Buying a Used Ford Fusion? Watch This First.
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2018
- Buying a used Ford Fusion? Watch this first!
In this video, I feature some tips and advice for used-car shoppers considering a used Ford Fusion-- including pre-purchase checks, trouble signs, and model-specific tips.
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I bought my 2017 Fusion S and had a dealer perform a PPI. Alot of Ford dealers will wave the $107 if you have the vehicle immediately serviced with in 72 hours of buying the vehicle. Just ask the service manager
did you do it at the same dealership where you bought the car?
@@v.i.l.o.
I bought the car from a private party. But I knew it was exactly what I wanted. I took it to a dealer that gave it an intense inspection. In front of both parties. It got a clean bill of health. I bought the car on the spot. Then I had the recommended factory service done there. That's how they waved the $107 inspection fee
@@Sammydx1 Thanks! Appreciate
@@Sammydx1 how much is the recommended factory service though? is it cheaper or more expensive then the 107 dollar inspection fee
New S is 15k after discounts but no trust here
Of course I UA-cam recommends this to me a week after I buy mine.
I just put a rebuilt transmission in it 4 months ago and problem is back. I think its this vehicle. Its not good
@@messengers4198 What's it doing? i just bought one 2 days ago.
@@andrewlongoria5752 buying a 17 sport today
im not signing without loan period covered by full warranty
Maryabelle Hanson 😂😂😂 tuff
Me too! 😂😂😂
I bought a 2010 fusion hybrid SE back in 2017 with 63k miles for $9k. It never had any problems and I only used synthetic oil and premium gas. I drove it until 145k miles, but unfortunately someone hit me and it was totaled out. It was such a reliable daily driver
I’m assuming using premium gas is a must do cars can last longer then ?
@@xavierrodriguez7836 If it's over 80k miles I would go with premium.
Had to purchase a new car due to my long commute to work, ended up with a used 2018 Hybrid titanium. I’ve put 6k miles on it for the 3 months I’ve owned it and it’s a champ. I jam to my music everyday cruising at 70 averaging between 42-44 mpg. Eventually I’ll get my sports car, but this one looks like a luxury sedan 💪🏽
Low key tho, back in 2013 when the released the first version of the new redesign, the fusion was the hottest looking car, and still is in my top ten
My first thoughts when the 2013 was introduced was that the front grill looked like an Aston Martin! Definitely a great looking car, also the rear light design is very nice, especially at night!
@@ShawnFX you know why it looks like an Aston Martin. Is because ford owned them all the time and used the design and Aston couldn't do anything about it because ford was the owner. Another fun fact you can put some ford parts in the db9. Also the V12 is two ford v6s married together.
My wife's 2013 Fusion has 160K miles on it and nothing ever goes wrong. If you get the 2.5 L naturally aspirated motor, it is solidly reliable.
Ok I'll ask u a few questions
@@milesmoore7435 where them questions at boy
My family used to own one car with turbocharged engine (Skoda Yeti 1.4 TSI) and it was total crap, despite the fact it was brand new from the dealership. So this year we bought used 2016 Ford Fusion, 2.5 engine, SE version (but equipped almost as good as Titanium). Only 32 thousand kilometers, but of course like every car brought from America, it was after a little collision, but we only had to change few parts, front lights and modify rear lamps (add rear fog light and orange indicators). Despite those issues, that car is really nice. It consumes more fuel than Skoda or Ford Focus 1.6, but it's really nice and quite simple (normal engine and hydrokinetic automatic transmission) and I hope it won't be causing any big trouble in few next years.
have a 2013 fusion since 2015 great car barely had any problems and i have 114k miles still run great
Stay away from the 1.5 and 1.6 EcoBoost.
Watching this sitting in my 2011 fusion with 250k+ miles getting ready to buy a 2014. Hopefully I have no issues. My 2011 has served me well
Justin, I am currently considering a 2016-2018 Ford Fusion and this was by far the most informative video I've come across. Thank you for passing on this knowledge, as I am a Dodge man and don't know much about what to look for in Ford engines.
Just bought a 2014 titanium AWD turbo with 77k miles, it was the dealerships detailing guys car so he swapped the oil and filter every 3k miles and in the end the fact he kept it so pristine is the reason I went with it - it’s an absolutely amazing car tbh man. It feels like ford has no right making it
Just bought a single owner 2017 2.5 SE with 8124 miles. I absolutely love this car so far.
