The service and repair manual for the 2012 Ford Fusion — 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 3.5L V6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Hybrid Sedan 4-Door · SEL Sedan 4-Door · Sport Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 3,038 complaints · 43 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Fusion manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 608
- General Information 1,775
- Accessories & Equipment 2,236
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 173
- Body & Frame 735
- Brakes 408
- Maintenance 75
- Drivelines & Axles 45
- Restraints 212
- Electrical 2,296
- Steering 231
- Engine Mechanical 430
- Suspension 218
- Engine Performance 1,663
- Transmission 80
- Front & Rear 189
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Fusion
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 21E013000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. the parts include ce.
- Air Bags — frontal · 21V081000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 mustang, 2004-2011 ranger, 2009-2011 mercury milan, 2006 ford gt, 2008-2012 fusion, 2007-2010 edge and lincoln mkx, and 200.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 21V158000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 ranger, 2006-2012 fusion, lincoln zephyr, lincoln mkz, 2006-2011 mercury milan, 2007-2010 ford edge, and lincoln mkx vehicl.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V024000Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2012 ford fusion and mustang and lincoln zephyr and mkz vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida.
Owners have filed 3,038 complaints and Ford has issued 43 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Fusion. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Fusion manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Fusion?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 3.5L V6 across the Hybrid Sedan 4-Door, SEL Sedan 4-Door, Sport Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2012 Fusion problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Fusion, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2012 Fusion wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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