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2012 Ford Fusion repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 152 repairs.
2012 Ford Fusion repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 105 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Ford Fusion
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| Ford Fusion in Indiana, United States Apr 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| May 201797000 miUS $300 | Left window went out in 2016 and I finally got it repaired. Needed a new window motor. | ||
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Fusion in Georgia, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Sep 201535200 mi | Battery died. Would not hold a charge. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201862000 miUS $159 | Battery died again. Car eats batteries every 2-3 years. Due to battery already replaced under warranty once it was not covered a second time. Had to purchase a new battery this time. | ||
| Oct 201865000 miUS $100 | AC sensor and damper. Dash had to be removed to accomplish the repair. Vehicle had Ford CPO Premium extended warranty for all was covered except $100 | ||
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Fusion in Alberta, Canada May 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 201320960 mi | Fuel filler door wouldn't stay closed | ||
| Oct 201651460 miC $125 | Replaced driver side seat base heater | ||
| Oct 202176880 miC $450 | Front right (passenger side) spring broke. Replaced both front strut assemblies as well as the rear shocks | ||
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Fusion in Alberta, Canada May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 20137440 mi | Air con fan/motor makes high pitch whistling noise and rattling sound. System whistles when windows closed and inlet is on fresh air. Replaced something. Currently evaluating if it worked or not. Trim around rear speaker came loose. Could not repair. Had to re-book for parts to be ordered and repair to be done | ||
| Ford Fusion in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Feb 2022 | |||
| May 201516120 mi | I had an episode of spontaneous acceleration when going very slow up a driveway. Scary situation with small children in the vehicle. | ||
| Aug 201723560 miC $350 | rotors needed to be turned | ||
| Ford Fusion in Quebec, Canada Aug 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Mar 201334100 mi | transmission seal defect, transmission was leaking | ||
| Dec 201346500 mi | transmission seal again!! on warranty | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201317000 mi | Tires would lose pressure occasionally. All tires were broken down, new valve stems then the tires were re-sealed to the rims. So far looks like the are fixed. | ||
| Jun 201422000 mi | Left license plate lamp socket rusted out. bulb burned out. | ||
| Nov 201735000 miUS $100 | Shifter control switch went out causing battery to discharge over night | ||
| Jun 201837000 miUS $90 | All brake pads worn. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jun 20138680 mi | Windshield washer pump not working Tranny shifting rough. Axle seal leak discovered. Replaced Heater blower motor making noise Horn honking randomly/ headlights flashing randomly/ car would be found running without using remote start. Steering column cover broken | ||
| Jul 20139380 mi | Blower motor replaced Steering column cover replaced | ||
| Jul 201531600 miC $600 | Erratic shifting Severe brake fade. Total brake loss. Dealer could not duplicate. I took the car home and found my rear calipers siezed and the pads failed. I replaced all pads/rotors/calipers myself and the problem was resolved. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 201418000 mi | Lots of corrosion on terminals, car won't start. Replaced battery under warranty. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201514300 mi | Flash Sync system to latest version to correct voice recognition and iPod issues. | ||
| Sep 201520000 mi | Clunk from left front when hitting dip in road while turning and braking. Dealer reproduced at first but nothing found when inspecting the suspension, but later could not reproduce noise at all. Got car back and issue returned in a day. | ||
| Dec 201629000 miUS $108 | Blower motor started making chirping noises. Blower assembly replaced. | ||
| Nov 201736000 miUS $48 | While driving, throttle response became erratic and powertrain warning light came on. Issue cleared when car was restarted. No stored codes so replaced throttle body based on Ford 13N03 bulletin. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Missouri, United States Dec 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015124000 mi | Bad wheel bearing-replaced Battery began dying during my courier route. Had it replaced the next day. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 201521700 miC $50 | Sensor failed. To replace sensor needed to replace steering gear. Would have been $2,400 if the extended warranty hadn't paid. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Colorado, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Nov 201529000 mi | Fusion would not start/crank 1 day after purchase. An intermittent problem, dealer replace theft module | ||
| Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201420000 mi | Retaining ring broken/missing on Power Port. Rear windows did not roll up consistently. Replaced AC blower motor due to noise. | ||
| Dec 201531000 mi | Rear turn signal bulb failed and fused to the socket, requiring the entire socket to be replaced in addition to the bulb. | ||
| Sep 201638000 miUS $600 | Both lower control arms replaced due to worn bushings. (bushings are press-fit into the arms, and cannot be replaced separately) | ||
| Jun 201745000 miUS $650 | Dealer diagnosed noise as faulty steering gear, related to recall 15N01, but no DTC codes present, so not directly covered. Submitted the information to Ford customer service and they agreed to split the cost of repairs. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Mar 20124000 mi | vehicle is not shifting correctly, slamming gears and over revving between shifts vehicle still not shifting properly, data recorder was installed then removed after a few weeks. | ||
| Oct 201220200 mi | sunroof was rattling, headliner was adjusted the cooling fan bearing was squeaking and the blower fan was chirping both parts replaced | ||
| Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201559000 miUS $100 | Right front axle seal was leaking. Repaired under Ford extended warranty. $100 deductible. Dome lamp not turning on when RF door opened. Faulty door latch. Latch replaced under Ford extended warranty. $100 deductible. | ||
| Oct 201564500 miUS $100 | Oil pan gasket leaking. Covered under Ford PremiumCare ESP. $100 deductible. | ||
| Sep 201675000 miUS $100 | Front upper shut mounts were making noise when the wheel was turned in parking lot maneuvers. After upper strut mounts were replaced, the noise was still present. | ||
| Dec 201675000 mi | Suspension noise never fixed. | ||
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Fusion in Washington, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Feb 20139900 mi | SUM: WHEN NEW, VEHICLE EXHIBITED HARSH SHIFTS FROM 1-2. GRADUALLY WORSENED AND CAME TO INCLUDE A SOFT 2-3 SHIFT AND A METALLIC FRICTION NOISE IN LOWER GEARS BY 1000MI. STARTING AROUND 7000MI, VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY IN TRAFFC | ||
| Feb 201416000 mi | The car has a constant vibration and hard shifts with high RPM going more then 20 miles an hour, A rattle appears as I accelerate. Ford mailed a letter identifying the Vin to possible throttle body contamination. Recall in Oasis | ||
| Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States Aug 2013 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Aug 201547700 mi | Throttle body was replaced under expanded warranty. The Fusion was exhibiting severe drivability issues. | ||
| Jun 201775000 miUS $2200 | AWD PTU was whining and smelling horribly. PTU needed to be replaced as it is a non-servicble part. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 201444640 mi | Vibration in drivetrain at 89 t0 80 km car is with ford Engineering had problem with this at 269 km when car has new been fighting for two years. need help. Update: replaced driveshaft with updated part. | ||
| Apr 201578960 mi | same vibration in drivetrain and transmission slipping and banging, everthing but the engine was changed still have the samr problem. also seat track has noise and movement, this was from the day I purcase it with 269 km. | ||
| Jun 201584320 mi | same on going problem with transmission slipping and vibration in drivetrain. axle replaced, was making a noise | ||
| Aug 201592380 mi | axle and steady bearing on going problem with this car, still have transmission vibration. | ||
| Oct 201597700 mi | after another attempt, transmission slipping and big loud bang from drivetrain. happened on the highway. doesn't seem safe. | ||
| Dec 2015104160 mi | vibration in drivetrain. Engine smokes & rattles for 5 sec. They said noting was wrong. I sent them a video of engine noise no luck yet. transmission, brakes, trans slipping and banging engine Dual heater control fixed and blower fan replaced. | ||
| Jan 2016104360 miC $80 | Had transmission rebuilt again and driveshaft replaced again. | ||
| Mar 2016105400 mi | problem with sway bar blots for toe wheel adjuster ect. trans mission rebuild again and driveshaft was replaced, had a chunk out of it. car was a problem from when I purchase it new . | ||
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Dec 201350000 miUS $140 | battery check indicated dead cells and needed to be replaced | ||