The Fusions are great cars, Ford should keep making them especially the higher trim models. Biggest thing with them is that these cars are VERY high tech. You have to do the maintenance! Synthetic oil every 5k miles with OEM filter, Top Tier gasoline (90+ octane) for turbo models, New spark plugs every 40k-50k miles, change the PTU and transmission fluid/filter every 30k miles. If you aren't ready to do the maintenance don't buy it. If you aren't sure the previous owner did the maintenance don't buy it. My family has had multiple Fusions with no issues (4 in my immediate family in the last 6yrs)
First of all...what does ALL you've said mean? I want to buy one of these cars but I don't have a clue...
How many miles has one of those fusions lasted
I think I'm just gonna go for a Honda Accord to be safe lol
There is no transmission fluid filter that is replaceable.
Oil change every 5k miles? You're supposed to use synthetic blend and they recommend changing every 10k miles. Also, my manual says for best performance you can use 91, but 87 works well under most circumstances. I'm just curious, where are you getting your info from?
You can find some early models with manual transmission. I've seen 2 high mileage Fusions. One had transmission replaced at 197k miles. Other one had close to that without issues.
You're right, but there was a pretty small window to get the manual; it was offered only for 2013 models (launch year) and only on 1.6L engines. Apart from that, they were pretty scarce. The Fusion is sold around the world as the Ford Mondeo, and in Europe manual transmissions are favored. They're still sold standard with the manual transmission on the Mondeo.
If you like the car buy it regardless of problems fix the problems the last owner decided not to fix it but if you like the car buy it and fix it
Just bought a 2016 SE Ecoboost with appearance package. And honestly love it a lot.
I bought a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid in April 2009. It was the inaugural year for the hybrid and only a few were being released at a time and Ford was keeping track of them to ensure a quality launch. I snagged one from one of the lucky dealers (not all dealers in my area got one). I got to the dealer early enough to be the first to drive it and when I got back from that drive, there were several people milling around the standard Fusion in the showroom. I began filling out paper work and someone came in wanting to test drive the hybrid which since I had begun the signing process was essentially mine. Obviously there was no negotiating. It’s April 2021 and I still have the vehicle with very few complaints save for a few minor repair items that I took care of myself. I found this video to be informative but have had no issues with any of the points highlighted. I did upgrade the tail and headlights to LED’s and bought an additional set of alloy wheels for dedicated snow tires. If I was in the market for another vehicle, I’d consider a later model Fusion. Mine is the original body design and the newer body designs in 2013, easily dates my model. If I knew someone who was looking for a low cost used car, say under $3000, I’d recommend a 2010-11 Fusion or Fusion Hybrid as long as the miles aren’t ridiculously high, a clean history, and evidence of attentive maintenance.
Owned a 2017 ford fusion Se put 54,000 miles under a year, that car drives like a champ gave it to my girlfriend went back and get a fusion platinum, man that car is beautiful I just can't stop loving it. Fusion family here
How is it now
It's about 70,000 mile now not a single problem still
@@samlocoaa1726 I’m about to buy one at 60K wish me luck. This video gave me zero comfort but your comment gave me a bit😅
@@samlocoaa1726 do you still recommend it?
@@lukeyup7914 absolutely
Good car until you have to do work under the hood is Nightmare, beware!
I have a 2017 fusion SE runs excellent no problems 36,000 mi on it love it
I bought a 2015 Ford Fusion EcoBoost a year ago, great car, good gas mileage, great handling and I'm extremely happy with my purchase!
I have the 2013 Fusion SE with tech package. Love this car. The only draw back is the 2.5L engine. It just doesn't have very for much "get up and go" for passing. Don't get me wrong, this engine is solid and reliable. I cruse at 80 mph for long distances, no problems. It now has 116500 miles and all I have done was routine oil changes and tire rotations. The one problem I experienced was the shiftier got stuck and had to get it towed to ford. They replaced the shift cable for free. And I had been in 3 rear-end collisions within the first 6-months of owning it. All three times, I was struck from behind. The rear bumper is solid. It was repaired in the Ford Body shop and it looks good as new. I'm thinking about get another soon because 2020 is the last year they will be made. I think I will get a good used 2019 Fusion Titanium with the 2.0 turbo. The car is solid. And thank for the vid!
Very informative video! I bought my 2014 with 90k on it as a commuter car. I have to admit, I'm a FoMoCo guy. 2007 Focus with 265k on the odo and it runs harder than virtually any new car ever could with all its electronics. This Fusion has been amazing. As always with ANY used car, I swapped all fluids, got a tune up, and of course changed all filters. It's been great. I couldn't put my finger on why every time I would fill up the fuel tank the car would have an intermittent rough idle for a few miles after at every stop. You've most likely given me my culprit. Can't wait for my next service to get the PTU replaced! Genius!
