+BlackBetty awesome!! Can't wait to see more videos of the updates! I had mine for only two years Cas it was a lease now I have the edge sport as seen in my videos but I want to get another fusion sport like the 2012 I had
Sorry for the late reply, they’re great cars and handle really well for their size. I’ve driven the 2.5L, 3L and of course my Sport. I’m a sucker for more power but they are all great cars.
It would be an awesome first car! My first car was a 1975 Pontiac Lemans I had years ago when I was 16 lol if I had this for my first car I think it would have got me into trouble to be honest.
It’s a great car! I’ve had it since new and still do. Super fun to drive, great daily, great family car with loads of room and even holds its own at my local autocross. Ticks all the boxes!
Stephen Barrett I'll make a note on it. That was from my window sticker which is a metric gallon. I'll also add the gas mileage of FWD Sports too which is only available in the USA
I own a brilliant silver metallic 2010 first year gen 1 Ford Fusion Sport. Mine looks identical to yours but mine has the older dash setup with info center on dash instead of steering wheel and mine has the thicker bolstered shiny leather seats with the racing blue perforated inserts with matching dash trim. The engine is actually a 3.5 DOHC Cyclone H.O. 24V big V6 and it was also used as a variant in the Mustangs of same era as my uncle has a 2014 Mustang with it and it is very powerful and fast for a V6. More like a V8 honestly! My car was bought brand new off the showroom floor by my Dad originally and has an early build date of 6/09 stamped in the door. Another odd feature mine has is the chrome accents are not smoked and the front passenger seat folds forwards flat like the 2008-09s had as an option. ( havent seen any 2010 and newer do this or even advertise this feature in the brochures). I absolutely love my car and it is in excellent condition as its been stored winters since new. My Dad has owned Tauruses before and an Sable all were silver and decked out models comparable to this car. We also owned Rangers too as I'm also a huge fan of! I consider this a "SHO JR." And a rare breed collectible for sure as Ford didn't make many of these and you hardly see any now! My advice keep it and keep yours nice because these were great cars that most people didn't know even existed! True sleepers 👍💓😎
Right on! Glad you enjoy the car. For whatever reason Ford still calls it a Duratec but it is in the Cyclone engine family. The Mustang had the 3.7L Cyclone which is basically just a bigger version of our engine with 305hp. As far as the chrome goes the 2010’s had the regular chrome, 2011’s were slightly darker and 2012’s were even darker then the 2011’s. The amount of bolstering was the same throughout all model years, they just had the option of red or blue inserts. That’s great to hear yours stayed in the family! They really are like a baby SHO haha.
@@mattmaverick703 I know what you mean! It sure aged well over the last 10 years. Hopefully thing change and they bring the Fusion back to North America.
Yours is either a 2011 or 2012 model in the video review. I have a 2010 mine is an early production Sport with a build date of 6/09 mine seems a bit different from the other years but in a good way!
Matt Hybel there is a few differences between the years, mainly the grille is a a bit darker in the 2011 and even darker on the 2012’s. I think the wheels are the same. In the USA they had FWD models as well as AWD while here in Canada they only offered AWD. I’m curious what other differences you have
@@99MCougar my info buttons are not on the steering wheel they're on the left side near the trunk, headlight switches more like the 2006 to 2009s. And also mine has a rare interior I rarely see, its thicker bolstered leather seats with sport blue perforated inserts , also my front passenger seat folds flat forwards like the 2009 models did. Other differences are mine has side door molding straps like the 09s too and mine is the Sport but doesn't have all the extra silver trim on the console or that extra electronics package with the DVD, GPS or Bliss side mirror sensors or speed sensors with backup camera on the outside, mines more basic which i like its biggest best feature is the 6 disk Sony sound system. I know for a fact that was on 2011s and 12s. I do have the 3.5 Duratec with Aisin 6speed select shift transmission which is the best you can get in the Fusions the 6F35s were garbage, I also have the power moonroof . My wheels are the same but painted more of a glossy metallic silver polished look. Also my side mirrors are not heated nor body colored whatsoever they're a molded black like the Taurus SHOs of the same era this car was bought off the showroom floor back in 2010 was my Dads car originally. He had good taste! The build date on mine is 6/09 so very early 2010 model is why I'm guessing it has some differences, guess you could say a prototype design they later improved on possibly with the layouts also my chrome grill and trim on the exterior are bright chrome not darker tinted chrome like yours
Matt Hybel sounds like you just have some different packages on yours. The things you mentioned were all available in the 2010-2012 Fusion’s. Minus the grille and wheels. The fold down seat was hit and miss on the 2011 and I think some 2012s had it too.
@@MrTigroz That's great to hear. They are solid cars and have come down in price a fair bit. If you check out my other videos you can see how it does in snow as well. If your into modding as well they respond very well too.
