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Hi guys, I have a 2013 Ford Fusion SE 1.6L with ecoboost 110k kms. Experienced sudden engine shaking at high speed, pulled over to investigate and was still shaking at idle. One by one I disconnected each coil and found that coil #1 (left hand side) had no change in engine response when connected or disconnected. All other coils had a immediate effect on the engine. I installed new plugs but this hadn't changed the rough idle, I bought a new coil for position #1 and still no change. Plug is wet with fuel when i took it out, what else can I check for? Engine light came on briefly for 5 minutes during the first time it shook, but engine code is for mass air flow sensor

Hey everyone, I have a 2013 Ford Fusion SE Ecoboost, 1.6L - I bought the car from CarMax early April with 34,0XX miles on it. I've put on 3,100 miles on it in that time period and I had the wrench + check engine light come on. Here's the story below: So I was driving last night, heading to the gym. I was going about 35-40 MPH and all of a sudden I feel like I driving on a very light bumpy road. I disregarded it and kept driving then a few seconds later, here comes this yellow wrench light and the message "read owners manual". As all that came on I noticed the RPM's staggering between 1000 and 2000 and I could definitely tell it went into limp mode as I drifted into the gym parking lot. I park, turn the car off. Then turn it back on, and weirdly, the icon was gone. After I was done in the gym I started it back up and had no problems. Drove home fine. Fast forward about 23 hours and again, I'm leaving to go to the gym. So I get in my car, turn it on, and there's the wrench icon. I didn't want to risk anything so I slowly backed it out of my driveway so I could get my backup car (PT Cruiser, lol). When I get home to put the Fusion back in the drive way I noticed the Check Engine light pop up. Has anyone gone through this? The manual said it was the powertrain but what could've happened to it? I've only put 3000 miles on it since I got the Fusion in April of 17'! I have an extended warranty so I'm covered either way but I'm confused on why it's acting up! Thanks

I have a 2013 se 1.6 Eco boost... Whenever I start driving I have this whining noise coming from my engine. This is something that was not there when I purchased the vehicle but is something that has cropped up recently. It is as if the engine is running a bit more rough. Has anybody else had similar issues?

NASCAR Star Trevor Bayne Uses New Fusion EcoBoost Technology to Top Teammates by Nearly Posting 50 MPG New 2013 Fusion with 1.6-liter EcoBoost® engine and Auto Start-Stop fuel-saving technology is designed to achieve 37 mpg on the highway NASCAR star Trevor Bayne reaches nearly 50 mpg – the type of efficiency generally reserved for hybrids and small cars – to win Ford’s Fusion EcoBoost NASCAR Miles Per Gallon Challenge Bayne outdueled NASCAR superstars and teammates Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth by achieving 46.9 mpg at Ford’s Dearborn, Mich. test track, thanks in part to clever driving Ford Fusion Forum – Ford recently rounded up NASCAR superstars to race the new Fusion EcoBoost®. The twist: They were asked to hit the top miles per gallon, not miles per hour, with the winner nearly reaching the half-century mark. It was a hot day in August, with each driver hoping to beat the others and Fusion’s projected 37 mpg highway rating. New racing sensation and 2011 Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne fought off his Ford Racing teammates to win the race, called the Ford Fusion EcoBoost NASCAR Miles Per Gallon Challenge. Bayne achieved 46.9 mpg as he and all of the drivers used the car’s advanced fuel-saving technology to easily top its projected highway rating. Despite the best efforts of Sprint Cup Chase contender Greg Biffle, former champ Matt Kenseth and 2011 Chase