What DON'T you like about your Fusion?

[mrjasenr]

I don't have hd radio. Just the standard radio with Sirius.

[DeadButDreaming]

Being they are 194 bulbs you can simply splice a wire in to your park lamps as they are 3157 (3 wire) bulbs.

 

You splice into the turn signal (blink) wire off the main park lamp into the 194 bulb wire (doesn't matter which one) and this will cause the side marker light to turn off when your turn signals are activated. The side markers will then blink in an alternating pattern with the main signal bulbs.

 

I did this mod on my durango. Before the end bulb was just either on or off and no blinking.

 

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r238/adamjarvis/Durango/8795D01C-59BF-432E-BCD5-DFB6BE8FC318-16750-000001DDB6851C30.mp4

 

that isn't what I meant ...I mean to have a separate 3rd light on the side of the car like other cars,,behind front wheels or on the mirrors.

[PublicHair]

that isn't what I meant ...I mean to have a separate 3rd light on the side of the car like other cars,,behind front wheels or on the mirrors.

Ahh you don't need those. If someone is even that close to not see your rear tail light blink then you wouldn't ever have enough safe room to move over.

Edited September 12, 2013 by PublicHair

[jstarkman]

I've had my 2013 Fusion Titanium (Ruby Red) for about 3 weeks now, and I love it. Yes, there are a couple complaints:

 

- low passenger seat

- trunk hinge design

- a few gripes related to the MFT system. I endeavour to add bugs to the OutOfMyTouch site.

- slight vibration from rear suspension over some bumps.

 

I must say, however, that for the money, I think it's one of the best cars around. The handling is tight and is as good, if not better, than a 2010 Audi A4 I drove for about 6 months. The interior finish and options far exceed the A4 for less money. I've owned BMW's and Toyotas. Time will tell as to how the Fusion holds up over the long haul (I recently traded in my 2003 4Runner that had 282,000 km on it).

[2011se25]

Ahh you don't need those. If someone is even that close to not see your rear tail light blink then you wouldn't ever have enough safe room to move over.

Which I think is the point. If they're in your blind spot and you don't see them, and put your blinker on to start changing lanes, if they can see a repeater on the side, they'll be all over the horn before you run into them.

[PublicHair]

Which I think is the point. If they're in your blind spot and you don't see them, and put your blinker on to start changing lanes, if they can see a repeater on the side, they'll be all over the horn before you run into them.

 

Don't be lazy and rely on just your mirrors. Do the simple things like you know, turn your head. Pay attention to your surroundings? Other people shouldn't have to do your job for you.

[2011se25]

 

Don't be lazy and rely on just your mirrors. Do the simple things like you know, turn your head. Pay attention to your surroundings? Other people shouldn't have to do your job for you.

 

Fact is not everyone checks their blind spot. As well if there's a continuous line of slow moving cars in one lane, and traffic cruising by in the other lane, it makes it very obvious if someone is trying to move over, and lets you prepare in case they cut in front of you.

 

It seems to work well in the entire rest of the world outside of North America. Along with amber rear turn signals, much better headlights, mandatory front and rear fogs, and other advantages ECE lighting systems have.

[FusionDiffusion]

I always look, but the BLIS is just an extra layer of safety. There are certain rare cases where you can't see a car next to you and then it helps. I also use the BLIS to check to see if I'm clear of a car before moving over in front of it since rear visibility is poor and I can't see the headlights until I'm about four car lengths past it.

[PublicHair]

Fact is not everyone checks their blind spot. As well if there's a continuous line of slow moving cars in one lane, and traffic cruising by in the other lane, it makes it very obvious if someone is trying to move over, and lets you prepare in case they cut in front of you.

 

It seems to work well in the entire rest of the world outside of North America. Along with amber rear turn signals, much better headlights, mandatory front and rear fogs, and other advantages ECE lighting systems have.

Shouldn't have purchased a ford then..

[2011se25]

Shouldn't have purchased a ford then..

Not a Ford issue. Many makes detune their lighting systems for North American market. Some are requirements. IIRC ECE headlights aren't allowed in the US.