How many filters does the fusion have that you needed to change?
I bought the new 2017 Fusion Platinum with AWD, self parking, and adaptable cruise control. No problems. MSRP was $41,500. I consider it a fantastic value for the price. A number of these had dead battery problems from a control module defect. Those unfortunate buyers are rightfully bitter, as it took Ford a long time to identify the problem. Ford has fixed that problem. Cars just wouldn’t start. Those may be lower mileage vehicles.
Disregard CR scores. Low scores in customer satisfaction relate to the standard underpowered Fusion with cloth seats. Low 2017 reliability scores due to the control module issue.
My car appears identical in all respects to the Lincoln MKZ select.
My advice. Great car to buy used. Pay extra for the Platinum model with AWD, self park, and adaptable cruise control options. I will keep mine forever.
That problem affects more than the 17s my 14 was a nightmare and even after new body control module and acm put in at dealer out of my pocket the problem came back 2 weeks later/2000 plus dollars later. So no I don’t think that issue was resolved at all as this all happend to me a year ago and the largest ford dealership in my area claimed they had “never seen anything like this”
The pcm is an easy fix if the battery dies. Just take the negative lead off and put it back on after 15 mins. As long as you change your coils and ht leads every 50k to 100k miles your pcm wont go out
Self parking? Sign me up 😍
Had my 2017 ecoboost for just over a year now. It sat for 2 years , got it with 20k miles now I’m at 50k miles. No issues. Great car. So much technology in it and I don’t even have the tech package. I blacked it out and it feels like a sports car. Probably gonna keep this car until it dies.
Hey I’m thinking about getting one. Have any problems showed up yet?
The Ford Fusion transmission thing hasn't been a problem with this line of cars since 2016. This is one of those rumors about cars that haven't been true for years but people continue to perpetuate and while it's entirely reasonable to suggest someone could be buying a 2015 Fusion, they probably shouldn't, considering it takes 5 seconds to google "Ford Fusion transmission problems" to find out that '13, '14, '15, and '16 were all years that had high volume reporting of transmission problems.
Do yourself a favor people, and buy a car 2017+.
Thanks yes, information has become much more abundant on this since I created this video
I have a Fusion 2017 2.5 SE with 46300 miles, after almost 6 years all I had to replace was the battery and new Michelin tires. Best car I have ever owned.
2010 fusion hybrid 230k kms no issues aside from preventative maintenance - oil changes, rear brakes ❤️
I have a 2010 base ("S") with the 6 speed stick. Good car, but the back brakes need frequent replacement. I've tried various brands including OEM parts from the dealer, and the most that I have managed is 30,000 km.
Very well done video. I learned a lot in a short time. I just purchased a ford fusion 2014, but it's a smooth ride so far and took it for a look over and it's a good car. No problems. I hope it stays that way.
Is that still going good ? I have a deposit on a 2014 now but hear transmissions for these years are terrible.
2015 Fusion here with 60,000 miles and I love it
You have 20,000 miles to save up for a new tranny. Check the transmission seals at every oil change it leaks and then you get the noise then you need a new tranny. That's where I'm at with mine. The cover on the bottom can soakup/ hold a ton of fluid so this car will never drip in your drive way. You also wont know if you have to replace the transmission seal.
@@timekeeperbank1465 great info. That's something I'll be sure to keep an eye on next time I change the oil on my wife's 16 Fusion 2.0 titanium. I'm going to drain tranny and refill with 4 maybe 4.25 quarts of Mercon LV at the 40k mi mark. I forgot about the bottom cover and could totally see how it would hide a leak.
I got a 2012 and I like mine too
Very informative! This really applies to any used car you're going to buy. Be careful out there! 2015 Fusion SE 120,000 miles and going strong---I do have the infamous downshift jolt from 3rpm to 2rpm depending on how hard I step on the gas. If I'm over 40mph by the time it downshifts, however, no jolt. I really do love the car. I want to upgrade to the 2019 Fusion Sport in the next year or so when used 1-owners are cheaper.
Same. Just got a 2016 SE and have that jolt. Seems like it happens from 2nd to 3rd gear if I accelerate a little too much. Not sure why it happens but hopefully it doesn’t become something major. How’s your SE doing now?
@@DontDefuse 2019 titanium here. Love my car.
I have a 2014 se with the 2.5. I really like it drives good handles well.