runner-up Carl Edwards, Bayne “coasted” to victory in the new 2013 Ford Fusion with 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine despite being dubbed the underdog. “The guys were telling me this may be the only trophy I’ll ever get for driving slow,” said Bayne. “But I’m not going to take it that way; I think this shows Fusion is a powerful and fuel-efficient car and if handled with care and finesse, it can accomplish some amazing things.” Each driver was challenged to go around the 2.5-mile Ford Dearborn test track three times in 15 minutes and use the in-car calculator to compete for best gas mileage. Click to see a full video of the challenge. Click here to read more about the day of the event and the antics that took place between the drivers. The results Kenseth started the race by setting the bar high. He achieved 46.2 mpg. The playful yet competitive spirit kicked into high gear when Biffle showed up. He had to stop Kenseth from sabotaging his results by letting the air out of the tires, ultimately managing to achieve 46.0 mpg. “Kenseth is surprisingly tricky,” Biffle said. “But I think the real problem was that I accelerated too quickly at the start, and good fuel efficiency depends on steady increases of speed. “Luckily,” he continued, “I think both Edwards and Bayne will have major trouble not accelerating when they see the green flag wave, so I think I’m looking at a second-place finish.” Edwards, the driver known for post-win backflips off of his race car, fell victim to the heat by turning on the car’s air conditioning, yet still posted 42.2 mpg. Finally, it was Bayne’s turn. Bayne drew on the lessons of a recent real-life incident in which he almost ran out of gas in his truck. Using drafting techniques honed in racing, he nursed that truck to the gas station. Mirroring that gas-saving performance in his truck, Bayne was successful again, coasting to the finish line to post the top rating of 46.9 mpg, winning the Ford Fusion EcoBoost NASCAR Miles Per Gallon Challenge. Ford posted a and asked fans to guess the winner of the Ford Fusion EcoBoost NASCAR Miles Per Gallon Challenge at facebook.com/ford or facebook.com/fordfusion. Thousands of people responded, posting guesses and comments about who they thought would take home the honor of most fuel-efficient driver. Comments ranged from those with low expectations, like one particular Facebook user who commented, “Biffle, 15.329 mpg,” to the highly optimistic, where another Facebook user predicted Kenseth on top with 62.1 mpg. The 1.6-liter EcoBoost Ford Fusion is designed to achieve up to 37 mpg highway. Cutting wind, trips to the pump The new 2013 Fusion will save customers money at the pump with leading efficiency and aerodynamics, a key reason NASCAR stars keep putting the Ford Racing Fusion in the winner’s circle. To improve fuel efficiency, the new production Fusion features impressive aerodynamics refined by the technology used in designing the race car Fusion for NASCAR. Click to see a brief video discussing how an aerodynamic body shape enhances fuel efficiency and reduces wind noise. While race car drivers generally are more interested in miles per hour than miles per gallon, many races come down to which driver best balances speed with efficiency. A refuel at a pit stop can cost a racer multiple laps, so while a NASCAR driver’s goal is speed, he needs to manage the fuel he uses in order to prevent unnecessary stoppage time. After all, no one likes spending time at the pump. Another option in the new 1.6-liter EcoBoost Fusion is Auto Start-Stop, which switches off the gasoline engine when the vehicle is stopped in congested traffic, at stop signs and traffic signals. Seamlessly restarting when the driver releases the brake pedal, the system helps to save fuel and preserve the environment. The $295 cost of the new technology is expected to pay for itself in less than 18 months through real-world fuel savings.

