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I have replaced both my rear wheel bearings over the life of my car. Both times they only made noise, no play. If I remember correctly, the bearings are pressed together, so if they fail, the only think holding your wheel on is the brake rotor. I would ask the dealer if when it fails the warranty company will cover the needed pads, rotor, caliper and maybe more since they will all be damaged. If I remember correctly its a $75.00 part from Ford, and easy to change. This is why extended warranty companies suck. If you have the ability, I would say change it yourself, especially if you have a deductable. In my opinion, I dont mess with wheel bearings, they just get more expensive the longer they make noise.

I have looked into this for quite a while, and there really isn't much out there. I was forced to go with the 1.6 because I wanted a manual, so we are stuck with the small engine. However, I did purchase a tune from Livernois Motorsports, its pricey, but it did make a good jump. Its still no race car, but its better than stock. When they looked up my computer code, they told me it was a Fiesta ST computer code, odd. This prompted me to look into the differences between the 1.6 Fiesta ST and the 1.6 Fusion engine. From all the techs I have talked to at Ford, and any part number cross reference, they are mostly identical. So, an upgraded turbo for the 1.6 Fiesta ST will fit. Tuning is your issue as it would need to be custom. Then there is the actual fitment in the Fusion body. The engine might be the same, but the structure around it, and location of other components are different. So it really is as other said, trial and error. I'm sure it can be done, but would be very costly. Might be cheaper to swap in a Focus ST drivetrain. In the end, is it really worth it for all that money? That's pretty much why I stopped at a tune. Hope that helps

Couldn't get to it this weekend, but I will post up when I try it.

I just saw that you fixed the pictures and they are 20s. I might just get a caliper from autozone this weekend and see if it fits under the rim. Should be pretty quick if they have one in stock.

Thanks for the reply BlownGP. What size wheels were you running? Did you do the swap?

I'm not sure what the group size is for your particular car, however, as long as it is 12 volt, uses the stock connections, fits in the stock location, is held in place with the stock components, and the terminals don't touch the body or anything, you should be fine. Personally I always replace with the OEM battery, unless you have done a lot of electrical upgrades or changes to your car.

I swapped over to Morimotto LED bulbs and raised the aim just slightly, now they work great and plenty of light. However, like jpohlman said, you will need a relay harness and resistors if you are going with LED. I ended up learning all this after I installed the bulbs, and it cost me way more than I expected. However, I am very happy with the light output now.

I would agree, just stay with OEM

My car is due for brakes and I'm looking to do this upgrade finally. I have confirmed that all the cars you mention do take the same rotor, 345mm (13.5 inches) but most part stores dont carry the caliper. They do carry it for only the 2016 MKX 4wd 3.7, and it is dual piston. Looks like I can get all new parts pads calipers and rotors for about $400.00 My only question is if they will fit under 18 inch wheels. Has anyone successfully done it with 18 inch OEM Ford wheels?

I'm sure this has been mentioned somewhere, but I cant seem to find it. What is the manufacturer and model or name of the stock turbo on a 1.6L Fusion? The next question is, what about the 1.6L Fiesta ST? Are they the same turbo just with different flanges and piping? I would find it hard to believe that Ford would put a completely different turbo on the Fiesta ST, I'm thinking its mostly just different computer programming for the extra few HP over the 1.6 Fusion. Any info you have on the differences of the 2 would be helpful as well. Thanks in advance.

I installed a boost gauge in my 1.6. Really you just tap the hose into any line that had manifold pressure using a T fitting. Mounting of the gauge is more complicated since there are not too many options for our cars. I had to build a mount for mine. I will try to get pictures if you would like.

Mine just started doing this yesterday. It will work when I first get in, but after an hour drive it wont work. If I shut the car off and restart it, all is well. I'm thinking it is software related.

Sorry for the late response, I'm not on here much. Ford replaced my engine because it was a known issue on the 1.6. If you have a 2016 it is probably a 1.5, and I am not sure if it has the same issue. However, you need to go to a good dealer and have them look and look and look through all the recalls and TSB for your car to see if any are at all related.

Good point about the hazard lights. On the other hand, here in CT people are brake happy, and a lot of them have lights out. Constant tapping of the brakes gives the wrong illusion. The other reason I was thinking of this was to possibly rebadge my Fusion to a Mondeo. Just to make it a conversation starter. So I would need to make it as accurate as possible.

That looks great. I painted my stock one black, but someday I will upgrade to a grill like that. Very nice, thanks for posting!