[Deejay]

My (my wife's) 2013 Sterling Fusion SE is as beautiful a car as she could want. The Aston Martin grill is a real eye-catcher, and the lines are as nice as you could want. It's a 2.5L with MFT. We haven`t used the AC much, if at all (we are in Canada, so AC being on is a real rare occasion)

Our first new car purchase in 10 years, and we were completely taken off guard by all the computerized "bling" available...pretty large learning curve for a couple of "dinosaurs" straight out of the stone age.

All in all, except for a couple minor (since fixed) complaints, I would have to say my biggest gripe right now is the fact that this puppy is getting, on average, a measly 20mpg-and that seems to be the average so far-. I'm keeping track on the feully app, and there seems to be no improvement to date, and I guess my concern or question to this group, would be, is there improvement down the road (no pun intended), or is this as good as it gets?

Edited October 11, 2013 by Deejay

[2011se25]

According to Fueleconomy.gov, the 2013 Fusion is rated at 22usMPG city in the 2.5L and 24usMPG for the 1.6L Ecoboost in the city. How bad of traffic are you in?

[Deejay]

I would have to speak to the actual driver, although I can say she is a bit of a lead foot--( I never said that out loud!!!)

You see, it's not me driving, just me doing the math on the mileage after fill-ups.

I know that the trips made are generally short--- 10 to 12 miles in each direction, mostly in fairly stop and go traffic.

We made a trip out of town last weekend, about 100 miles each way, and never really saw any improvement in the mileage department.

If I have to say, "it is what is", I will, but was hoping for a bit better mileage than my last Sebring 2.7L was getting me.

[fistfulladirt]

Deejay, it's probably the stop and go driving pattern. My SE 2.5 is getting me 30+ mpg, that's 70% highway miles though.

[Str8key]

The seats are too narrow, and the seat pan is too short. I am 6'1" and 225 lbs. That's not huge, but pretty average for an American man. I feel like I am sitting on a toadstool and not a car seat. The shortness of the seat causes it to dig into my leg mid-thigh on long trips. I need extenders or something to support my legs. The seats are also too narrow. I can barely get the set belt around me without feeling the clip digging into my right leg.

 

The trunk button is the same size and shape as the dash light dimmer switch and has a hair trigger. An accidental touch gets the trunk open as you're cruising down the road.

 

The seat heater buttons are too far away, and adjusting the ambient lights will often turn on the passenger side seat heater by mistake.

 

The traction control button is too far away, inconvenient location.

 

The engine growls harshly under heavy accelleration.

 

Too much road noise in the cabin at highway speeds.

 

The heater had an annoying chirp at low speeds (fixed it myself by replacing the fan motor)

 

The climate control sometimes is blowing at full speed when the car is started, even when its cold; forcing me to place it into manual so it doesn't blow icy air on my feet while the car is warming up. This is intermittent.....it should default to low fan when cold.

 

No light in the glovebox..I have the SEL; I should have a light. It has lights everywhere else!

 

The passenger side headlight replacement is RIDICULOUS! Requires removal of the coolant reservoir to access the bulb unless you have hands the size of an 8 year old.

 

The capless fuel system seems to cause more problems than it solves. I've been chasing a P0456 code around trying to fix the check engine light and this code means a very small vacuum leak in the evap system. Sources of the code are either the canister, fuel filler neck or the evap system vent valve. Dealer has replaced the eval canister to no avail. My solution was to buy a code reader. I clear the code and forget about it.

[PublicHair]

The trunk button is the same size and shape as the dash light dimmer switch and has a hair trigger. An accidental touch gets the trunk open as you're cruising down the road.

 

^^ how is that. I can hold mine down and the trunk won't open when in drive....

[Deejay]

The seats are too narrow, and the seat pan is too short. I am 6'1" and 225 lbs. That's not huge, but pretty average for an American man. I feel like I am sitting on a toadstool and not a car seat. The shortness of the seat causes it to dig into my leg mid-thigh on long trips. I need extenders or something to support my legs. The seats are also too narrow. I can barely get the set belt around me without feeling the clip digging into my right leg.

