05-08 Ford Fusions

[Jaymus]

So, anyone on here know much about them? My fiancee is thinking of selling her 2001 Eclipse with 150k miles on it to get a Ford Fusion. She's wanting to get the 4 cylinder model because that's the only one offered with a manual transmission. Are they known to be pretty reliable?

On the other hand, does anyone know much about the 6-speed automatics as far as reliability? I don't trust automatics these days. And what about the CVT transmissions? Are they actually reliable?

 

[firemachine69]

Better rated than the Camry (and unless you get the higher-up XLE version of the 'yota, feels a bunch better).

 

[globey]

Well, 06 was the first year the Fusion was available.

I have an 06 manual. It's a great car and I've had it over two trouble-free years. I just got back from a trip to Atlanta and I got 31 mpg with the trunk full of luggage and four people. The reliability on the Fusion is well above average...I've had no issues with mine.

 

[OVERKILL]

Great car! We had one as a rental for a few weeks with the AWD in the winter.

 

[mpersell]

Based on the Mazda chassis and considered to be a great value. They're a pain to change oil but wonderful to drive.

 

[ewetho]

Originally Posted By: mpersell
Based on the Mazda chassis and considered to be a great value. They're a pain to change oil but wonderful to drive.


HUH.... Which model?????

If you have the V-6 filter is right at the bottom. The I-4 you need a cup for the cartridge but hard it is not. Might have to take the covers off but not hard.

Actually the cartridge type has a center allen wrench drain plug to help prevent making a huge mess. Drain from there first. A motorcraft filter has both o-rings (housing drain plug and filter housing) to change them out and all is well.

 

[paul246]

Ya, I'm sure its based on the Mazda 6 platform. Good car.

 

[mpersell]

I changed an 08 with a 4 cylinder. The bottom of the engine compartment is covered by a plastic shroud for aerodynamics.

 

[sciphi]

It's a Mazda6 wearing Ford badges. Look at the exhaust the next time, they're identical for the V6 versions.

 

[LC]

I have a 2006 Mercury Milan (basic same car as the fusion) with the 2.3 4cyl engine.
It has been a great car. No problems at all and it is about to roll 60,000 miles. Rides real nice and gets great fuel mileage.
In the summer I am get 34 to 37 MPG highway 60mph average.
It sees very limited town use so I can't comment on in town mileage.

 

[gtx510]

hecho en mexico, I'd get a Mazda6 instead
I think you can swap the Mazda canister filter mount for a Ford spin-on mount.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_CD3_platform

 

[JeepZJ4.0]

I had one for a rental for a week and I liked it a lot. The gas mileage is not as good as my Acura but it doesn't use premium. That 6-speed auto really helps that 3.0L move.

 

[firemachine69]

My friend has the SEL edition. I'm thoroughly more impressed with his Fusion as opposed to the 'new and re-designed' Accord I test-drove...

 

[kkreit01]

I've had mine for almost 18 months. I really like it thus far. It's never been back to the dealer once (no recalls. no problems.) In summer, I get 30-31 MPG Highway, and 23-25 City mixed. I'm unsure what model you are interested in, but I wouldn't even look at an "S" model. When I bought mine, an SE was only $700 more than S, and you get a lot for that $700. You might have a hard time finding a manual SEL. If she can wait a few months, I'd wait for the '10 models. They should be out in Jan. They'll have the 2.5 (currently in the '09 Escapes).

 

[parimento1]

in 2010, will Ford stil be using the 6 speed transmission from Aisin Warner or their 6 spd in house brand?