| Ford Fusion in Alberta, Canada May 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 20123620 mi | Loss of power steering, known EPAS issue, steering box replaced under warranty | ||
| Aug 201435200 mi | Recall for carb. I had a few instances where when I accelerated it bogged down that I was unsure of the cause... when the recall came in it seemed to fit. | ||
| May 201870680 miC $50 | Door lock stopped working and replaced driver front door handle. | ||
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States Apr 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Dec 201437000 mi | car received new battery under warranty | ||
| Ford Fusion in Delaware, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Apr 20123500 mi | Erractic shifting/slipping. Reprogrammed powertrain computer | ||
| Oct 201212000 mi | Erratic shifting, shift flares harsh shifts. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Delaware, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2017133000 miUS $12 | Right license plate light housing had rust/stopped working. Found housing cracked. Replaced housing with Ford part. "Check Fuel Fill Inlet" error on dash. Checked purge valve, operating properly. Cleaned and lubed fuel fill inlet flapper. Cleared code but error returned. Cleared code again, hasn't returned. | ||
| Oct 2019158000 miUS $500 | Steering rack started making loud screeching noise. Replaced steering rack with a used part from LKQ. | ||
| Ford Fusion in New Jersey, United States May 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jan 20138800 mi | Windshield was defective from factory. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| May 201329000 mi | Airbag sensor going off at random times. Dealer traced it to a loose wire in the driver's side door panel. Whole airbag system and much of the driver's side SRS wiring was replaced. | ||
| Ford Fusion in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Sep 20124000 mi | Sun roof wouldn't open.They had to order a new motor for the sunroof.Day 2 was a Friday.Monday the motor sitill hadn't arrived finally on day 4 it was installed.Car was returned with soiled finger prints in 6 different areas. | ||
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Fusion in California, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 201660000 mi | Air condition blows hot air intermittently. Took it to the dealer when it was acting up but they couldn't fix it because the problem is not consistent and they couldn't diagnose. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2018102300 mi | Evap code caused by fuel flap. Cleaned flap and used emergency filler to open and close the flap to ensure seal. | ||
| Sep 2021127720 mi | Replace brake pads and rotors Replace upper control arms and ball joints | ||
| Ford Fusion in California, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2017103000 miUS $100 | Mass air sensor started having intermittent problems, replaced it | ||
| Jun 2021228000 miUS $200 | Valve cover gasket leaked. Replaced it. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Nebraska, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2017US $90 | New battery | ||
| Ford Fusion in Missouri, United States Jan 2016 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Jun 2017175000 miUS $350 | Replaced A/C compressor, condenser, & filter/drier and flushed system due to failure. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Minnesota, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201778000 miUS $100 | A small transmission leak was detected during annual vehicle inspection. Dealer confirmed and repaired leak. Car is covered under Ford extended warranty so cost was only $100 | ||
| Ford Fusion in New Mexico, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Oct 201746000 miUS $50 | driver interior door handle broke. DIY replacement | ||
| Feb 202386000 mi | Electronic power steering recalibration recall work to address occasional PS failure. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada Jul 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201661938 mi | Stuttering tach at 1600rpm Stuttering tach at 1600rpm | ||
| Ford Fusion in North Carolina, United States Sep 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Nov 201331000 mi | Noisy heater/AC fan assembly. Dealer damaged bumper, forgot to fix the problem I brought it in for. | ||
| Jan 201432000 mi | The HVAC fan has continually squeaked the past few months. The car is in for a second attempt to repair. The number of days in the shop was due to the holiday season, techs being out and parts having to be ordered. They did give me a loaner. | ||
