This is my car! It was awesome to meet Scotty and he really is a down to Earth guy! I've been watching his videos for years so it was great to finally meet him.
@@nickc9224 2019. It was listed at $22k. I paid $20k even. New tires and brakes plus full detail. Good dealer. The car brand new was just over $28k. They had the window sticker and owner and maintenance info.
Any idea why your mpg is so low? I have a 2014 Fusion hybrid with 175k, my dash reads 42-43mpg and I’ve reset it a number of time, both my wife and myself driving. I’ve checked those numbers at the pump with the actual odometer and they are pretty accurate.
I have a 2014 hybrid titanium, with 168K miles already, getting 44.1 MPG, 1 set of breakpads, few sets os tires and oil changes, these were all my costs with this car so far, very happy.
@@cloustontechie Scott, I think fords been with Mazda a long time, The little Mazda pickup was made by fords. Back in the 80's ford put Yamaha motors in some of the Ford Tarus. When I worked at Fords most all Automatics were GM.
I had a 2019 Fusion Hybrid, most trouble free car I’ve ever had. Shame they stopped making them. I liked it so much that I got a 2020 MKZ Hybrid with the same engine and gave the Fusion to my son.
I ordered a 2016 Fusion Energi Titanium - the plug in hybrid - and have 180,000 miles on it. Have replaced brakes once. Been through several sets of tires. That's the end of the service list. Including plug-in range, have 60MPG over the life of the car. With the CVT transmission and the gas engine as well as the electric motors, I think it's the best drivetrain have ever had in a car. It really moves when you want it to. Was shocked when they stopped making them.
The reason Ford, GM & Chrysler don't want to made sedans and other small cars is that they make less profit from them than SUVs. I agree with Scotty that it is a mistake because not everyone needs or wants an SUV such as a single person or a couple without children.
The only car Ford hung onto was the Mustang. The Fusion is sold as the Mondeo everywhere else. And they sell 2 cars that are Fiesta and Focus size in Europe with different names. KUGA and ?
I don't know way everyone gets so worried about their cars being built in Mexico. I work in the auto industry and after getting to know some of my coworkers I'd rather have Mexicans building my car! I've worked with a lot of Mexicans in the past and they are actually really hard workers and I trust them more than Americans auto workers.
Why? Because of the horrible experience with VW's assembled in Mexico. It has nothing to do with how hard Mexican's work, or how likeable they are. I do not see attention to detail and craftsmanship as being an essential aspect of Mexican peasant culture, and that is who works in the auto plants in Mexico. The combination of German engineering and Mexican manufacture somehow results in the worst of both cultures being combined in the finished product. I would have to think long and hard about buying any highly engineered mass market industrial product that was manufactured in Mexico based on my VW experiences.
agreed. Moreover there are popular and trusted vehicles like the Tacoma, Silverado, Ram HD and Honda HR-V that have been built in Mexico for a few years, yet people almost never complain about them. VWs have a history of being unreliable no matter what country they were made in
Rented a Ford Fusion more than 10 years ago. Do not remember all the particulars, but remember being impressed with how fast it was, the ride and the good gas mileage.
We bought a regular 2016 Fusion. One thing I noticed was there was surprisingly lots of room in the engine bay to work. I never seen a modern car with so much room in there. Its been great.
@@dt90891 WTF are you talking about? I just changed oil on one and it was a pinch. Mobil 1 full synthetic. The rear brakes were the easiest brake job I ever worked on. Took them to 64,000 miles to need changing and with the sale at Rock Auto premium brake pads for $24 job. Love Fords.
When my 2020 Tundra got rear ended on the highway last year, I chose a Fusion Hybrid as a temporary Rental car. It rode beautifully and averaged 4.4L/100 km. I think I got 1100 km on a full tank, and it was maybe 55$ to fill up at the time. Only complaint I have is that it accelerates too slow to pass anybody on the highway. Only drove it for three weeks but was impressed
Below 120km, they are good enough to do some overtaking. Once above the Atkinson cycle engine really starts struggling. Its pretty good if you just drive like regular traffic.
I have a 2014 Fusion Hybrid. Bought it new and love it. Replaced the tires, change the oil and replaced the smaller battery that starts it last year. I don't put a lot of miles on it driving it around town. Only has 45k miles.
I've been driving my 2014 fusion hybrid for about 6 years, with roughly 150,000 miles on it. Never give me any problem. The Fusion hybrid is a very well built car!