 

The trunk button is the same size and shape as the dash light dimmer switch and has a hair trigger. An accidental touch gets the trunk open as you're cruising down the road.

 

The seat heater buttons are too far away, and adjusting the ambient lights will often turn on the passenger side seat heater by mistake.

 

The traction control button is too far away, inconvenient location.

 

The engine growls harshly under heavy accelleration.

 

Too much road noise in the cabin at highway speeds.

 

The heater had an annoying chirp at low speeds (fixed it myself by replacing the fan motor)

 

The climate control sometimes is blowing at full speed when the car is started, even when its cold; forcing me to place it into manual so it doesn't blow icy air on my feet while the car is warming up. This is intermittent.....it should default to low fan when cold.

 

No light in the glovebox..I have the SEL; I should have a light. It has lights everywhere else!

 

The passenger side headlight replacement is RIDICULOUS! Requires removal of the coolant reservoir to access the bulb unless you have hands the size of an 8 year old.

 

The capless fuel system seems to cause more problems than it solves. I've been chasing a P0456 code around trying to fix the check engine light and this code means a very small vacuum leak in the evap system. Sources of the code are either the canister, fuel filler neck or the evap system vent valve. Dealer has replaced the eval canister to no avail. My solution was to buy a code reader. I clear the code and forget about it.

Surprised you don't have a light in your glove box...ours is a 2013 SE, and it was one of the first things I noticed it having!!

[Deejay]

Deejay, it's probably the stop and go driving pattern. My SE 2.5 is getting me 30+ mpg, that's 70% highway miles though.

 

Yes hers is mostly city, and being Toronto, it's either winter, or construction on the roads..there's never an even break!!

[JoeyToronto]

If you think the seats are too narrow in the 2010, you'll definitely find it small in the 2013. I think my 2011 seats are more bigger than the 2013 (could be cause I have the so called leather version).

 

I also hear chripping sounds in the passanger side when the heat or cold air is on. It's more pronounced when the heater is on. Ford mechanic said it's normal..right..and ANNOYING! I've never been in a car where sounds from heater or air cond is made. And because I have sunroof my head sometimes touches the roof unless I sloutch a bit.

 

 

 

The seats are too narrow, and the seat pan is too short. I am 6'1" and 225 lbs. That's not huge, but pretty average for an American man. I feel like I am sitting on a toadstool and not a car seat. The shortness of the seat causes it to dig into my leg mid-thigh on long trips. I need extenders or something to support my legs. The seats are also too narrow. I can barely get the set belt around me without feeling the clip digging into my right leg.

 

The trunk button is the same size and shape as the dash light dimmer switch and has a hair trigger. An accidental touch gets the trunk open as you're cruising down the road.

 

The seat heater buttons are too far away, and adjusting the ambient lights will often turn on the passenger side seat heater by mistake.

 

The traction control button is too far away, inconvenient location.

 

The engine growls harshly under heavy accelleration.

 

Too much road noise in the cabin at highway speeds.

 

The heater had an annoying chirp at low speeds (fixed it myself by replacing the fan motor)

 

The climate control sometimes is blowing at full speed when the car is started, even when its cold; forcing me to place it into manual so it doesn't blow icy air on my feet while the car is warming up. This is intermittent.....it should default to low fan when cold.

 

No light in the glovebox..I have the SEL; I should have a light. It has lights everywhere else!

 

The passenger side headlight replacement is RIDICULOUS! Requires removal of the coolant reservoir to access the bulb unless you have hands the size of an 8 year old.

 

The capless fuel system seems to cause more problems than it solves. I've been chasing a P0456 code around trying to fix the check engine light and this code means a very small vacuum leak in the evap system. Sources of the code are either the canister, fuel filler neck or the evap system vent valve. Dealer has replaced the eval canister to no avail. My solution was to buy a code reader. I clear the code and forget about it.

