Deuga Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 When I look at a car to buy I have a habit of looking at door, trunk and hook gaps. They should be narrow and even. Car companies do pay attention and do sweat these details. When I test drove a 2013 a couple weeks back I happened to notice the trunk lid on the left rear wasn't flush with the body panel next to it. The lid sticks out like a bad overbite. The difference was glaring to me. The lid was sticking out farther at the left side bottom than on the right side. It was bad enough that I was surprised this made it past factory inspection but presumed this was an isolated example. Apparently not. The 2013 might be the most gorgeous non-luxury family sedan I've ever seen, I hope Ford works these bugs out soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxjonoxx Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Just got my car back from the dealer after bringing it in for the trunk water leak. They did the same thing to mine, had to remove the back window to fix the leak. Something about the seal being misaligned from the factory. Also had the recall on the headlights completed. Took two days to fix both problems. Here's hoping to smooth sailing from here out! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fistfulladirt Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 I wonder how many 2013's have this trunk leak issue. I haven't been in the rain with my car, it has maybe 1,500 miles on it in about 4 months. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtenor Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I live in Seattle so I have been through a fair amount of rain (shocking, I know) and I have seen no issues thus far with leaks in the trunk or elsewhere in 4500+ miles of driving. For those who live in drier climates, I would think that a good time to check your car for this issue is when you wash it. The thing I have noticed is that one of the few Fusions I have seen out in the wild was a white SE and it had a really noticeable alignment issue on the trunk which was very obvious because of the taillights. The left one did not line up at all. I found myself thinking that it was good that they didn't have the Titanium LEDs because it would have looked horrible with the misalignment. That said, if my car had that issue, I would take it in and get it corrected. I took a pic of it and you can see how misaligned the left side is...(note, the blinker was on so that's why the left side lamp is off...it was in the blink off portion of the cycle...the light wasn't out) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fistfulladirt Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) Yes that is obvious. My car has the same trunk gap, but not the taillight mismatch. Edited January 29, 2013 by fistfulladirt 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRF986 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Mine has that slight misalignment on the drivers side of the trunk as well. I think I'm going to point it out to them when I take it in Thursday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuga Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I think it's sad that these misaligned body parts make it past factory quality control. Consumer Reports bought 3 Fusions for their testing and ripped Ford badly for misalignment body parts in numerous spots all over the cars. I noticed the same thing on the rear when I went in for a test drive. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I have to believe that they're ok when the leave the factory and somehow shift after they leave. Otherwise you'd think they'd simply adjust the assembly line to fix it. Maybe the weight of the fuel tank? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fistfulladirt Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 Mine has that slight misalignment on the drivers side of the trunk as well. I think I'm going to point it out to them when I take it in Thursday. Curious to find out what they say, I havent pressed the issue with my car, they brushed me off at the time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRF986 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Curious to find out what they say, I havent pressed the issue with my car, they brushed me off at the time. Got the car in today and asked them about it. Basically there is nothing they can do. I was told there is no adjustment they can make to it. So it comes down to poor build quality. Hopefully Ford will work this out. Luckily mine isn't too far off and honestly it doesn't bug me. Just figured I'd ask them since I was going in anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 If you think the ones that leave the factory are bad, imagine how bad the ones that don't leave the factory are. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathetas Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) Sadly, my list of gripes on fit and finish are growing out of control... At this point, I have the following: 1. Left taillight issue mentioned above. 2. Left Rear Door Molding (chrome) is misaligned and simply "off" the body line. In fact, nearly the entire door of that side is hung out of alignment. 3. Hood and nose piece (trim above headlights) has misaligned articulation. 4. Rear Passenger Door Molding (chrome) is separating from rubber. 5. Driver Interior Door Panel rattles during certain frequencies of the stereo. It sounds like the trim surrounding the speakers and door handle is the culprit. I am not sure if my car has the bad rear window because I park it in a covered space at work, and it lives in a garage at home overnight. I sure hope I don't find out this is the case after my warranty ends. At the end of the day, I really am not sure what the dealer or Ford will do about any of the above--my gut tells me nothing. And, if this is true, this is likely to be the last Ford I will ever purchase. A company making mistakes with their product is one thing, but when they act like people are crazy that mention things that are completely unsatisfactory and they completely dismiss the vast majority of owners averaging mid-30's fuel economy on the Hybrid, they obviously no longer need my business. Edited March 7, 2013 by mathetas 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennisw Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 There is no way there is a 1/2" gap on one side of a 2013 Fusion trunk. And to say you can push the rear quarter panel and close the gap just further shows the dishonest post. I have looked at probably 100 2013 Fusions and not one has anywhere near 1/2" gap, they are not even 1/4". And to say the quarter panel is loose is totally ludicrous. And to further say that this dealer can move a body part and say it is normal is insane. If you are going to post, at least make it almost believable. Post like yours just validate why I have not logged on for a year. I doubt you even have a new Fusion. Moderator don't bother warning me, guys like this should be the ones getting a warning. I'm not coming back I just thought I would log on to see what owners are saying, this is obviously not an owner. You should require vin numbers before anyone can post, just to keep this garbage elsewhere. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 A picture is worth 1,000 words -- how about some pics of the issues noted above?