I bought a 2016 Ford Fusion 2.5L brand new. Fully paid off now and only has 86k miles. I've only ever needed to take it in for a recall once (think it was the emergency brakes). I do all my own maintenance. Love this thing very reliable.
Whoa, it had more recalls than that. Have them look for all of them. I have the same car. These are pretty tough little cars. I do believe they are Mazda 2.5LT engines, and the car is the German Mondeo. Such a nice quiet car, and well planted on curves. I live now in an area with many big trucks and SUVs, thus might be looking for an SUV soon. If I can live with the elevated driving position -- never drove a bus 🤪 There is a recall on the brake lines (front) and one for steering wheel (might not be attached properly due to bolts used). Parking brake could be another. Ford has this thing about that for some odd reason. I had no problem, but some people did.
@@themachine8009 They offered both non plug in and plug in hybrid systems. The biggest downside with the plug in version is that there is virtually zero trunk space as the battery eats it all up. That was a deal breaker for me.
My Dad has a plug-in Titanium Fusion and for like a solid year after owning it everytime I would talk to him he'd start the convo with "guess what my MPG is!?" he was so amazed at how good it was, coming from American V8 gas pigs. Because he could charge at work and his commute is 30miles he was getting something crazy like 120MPG. The last time I talked to him about it they stopped letting him charge at his workplace so he ONLY gets 70MPG lmao.
I was a Ford Master Tech for a very long time, but I worked for Toyota when the Hybrid first came out. They sent me to tons of training on them. I then spent years learning everything I could about Hybrid systems. I then bought a 2014 Fusion Hybrid and drover it EVERYWHERE!!! I put over 100K on it and because of my understanding of the system and exactly how it worked, I was able to get 60+ MPG, with zero modifications! Now, many people didn't like my driving if I was in traffic, but with that mileage I didn't care! I was a rude Masshole anyway! HAHAHA!!! I am now picking up a 2014 Fusion Energi Titanium Plug in and I can't wait to see what I can get on that one!!!
This is awesome to hear. This is my car that was featured in this video. Now that I have gotten used to it, my routine city trips are typically between 55-60mpg. I was also a rude Masshole myself until the hybrid "tamed" my bad driving habits. This car has literally made me a better driver. I did consider buying a plug-in but was turned off for two main reasons. First was the battery size. It literally takes up the entire trunk. That alone was a deal breaker for me. The second reason is an issue with all plug-ins that no one really talks about. Many people buy them with the intention of only driving on EV and only using the gas when they go on a long trip. The problem is gas goes bad...and it goes bad quicker than people realize. Many Jeep owners have recently learned this the hard way. Bad gas can ruin the engine. So even though most plug-ins can bring people to and from work only on EV, you still HAVE to utilize the gas often. So you pay for electricity and gas, with no trunk, and a more expensive battery.
Glad to see you finally cover one of these! I've got a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid(first model year for it) with over 200k miles, get about 40mpg. It's been bulletproof, not an issue with for me other than some annoying rocker panel rust.
Not the hybrid, but I’ve got the 3.0 v6 2010 fusion. Loved every mile with it so far. Kinda wish I had the hybrid for the gas mileage, but the v6 engine packs lot of power for a 4 door sedan
He's talked at length about various older Ford models, everything from the old diesels to the Explorer. He praises them a lot more than GM, rightfully so!
I bought a used Ford Fusion Hybrid 2018 because of Scotty. I really like this car for a great price. Is a shame they don’t make it anymore. If Ford do like toyota and keep improving the model, this could be the best American Sedan that can complete with imports. Thank you Scotty for your recommendation.
Ford made a big mistake discontinuing the Fusion. I have a 2012 MKZ, basically the same thing as a Fusion, and is a generation before what Scotty has here. Excellent, reliable car.
One thing I will note...on averaging 35mpg. I'm actually getting MUCH better than that. Closer to 50 in city driving...sometimes more. Being a Masshole, I used to drive like a maniac and this car has made me change my bad habits and drive slower and safer. When I purchased this, the average mpg displayed was at 24. Having had the vehicle now for 2 months, its bumped up to 36, but most city trips its usually 44mpg minimum.
Owner of a 2018 Fusion Hybrid and I too have to admit. Owning a hybrid changes your driving habits. I'm from LA and driving all over Southern California in this made me drive safer and more carefully. I still push it hard occasionally but not as much as before.
My wife had a 2010 Ford Fusion in black cherry. It was a 4 cylinder engine and we put 123k on it before we traded it in. Idk if Ford is a good brand anymore but the one we had was fantastic. Never had an issue.