| May 201437000 mi | My car began making a 'knocking' noise at low speeds when stopping, accelerating or turing when temps reached 80F. Turns out it was defective front control arms. Dealer was nice - giving me an extension of the warranty so I had $0 to pay. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States Mar 2016 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Jun 2017107000 mi | Replaced steering gear after started getting "steering system fault" warning lights. Covered under extended recall warranty. | ||
| Dec 2017116000 miUS $300 | Blower was cutting in and out. Replaced blower motor, resistor pack and wire pig tail. My understanding is that the blower motor was drawing too much current and in turn damaged the resistor pack and pig tail wires. Wires looked burned. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Nov 201436400 miUS $100 | vehicle entered 'limp home mode'-most likely caused by throttle body failure, a known defect, with Ford extended warranty for part. it was cheaper for me to replace part myself, rather than pay ford to diagnose the problem | ||
| Dec 201661000 miUS $25 | Drivers side door handle broke. May have been covered by Ford warranty, but part was cheap enough to not bother with the dealer | ||
| Aug 201774000 miUS $150 | Replaced driver side lower control arms | ||
| Oct 2021102000 miUS $200 | Exhaust flex pipe replaced. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Tennessee, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Apr 201210700 mi | Harsh shift 1-2, slipping and flaring 2-3 and 3-4 despite application of TSB 12-3-7 Failure of valve body due to worn regulator valve bore. Total rebuild with replacement of all clutches, gaskets, and seals, including foward, reverse, overdrive clutches and final drive seal. Vehicle in shop for 21+ days. | ||
| Sep 201218000 mi | Further work up for harsh 1-2 shift, now only when cold. Vehicle pressured tested and passed. PCM update applied. 50 percent improvement. | ||
| Aug 201331000 mi | Continued harsh 1-2, flared 2-3, and other shift quality issues. update: Ford declared normal operation and I let it go. | ||
| Aug 201446000 miUS $200 | Battery died with less than 36 months service life. Note car extremely hard to jump start, requires a V6 to get enough juice. It is a big 4, so I'm not surprised. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Oregon, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 20126670 mi | Transmission software adjustment Transmission adjustment | ||
| Feb 201310000 mi | Transmission software adjustment | ||
| Sep 201316000 mi | Automatic transmission not shifting correctly. | ||
| Nov 201323700 mi | Automatic transmission not shifting correctly | ||
| Ford Fusion in Rhode Island, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2020 | |||
| May 202082000 miUS $700 | AC compressor was replaced, also had AC control unit replaced with remanufactured unit that turned out to be bad. | ||
| Jun 202085000 miUS $250 | Transmission cooling system broke down, had to have lines replaced. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Alabama, United States May 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201324000 mi | Emissions-service engine light came on. Followed instructions for driving 3 cycles then cold starting to see if light goes out. it didn't. Mechanic said the Emission filter cartridge had to be replaced. No cool air present. Mechanic states "impact hole in condenser. Cannot warranty". Taking to another dealer for second opinon | ||
| Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201531700 mi | false reading from check engine light sensor | ||
| Jul 201760000 mi | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ..SLIGHT EVAPORATIVE LEAK. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Arizona, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201517000 mi | Fuel door spring came loose and was fixed | ||
| Ford Fusion in California, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jan 201434000 mi | Battery terminal corroded into two pieces. All maintenance done, replaced harness under warranty. | ||
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Mar 20121000 mi | Airbag deploy light comes on and stays on for most trips. Happened frequently, then infrequently, then seldom. Dealer reset memory code, but could not determine problem. Dealer said drive until stays on, then callback for service appt. | ||
| Sep 20126200 mi | Replacement of driver's airbag clock spring, after airbag deploy dash light came back on again daily for over a week. Dealer pulled 'live' code to determine, part to be replaced. Replacement of driver's airbag clock spring, after airbag deploy dash light came back on again daily for over a week. Dealer pulled 'live' code to determine, part to be replaced. Replacement of driver's airbag clock spring, after airbag deploy dash light came back on again daily for over a week. Dealer pulled 'live' code to determine, part to be replaced. Covered 100% under warranty. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Maryland, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201874000 miUS $303 | I had brakes checked and was told I needed pads on front and rear..I took to my mechanic who said I only needed front pads.After removing found that the calipers were frozen on both side..So I had to replace both calipers. First time since I had the car. | ||
