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Ford Dealer Quotes $9,152 For AC Fix, More Than The Car’s Worth

December 9, 2024 by admin 1 Comment

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According to the Kelley Blue Book, this bill is more than the car itself could be worth as a trade-in

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 Ford Dealer Quotes $9,152 For AC Fix, More Than The Car’s Worth

  • A Ford Fusion owner faced a major issue with their air conditioning system.
  • After visiting a local Ford dealer, they received an eye-popping $9K repair quote.
  • The repair bill is likely higher than the sedan’s entire resale value.

When your car’s air conditioning stops working, it’s one of those moments where you brace for the inevitable: the repair bill. But what happens when that bill is so high it almost exceeds the value of the car itself? For one Ford Fusion owner, that’s exactly the situation they found themselves in, after being quoted over $9,000 for an AC fix by their local dealer.

In this case, the best move might not be a dealer at all, but an independent mechanic who can often offer more reasonable prices for the same work.

A Shockingly High Quote

There’s no telling what ultimately led to the AC failure in question. According to a Reddit post, the customer took their 2019 Fusion sedan to Coggin Ford in Jacksonville, FL, where they were handed an eye-watering quote of $9,152.25 to repair the air conditioning system. That includes basically everything one would need for an entirely new air conditioning system. 

More: Which Brand’s Cars Cost Least To Run Over 10 Years?

The main components, the AC evaporator, the compressor, and the condenser, are often expensive. On RockAuto.com right now, the compressor and component kit on a 2.0-liter turbocharged 2019 Fusion will run the buyer up to $1,419.75. This alone gives a sense of how pricey AC repairs can become.

 Ford Dealer Quotes $9,152 For AC Fix, More Than The Car’s Worth
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On top of that, the dealer will charge a significant amount for labor, especially if they have to remove the entire dashboard to get access to all the parts. While it’s unclear what the parts/labor split is, it’s still a wild situation. In fact, in total, we’re talking about roughly the same amount of cash that the car is worth.

According to the Kelley Blue Book, the average resale value of a 2019 Ford Fusion is $11,286, while its trade-in value is $9,071. Since we don’t know anything about the condition, mileage, options, or trim, we can’t be certain. Nevertheless, many commenters believe that what we’re seeing here is the “We don’t want to do it” price.   

 Ford Dealer Quotes $9,152 For AC Fix, More Than The Car’s Worth
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In other words, some shops will make a quote so big because, in reality, they don’t want to do the job unless they’re going to make a lot of extra margin on the deal. Is that what’s happening here? We can’t say for sure, but it’s likely that an independent mechanic would do the same job for less, potentially with just as much expertise and quality.

For many owners, this is a classic example of why independent shops often make more sense—lower overhead and more competitive pricing. Doing some research and shopping around could help the owner avoid a situation where the cost of repair leaves them questioning whether the car is worth saving at all.

 Ford Dealer Quotes $9,152 For AC Fix, More Than The Car’s Worth

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