Should I really be worried about this?

Thinking if this issue is something to be concerned about, looking for some advice

Depends if it’s a 1.6 or 1.5 model. And if the 1.5 has the revised block or not. Could actually be a good thing if it’s updated.

Eliot said:
Depends if it’s a 1.6 or 1.5 model. And if the 1.5 has the revised block or not. Could actually be a good thing if it’s updated.

It’s the ‘1.5L I4 F DOHC 16V’ from 2017, SE model

@Scarlett
Then it was probably replaced under a recall. The updated blocks usually hold up well. I haven’t had any of those come back over the years.

Leslie said:
@Scarlett
Then it was probably replaced under a recall. The updated blocks usually hold up well. I haven’t had any of those come back over the years.

Any idea on what it costs to get this done?

@Scarlett
So it’s likely got the revised block now. If you’ve also changed the timing belt, it should run fine until the transmission becomes a problem. Maybe changing the fluid a few times could help with that.

@Eliot
Wondering if selling it right after making these changes would be a good idea

Scarlett said:
@Eliot
Wondering if selling it right after making these changes would be a good idea

They probably bought it for around $1500, put $2500 towards a new car, saved on install costs, and made a good $8k on the sale.

Usually, a short block just includes the block, crank, and pistons. If it’s the 1.5L, it could have been a fix for the coolant problem.

BrownEvans said:
Usually, a short block just includes the block, crank, and pistons. If it’s the 1.5L, it could have been a fix for the coolant problem.

Or maybe the 2.0L model?

Jensen said:

BrownEvans said:
Usually, a short block just includes the block, crank, and pistons. If it’s the 1.5L, it could have been a fix for the coolant problem.

Or maybe the 2.0L model?

Yeah, my 2.0 had to be replaced this year when the flex plate went bad and took out the engine along with it.

BrownEvans said:
Usually, a short block just includes the block, crank, and pistons. If it’s the 1.5L, it could have been a fix for the coolant problem.

It’s the ‘1.5L I4 F DOHC 16V’ 2017 SE

Does this mean the engine was replaced? Is it a big problem, or could it just be a small repair labeled as a short block replacement?

If it’s a 1.5, I’d skip it

There’s a reason why those are the cheapest engine option.

Plenty of other Fusions out there.

If they had to fix the engine from the original manufacturer’s issues, then probably not.

This means they put a new engine in it, likely because of coolant problems. That’s a big issue already dealt with, though. Just remember to drain and refill the transmission every 30,000 miles.