I have bought a 2016 model s. Front wheel drive..at 55thousand mi..the trans went out..yes it's true thank God it was under warranty..ford rebuilt it and the ford transmission upgrade..was installed..it better then new..I yes full synthetic ford oil. Only I change the spark plugs when I bought it too .the ford dealership understand what the problems were with the transmission..it didn't cost me a penny I only owned it 2 weeks..and bought it from a private owner..with the service records..too.
i have 2014 fusion se, very solid car, no issues at all after 1 year!
I have a 16 titanium energi. I’ve put on 7k of the 55k miles it has on it so far. Averaging 40mpg over the time I’ve owned with only occasion plug in just to keep the battery up. Very quiet comfortable efficient car for my commute
The Fusion Energi is designed to be plugged in every night/as often as possible, to give you that 20ish miles of EV driving. You could easily be seeing 55-60+MPG if you plugged in more. When the EV range is depleted it just switches to regular hybrid mode and will only work with a small percentage of the total battery capacity. Meaning when you don’t plug this car in, it wastes more gas than a regular fusion hybrid bc the energi battery is much bigger and heavier. Not sure how much electricity is there, but the whole idea is to offset the purchase cost by plugging in, bc you bought the more expensive energi version of this car and not the the hybrid version.
How's the should be recalled issues treating you?
These cars are very solid an highly recommended! Lots engine choices & hybrid options. Love these cars.
Not really I am having problems with mine. My a/c is being crazy.
@@itstudent4406 you’re just one of few these cars are amazing
@@itstudent4406 the a/c doesn't seem like a big deal, and not something I heard other people having a problem with.
@@itstudent4406 0 problems you just have a crappy one sorry bud
Real world experience from my 13 1.6 EB 6 speed auto: I bought it at 36k and I put A LOT more miles on it in the 4.5 years I owned it. I kept up on maintenance as best as I could, performing all maintenance requirements a little earlier than recommended in the owners manual just to be safe. This included the transmission fluid. Despite my best efforts, the 6F35 transmission still suffered a complete failure and needed replacement. Otherwise it was a fantastic all-around FWD car. Up to 38 mpg cruising on long trips, it managed to power through northern Ohio snow every year and other bad weather, it always felt very comfortable, with a touch of a firm, sporty feeling, it handled and cornered great (I personally enjoyed Goodyear Eagle LS2s on it) and it proved to be more spacious and capable than exterior proportions seemed to imply. I traded it in for a 2017 2.7EB Sport AWD. My biggest issue I ever had with that car was the transmission. If you're looking at a low mileage (under 40k) used 1.6, I highly recommend it but you really, really gotta watch out for adverse signs in the transmission like weird noises, random hard shifts, and gear hunting, etc.
How is the sport holding up? Looking into a 2.7 edge or fusion
@@5.7_TY So far, not too bad. It could be a lot worse! I've got over 80k on it after using it for the last year and a half. Still used for work, and it spends a lot of time idling, but still is nice to open it up on the highway. The main things to watch out for are
1) the CV Axles- they are a common failure point in the drive line because of the excess power the engine provides versus a standard Fusion. Ford gave it a heavier duty transmission, 6f55 I believe, that's held up well so far after a lot of hard miles with lots of stop and go driving, but we'll see how long that lasts. Anyway, the CV Axles seem to be a weak point for myself and many others. I had both of them replaced already under warranty last year, but it looks like they might need replaced again. I just dropped it off at the shop today for confirmation. Afterwards, since Ford warrantied the parts and labor 2 years/unlimited mileage, I should be able to get that taken care of. Big thing to look out for, in a Fusion Sport at least.
2) Coolant consumption- early 2017 models (build date 12/16 and earlier, I believe) have a coolant consumption issue. I don't know the details exactly. Mine is an early build 2017, but I haven't had any major issues so far. My coolant dropped off last year for no known reason. I took it to the dealer, they topped it off, ran tests, but couldn't tell me what happened. Never had the issue again. Idk how much I trust that dealer, though, since they kept trying to disable the dashcam I have installed, but that's another topic of discussion. I don't think the problem was limited to Fusions, though. Do your research, and if you buy any Ford or Lincoln with the 2.7, keep it in mind.
3) Brake hoses- another common failure point on many modern Fords. Both Fusions I've owned had the issue where the hoses near the front calipers burst inexplicably. That's the very first thing I would replace after buying one. All I'm gonna say about that is that I was lucky they didn't pop when I was driving down the road.