Nothing significant. I think the 12’s have a slightly darker smoked grille and maaaybe wheels. There is rumours that it has better/upgrades impellers in the water pump too.
Yes, the side skirt or it might be called a rocker panel. Your best bet is to search on car-part.com for a used one or you could go to the dealer but they are super expensive new and come unpainted so there is extra cost there too
@@tinalashay2498 no problem! I hope it helps. Of course there is eBay and other places too but that website searches all the wrecking yards in North America
@@99MCougar yes I’ve tried eBay and other sites and could not find anything. I’m actually on the side you suggested and I found one. Your are awesome!!
Branded as a Duratec but yes the engine is a Cyclone. I figited to the car guy Cyclone makes sense but the average person would understand Duratec better.
Yes its a cyclone 3.5 you're absolutely right! Ford referred to it still as a duratec even though it is way more powerful than a duratec. And I've had a duratec too and it was also a great engine in my 2001 Sable LS Premium, but this cyclone has V8 power
Have a 2010 Ford Fusion sport. Have had every problem in the book. U name it, oil and tranny fluid leaks. Break calibers and thermostat and coolant issues. Love the car but just can’t deal with all the problems have dumped too much money into it
That’s too bad to hear. I think it’s one of the more reliable drivetrains in the 2010-2012 Fusion. I have been fairly lucky and all the car needed was wear and tear parts over the 11 years of ownership.
+ndgo Cyclone is a Duratc. The engine has 2 names. Officially it would be the Cyclone, Duratec 35 or a Mazda MZI if its in a Mazda unit. Thanks for watching!
@@Lafoochen there is a button on the bottom of the center stack that says TCS. Press it and your tcs off light turns on. Your stability control will remain on there is no way of overriding that without pulling relay fuses.
I had a 2010 just like this, unfortunately was destroyed by a 18 wheeler was a piece of shit too blowing out those thin tires. That 3.5 was a garbage engine too started making rattling sounds and air conditioning mysteriously stopped working. Miss my Ranger 4cyl pickup more
Matthew Hybel sorry about youe luck with the car and the engine! Mine has been super reliable, runs great. From what I hear from the Fusion groups they are pretty bullet proof other then the water pump issue with higher mileage engines.
Like I said in the description it was a For Sale video that I adapted to a review. It was also winter so I had winter wheels/tires on the car. Any other feedback why it was so bad? I don't do reviews often so I would love to hear your thoughts.
FuseMedia There was also no startup, no exhaust, no 0-60....none of that. That is what makes a review. That’s what people want to see and hear is the sound of the engine and how it performs.
@@Goldenwoodz like I said in the description it was a for sale ad before I changed it to a review. Because it was originally a for sale ad I didn't want to have clips of me thrashing it. Doesn't give a good impression "buy my car! Look how fast it is when I bag it on video" lol. BUT if you want to see video of the performance side of the Sport check out my other videos (autocross clips, POV drives, multiple exhaust clips) Thanks for the comment and watching!
Beautiful sport! I miss mine I had the 2012 sport
+BlackBetty awesome!! Can't wait to see more videos of the updates! I had mine for only two years Cas it was a lease now I have the edge sport as seen in my videos but I want to get another fusion sport like the 2012 I had
This thing is super nicely optioned, my 2012 sport was a base apparently
Thanks! I think the only option I’m missing is remote start!
These cars have great sounds systems 👍.
Sorry for the late reply. I agree!! My old car had a decent setup but I felt like I don’t need it in my Fusion. Thanks for watching!
I have a 2010 SEL with all the options and I love it. I absolutely would love to upgrade to a sport awd in the future Forsure
Sorry for the late reply, they’re great cars and handle really well for their size. I’ve driven the 2.5L, 3L and of course my Sport. I’m a sucker for more power but they are all great cars.
This seems to make a great first car.
It would be an awesome first car! My first car was a 1975 Pontiac Lemans I had years ago when I was 16 lol if I had this for my first car I think it would have got me into trouble to be honest.
i love my 2012 fusion sport and dropping gears in the select shift mode feels great. Wish I had the AWD tho :/
Thanks! The AWD is awesome, especially in the snow or autocross track! Ford did a great job with the stability too where it's not too intrusive.
Yes, the manual down shift going down a steep curvy hill saves brakes
This car is speaking to me I need it
It’s a great car! I’ve had it since new and still do. Super fun to drive, great daily, great family car with loads of room and even holds its own at my local autocross. Ticks all the boxes!
You'll want to correct the EPA mileage. The 3.5 was rated at 17 city/24 highway.
