MechanicMarc

If you are continuing to have this problem, see your dealer. There is a test using IDS (the Ford diagnostic tool) that can perform a fuel economy test. It can also assist a tech in figuring out any economy concerns. just FYI, my wife's 2010 2.5 auto gets about 32 MPG, mixed mostly highway.

Well, having driven several cars both before and after the reprogram, I can say it does change how the car shifts. As for the reposition, i can only say if that what the engeneers say it does, I have to belive them. I have never taken one of these trannys in a see thru case before and after to "see" the changes. But having rebuilt one of these marvels of modern engeneering, if they say the fix (before the 4/5/6 slip) is in the computer, I have to go with them. And I have not seen one come back for a trans related problem since the recall was issued. But it is really early, maybe too early to tell, if this is a fix, or as you put it (and rightfully so, given your experiance) a band-aid. My official answer- only time can tell.

Then you have not done many brake jobs, I'm afraid.I have had to replace alot of rear rotors on the F-350 DRW because of wear. Since these rotors are not turnable, you have to replace them. Some of these rotors were actually close to the thin spec at the time of replacement. And then there were the rotors on my '01 Bullitt. Aside from the fact they were well used at 35,000 miles, I tried to turn them to get a good clean appearance (they were not warped), but the passenger side was out of spec after the second pass. i then replaced them with Baer DecelaRotors. in the box with the rotors was the spec sheet for the minimum vent depth. Why would they include that spec? Wear fo the metal rotor. Simple as that. As for the factory rotors on any Fusion I have seen, I have never met one I couldn't try to turn. I have had to replace a set of front ones on one car because of excessive warpage, but it is my thought that the problem with that car was the loose nut behind the wheel.

Not sure if it a bolt in kit, but I know MRT did one a while back. look at www.mrt-direct.com.

Although I do not doubt anyone's problems exsist (I am a Ford dealer mechanic after all, and see all kinds of problems), I think Ford has fixed any known issues at this point, with the exception of those cars covered by the recall that have not made it into a dealer yet. My car is not covered by the recall, as it was built after it was issued, but I can honestly say i have only seen one car come in that needed the full fix. And the dealer I work for has sold alot of Fusions (mostly as corprate cars) equiped with the I-4 and 6 speed auto. And I agree, if more dealers treated thier customers as stated above, the bad rap dealers get would not exsist.

Looks like you did indeed drain the trans. No feers, though , as there is a way to refill it. Just make sure to use the correct type/amount. Your dealer will be able to tell you what kind of fluid (most likely MerconV). As for getting the amount right, just drain what remains, and fill with the specified amount. And it's not a bad idea to change the fluid in a manual trans after about 100,000 miles, so if your mileage is close to this, then don;t fret. less and its just good dumb luck. As for knowing the difference between oil and tranny fluid, oil will be black or dark brown and will stain. Tranny fluid, on the other hand, is more of a red color, very thin, and cleans quite well.

OK. This is coming from a Ford Tech, certified in trans repair. Out of the several dozen cars I have reprogrammed, only one has failed the "brake-torque" test that follows a reprogram. It is now being fixed under the TSB. Not an easy removal, but that's not the point of this post. If the car you are buying was built BEFORE the TSB was released, it would be included in the TSB and, because of the nature of the TSB, would not be allowed to leave the Dealer's lot as a sold car until the reprogram was done. If the reprogram is completed before 7,000 miles, no further action is needed. If it is beyond the7K mark, then a test drive and brake-torque test would be done to confirm the trans is OK or not. If it fails, then the trans comes out, rebuilt with the correct parts, and reinstaled. If the car was built after the TSB was put out, like my wife's new SE, then the PCM is at the latest callibration, and would not be under the TSB. So have no fear. buy your new car. And enjoy it!

Well, I didn't get rid of anything. Bought the Fusion for the wife to drive every day, and I took over her old car, a 2004 hyundai Elantra GT. But it did allow me to stop driving my 2001 Mustang Bullitt every day. Not that that is a bad thing, but I was worried that one day I was going to be really greassy and nasty and ruin a beautiful car. I did drive the Bullitt this past weekend, since there was no rain, and boy what fun! As for what we love, is the room. We have a 13 year old that has already reached 6', and a 5 year old. The Elantra was too cramped for a family car, so now, we are fine. We didn't get the SYNC option, as I have plans for an aftermarket stereo system, and that would have made it too difficult.

Well, there was a slight problem with the Sport Blue we were getting. Turns out the database showed it to be a courtisy delivery (in other words, not for retail sale, but a delivery for a leasing company) and ordering one would take far too long. I would miss out on 2K in rebates, and would not be guarunteed of my D-Plan price. So another car was picked- a Sterling Grey SE with auto and a spoiler. I'm not crazy about the spoiler idea (the Bullitt doesn't have one) but it may grow on me. Already I have plans on installing HIDs in the low beams and fog lights, may tint the taillights a bit, and may even have the "hubcaps" that come standard painted a bit of a darker color. The wife also has mentioned she doesn't like the dual tip exhaust look, so that may go in favor of a 2 1/2" or 3" single tip. Will post some pics (if some request it) of some of the mods done, as most (I feel) are faily simple. At least compared to working on a modern diesel engine.

Sorry. That's an "inside" term we use at the dealership. Secret's out. I work at a Ford dealer. No matter where it comes from, we use the term "coming from Dearborn" to mean on the truck and being delivered.

I've had mine "in transit" for almost a week now. Problem is, once it leaves Dearborn, there is no way to track when it will arrive.

Last Friday, I secured the financing on a 2010 Fusion SE for my wife. It's not all that equiped, 4 cylinder, auto, in Sprot Blue with black cloth. Nothing fancy, but it is exactly the car she has been wanting for 6 months. The other Ford in the "stable" is a 2001 Mustang Bullitt, number 02445. SInce I am not new to modifying cars, I plan on doing a few things right off to enhance what Ford started. Probably a nice tint job on the windows, and an HID kit, since she leaves for work at 5 am, and is usually dark. As my user name states, I am a mechanic. I work mainly on the Ford Diesel engines. But I am also certified in Electrical, Stering and suspension, and Gas engine repairs. I am working on other certs now, to expand on what I can work on.