4) PTU/RDUs- they seem pretty weak in the winter. The traction control interferes way too much, and if you turn it off, the computer will disable AWD for a while to "protect against overheating". I can only get like 5 minutes before that happens and then I'm stuck with 2wd until the car decides to turn AWD on again. I can still get around, and eventually it comes back on, but it's super annoying having such a seemingly weak AWD system because part of the point of having AWD is to be to handle adverse weather. I've stuck with the factory Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Seasons, so a better tire would probably be beneficial, but it's disappointing that it came this way from the factory. A lot of Sport owners change those fluids immediately. There should be plenty of info on forums about it.
The CV Axles are the biggest issue I've had with the car so far, and they can be pretty expensive without the warranty, but other than that it's held up fairly well. I do have to keep in mind how heavily I use mine.
For 2018, the F-150's 2.7 EB got direct and port injection, instead of just direct injection, but I don't know if Ford made those changes to the Fusion or Edge. I do know that the Edge Sport was restricted on power (315hp/340-350 torque versus the Fusion's 325/380), it's heavier and not quite as fun, but it seems like an OK way to go. Just make sure to do your research on them, of course.
In my opinion, Lightning Blue is the way to go for the Fusion's color. The Edge Sport was available in Orange, which I think it pretty cool. If you don't want to deal with the Sport, but still want a Fusion, I recommend going for a 2013-2014 1.6 EB with the 6-speed manual. Some 1.6's have issues, but I had a great experience with mine. Anyway, there's already plenty of info about it online. The main headache you'll be saving yourself from is the transmission. The 6f35 automatic is terrible. The manuals are hard to find as they were only available in 2013 and part of 2014, ONLY with the 1.6, but they're out there and they're fun to drive in their own right.
Hopefully all this info helps.
What was the mileage on that 2013 1.6 six speed transmission?
@Frank Montez I think I got about 125k out of the first one. I started noticing hard shifts much earlier, though. The second one was still going when I traded it in for my Sport
@@BoopdaBeepdisabling the dashcam is standard whether we like it or not.
I drive a 2019 titanium and love it!
I love driving my ‘13SE, but under the hood is a nightmare. Changing out blown headlights meant removing the ENTIRE front, and the transmission completely fails after 140k miles. Costs $6200 to fix. Other than that, it’s a fine car!
That mention of the PTU hits home. I've got a 2010 Fusion SEL AWD, and it's a huge problem there too. It's by everything hot and has no airflow. Holds 12oz of fluid. Mine completely failed at 98,000 miles and I had a FWD only car until I brought it to a dealer a few months later (lost my job and didn't know how much they would charge. It's not a small job.) My car was in for a week, the mechanic said it was just black, and the teeth on the gears inside went through a grinder. Ford's recommended fix is a complete replacement. Had I not been covered under a powertrain warranty, this would have cost me $2195. It's a PITA to do, but the fluid should be changed every 40k miles, tops. I do mine each transmission fluid swap.
Great car, I own a 2014. Although to note the stalling issue you mentioned isn't actually a fuel pressure sensor, it's a faulty evap purge valve. They seem to go out every 40k or so miles on these cars, causing lots of stalls.
Mine has that issue right now. $80 for mine 131,000 miles. I got a 2014 Ford Fusion turbo 2.0. But mine was also a rental car before I bought it, so I expected minor fixes
I played this dance, 2013 1.6 had a purge valve which would cause the stall after refill of gas for 10 seconds.
2014 Ford Fusion SE at 130,000km now, no issues!
Tryna buy this one for my first car very soon.
@@rafir8450 same bro lol 💪🏾 have a blessed year 💯
@@inhouseent9865 lol actually ended up buying an acura mdx 2007 119k miles on it on jan 21st.
I've heard of transmission problems with 2014's you faced any?
I have a '13 it's been great, I also have a '16 2.7 eco. Since they are both direct injection I have catch cans on both
I didn't think the 2.7L Sport came out until the 2017 Model Year, releasing in Late 2016?
paul massing hows the 2013? I’m planning on buying a used 2013 this weekend still not 100% sure though!!
I have a 2013 fusion since 2015 great car barely had any problems and i have 114k miles still run great
Please mine has fumes from the exhaust when I start it.... How can I deal with it. Thanks in advance
@@giftydarkoa3925 inhale exhale
Update I have $155,000 mi on it I still have my 2013 Ford fusion but at 127,000 mi the transmission went I had it rebuilt it's back up and running strong transmission have almost 30,000 miles on it the rebuilt one
I have the same fusion but 393000 miles. I love it
I own a 2010 Fusion Sport aka " Baby SHO" love it! Great car
The old sports are nothing like the SHO's 😂😂 you're on drugs
Thank you, man. I'm about to buy a fusion, unfortunately, right now I don't have too many chances to try the car. Could you please describe the ride? Is it soft and cushioned or firm and sporty? Can you compare it against Toyota Camry (2018 or older) THANKS
Great video! I'm ready to buy a 2014 with a 2.5 engine. How can I check if the transmission is in good condition? I think it would be the most expensive repair
I just bought mine tonight and see this video a few hrs later 😂
Me too 😂
Have 2013 Ford fusion with 160000 miles. No problems. Gr8 car
My family owns 2 Fusions and a Mercury Milan, same as a Fusion. Not one issues whatsoever. 30-40 mpg in the 3 of mine.