Survey: Americans Go Slower, Choose Greener Goods Like New Fusion EcoBoost with $295 Auto Start-Stop Technology Recent survey shows 82 percent of Americans are paying more upfront for green products that save money longer term, as many drive slower and take other steps to conserve fuel New 2013 Ford Fusion offers hybrid-based Auto Start-Stop technology that shuts off the engine at stops to reduce fuel consumption in stop-and-go driving conditions If just 50,000 customers add the $295 Auto Start-Stop Fusion option, it could save more than 14 million pounds of CO2 emissions and nearly 1 million gallons of gasoline annually New Fusion is the first vehicle ever to offer the power of choice with fuel-efficient EcoBoost®, EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains Fusion Ecoboost Forum – Energy-efficient washers and dryers, solar panels, and the fuel-efficient 2013 Ford Fusion look to be hot green products this fall as a majority of Americans say they’re paying more upfront to save money over time. The all-new Fusion provides the power of choice – an automotive-first lineup of fuel-efficient EcoBoost®, EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop technology, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain offerings. The Fusion with 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine is Ford’s first gasoline-powered vehicle in North America to offer the Auto Start-Stop fuel-saving technology – derived directly from advanced Ford hybrids, and a $295 option – with the convenience of a six-speed automatic transmission. “As American consumers continue to get greener, Ford is rapidly introducing more fuel-savin technologies to expand the power of choice for leading fuel economy across our lineup,” said Ford group vice president for Global Product Development Raj Nair. “The new Fusion with Auto Start-Stop technology is an affordable way for consumers to enjoy some hybrid benefits including improved urban fuel economy and cleaner air.” A Ford-commissioned survey by leading market research firm Penn Schoen Berlandalso found many American drivers are slowing down, coasting more to stops, and in some cases even slipstreaming behind larger vehicles to save gasoline. Based on $1,000 of discretionary income to spend on energy savings, 25 percent of the survey respondents would buy a vehicle with hybrid technology, with almost equal numbers choosing energy-efficient appliances or solar panels. Survey says… The study shows the significance of this greener attitude shift, as seven out of 10 drivers have changed their driving habits to become more fuel-efficient. This recently released research of American driver attitudes indicates the following trends: Saving money and helping the environment are top drivers of energy-efficient purchases Almost all respondents agree on the importance of fuel-efficient vehicles (95 percent), followed by energy-efficient appliances (93 percent) and light bulbs (85 percent) Seven of 10 respondents have changed their driving habits to save fuel Sixty-four percent drive less frequently, 41 percent have slowed down, and 10 percent say they draft behind larger vehicles to save fuel Thirty-two percent have done research to find cheaper fuel Twenty-one percent have purchased a new vehicle with improved fuel economy How it works Fusion represents the first North American non-hybrid Ford application of the Auto Start-Stop feature and the first to combine this technology with a gasoline engine and the convenience of an automatic transmission, making this accessible to the widest possible range of drivers. Auto Start-Stop switches off the gasoline engine when the vehicle is stopped in congested traffic, at stop signs and traffic signals. Seamlessly restarting when the driver releases the brake pedal, the system helps to save fuel and conserve the environment. Ford Auto Start-Stop can provide up to a 10 percent improvement in overall fuel efficiency, with a corresponding drop in tailpipe emissions. “This affordable system can provide real-world benefits such as saving money and helping preserve air quality,” Nair said. “For urban drivers, the more they stop, the more they save.” Start, stop, repeat, save Auto Start-Stop saves the fuel typically wasted when a car is standing and running at idle. Savings vary depending on driving patterns, but owners who spend most of the time in urban areas and city traffic will benefit the most – up to 10 percent. On average, Auto Start-Stop improves fuel efficiency by about 3.5 percent. If 50,000 Fusions were equipped with Auto Start-Stop, the improved efficiency would reduce annual CO2 emissions by more than 14 million pounds and 1 million gallons of gasoline. More broadly, a study by the United States Department of the Treasury estimates that congestion consumed