2k3 Mach Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I can't find any photos of the antenna on the Fusion. Any idea? I really hope it's not the 60 year old antenna like on almost every other Ford. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I can't find any photos of the antenna on the Fusion. Any idea? I really hope it's not the 60 year old antenna like on almost every other Ford. 153[/snapback] Hopefully Ford wised up and installed it in the rear glass like most every other sedan on the market does these days. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlipp21 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 I can't find any photos of the antenna on the Fusion. Any idea? I really hope it's not the 60 year old antenna like on almost every other Ford. 153[/snapback] it's in the glass. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 it's in the glass. 252[/snapback] Here is a pic of the rear-glass where you can see the antennae in the shaded part of the glass. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2k3 Mach Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 Okay... I posted this over a year ago, and now I'm more confused on the antenna location for the '07. I see 2007's with both the glass antenna, and a new roof mounted antenna. I thought maybe the roof mounted was for Sirius also, but I see 2007's with the glass antenna AND a separate sirius mounted antenna on the roof. Was the roof mounted antenna combo (I'm assuming it does both radio and Sirius) a post Job 1 change for the 2007 model year? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedenesha Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 The new mast antennas is now being produced with all Fusions. Some 2007's don't have the mast antenna because they didn't start using them till Job 2 4 Sep 06 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion Noir Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 The new mast antennas is now being produced with all Fusions. Some 2007's don't have the mast antenna because they didn't start using them till Job 2 4 Sep 06 My SEL was built in Nov. and should be delivered soon. When I ordered the car I was assured there would not be a mast antennae on it. Now I'm worried. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urnews Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 My SEL was built in Nov. and should be delivered soon. When I ordered the car I was assured there would not be a mast antennae on it. Now I'm worried. Fusion Noir, Never saw a follow-up post from you. Bet you were unpleasantly surprised. The mast antenna looks like a mistake on the '07s. I wish ours was embedded in the rear window. Boz, Saddened in Salisbury 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomycanuck Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 From the pics I've seen, it looks like the Linc has a shark fin antenna on it instead of the ugly post on the Fusion. Does anyone know if you can swap out the post for the shark fin from a Linc?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 From the pics I've seen, it looks like the Linc has a shark fin antenna on it instead of the ugly post on the Fusion. Does anyone know if you can swap out the post for the shark fin from a Linc?? This idea has been discussed ad nausium without anyone ever providing a resolute answer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeloxr7 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Some $%^(*& swiped the antenna off my 2007 Fusion so now all I have is the stupid box. Ford wants $35.00 for a new mast, and the aftermarket ones don't fit. It hasn't affected the radio reception too much...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urnews Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Some $%^(*& swiped the antenna off my 2007 Fusion so now all I have is the stupid box. Ford wants $35.00 for a new mast, and the aftermarket ones don't fit. It hasn't affected the radio reception too much...... $35 sounds like the price for the whole antenna unit, not the price for just the wire (mast) part. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 $35 sounds like the price for the whole antenna unit, not the price for just the wire (mast) part. And don't forget installation charges. Could be at least an hour of labor, huh? Or maybe if they want to play nice they'll forgive the labor. Let's hope so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urnews Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 And don't forget installation charges. Could be at least an hour of labor, huh? Or maybe if they want to play nice they'll forgive the labor. Let's hope so. To be sure you are joking, right? LOL. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meelaan Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 To be sure you are joking, right? LOL. So, what you're vaguely trying to say is that you think they'll charge some labor to replace the broken antenna? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attnspn Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I have an 07 AWD with the roof top antenna . I purchased the MKZ roof antenna which does not have the mast. You can interchange the top and then you get the nicer look. 2007 SEL AWD ALLOY spoiler moonroof 8 speakers heated leather 5 piece 3d carbon body kit tinted windows MKZ shark fin antenna 2.5inch Magna Flow exhaust tips 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isresistancefutile? Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 where and how much for the more attractive version? Specifically, is there an online, aftermarket, source for parts like this? