snoopy0812 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I used to work at a Ford dealership as a salesman, and no where did it tell us what the Fusion's AWD system was. As I own a AWD Fusion I was very curious, and dissappointed when even a salesman wasn't given the information, and our techs just said it was a computer controlled limited slip system. I live in northern Canada, and we get probably about 3 feet of snow at a time, since this was my first winter with the car, I didn't bother with snow tires and just used relied on my AWD. I never got stuck once. Stopping is another question, ABS only does so much, and AWD doesn't help stopping, so you might want winter tires to help with stopping, but with stock All-Season Micheline tires, I never got stuck or slid (other than stopping). However, due to the weight balancing (60/40) the back end does give a little when cornering in snow at 50-60 kph, but nothing too drastic. I hope this helps you a bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royale192 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Hey I wanted to answer some of the thoughts on the awd drive system. The one that is in the fusion is atc .(active torque coupling) it cannot be turned off. . this system is no where as strong and tough as say the lancer evo any model. subaru system these break, and the have broken under hard stress. NOt common but they can break. this form is from the tsb for vibration in the awd system, this is the fix. i am just placing it here as a helpful guidance. not as if you have a vibration that is what is wrong everytime please use common sense when taking on issue with awd system. FORD: 2007-2008 Fusion LINCOLN: 2007-2008 MKZ MERCURY: 2007-2008 Milan This article supersedes TSB 07-6-14 to update the vehicle model years and Part List. ISSUE: Some 2007-2008 Fusion, Milan and MKZ vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD), may exhibit a driveline vibration while driving. The driveline vibration may be caused by the driveshaft being improperly indexed or imbalanced. ACTION: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. SERVICE PROCEDURE Re-index the rear driveshaft per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-01. If the vibration still exists at an unacceptable level, then the driveshaft should be replaced following WSM, Section 205-01. PART NUMBER PART NAME 8E5Z-4R602-A Rear Driveshaft WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part. OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME MT081401 Use SLTS Operations If Available; Claim Additional Diagnosis Or Labor Performed As Actual Time. Actual Time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy G Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 My front carrier bearing went out last spring. No vibration just an ever increasing whine. The whole drive shaft was replaced under warranty. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awdpath Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Fusion,Milan,MKZ "Ford AWD" = JTEKT + Dana Corp + Ford 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jshell757 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Not too sure about the other, but here is my AllData Specs on the Ford AWD System for the Fusion: 2007 Ford Fusion AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 Vehicle Level Transmission and Drivetrain Differential Assembly Description and Operation Driveline System Driveline System Notes Driveline System The driveline system consists of the following components: Center support bearing Driveshaft assembly Front halfshafts Rear halfshafts Active torque coupling/rear axle On front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles, the transaxle transmits power from the engine to the halfshafts. On four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, power is transmitted from the engine through the transaxle to the power take-off unit (PTU). The PTU transfers engine power from the transaxle to the front halfshafts, and through the driveshaft to the active torque coupling/rear axle and halfshafts. The engine angle is built into the engine mounts. If the engine angle is out of specification, the engine mounts must be inspected for damage. Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Example Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Example The vehicle certification (VC) label is located in the driver door jamb. The axle code is on the VC label. The axle ratio is 2.93 and the ring gear has a diameter of 174 mm (6.85 inch) . The wheel speed sensor rings for FWD vehicles are located on the front halfshafts and are mounted to the rear inner spindles. The wheel speed sensor rings are located on the front and rear halfshafts for 4WD vehicles. Driveshaft CAUTION: All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the vehicle, protect the driveshaft to prevent overspray of any undercoating material. CAUTION: Manual and automatic transmission, as well as 3.0L and 2.3L engine, driveshafts are different. Make sure that the driveshaft being installed is compatible with the vehicle or damage to the vehicle may occur. The driveshaft has traditional balance weights attached (spot-welded) by