great car and fast and also great in snow
My 14 Fusion Hybrid has weathered well, 150k miles, 41mpg... Other than preventative maintenance+tires, only had to change some squeaky rear brakes @110k, front brakes should last a bit longer with the regen braking.
Just bought one used 2013 Ford Fusion..anything I should get checked?
@@danielclark817 definitely change the transmission fluid, especially if it has over 90,000 mi. The owners manual says 150k but I've heard horror stories. I also added a BG CVT fluid additive. You can find a UA-cam video to do it yourself it's easier than an oil change
@@danielclark817 check your filters (depending on miles) also make sure to clean the air intake area, under the hood bellow the windshield wipers. Do not "top-up" the gas tank above full.
@@DoorisJ thanks for the advice
At 31 months the screen froze. The dealer replaced the APIM module under warranty. Gave me a loaner for a week. Now better than new. The replacement module added features I didn’t have. The screen freeze didn’t affect starting and driving. Love the car. Glad I took the Ford 7 year, zero deductible platinum warranty.
Can you cover the 2015-2016 Ford Fusion SE and what are your thoughts/ opinions on buying a car from Carvana?
Nice tips
I bought a 2011 Ford Fusion. It had 3 recalls and they would not honor EPA or throttle recall unless I had issues. I did not have an issue until recently with EPA light goiing on when I put the key in the ignition when I take it out it goes off. It happens randomly and now it is not covered under recall!
I have a 2007 ford fusion sel v6, has 312,000 miles and is still running strong. All ive had to replace is the throttle body, water pump and a couple hoses.
Kinda feeling like buying an o8 fusion sel with 90k miles for like 4ish grand. They want 4500. Should I do it?
Do you recommend any fusion sport(ONLY) v6 2017 and newer?? I like the looks of it!!!!!
Thank you.
Bought a 2016 last year no problems noting great eco car
Can you cover battery draining issueson the 2017 Ford fusion, what causes battery drain , I just traded mine, I had it almost three years and I loved the car but. Some mornings I come out to start it and it was dead, had replaced three batteries on it,, turns out lots of people complain about the 2016 and 2017, for these issues. What the heck , ?? .
I bought 2018 fusion energi with 41000 km and the previous owner treat the car the best , any recommendations?
Hmm. I was just eyeing a 2013 120k km titanium at a local dealer. This has been helpful.
2014 ford fusion titanium. at 110,000 miles ive basically have had to replace the whole fuel system (PCV, MAS, Catatoltic converter being replaced now). 2500 bill car is worth around 6,000. is now the time to get rid of this?
I own a 2013 ford fusion se 2.5 liter duratec. This was the best ford fusion ever made because ford and Mazda were working together before they split in 2014. I would avoid any turbo ecoboost ford fusion due to carbon particles getting into the engine combustion chamber. Anyways is a good car
i have a 2014 2,0 turbo ( spanish build) no issues 148880 miles on it.. change the oil every 5000 miles..uses no oil,, added a oil catch can, and spark plugs every 2 years.. trans oil change every other oil change 4 quarts....no carbon on the valves
Showing the fusion sucking in the snow right off the bat lol. I thought it was just me. You have to turn off the traction control to drive in the snow. 2016 Ford fusion 1.5 turbo. I've enjoyed the car. Around 100,000 everything started to go. Transmission clunky from 40,000 struts not great. Couple recalls. Good stock stereo. Surprisingly quick. Spacious. Only my opinion but I think its a good looking car. I'd buy another one
Got a 1.6l and it has 192xxx no problems
For a very shot time it did have a manual transmission version actually
0:43 - Sister: You stink. (Yep, that sounds about right for what she'd say!)
This was an extremely helpful video. Was debating between the fusion, civic/accord, corolla/camery, eand mazda3/6. I think im gonna get the fusion since its cheaper than the other options.
Did u end up getting the fusion?
@@dave1826 nah the fb marketplace seller was unresponsive and thanks to corona prices have hiked up a bit. I am waiting for things to die down as I dont need a car and dont feel like over paying.