I rented one of these in 2017 on a trip to Las Vegas. Regularly got between 45-50 MPG. Was a great car to have for the week. Ice cold air in 110 degree weather, handled the twisties beautifully.
Have a 2014 Fusion Hybrid. Has been great! 41-43 mpg every tank. Have only 95K miles. Done only oil and fluid changes with new set of tires. Goes up to 500 miles on a tank go gas, love that mileage! Great review Scotty!! Right on the money.
@@MasterGoku21I have the same car with 90K. The power is surprisingly adequate. Had a bad injector that was fixed under warranty. No problems since. 80MPH across Wyoming and 42 mpg.
I have a 2009 Ford fusion ( not a hybrid..) but a wonderful car , I have currently 226,000 miles and the engine still purrs lol. Transmission is still running lol...one of best cars Ford made 💪🏿
I have a 2016 Ford Fusion with 74k miles. Never had an issue with it. Ever. Get the oil changed when needed. I change the engine and cabin air filter myself every year. Got the rear brake pads replaced. Have gone on family road trips with the wife and two kids. Have never had an issue.
I have a 2019 Ford Fusion hybrid plug in and I really like it. No problems thus far. Great gas mileage and this car has all the technology. I too think Ford made a mistake by discontinuing this model. Thanks for letting me know it has lots of Toyota technology in it. That explains its reliability. It's more like a real car than a Prius and well worth the lower gas mileage.
I have 2019 for fusion hybrid. It averages around 42mpg. Its has a nice screen that has shows you how fuel efficient you do with braking and acceleration. Braking is great if you gradually slow down when your coming to a stop it recharges the battery even more and as a bonus the braking recharging the battery is easier on your brakes making them last longer. Cruise control helps alot with the fuel efficiency as well.
Not sure about weight, but the newer models are bigger than the original Fusion. AWD will make a big difference on mpg. Your 2012 got incredible gas mileage given the engine.
Ford’s and Toyotas hybrid technology have lots of shares patents. It was discovered they both manufactures came up with very similar tech. So Ford uses their own hybrid tech and Toyota uses their own.. they just use similar tech
@@lalalalalala624The only Aisin in the Fusion was the 6 speed from 2006-2009. Not sure about the CVT but Ford did make their own CVT in-house at some point.
I owned a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium back in 2020. Amazing car but no longer needed a hybrid. Nice ride, amazing interior. Felt like a solid 8/10. Only complaints is the weird spoiler and blind spots
I traded my ‘18 Fusion 1.5 in on a ‘22 Camry XSE 2.5. I honestly am somewhat disappointed in the Camry’s amenities compared to the Fusion. When you’re talking $10k difference in price I was expecting more from Toyota.
My grandpa had 2 of these cars. One was a 2013 Hybrid SE and one was a 2018 Hybrid Titanuim. Not our type of cars because we aren't rly a fan of the technology and they are finicky. But other than that we haven't rly had a major problem with either of them. they are both very nice and comfortable cars. I never understood why Ford quit making them because they sold alot of Fusions
They really are nice cars. The new 2023 Focus looks really nice but it's only in Europe. I wish they'd have made the Focus in hybrid (hatchback) because that thing could probably get 60MPG
@Gary S Agree. They just went based on the market and pulled what wasn't appealing off their production line. I had SUVs and they're nice and all, but I enjoy my hatchback much more and would like to stick to sedans or hatchback cars.
I probably have the highest mileage of any of these Ford Fusion Hybrids. Mine is a 2013 Energi wth 245,000 miles. Still runs perfectly. The full electric mileage has dropped from an original 17 miles to 12 miles. I did need to replace a left rear wheel bearing. I am the second owner. Purchased it 4 years ago for $5,500 when it had 180,000 miles on it. Best car deal I ever made. I could show it to you when you go back to Tennessee.
I’m second owner of a 13’ hybrid, I have 273K miles, I’ve changed coils/plugs, keep up with reg oil/filter changes, & I get about 38 MPG. Great daily driver! It was still offered as a new vehicle on the line
@@gsp1634 I replaced coils around 246,xxx. I bought the car at 243,xxx miles. I wanted to change them for a peace of mind but also I had a couple misfires coming in. Once I replace coils/plugs car running good as new.
I was hoping Scotty was going to mention the front-end styling was copied from Aston Martin and Jaguar when Ford had a partnership with them in the early 2000s. One of the main reasons I bought one. The poor man's Aston Martin. 😂
I have this car from the last year made, 2020. It’s been great so far. No problems and it rides great. I’m getting 43 mpg in ECO drive mode. It’s not quick, but adequate. I’m also glad it doesn’t have a sunroof, since I never had a need for it in my other cars, and it’s one less thing to go wrong.
