Its ownership costs are also relatively low, and its. Despite the rise of the koreans, an americanized passat, refreshed gm and chrysler products and a dip in fusion sales between the 2012 and the allnew 20 model, the ford is still the fourthbestselling midsize sedan in america. Shop our large selection of parts based on brand, price, description, and location. Ford fusion recalled for gear selector issue consumer.
In november 2012, the 20 ford fusion second generation lineup, including the gasoline and ecoboost engine options, and the fusion hybrid and plugin variants, won the 20 green car of the. Contributing editor csaba csere takes an indepth and technical look into the 20 ford fusion hybrid on the latest episode of car and driver. Our acceleration estimates peg the new fusion hybrid at about. Fords 20 fusion model comes out as a tech heavyweight, brandishing an advanced drivetrain, driver assistance, and connected. Ford ceo alan mulallys one ford initiative, aimed at creating a global product portfolio with a consistent look and mission, has certainly been fruitful. Midsize sedans are the heart of the new car market in the u. This is a big deal, and ford once again coaches drivers how to make maximum use of. Ford recently announced it would discontinue the fusion. Ford s family sedan gets one fordedand ends up looking pretty darn good. Updates to the plugin hybrid version include an extension of the electriconly range. The recall starts today and is one of three ford recalls for.
Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Ford ceo alan mulallys one ford initiative, aimed at creating a global product portfolio with a. Popular searches toyota camry ford f150 car appraiser tool subaru. The 20 ford fusion has not been crashtested by either the insurance institute for highway safety or the national highway traffic safety administration. Official information and pictures of the allnew 20 ford fusion. For one, it has some of the strongest engines and best handling in the midsize car segment. I must get a car by early spring 20 and am once again favoring a 20.
Our acceleration estimates peg the new fusion hybrid at about a half second slower to 60 mph and through the quartermile than last years model. The technology features in the 20 ford fusion help keep you connected with the world and with your car. Car weight limits weight capacity consumer reports news. Ford might need to upsize their trophy case for all the awards the new fusion is. Car and driver names ford fusion hybrid one of 10 best robert scardino november 30, 2009 comment now. Read the full story and get the details on fords new family sedan at car and. The steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip. Most test drivers are happy with the 20 ford fusions ample power and lively handling, and many say that for a family sedan, it is one of the more exciting cars. Ive been living with a ford fusion energi for the past 3 years and break down the numbers, and compare it to other cars like the chevy bolt, nissan leaf, and toyota prius. And the ford fusion hybrid doesnt feel especially slow. Read complete details and see photos of the 20 ford fusion from motor trend. Load capacity can normally be found on the tire information placard in the driver s door sill or in the. The 2016 model is part of a fusion generation that launched for 20.
Car and driver names ford fusion hybrid one of 10 best. Fords family sedan gets one fordedand ends up looking pretty darn good. A few minutes before reading this article, i built a 20 ford fusion titanium awd on line and was disappointed that the only interior color was black and that the rear seat back doesnt fold. Ford motor issued a recall of more than 270,000 fusion vehicles in north america because of a transmission issue that can allow the cars to shift into a different gear than the one the driver. Ford hit a grand slam two years ago with the introduction of an allnew ford fusion hybrid. Performanceminded drivers can opt for a sport model with a turbocharged v6 engine, and all models offer a wide variety of convenience and safety features. Ford claimed a net 191 hp for the 2012 fusion hybrid and says the 20 fusion hybrids drivetrain nets a slightly lower 188 hp. Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 202014 ford fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured august 15, 2012, through september 10, 20, 202014 ford escape vehicles. Theres also a recall for an improperly welded drivers seat and another. Read the story and see photos of the new fusion at car and. Ford redesigned the fusion sedan for 20 with fresh styling and some more efficient engines.
Mated to a 6speed automatic, it gives the fusion epa ratings of 22. At 3682 pounds, our wellequipped test car was actually 123 pounds lighter than the previousgeneration car. With gas, hybrid, and plugin hybrid powertrain options, the 2020 fusion is where technology, style and. It was awarded the north american car of the year prize at the 2010 detroit auto show, named motor trend. March 18, 2018 a ford door ajar sensor lawsuit claims the sensors send false signals that the doors are open when they are in fact closed. Its not that the new fusion hybrid, bigger in every dimension than the car it replaces, is a fatty. The fusion is allnew for 20 and features the next version of fords design language. Ford recalls fusion cars to fix glitch that can cause them. The car looks like a design from aston martin which ford previously owned. At 3682 pounds, our wellequipped test car was actually 123 pounds lighter than the previousgeneration car we last tested.
Ford is recalling certain model year 20 fusion vehicles manufactured april 19, 20, through april 23, 20. Ford door ajar sensor lawsuit says warning lights stay on. If youre a tall driver looking for a car thats spacious enough to meet your needs, youll want to check out these 10 sedans. The fusion comes standard with safety features as part of the ford copilot 360 suite. But youll have to act fast if all that sounds good to you. Ford has five possible drivetrains in the 20 fusion. Ford is recalling 259,182 of its 20 to 2016 fusion sedans because a cable that links the gear selector to the transmission can fail, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear from what.
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