Stephen Barrett I'll make a note on it. That was from my window sticker which is a metric gallon. I'll also add the gas mileage of FWD Sports too which is only available in the USA
I own a brilliant silver metallic 2010 first year gen 1 Ford Fusion Sport. Mine looks identical to yours but mine has the older dash setup with info center on dash instead of steering wheel and mine has the thicker bolstered shiny leather seats with the racing blue perforated inserts with matching dash trim. The engine is actually a 3.5 DOHC Cyclone H.O. 24V big V6 and it was also used as a variant in the Mustangs of same era as my uncle has a 2014 Mustang with it and it is very powerful and fast for a V6. More like a V8 honestly! My car was bought brand new off the showroom floor by my Dad originally and has an early build date of 6/09 stamped in the door. Another odd feature mine has is the chrome accents are not smoked and the front passenger seat folds forwards flat like the 2008-09s had as an option. ( havent seen any 2010 and newer do this or even advertise this feature in the brochures). I absolutely love my car and it is in excellent condition as its been stored winters since new. My Dad has owned Tauruses before and an Sable all were silver and decked out models comparable to this car. We also owned Rangers too as I'm also a huge fan of! I consider this a "SHO JR." And a rare breed collectible for sure as Ford didn't make many of these and you hardly see any now! My advice keep it and keep yours nice because these were great cars that most people didn't know even existed! True sleepers 👍💓😎
Right on! Glad you enjoy the car. For whatever reason Ford still calls it a Duratec but it is in the Cyclone engine family. The Mustang had the 3.7L Cyclone which is basically just a bigger version of our engine with 305hp. As far as the chrome goes the 2010’s had the regular chrome, 2011’s were slightly darker and 2012’s were even darker then the 2011’s. The amount of bolstering was the same throughout all model years, they just had the option of red or blue inserts.
That’s great to hear yours stayed in the family! They really are like a baby SHO haha.
@@99MCougar yeah it's a great car hard to believe it's considered an old one already! Shame Ford doesn't make the Fusions anymore.
@@mattmaverick703 I know what you mean! It sure aged well over the last 10 years. Hopefully thing change and they bring the Fusion back to North America.
Thanks for the video i have one but 4 cyl
Thanks for watching. They're great cars! The 4cyl cars are bulletproof!
@@99MCougarv6 duratec engines are pretty bullet proof to
@@Logan30001 of course! I had the old 2.5L V6 in my old Cougar, then swapped it out for a 3.0L and now my 3.5L Cyclone/Duratec in my Fusion Sport.
Yours is either a 2011 or 2012 model in the video review. I have a 2010 mine is an early production Sport with a build date of 6/09 mine seems a bit different from the other years but in a good way!
Matt Hybel there is a few differences between the years, mainly the grille is a a bit darker in the 2011 and even darker on the 2012’s. I think the wheels are the same. In the USA they had FWD models as well as AWD while here in Canada they only offered AWD. I’m curious what other differences you have
@@99MCougar my info buttons are not on the steering wheel they're on the left side near the trunk, headlight switches more like the 2006 to 2009s. And also mine has a rare interior I rarely see, its thicker bolstered leather seats with sport blue perforated inserts , also my front passenger seat folds flat forwards like the 2009 models did. Other differences are mine has side door molding straps like the 09s too and mine is the Sport but doesn't have all the extra silver trim on the console or that extra electronics package with the DVD, GPS or Bliss side mirror sensors or speed sensors with backup camera on the outside, mines more basic which i like its biggest best feature is the 6 disk Sony sound system. I know for a fact that was on 2011s and 12s. I do have the 3.5 Duratec with Aisin 6speed select shift transmission which is the best you can get in the Fusions the 6F35s were garbage, I also have the power moonroof . My wheels are the same but painted more of a glossy metallic silver polished look. Also my side mirrors are not heated nor body colored whatsoever they're a molded black like the Taurus SHOs of the same era this car was bought off the showroom floor back in 2010 was my Dads car originally. He had good taste! The build date on mine is 6/09 so very early 2010 model is why I'm guessing it has some differences, guess you could say a prototype design they later improved on possibly with the layouts also my chrome grill and trim on the exterior are bright chrome not darker tinted chrome like yours
Matt Hybel sounds like you just have some different packages on yours. The things you mentioned were all available in the 2010-2012 Fusion’s. Minus the grille and wheels. The fold down seat was hit and miss on the 2011 and I think some 2012s had it too.
You had me at snowmobile for the road
Haha! Right on! It really is, I've been through some crazy deep snow, whiteout conditions etc. The worst of the worst and itnhas never let me down.
This might have to be my next car. Seems like a solid combo of grip and sporty-ness for the current price tag
@@MrTigroz That's great to hear. They are solid cars and have come down in price a fair bit. If you check out my other videos you can see how it does in snow as well.
If your into modding as well they respond very well too.