an extra 1.9 billion gallons of fuel in 2011, approximately 5 percent of all the gasoline used. Studies show drivers encounter an average of 10 to 15 red lights and stop signs on a typical 20-mile commute, which can add from five to 15 minutes of idle time and wasted fuel. “We expect the average Fusion driver with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine and Auto Start-Stop can recover the $295 cost of this technology through real-world fuel savings in less than 18 months,” said Samantha Hoyt, Fusion Marketing manager. “That’s more cash in their pocket and more time saved with fewer trips to the pump.” The Auto Start-Stop engineering team has filed more than 25 patent applications for innovations developed in the electronic control strategy to ensure smooth and robust restarts. The system also monitors climate control settings and cabin temperature and humidity to ensure a comfortable environment for the driver and passengers. Power of choice On sale this fall, Fusion offers customers the power of choice with the broadest selection of fuel-efficient powertrains in the midsize car segment – two EcoBoost-powered gasoline engines, a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine, a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. Fuel economy includes: 2013 Fusion 1.6-liter EcoBoost with Auto Start-Stop: Delivering a projected 37 mpg highway 2013 Fusion Hybrid: Delivering at minimum a projected 47 mpg – 4 mpg better than the Toyota Camry Hybrid 2013 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid: Delivering at minimum a projected 100 MPGe-plus rating – making it the world’s most fuel-efficient midsize sedan when it becomes available early in 2013

2013 Ford Fusion To Buy: 1.6-Liter EcoBoost Or Hybrid? John Voelcker / The Car Connection Picking powertrains used to be simple: straight-six or V-8? But consider the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion mid-size sedan that reaches dealers this fall: It comes with a base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, or you can pick from a choice of two different smaller, turbocharged EcoBoost fours, in 1.6- and 2.0-liter sizes. Then there's the 2013 Fusion Hybrid, and a new entry, the 2013 Fusion Energi (available later this year). The Energi is a plug-in hybrid, which shares the hybrid's running gear but uses a larger lithium-ion battery pack in the trunk that will let you plug the car into the wall to recharge it--and give you up to 15 miles of all-electric range, after which it reverts to being a conventional hybrid. READ MORE HERE

NASCAR’s Top Driver, Champion Teammates Put ‘Eco’ in EcoBoost in Fusion NASCAR Miles Per Gallon Challenge Ford NASCAR drivers Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards, Trevor Bayne and Matt Kenseth “race” each other in the EcoBoost®-powered 2013 Fusion with Auto Start-Stop to see who can achieve the best miles per gallon Race fans can visit Ford’s Fusion Facebook page at facebook.com/fordfusion to view a teaser video, see who bends the rules, and guess who they think won – the champion will be revealed Sept. 14 New 2013 Fusion with 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine and Auto Start-Stop fuel-saving technology is designed to achieve 37 mpg on the highway FORD ECOBOOST FORUM – What happens when NASCAR’s Sprint Cup points leader takes on his Ford teammates in a miles per gallon challenge in the new EcoBoost®-powered 2013 Ford Fusion? Sprint Cup points leader Greg Biffle took on Carl Edwards, Trevor Bayne and Matt Kenseth, driving a Fusion equipped with a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine that offers aerodynamics and power similar to their NASCAR Fusion race cars. The advanced 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine offers Ford drivers both power and efficiency. EcoBoost is a suite of technologies that combines turbocharging with direct injection, variable valve timing and precise engine controls to increase the power output and efficiency of the gasoline internal combustion engine – with no loss of performance. “The new Fusion is a fuel-efficiency leader, so we thought it would be great for NASCAR’s leading drivers to put it to the test,” said Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing. Fans can view a teaser video today at Ford’s Fusion Facebook page at facebook.com/fordfusion, and try to guess which racer came out on top. They can check back Sept. 14 to see a full video and find out which racer is the first-ever Fusion Miles Per Gallon Challenge champion. The challenge The drivers gathered on a hot day in August at Ford’s Dearborn Development Center to see who could achieve the best fuel efficiency. They hoped to beat each other and the Fusion’s 37 mpg projected highway rating. The rules were decided by on-hand