Yes, for sure, absolutely check the transmission! These Fusions (2013-present)have a failed 2 clutch dry system design transmission and Ford will deny it and tell you they cannot duplicate the issue. Yes, there will be no codes and also there will be no code stored. And that is a scapegoat they will use. They will claim their Ford techs talked to Ford engineers in trying to find your problem, but they really cannot fix anything. It will start shifting sloppy and they will say it's "learning your shift pattern". Mind you, you may have owned the car from day one, why would it be learning now? It's because they know there's a problem and they're just passing you off. I even have extended warranty in a still treat me badly. They actually claimed they found metal shavings in my transmission, and did change the entire transmission. Sure enough, the transmission still shifted exactly the same way as when I took it in. They just charge Ford fraudulently to make a claim and pay for their work and put a transmission in your car. What basically happens, is the control module for the transmission picks up on this dry shifting transmission and it goes haywire. The transmission is basically operating correctly as they will state to you, it's working at a 100%. That the only true statement they actually tell you. But they will refused to change your module, and they state that they "reset it", which really doesn't doing thing. So I continue to drive my car with the harsh slamming sloppy shifting. It doesn't affect gas mileage, but I don't know the affects long term. My car started doing this at about a 110000 miles, but I drive many miles in a very short amount of time. Cars have been reported to started about 60000 miles. My extended warranty was up to 125000 miles, full factory warranty from Ford which I never used otherwise until this transmission problem which was never fixed...
Trading in onan outback premium. 7 recalls $3400 power steering bill. 2016 model and only has 28,000 miles. Rear brake replacement at 13,000 miles
Idk the car looks good but is the engine without turbo good?
I just bought a 17 SE with 13,500 on it 2 weeks ago. Glad I got the 100,000 mile powertrain
You will not need it. Mine is a 2013 SE 1.6 turbo with 188k miles on it. Drove the heck out of it. I've really been good about maintaining it on time (or ahead of time sometimes lol). Still drives solid. Very overbuilt cars in my opinion.
@@anamaakotube Nice ,thanks for the reply.
I had a 2011 Mercury Milan. That car was sweet to drive. It is looks like a Fusion inside but, the exterior is a little different. I was looking at Ford Fusions at the dealership and all of them had more miles on them. The Milan had a little bit over 11,000 miles on. I have been inside a Fusion while my mother was driving the loaner car while my car was in getting worked on. I do missed the car. I totaled it by hitting a deer in early December 2016. Right now I drive a 2015 Ford Escape SE in silver grey.
Wish I didn't need TOOLS, or to rip apart the dash/glove box, or contort myself to find hidden bolts to access the cabin air filter...
How about those interior fuses?😂😂😂😂
Funny thing - I've heard that cabin air filter is different than in Mondeo Mk5, but Opel/Vauxhall Omega B has almost identical filter, so you just need to cut like 1-2 centimeters of one side of it and it's good to go :D
Yes! They made something so easy such a pain.
@@pt192 My Subarus are so easy. Drop the glove box, disconnect the plastic damper squeeze two tabs, slide out the old filter, slide in the new until it clicks, reconnect the damper, close the box. No tools needed, done in under 5 minutes... Okay 20, after i go though the crap that was in my glove box, getting rid of old insurance cards, excess napkins/tissues, and do some squats with the 40 pound owners manual...
@@ryanslemmer5905 how about changing those spark plugs
Please tell me how much miles or kilometers you can do with a Fusion? I love the car, but seems it has a very small engine. It would last 1MM kilometers? Merdeces Benz wil do for sure! But Fusion?...Thanks!
I have a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid with 163,000 miles and running like new still. Only have ever had to do basic maintenance, and has never given me any problems whatsoever. I've never seen the check engine light go on. I can see it going to 200,000+mi no problem.
Do you still have it and how many miles is it on now considering getting one?
@@dave1826 yup, still have it. I'm at 185,000+ miles. Check engine light still has never came on. Still runs great. AC blows ice cold, heater works perfect, etc. I'm convinced I can get this thing to 500,000+ miles. I actually look on OfferUp all the time for another, since they're so undervalued, they're a steal. Single most reliable car I've ever owned.
Glad i kept the horse!😮
The 2010-2012 were the most reliable ones. Especially with the 2.5L Mazda based Duratec.
Thanks for the tips and advice due my daughter just brought on it's her first car.