[indifferent]

My only grip i would have after 2 years with my car is i stil feel with a 30k sticker prices on a mid-size car remote start should be included. Other then that this car has been pretty bullett proof knock on wood. I wish the heated seats had hi-med-low. So iguess that makes two small complaints. As for seat size i have no issues. I am guessing those that find them small most fly buisness class and rent suites at sporting events they are not narrow at all.

[2011se25]

My only grip i would have after 2 years with my car is i stil feel with a 30k sticker prices on a mid-size car remote start should be included. Other then that this car has been pretty bullett proof knock on wood. I wish the heated seats had hi-med-low. So iguess that makes two small complaints. As for seat size i have no issues. I am guessing those that find them small most fly buisness class and rent suites at sporting events they are not narrow at all.

Remote start is one of the few features I wish I had. Especially since the past few Chevrolet Malibu and Impalas I've rented had it.

 

 

Yes hers is mostly city, and being Toronto, it's either winter, or construction on the roads..there's never an even break!!

 

Here on the east coast we don't get a break at all. They even do construction during the winter.

 

 

The trunk button is the same size and shape as the dash light dimmer switch and has a hair trigger. An accidental touch gets the trunk open as you're cruising down the road.

 

The capless fuel system seems to cause more problems than it solves. I've been chasing a P0456 code around trying to fix the check engine light and this code means a very small vacuum leak in the evap system. Sources of the code are either the canister, fuel filler neck or the evap system vent valve. Dealer has replaced the eval canister to no avail. My solution was to buy a code reader. I clear the code and forget about it.

 

Interesting. In my 2011, the trunk release won't work unless the car has been stopped for a couple seconds (but will work while in gear, unlike Chryslers). The dimmer switch also has a larger cutout in the middle than the trunk release.

 

I haven't heard a lot of problems with the capless system, but I have chased phantom P0456 and "gascap" codes in screwcap Chryslers. So far I've had no problems with my capless, and actually like it. I also like my $10 bluetooth OBDII adapter.

[junehhan]

One thing I would like to know is why Ford continues to choose these narrow sporty seats with a deep dish design that are not as easy to get in and out of as good old fashioned flat seats. I would have greatly preferred a seat profile like the flat seats in the Fusion SE, but the Titanium comes standard with the sport buckets which can be tight. The good news is that this is no different than the Fusion Hybrid seats from 2010 and should break in after 5000 miles or so. At that point, it should fit much better. I would have preferred the SE seats, but I wanted the extra equipment including HD radio which is only available in the Titanium.

 

Surprised you don't have a light in your glove box...ours is a 2013 SE, and it was one of the first things I noticed it having!!

[CYNCOM1]

I don't care for the "intellegant oil life monitor". I would rather be able to set how many miles before it tells me to change my oil. I don't believe you can drive 10,000 miles before you change oil and filter.

[akirby]

I don't care for the "intellegant oil life monitor". I would rather be able to set how many miles before it tells me to change my oil. I don't believe you can drive 10,000 miles before you change oil and filter.

 

So you're smarter than Ford engineers?

 

You can set it to a lower percentage if you want to change it sooner (50% for 5,000 miles e.g.).

[drolds1]

 

So you're smarter than Ford engineers?

 

You can set it to a lower percentage if you want to change it sooner (50% for 5,000 miles e.g.).

 

...as well as API and SAE engineers, metallurgists, etc.

 

You clearly have misinterpreted the IOLM function. You can change your oil whenever you want. The IOLM doesn't stop you from doing that. As Allen states, set it for another interval. Read your manual. Nowhere does it definitively state that the oil change interval is 10K miles. It only says never to go longer than 10K miles. That's the whole purpose of the IOLM. It uses a series of parameters to monitor the way you use your car to determine when the oil needs to be changed. Depending on your usage, the message could come up in as little as 3K miles. In my last car, the first message came up at around 10K miles. The next one came up at 7800 miles.

 

You might want to read this FAQ for a better understanding of the Ford IOLM.

 

You must be very happy with your car if this is your only complaint.

Edited July 29, 2014 by drolds1