engineers and experts in lab coats – who at least looked official. They would ride along with the drivers whose task was to go around the 2.5-mile high-speed test track three times within 15 minutes and let the in-car miles per gallon calculator record the winner. Each driver had his own strategy, but a few things were consistent across the board: All were impressed by the design of the all-new 1.6-liter EcoBoost Fusion, all thought their teammates might forget the challenge and over-accelerate when the green flag flew, and all knew that air conditioning or open windows has a negative impact on fuel efficiency. Fusion advanced technology The drivers were asked to use the advanced technology the new Fusion offers and follow the real-time display that tracks the earned miles per gallon. The vehicle information, which displays driver assist settings, gauge functions, and units of temperature and measurement, is presented in full-color LCD to the left of the centrally mounted speedometer. The enhancements continue on the exterior of the car. To improve fuel efficiency, the new Fusion features impressive aerodynamics refined by the technology used in designing the race car Fusion for NASCAR. Click to see a brief video discussing how an aerodynamic body shape enhances fuel efficiency and reduces wind noise. Fusion fun for fuel economy Matt Kenseth started with a plan and stuck to it. He explained to the gentleman in the lab coat riding along that steady acceleration was key to getting off to a good start. That, and letting the air out of the tires after his session. Steady Kenseth was quick to note that though it was hot in the car, NASCAR Sprint Cup cars are considerably hotter. So, while the engineer, camera man and gentleman in lab coat who were along for the ride were sitting in a visibly uncomfortable sweat, Kenseth would not be cracking the windows or turning on the air conditioning system. He concluded the day having posted an impressive start and a high benchmark to get things going. Greg Biffle, NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader, had to ward off his teammate before even starting the competition. After running to try to stop Kenseth from letting the air out of the tires, Biffle then hopped in the car, and noted his appreciation for the gauge and how user-friendly it was for determining miles per gallon. At the end of his run, Biffle joked, “Matt Kenseth let the air out of the tires before I started, so he should be disqualified. “That said,” he continued, “I’m impressed with how well the car handled. It’s sporty in design, drives smooth, and gets great gas mileage. The Fusion really has something for everyone; it could be a family car or a car for a guy who just likes to cruise.” Then it was Carl Edwards’ turn. The man known for doing backflips off the hood of his car after winning a race was full of confidence. Very impressed with the EcoBoost engine, and having observed the fatigue of the in-car crew, Edwards decided a different strategy might help him get on the judges’ good side. To the relief of everyone in the car, the kind driver turned on the air conditioning. While the judges appreciated the gesture, they had no way to control the outcome of the challenge. About a lap and a half into his attempt, Edwards realized he was on track to lose with his strategy. He cut the air conditioning, finishing the race saying he could handle the heat, that, in fact, the driver who would experience the most trouble with the temperatures was Trevor Bayne. As underdog Bayne took to the wheel, he explained that in the past week his own Ford truck had six miles of gas left in the tank, and using the SYNC® system, he figured out that the nearest gas station was 10 miles away. Using drafting techniques, the skillful race car driver made it to the pump. Applying the same tactics to this challenge, the sweaty Bayne made his way around the track at a speed that allowed him to take note of some of the new Fusion’s advanced technologies. “I really love the SYNC technology; it’s like having a spotter in your car when you need to find a gas station or other location,” Bayne said. “I listen to a lot of music when I drive,” he added. “My phone is full of different bands and I like to constantly change between artists. With the SYNC system, it’s fun, and I can keep my hands on the wheel, which is, after all, one of my favorite things to do.” Going into the final stretch, Bayne put the car in neutral long before he could see the finish line. More confident than his in-car crew that the Fusion would coast to the end, he used the slope of the track to gain enough momentum to roll to the line. The 1.6-liter EcoBoost Ford Fusion is designed to get an estimated 23 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 28 mpg combined.