I bought a 2019 ford fusion titanium 2.0 ecoboost
2 weeks after I had it it started making a noise that sounded like a ac bearing
It is still under warranty so I took it in and found out it was the engine that was making noise coolant getting into the cylinders caused by a poorly designed coolant passages needless to say the put a brand new long block in for me took 3 weeks to get it done
Yeah. Those Turbo engines. I bought a 2018 I4 engine SE. Turbo engines are expensive to fix. I went with the I4 engine. Its peppy lol. I'm going to get a chip installed to add 60HP.
Mine is a 2013, and also 2014 were the only two years you could get a real manual transmission.
I have one and its good
My goodness! This video covers dam near everyrhing. BUT dam! I was really considering buying this car, now i have a butt load of doubt.
Just remember, the problems I listed are not going to affect many or even most models. Point is, have a professional check it first to be safe!
Almost everything here was just completely universal to any car. Fusions are dead reliable.
Here's mine
2014 Ford Fusion 2.0 Turbo. It was a rental car, keep that in mind. 131,000 miles.
1. I put the wrong gas in mine so Ford said my catalyst converter was failing. I put 87 when I was supposed to put 93. Doesn't kick back as much anymore.
2. Needs a new coolant hose. $46 part
3. Has a bent rim. But I was gonna replace the rims anyways.
I crashed straight into a cement wall in my 2011 so hard that I busted the radiator. I walked out like nothing happened. Didn't have a thing wrong with me. It wasn't the car, it was the tires that needed to be replaced. I was on my way to the tire store. But the tires couldn't handle it.
I always love the people that complain about their vehicles while simultaneously going over 2/3,000 miles over oil change never changing transmission fluid and just not taking care of their cars I have a car people say is bad and I take RELIGIOUS care of it and never had a major issue and I’ve put on over 70,000 miles TAKE CARE OF YOUR VEHICLE
I always wish they had made one of these into a power sports sedan with a 3.6 ecoboost and some mustang parts.
I just bought a 2007 Ford Fusion SE.
How is it
I have a 2016 base with a 2.5L. 114,000 with no problems.
So would buyinh a 2015 with 200000 miles and a 1 year warranty for 4500 a good buy
Bought my 2011 Monday. So I read the reviews today.
My tip is to reset the time or turn on the radio, turn the engine on
My current quest is to reset the radio presets. Two country and one religious station. Rest static
My key fob has the four expected buttons. But what does “2x” on the trunk release mean ?
Click it twice to pop the trunk
I have a 2014 hybrid Fusion with 184,000 miles. Never changed trans fluid. Ford Dealer said not to. Best car I ever owned. Only $1500 in repairs.
How’s it now might get one?
I just bought the 2015 titanium at 46k with the orignal tires. What brand of tires would you recommend with the 19 in. rims for longest life?
Yea the continentels that come on the car with the 19 inch wheel suck. I just put some Toyos all season on our 2016 fusion 2.0 titanium with 19 inch wheel and it drives much better. Still a tad road noise but much better ride and tracks better down the road.
I like Goodyear
Nice review.
So can i buy a fusion 2016 / 2017 ?
Dear justin, i have a Problem with My 2016 fusion, while transmition shifting from 1 to 2 shifting jumps, sequince of shifting not smooth could u till me what is wrong.
Thanks & regards
How are the 2018 2.0 turbo AWD titanium engines?
I have one which has been fantastic!
I know a lot of people do oil change and transmission fluid much earlier than owners manual recommends but got this 2016 Focus SE 108 K miles and just recently ( three weeks) just got this 2015 Fusion SE with 108 K miles. I haven’t gotten to change transmission fluid in either one. I usually do it to the recommended mileage
looking to do an engine and transmission swap on a 2010 ford fusion hybrid can you walk me threw it
Sure
I’m looking to buy a 2013 Ford Fusion SE Sedan 4D, it has 112,000 miles. Is this a smart decision ?
I bought a Ford fusion se 07
Did you buy it? I’m looking to get a 2015 with 100K miles on it. I am just not sure how they run
@@dassstough358 hi no I did not purchase it instead I got a 2010 Nissan Moreno at 102mlies
I am 78 y.o. and have owned a lot of cars. The Fusion is by FAR, the worst p.o.s I have ever owned. I am second owner. 43,000 miles and I had to spend $2300 US to replace the whole steering rack and fix the power window. I kick myself. I could have bought the Corolla also low mi, for a g note more
I have one with only 23000 and is already in the shop ., having a lot of problems., heating problems and electrical problems. I don’t know how much money we going to spend ., mechanic can find the problem !!
I want to buy a 2017 Ford Fusion with 73K miles. I don’t know if that is too high or not.
yeah i saw a cheap one but it has 97k miles 😭 i’m scared
Depends mostly if ifs been well taken care of. Serviced & maintained daily