| Apr 201879000 miUS $89 | Hard starting..slow starting Had to replace battery | ||
| Jun 201882000 miUS $35 | replaced inside driver's door handle | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201440300 mi | Rust on door rim (inside where the metal sheets are connected - probably leaking water) - covered repair under basic warranty by Ford - sand blasted by local body shop and repainted - lasted 2 weeks and rusting again... | ||
| Nov 201445840 miC $5 | Right side marker light replaced. Around 10 minutes. Must disassemble/assemble plastic fender cover which is tricky if there is a cold weather. Light itself is 2 minute job. 8 minutes is to fight with the plastic cover. Dealer wouldn't do it for $20. | ||
| May 201670280 miC $715 | Belt squeaking when engine is cold. Water pump leak contaminated the belt. Replaced belt and tensioner and water pump. - | ||
| Nov 201679380 miC $61 | Door handle on driver side broke. | ||
| Jul 201791760 miC $11 | Tail lights replaced - both - one burned in - hard to remove - otherwise it would be less than 10 min. | ||
| Jul 2019129691 mi | Steering gear replacement, power steering died - warranty repair based on recall 15S18 | ||
| Oct 2019134850 miC $370 | Replaced exhaust flex pipe | ||
| May 2020143408 mi | Heat shield on the bottom snapped off, dragging on the road surface, technician zip-tied it back as quick fix for free. | ||
| Nov 2021164300 miC $20 | Headlight bulbs replacement, tail light bulbs replacement. Burned out. | ||
| May 2022171120 miC $300 | Tie-rod replaced. Old one was loose, advised immediate change due to safety. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Florida, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201424000 mi | Center console AC vents replaced. | ||
| Ford Fusion in North Carolina, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jul 201638200 miUS $225 | Inside door latch replaced. | ||
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Ford Fusion in North Carolina, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201425000 mi | AC was making a chirping noise - Dealership replaced the blower motor under warranty. Battery (small battery - not hybrid battery) would not pass inspection. Replaced battery under warranty. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Oregon, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| May 201311000 mi | Airbag deploy dash light stayed on with passenger in seat. Neither dealer or Ford Co. gave satisfactory explanation as to why this happens, Problem reported to NHTSA/ODI. Waiting for answer. | ||
| Jul 201528200 mi | Passenger airbag lite on indicating airbag will not deploy with wife in seat. Dealer says wife does NOT weigh enough (Weight 98 lbs) to activate airbag. Dealer tested according to specs & found no problem. Reported to Federal Govt. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Washington, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201761000 miUS $450 | Car started sputtering one morning and the check engine light came on and blinked. Took it to the dealer the next morning. They said there were fault codes for multiple fuel injectors misfiring, but looking at the car they found one injector in particular that had frayed wiring (perhaps from rodent damage). They replaced the frayed wire and cleared the codes, car began running normally again and code hasn't returned. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Florida, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201629000 miUS $2155 | Replaced electronic assist power steering module | ||
| Dec 201758000 miUS $325 | Front inside door handles won't retrack fully. Mechanism prevented locking of doors. | ||
| Jun 2022126000 miUS $150 | Sound in front of car when stopping or take off from stop | ||
| Ford Fusion in Maryland, United States Jun 2012 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Nov 201657400 miUS $357 | Failed pedal sensor lit up ABS light. Cost includes tow recommended by dealer, 5 miles. | ||
| Aug 201765000 miUS $125 | Diagnosed failure of reverse sensors on rear bumper. Chose not to repair at dealership. Will DIY when I have assistance. | ||
2012 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
| Ford Fusion in Louisiana, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201764000 miUS $120 | the lugs on the tire were stripped and tires could not be rotated without repair | ||
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