I know this must have crossed someones mind already but I'd like to know if it has been done and what you need to do it. I have an automatic trans Fusion and it shifts fine but I'd like to know if it was possible to swap it over to a manual. I dont know for sure but I would assume the bolt pattern is the same for the auto and manual but as far as electronics and whatnot it would be nice to hear from someone who knows for certain that this can be done or has done it. I did this on a 98 Escort Wagon I bought years ago and there wasnt much to it, I am hoping this would be somewhat the same.