Go straight for the turbo kit? 😏
@@MrTigroz I wish! No turbo or supercharger kits available. You might be able to make sonthibg work from the 3.7L mustang. Or do a 3.7L swap.
I have the 2010 sport and i love it but minw doesnt have thw big touch screen nav ifs just a normal radio but i do have the sony aound system
Awesome! They’re great cars!
What kinda of bulbs does the ambient lighting use
I’m not too sure, the owners manual should have the part number.
Cars been great, is their any difference between the 2011-12
Nothing significant. I think the 12’s have a slightly darker smoked grille and maaaybe wheels. There is rumours that it has better/upgrades impellers in the water pump too.
@@99MCougar thanks
do only 2012 come with the inside screen?
Nope that was the navigation package that came on all 2010-2012 models
Edit: I should say that was available to all models.
I have a 2010 Ford Fusion Sport and I have that side piece missing did you call that the side skirt? I need to find that piece to replace on mine.
Yes, the side skirt or it might be called a rocker panel. Your best bet is to search on car-part.com for a used one or you could go to the dealer but they are super expensive new and come unpainted so there is extra cost there too
@@99MCougar ok thanks so much for your help I’ve been looking forever for that part!!
@@tinalashay2498 no problem! I hope it helps. Of course there is eBay and other places too but that website searches all the wrecking yards in North America
@@99MCougar yes I’ve tried eBay and other sites and could not find anything. I’m actually on the side you suggested and I found one. Your are awesome!!
@@tinalashay2498 awesome! Happy to hear. Best of luck!!
its not a duratec but Cyclone. Ford called it a Duratec but it was not one. Otherwise props! I own one!
Branded as a Duratec but yes the engine is a Cyclone. I figited to the car guy Cyclone makes sense but the average person would understand Duratec better.
Oh and thanks for watching!! Hope you love yours as much as I do!
Yes its a cyclone 3.5 you're absolutely right! Ford referred to it still as a duratec even though it is way more powerful than a duratec. And I've had a duratec too and it was also a great engine in my 2001 Sable LS Premium, but this cyclone has V8 power
Have a 2010 Ford Fusion sport. Have had every problem in the book. U name it, oil and tranny fluid leaks. Break calibers and thermostat and coolant issues. Love the car but just can’t deal with all the problems have dumped too much money into it
That’s too bad to hear. I think it’s one of the more reliable drivetrains in the 2010-2012 Fusion. I have been fairly lucky and all the car needed was wear and tear parts over the 11 years of ownership.
THATS CYCLONE NOT A DURATEC
+ndgo Cyclone is a Duratc. The engine has 2 names. Officially it would be the Cyclone, Duratec 35 or a Mazda MZI if its in a Mazda unit. Thanks for watching!
How do u put it in sport
there is no “Sport mode” in these cars. you can just turn off the traction and use the manual shift mode. The newer Fusion Sports have it though.
@@99MCougar how do you turn traction off, I’m getting one next week lol
@@Lafoochen there is a button on the bottom of the center stack that says TCS. Press it and your tcs off light turns on. Your stability control will remain on there is no way of overriding that without pulling relay fuses.
@@99MCougar makes sense, I’m looking at a 2011 sport awd one w 140 km in good condition, what would you say a fair price would be, private deal
@@99MCougar he was asking 7 but it’s due for new breaks and wheel alignment around 1k, I got him down to 6
too bad they're just so rare
Yeah it’s a shame they didn’t gain popularity. Awesome cars with decent power and handling.
I had a 2010 just like this, unfortunately was destroyed by a 18 wheeler was a piece of shit too blowing out those thin tires. That 3.5 was a garbage engine too started making rattling sounds and air conditioning mysteriously stopped working. Miss my Ranger 4cyl pickup more
Matthew Hybel sorry about youe luck with the car and the engine! Mine has been super reliable, runs great. From what I hear from the Fusion groups they are pretty bullet proof other then the water pump issue with higher mileage engines.
What a horrible review, didn’t even have the actual rims on the car
Like I said in the description it was a For Sale video that I adapted to a review. It was also winter so I had winter wheels/tires on the car. Any other feedback why it was so bad? I don't do reviews often so I would love to hear your thoughts.
FuseMedia There was also no startup, no exhaust, no 0-60....none of that. That is what makes a review. That’s what people want to see and hear is the sound of the engine and how it performs.
@@Goldenwoodz like I said in the description it was a for sale ad before I changed it to a review. Because it was originally a for sale ad I didn't want to have clips of me thrashing it. Doesn't give a good impression "buy my car! Look how fast it is when I bag it on video" lol.
BUT if you want to see video of the performance side of the Sport check out my other videos (autocross clips, POV drives, multiple exhaust clips)
Thanks for the comment and watching!