the manufacturer. Universal Joints The front joint is replaced with the driveshaft. The center and rear joints are: a lubed-for-life design that requires no periodic lubrication. equipped with nylon thrust washers located at the base of each bearing cup which control end play, position the needle bearings and improve grease movement. Rear Drive Axle and Differential The active torque coupling/rear axle is serviced as an assembly. The differential housing cover uses a silicone sealant rather than a gasket. Each halfshaft is held in the differential case by a driveshaft bearing retainer circlip that is located on the inner constant velocity (CV) joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing. When each halfshaft is installed, the driveshaft bearing retainer circlip engages a slot in the differential side gear. The rear drive axle operates as follows: The rear drive axle pinion receives power from the engine through the transaxle, transfer case, driveshaft and active torque coupling, and is always engaged. The pinion gear rotates the differential case, which is bolted to the differential case outer flange. Inside the differential case, 2 differential pinion gears are mounted on a differential pinion shaft that is pinned to the differential case. These differential pinion gears are engaged with the differential side gears, to which the halfshafts are splined. As the differential case turns, it rotates the halfshafts and rear wheels. When it is necessary for one wheel and halfshaft to rotate faster than the other, the faster turning differential side gear causes the differential pinion gears to roll on the slower turning differential side gear. This allows differential action between the 2 halfshafts. Front Drive Halfshafts The front drive halfshafts consist of the following components: Inner CV joints Outer CV joints Intermediate shaft/bearing Halfshafts The intermediate shaft bearing is pressed on and is only serviced as an assembly with the intermediate shaft. Halfshaft Joint The front drive halfshaft joints consist of the following components: Inner CV joints Outer CV joints CV joint boot clamps CV joint boots Tripod joint housings Retainer circlips Rear Drive Halfshafts CAUTION: An inspection of the outer and inner CV joint boots is necessary so that if damage or grease leakage is evident, installation of a new halfshaft can take place immediately. Continued operation with damage or grease leakage will result in CV joint wear and noise due to contamination and loss of the CV joint grease. The inner and outer CV joints connect to a splined shaft. A circlip holds the cross groove inner race assembly (inner CV joint) together. The RH and LH halfshafts are the same length. An axle circlip retains the splined inner CV joint to the differential side gear. Install a new axle circlip each time the halfshaft is removed from the vehicle. rear axle wheel hub nut secures the side shaft assembly (interconnecting shaft and outer CV joint) to the rear wheel hub. Install a new rear axle wheel hub nut each time the halfshaft is removed from the vehicle. Half shaft Handling CAUTION: Never pick up or hold the halfshaft by only the inner or outer CV joint. CAUTION: Handle the halfshaft only by the interconnecting shaft to avoid pull-apart and potential damage to the CV joints. CAUTION: Do not overangle the CV joints. CAUTION: Damage will occur to an assembled inner CV joint if it is overplunged outward from the joint housing. CAUTION: Never use a hammer to remove or install the halfshafts. CAUTION: Never use the halfshaft assembly as a lever to position other components. Always support the free-end of the halfshaft. CAUTION: Do not allow the boots to contact sharp edges or hot exhaust components. CAUTION: Do not drop assembled halfshafts. The impact may cut the boots from the inside without evidence of external damage. Handle all halfshaft components carefully during removal and installation procedures. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtenthusiast Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 After reading the type of Active torque coupling it uses for the rear drive axles, it seems if you wanted to use the vehicle in FWD mode you could unplug the connection to the active torque coupling, disabling power transfer to the rear axle. Although you would probably get a error message, I am wondering if it would ruin anything. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 After reading the type of Active torque coupling it uses for the rear drive axles, it seems if you wanted to use the vehicle in FWD mode you could unplug the connection to the active torque coupling, disabling power transfer to the rear axle. Although you would probably get a error message, I am wondering if it would ruin anything. And that would accomplish......what exactly? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtenthusiast Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 And that would accomplish......what exactly? Maybe for gas mileage on dry summer roads.........or smokey burnouts! Was just curious from a technical standpoint.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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