Unique Strategies for Smoother Auto Start-Stop Control Yield More Than 25 Patent Applications for Ford Available Auto Start-Stop on the 2013 Ford Fusion improves real-world fuel efficiency by 3.5 percent; costs just $295 Unique control strategies help to ensure smooth and robust restarts Instrument panel messages coach drivers to be more efficient by switching off power-drawing accessories FORD FUSION FORUM – In the quest to deliver better fuel efficiency for millions of drivers, Ford engineers have more than 25 patents pending for the $295 Auto Start-Stop on the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion. The best technology improves your life by doing its job effectively and then getting out of the way. “We set out to make Auto Start-Stop in the 2013 Fusion as seamless to drivers as possible,” said Birgit Sorgenfrei, Ford’s Auto Start-Stop program manager. “We wanted the system to improve fuel efficiency but otherwise remain transparent, so we developed a number of unique control strategies to smooth out the performance.” The ability to shut down the engine when the car isn’t moving has always been one of the most popular features of hybrid vehicles and it will be available on the new Fusion with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost® four-cylinder engine. At its most basic level, Auto Start-Stop switches off the engine when the car stops and instantly restarts it when the driver releases the brake pedal. Scratch below the surface though and there is actually a lot more going on. Auto Start-Stop engineering supervisor Kirk Pebley and his team have filed more than 25 patent applications for innovations developed in the electronic control strategy. Until now, most non-hybrid vehicles with Auto Start-Stop have only been available with manual transmissions, but American drivers overwhelmingly opt for automatic transmissions. The new Fusion is the first Ford vehicle to offer Auto Start-Stop with a self-shifting gearbox. Since an automatic transmission needs to maintain internal hydraulic pressure even with the engine off, Ford added an electrically driven pump to the transmission along with the upgraded starter motor and the absorbed glass mat battery. The challenge of combining Auto Start-Stop technology with an automatic transmission went beyond just adding the electric pump. In order to minimize launch delays after a restart, the engineers wanted to keep the transmission in gear even with the engine off as opposed to shifting it into neutral. “We had to develop some unique control algorithms for the engine and transmission to overcome this obstacle and still ensure an extremely quick, smooth and quiet restart,” said Sorgenfrei. “As the vehicle slows down, the brains of Auto Start-Stop are already hard at work even before the Fusion comes to a standstill,” said Pebley. “One of many keys to getting a robust engine restart is to make sure the battery has enough power to spin it back up.” The control software includes a simulation model of the electrical system that constantly monitors the accessory loads. The model factors in the current draw from features like headlights, climate control, audio system and window defoggers to predict how much power will be available with the engine off and how fast the battery will drain. If the electrical load is demanding too much from the battery, Auto Start-Stop may be disabled to prevent a rough restart or being stuck with a flat battery. Voltage blending is another feature the United States Patent and Trademark Office is now evaluating. While the engine is running, the alternator produces about 14 to 15 volts, but the battery only produces 12 volts with a full charge. When the Fusion is slowing down with Auto Start-Stop enabled, the load model tracks the vehicle speed and deceleration and then calculates when to ramp down the voltage from the alternator to the battery-only level before the Fusion stops. This blending helps to ensure the driver doesn’t experience any light dimming or sudden fluctuations in ventilation fan speed. The Auto Start-Stop team has filed several patent applications related to the sophisticated signal monitoring and controls for the climate control system. On hot summer days, the sun’s energy can heat up a car interior within minutes, quickly making things uncomfortable for the driver and passengers. In addition to the cabin temperature and humidity, Auto Start-Stop monitors the temperature of the evaporator core that starts to rise before the occupants even feel a change inside the car. When this happens, the engine will restart sooner, enabling cooler heads to prevail. No matter what type of propulsion system moves a vehicle, driver behavior plays a big part in determining ultimate efficiency. A better-informed driver can make smarter choices that help save dollars at the gas pump. When the current-generation Fusion Hybrid debuted in 2009, the innovative SmartGauge instrument cluster provided drivers with an unprecedented degree of information about energy use in the vehicle. “When Auto Start-Stop is disabled because of a high accessory load, we wanted drivers to understand why so that they could opt to switch some things off if it’s appropriate,” said Pebley. “If the rear defrost is still on but the window is clear, they can switch it off to gain the efficiency benefit of shutting down the engine when the car stops.” The 2013 Fusion with Auto Start-Stop is unique in providing this sort of coaching on non-hybrid vehicles. “Smart decisions are born from having more complete information,” said Sorgenfrei. “Whether it’s the messages we provide to drivers or the dozens of signals that help the control system look ahead in time, the 2013 Fusion Auto Start-Stop helps drivers save on gas without getting in the way.” Ford is bringing this capability found on German luxury cars costing tens of thousands of dollars more to the Fusion for just $295. Best of all, even though drivers might not feel it working, the fuel savings of up to 10 percent can save up to $1,100 compared to other midsize sedans over five years of driving.