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion Guy 7 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Rocker panel has easy to see issues. I noticed it in the first Fusions to arrive locally and it was still wrong in the five cars I looked at over the weekend. The panel is correct length, and has a plastic over lap piece front and back. 9 of 10 panels were off by 4mm or more. That is, some were 4mm too far forwards in front and back, others war 7 mm too far rearwards front and back, etc.. Seems like it would just take a person, or welding robot, to make the piece flush before attaching. Don't know if this bolts on or is welded... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryVIII Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I had a rattle issue just after I purchased it. I took it in the next day and the dealership tightened everything underneath the car. Seems to emanate from the passenger read side. It's gone now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poirot1959 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I have the same problem with my rear trunk lid not fitting properly on the driver side having a gap a bit larger then the passenger. For me this is important as it look like I had a bad body work after an accident and it's not the case. My car is going in for regular maintenance on the 6th and I already told the dealer about this a 2 other problems, one with the navigation system and the other with the fuel tank. But these are other posts. As for the trunk I will keep you inform. I don't believe that there is no adjustment for that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermans Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I have the same problem with my rear trunk lid not fitting properly on the driver side having a gap a bit larger then the passenger. For me this is important as it look like I had a bad body work after an accident and it's not the case. My car is going in for regular maintenance on the 6th and I already told the dealer about this a 2 other problems, one with the navigation system and the other with the fuel tank. But these are other posts. As for the trunk I will keep you inform. I don't believe that there is no adjustment for that. There is an adjustment for the trunk lid. If they don't have a body shop they should have an arrangement with one. People have had theirs fixed and Ford covered it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poirot1959 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks Hermans, I will make sure that it gets fixed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stus1171 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Has anyone had headliner issues on non-moonroof 2013 Fusions? Since its gotten hot and humid, mine has started to peel back on the passenger side front at the windshield. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PublicHair Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) I just bought my wife a new Honda CRV, why would I want another? Hyundai's gonna fall apart after the warranty expires. Hyundai/Honda - they look like morphed-out pillbugs. The new Fusion is just so easy on the eyes.I promise you that your fusion will be junk before any Hyundai car. After working in fleet for a few years I've seen the rounds. And Hyundai was the least (repair) shopped, highest mileage vehicle (due to great fuel economy). Their repair bills over mileage use was significantly lowest. The worst offender.. Chrysler. Next up, ford. Then Chevy, Nissan, Honda and Hyundai. But hey.. You want to fall victim to the marketing masses, by all means. Enjoy your new ford with fingers crossed! Edited June 18, 2013 by PublicHair 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fistfulladirt Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 I promise you that your fusion will be junk before any Hyundai car. After working in fleet for a few years I've seen the rounds. And Hyundai was the least (repair) shopped, highest mileage vehicle (due to great fuel economy). Their repair bills over mileage use was significantly lowest. The worst offender.. Chrysler. Next up, ford. Then Chevy, Nissan, Honda and Hyundai. But hey.. You want to fall victim to the marketing masses, by all means. Enjoy your new ford with fingers crossed! And I wish you luck driving your worst offender. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PublicHair Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) And I wish you luck driving your worst offender.I've had very good luck. 180k miles now and only major issue was a failed steering pump. But you're talking about a 12yr old vehicle compared to the last five years of production which has taken repetitive downgrades in product quality due to the wonderful crap hole we live in. But hey, all I'm saying is put 70k miles on a vehicle in 2 or three years across 10k+ vehicles.. Not hard to see that data in whichever vehicle breaks down the most. Edited June 22, 2013 by PublicHair 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poirot1959 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I promise you that your fusion will be junk before any Hyundai car. After working in fleet for a few years I've seen the rounds. And Hyundai was the least (repair) shopped, highest mileage vehicle (due to great fuel economy). Their repair bills over mileage use was significantly lowest. The worst offender.. Chrysler. Next up, ford. Then Chevy, Nissan, Honda and Hyundai. But hey.. You want to fall victim to the marketing masses, by all means. Enjoy your new ford with fingers crossed! PublicHair. I rent a lot a cars cause of my work. At least twice a month and I have been doing that for the last 5 years. So I cannot argue with you when you say that Chrsyler and GM are the worst. Even after only 10k they start to have rattle and had some kind of mecanical problem. I also owned 3 Chrysler, 2 concorde and 1 LHS and never again. The 200 and the caliber are... well they will have to pay me to own 1. And I am not even talking about the quality of the materials and interior finish. Now on the other side, Hyundai even after 30k (yeah they had 1 Santa Fee with that mileage) feel like it was still new. But when it comes to Ford, I have to say that I don't agree with you. All the ones that I rented were working perfectly regardless of the mileage they had. No rattles, no noise from suspension, direction or squeek that are always present in a Chrsyler. And do I have to say that rental car are usually not the car getting the best of care. I was also looking at the Hyundai sonata and genesis when looking to change my car. The 2 reasons I went for the Fusion was interior room and AWD. The Genisis was way too expensive for my budget. The sonata was great but with a moonroof I was too tall, plus leg room is not as good as the fusion and they did not offer an AWD model. In conclusion. Hyundai do offer great car and great price but not really build with the tall and big in mind unless you want an SUV. Ford has been improving a lot in the last few years in build quality and materials having the customer in mind when they design the car. Now they need to focus on a few mecanical flaws like the transmission and more testing before releasing a new model to avoid major recalls. Their Q&A should be more exhaustive. As for Chrsyler and GM. Well they need to use higher materials quality and to put a lot more effort in buid quality as they suck big time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanFusion Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 about two weeks in with my 2013 fusion. loving everything so far. fit and finish perfect so far. i was trying out the manual shift a bit today. pretty cool. i can tell that after getting used to that , you can actually get a decent amount of performance out of this engine! cheers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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