Ford Fusion, registered in 2002
63.4% pass rate
from 3,146 tests between October 2010 and September 2011
(18% better than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Fusion is unusually good or bad.
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21% fail on
Lighting and signalling
(13% better than other 2002 cars)
- 9.9% fail on Stop lamp (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Registration plate
- 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp
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1.3% fail on
Position lamps
(77% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Front lamps (82% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.032% fail on All position lamps
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0.83% fail on
Fog lamp
- 0.83% fail on Fog lamp
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0.48% fail on
Direction indicators
(80% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Flashing type
(80% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Individual lamps (79% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Flashing type
(80% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Horn (61% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.032% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.032% fail on Switch
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8.2% fail on
Suspension
(48% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Shock absorbers
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Coil springs
(49% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Location
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2.1% fail on
Wheel bearings
(71% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Rear (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Front
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0.60% fail on
Drive shafts
(84% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Front drive shafts
(84% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Constant velocity joints (84% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Front drive shafts
(84% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Suspension arms
(97% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Pins / bushes (97% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Macpherson strut
(80% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Condition (80% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Front suspension joints (91% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(98% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Pins / bushes (88% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Shock absorbers
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Tyres
(24% better than other 2002 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Tread depth
- 1.7% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2002 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(21% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Wipers
- 1.6% fail on Washers (52% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Windscreen
- 0.25% fail on Mirrors
- 0.22% fail on Bonnet
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5.1% fail on
Brakes
(61% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(48% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Components
(48% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Pipes (30% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Hoses (65% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Valves
- 0.032% fail on Leaks
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2.2% fail on
Components
(48% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Brake performance
(68% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.64% fail on Front wheels (68% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Rear wheels (79% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Brake operation
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1.2% fail on
Hub components
(59% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake discs (82% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Parking brake
(62% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.032% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.032% fail on
Pedal
- 0.032% fail on Anti-slip
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0.032% fail on
Pedal
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2.2% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(48% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Fuel and exhaust
(33% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.4% fail on Catalyst
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.32% fail on Turbo
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0.13% fail on
Fuel system
(76% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.095% fail on System
- 0.032% fail on Pipe
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2.4% fail on
Spark ignition
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3.6% fail on
Steering
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3.0% fail on
Steering system
- 1.0% fail on Steering rack (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Steering arm (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Free play
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Ball joint
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0.064% fail on
Other components
- 0.064% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.032% fail on Drag link end
- 0.032% fail on Steering damper
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0.57% fail on
Power steering
- 0.22% fail on Other components
- 0.16% fail on Rams (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.064% fail on Operation
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0.032% fail on
Steering control
- 0.032% fail on Steering column
- 0.032% fail on Locking devices
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3.0% fail on
Steering system
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0.60% fail on
Seat belts
(44% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Condition
- 0.032% fail on Attachment
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0.57% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(56% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Registration plate (55% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.032% fail on
Road wheels
- 0.032% fail on Condition
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0.032% fail on
Body and structure
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0.032% fail on
Seats
- 0.032% fail on Drivers
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0.032% fail on
Seats
Read the Honest John Review
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Ford Fusion 2002
Versatile interior. Easy to get in and out of. Reasonably sized load area with no lip. Four-star crash test rating, economical TDCI diesels.