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionFanatic Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 where and how much for the more attractive version? Specifically, is there an online, aftermarket, source for parts like this?it's a dealer-only part so the price depends on what the dealer wants to sell it for. any ford , Lincoln, or mercury dealer should be able to order parts for all the ford brands (just call them for a price) there are some dealers which allow you to purchase parts online. I bought my MKZ shark fin at TeamFordParts.com they charge $46.65 for it there. if the link doesn't work then select 2007 lincoln MKZ > electrical > antenna > base. it's not the same antenna as the Fusion. it is Sirius ONLY, there is no FM receiver inside it, so you have to keep to Fusion's "insides" and just swap the outer casing. if you live in the city then you're FM reception won't change much without the mast, but if you live far away from the station transmitters then you may need to extend the antenna. I did this on mine by crimping a male flat terminal on some speaker wire and connecting it to the mast connector (female terminal). then drilled a hole through the antenna connector (where the factory Sirius connection would have been) and passed the wire through that, my reception is even better now than it was with the ugly Fusion antenna 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionFanatic Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 here are a couple pics of my Fusion with an MKZ antenna, in case anybody is wondering what it would look like if they did it. I only comes in flat black (like the Fusion mast antenna), so you'll have to paint it if you want it to look good. if you've ever tried to paint plastic before, you'll know that you can't use just any paint. enamel paints are pretty much the only kind that will stick. I used Krylon Fusion [gloss black] and then sprayed clear lacquer over the paint after it cured. it matches the paint pretty good and it looks ten times better than the ugly Fusion mast antenna. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeloxr7 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Some $%^(*& swiped the antenna off my 2007 Fusion so now all I have is the stupid box. Ford wants $35.00 for a new mast, and the aftermarket ones don't fit. It hasn't affected the radio reception too much...... I ended up just buying a replacement from Ford. They charged me about $30 for the part. Installation was free because I threaded it on myself..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionFanatic Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 if your reception was fine, then why bother? it looks better without the mast. it would be funny to see what the dealer would charge to "install" the mast. it literally takes about 5 seconds to install (since it simply screws in) but they would charge a minimum 1 hour labor rate ($90/hr?) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotthom Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 here are a couple pics of my Fusion with an MKZ antenna, in case anybody is wondering what it would look like if they did it. I only comes in flat black (like the Fusion mast antenna), so you'll have to paint it if you want it to look good. if you've ever tried to paint plastic before, you'll know that you can't use just any paint. enamel paints are pretty much the only kind that will stick. I used Krylon Fusion [gloss black] and then sprayed clear lacquer over the paint after it cured. it matches the paint pretty good and it looks ten times better than the ugly Fusion mast antenna. Hey FusionFanatic...I like your shark fin antenna. Can you please elaborate more on the crimping the wire deal. Is the wire coiled up and stuffed under the shark fin housing? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hey FusionFanatic...I like your shark fin antenna. Can you please elaborate more on the crimping the wire deal. Is the wire coiled up and stuffed under the shark fin housing? I am curious to know if I can do anything about the radio reception in my 2008 Fusion. I have some sort of antenna on top of the car, nothing sticks out. I don't know if I can put something else on it or not. The reception is horrible and I love my radio. Any suggestions? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I am curious to know if I can do anything about the radio reception in my 2008 Fusion. I have some sort of antenna on top of the car, nothing sticks out. I don't know if I can put something else on it or not. The reception is horrible and I love my radio. Any suggestions? Hi Ange. :D It sounds as though you may have a mast antenna, and that the mast has been stolen, broken off, or the Dealer forgot to install it when you purchased your Fusion. If you have friend or neighbor who is "car knowledgeable", ask them if it looks as though the mast is missing. If you don't have anyone you can ask, make a stop at your Dealers Service Department, and ask them to take a look. Let us know how you make out. Good luck! :beerchug: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Hi Ange. :D It sounds as though you may have a mast antenna, and that the mast has been stolen, broken off, or the Dealer forgot to install it when you purchased your Fusion. If you have friend or neighbor who is "car knowledgeable", ask them if it looks as though the mast is missing. If you don't have anyone you can ask, make a stop at your Dealers Service Department, and ask them to take a look. Let us know how you make out. Good luck! :beerchug: Thanks. I looked this morning and just saw a round plastic piece over the opening. I am going to run by the dealer today. My father told me they probably didn't install it. I will let you know how it goes later today. Thanks so much for the prompt response. I don't like not getting to hear the radio (except for a few channels). Ange 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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