muskie

Noticed yesterday that the right front wheel cover was broken on my Fusion SE. A big chunk was missing at the bottom of the cover. I only thing of that I can think of was maybe it broke when I took it through a car wash a couple days ago. Maybe I hit the tire alignment guide as I was pulling in. Anyone else had this problem. Think I could get it replaced under warranty as I only have 8,000 miles. I still am upset I could not get an aluminum wheel option on my SE.

The hard to start problem is a known issue on certain build dates, prior to July 2009 I believe. There is a TSB for dealers to replace the ground strap.

I drove Mark VIIIs from 86-08 primarily for seats comfort as I have back issues. I bought an '09 fusion and am pleased except for the seats. The seat causes me neck and shoulder pain and I think it is because the upper portion of the seat pushes my shoulders forward. I can't seem to sit with a straight back. I know people have had problems with the headrest but this is not the problem with me. Are there any options for replacing the seats, ie Recaro or others? Would an MKZ seat be better and fit?

I bought a 2010 SE and was astonished I couldn't get an aluminum wheels as an option. I could only get alloys on SEL. I'm really bummed I had to settle for steel wheels and hubcaps!

I have only 3000 miles on my Fusion. I park my car 3 or 4 days outside without driving it. When I get in it there is an odor that is definitely not a new car smell. I can not pinpoint what the smell is but I'm wondering if is a 'soy' smell from some interior parts. I believe soy by-products are used in some interior components. Has anyone experienced this? Any suggestions?