskets are slowly going which is why I get a random check-engine and cylinder mis-fire. TSB's are out there for the repair, and other vehicles with the same engine have been recalled - but not the lowly Fusion Sport. Feedback from Ford Corporate was we can take, $1,000 off the $8,500 dollar bill to replace both heads and all the gaskets (25 hour job) but not much else.
I have to say I'm torn - I know its out of warranty but its a known design flaw that forced recalls on other vehicles with the 2.7L. Really gives me pause whether or not to buy another Ford. All services were done by Ford as well. My old fusion went over 210,000 miles and never missed a beat.
I guess buyer beware next time to spring for the extended warranty. Its too bad too - this car was an absolute dream to drive.
Joe
I have to say I'm torn - I know its out of warranty but its a known design flaw that forced recalls on other vehicles with the 2.7L. Really gives me pause whether or not to buy another Ford. All services were done by Ford as well. My old fusion went over 210,000 miles and never missed a beat.
I guess buyer beware next time to spring for the extended warranty. Its too bad too - this car was an absolute dream to drive.
Joe