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I would change the oil and filter more frequently if you want to ensure proper lubrication with the synthetic blend Motorcraft oil. Unless you are in an extremely cold environment, there is little value in full-synthetic oil. One thing I haven't seen discussed is the cooldown procedure before cutting off the engine after high temperature runs. Based on my experience with turbocharged engines years ago, you should allow the engine to cool down after very hot operation to prevent the turbocharger from overheating the oil and caking residue on the turbocharger mating surfaces. Just a minute or so cooldown will help prevent premature turbocharger failure. Oil not only provides lubrication, but helps control engine temperature.

I have a 2010 Fusion Hybrid with Nav and a 2013 Fusion Hybrid with Nav. The upgrade to the software for the 2013 works well and I am enjoying the new features in the info center. Now, how about an upgrade for the older vehicles? The most annoying thing about the 2010 is that the rear camera does not come on until I am out of the parking space or garage and halfway down the road. The 2013 is much faster to display the back up view. I'm sure some of the features from the late model upgrade could also be integrated into a "Fix" for the rear camera problem.

10.9 Miles per dollar (at 4230 miles).

Leasing is particularly advantageous when the residual values of the vehicle is high, there are good incentives on the one you want or you want a new vehicle every 3 years or so. If, after the term of the lease you decide you no longer want the vehicle, you can walk away from it. If it is worth less than the preset residual value, no loss to you. If you bought it and it was worth less than what you owed when you wanted to trade, you loose the difference. Often there are special incentives for leases through Ford Motor Credit. When they were closing out the Mariner Mercurys, we leased two of them with $2,000 trades for under $200 a month for 27 months. One we bought off lease for a family member, and the other we walked away from. The residual value is set on MSRP so if you get incentives, rebates, negotiate a better price, all those savings reduce your lease payments for the lease term. It is like getting them up front instead of over the length of a purchased car loan. $2,400 svings on a two years lease is $100 less per month. $2,400 savings on a 60 month car loan is $40 less per month.

75 miles this morning with 5 people in the Fusion Hybrid 2013. Over 50% highway at 65 mph. 45.2 mpg. I question the Energi would have done much better.

Just completed a 205 mile trip in heavy Atlanta traffic, 50% county roads at 55 MPH and 30% highway speeds at 70 MPH. My 2013 Fusion Hybrid has 1,700 miles on it, so barely broken in. I got 45.2 MPG. It would have been much higher if I had used more 55 MPH roads. I was able to get 54.4 MPG on our 2010 Fusion Hybrid using county roads on a similar trip. So I believe the 47 MPG in the 2013 is entirely possible. I did use brake regen going down hills to keep the battery topped off.

The best way to determine if an issue is covered by a TSB or is warrantable, is to have your service advisor run an OASIS report on your VIN and code it to the concern you experience. If you are not having a concern, but heard about a TSB, you can ask them to review the particulars of the TSB with you. The presence of a TSB does not create an obligation to repair something. Many TSBs cover parts supercedence, diagnostic routine changes, parts service details, etc. Some may extend the warranty coverage on a repair. You won't know the particulars until someone reviews the TSB details.

A lot of factors go into Ford accepting an order for scheduling. Does the dealership have allocation? What priority did the dealership put on the order? Has the dealership placed later orders in the system with a higher priority? Does the order inculde commodities that are on hold/controlled/short supply? They are going to make it sound like Ford controls all of the processes, but in fact the dealership has the biggest influence on scheduling. They know their allocation, the order priority, etc. and any controlled items (from their dealer news bulletin). Production scheduling is updated on Thur. evenings, so check with your dealership on Fridays for any status changes.

Looks like we bought the same car. Grey SE Hybrid, Nav, roof, Tech, etc. (+ mats, 18" wheels). Would have waited for the Titanium, but didn't know how long it would take to get one in. Still on the first tank of fuel, so no feel for fuel economy yet. Our 2010 Fusion Hybrid got much better fuel economy once it had about 4,000 miles on it, but weather has a bigger impact for us. The ICE runs a lot more when it is cold and the heater demand is high. I will try for 60+ MPG in the spring.

Ford updates their scheduling system on Thur. evenings. Call your salesperson on Fridays and ask for the latest status. It will help if you have your body style and dealer order number (saves time looking it up.)

Your 2010 FFH may be out of warranty time wise. Mine has just about 25,000 miles but is 3 1/2 years old. An OASIS report, run by your service advisor, will give you the in-service date. You might ask them to run a warranty history as part of the report, since you bought it used.

Big Jim - great explanation. Thanks for being on the Forum.

No, but it makes sense as a security vehicle.

The main factors influencing the delivery time are the dealership's allocation, commodity availability and priority (set by the dealership). If the dealership has already ordered their allotment for the next several weeks, you wait to start the clock. If you order options that are on hold/short supply, you wait. If the dealership orders vehicles after your order with a higher priority, they get built before you (10 is higherst dealership priority and 99 is lowest.) Some dealerships order everything as 20 priority and it is first come, first built. Questions to ask when ordering: Do you have current allocation? Are any of my options on hold/short supply? Will you order later units with a higher priority than my vehicle?

The reason to vary your speed is that fresh gears do better with a wide initial wear pattern (to avoid gear whine.) I would occasionally let the car slow down from highway speed (off the accelerator) in the first 500 miles to assist in seating the piston rings. Leave the factory fill oil in the engine until the first regularally scheduled oil change (3,000 miles or longer.)