I'm 55 YO and had many cars in my life. I traveled A LOT for work so I rented (HOE) many models. When I was provided a Fusion in North Carolina, I began to request it and eventually decided I want one for myself. In 2013 I bought a 2014 Titanium version and it's been my baby ever since. Few issues aside from the back up cameras intermittent failure to function and, the starring wheel controls (replaced 2 times) consistence failure. I still love her and, yes I meant her. Wify don't care too much for that but, hey she has her nail guy, I have my car. 260K miles and she still puts out like she was 2022. :-) I'm not crazy, just crazy about her. Well, maybe I am crazy but I do love her and Wify now does to.
That is so cool to hear. My mother has a 2016 with the smaller screen and back up camera. Has persistent work/doesn't work feature on the camera like you mentioned. Other than that, no issues whatsoever. The vehicle in this video is mine and still am loving it. It's not as quick off the line as my mothers full gas version, but the gas mileage really wins out at the end of the day. My tank is now averaging 6 weeks between fill ups. And that's with a smaller tank. $3.65 a gallon costs me less than $30 to fill up when it's a quarter tank left. Literally $5 a week on gas.
Hi. So cool your car is in this video! Im actually considering buying a 2019 fusion hybrid SE with 73k miles. Original owner. Ive never owned a hybrid before. My biggest concern is do i have to worry about replacing the hybrid battery. Or is that something i really shouldn't worry about. What year is your hybrid? Thanks! h@robertgreenhalge1708
I’m on my third Ford Fusion Hybrid, all purchased used. I don’t know about the first one because I lost it in a divorce. 2nd one bought was a 2012 with 52,000 miles and traded at 156,000 miles. Replaced front struts, a half-shaft and a front wheel bearing. Other than that, trouble free. Just bought a used 2018 with 48,000 miles. Like this newer style better. Not happy Ford gave up on a good vehicle.
I will say, what Scotty says about the Prius' ride is spot on. I test drove one before I test drove the Fusion and couldn't believe how harsh it was. Recently in strict city driving I'm averaging close to 50mpg. I wish it had more options, but hey, thats what they had and Im happy with it.
@@Winterstick549 Will do that for the Camry in the future. I will never buy anything but midsize or large sedans. Nothing else interests me. Been buying Fords my entire life because I have had good luck with them. This Fusion will most likely be my last Ford purchase.
@@Winterstick549 To be honest I never understood why several manufacturers felt the need for a separate hybrid model to begin with. The Prius was never even needed; just offer a hybrid option to their existing options that they already had. Fortunately, they are doing that now.
Hey Scotty I have a 2014 Ford CMax Energi Plug-in with this system in it assembled in Detroit and it will not die! Problem free with 101k miles on it so far
How do you like your CMax? They were interesting little cars and I am surprised they never really caught on. Personally I would have taken a CMax over a Focus hatch in a heartbeat if those were my options.
Cool to see Scotty finally covered the Fusion Hybrid. As an owner of a FFH/MKZh I was dreading the day when Scotty released a video about how FFH is trash and a clunker. I'm releived he called it filled with "toyota technology". I look forward to driving my FFH/MKZh for many more years.
I have a 2013 C-Max SEL. It shares the same drivetrain as the Fusion Hybrid. It has 191K miles on it and it runs great. The engine maybe has 2/3 of those miles since the gas engine isn't always running and it almost never idles at a stop unless it's warming up for the heater in the winter. The way I drive in the city I get almost 50% of my miles on EV. On the highway it doesn't do as well. Hybrids are great for city driving. I considered a Fusion Hybrid, but at the time I was buying a car for food delivery and gas mileage for the price was the big consideration. Any Fusion I found was $4-5K more than what I got my C-Max for and the Fusion doesn't get as good MPGs just because it's a larger vehicle. I also prefer the hatchback style. If the Fusion came in a wagon in the US it would be no contest. The Fusion is a great looking car, pair it with a practical wagon trim and it would be the perfect car for me. Sadly we can't have that in the US. I test drove a Prius but for the price it didn't make sense to get an older higher mile car with older tech for more money than the C-Max. Toyota holds too high of a price premium. Fords are great cars. I may make my next car a Fusion as I will likely need a larger car in a couple years.
Glad to hear your C-Max holding up well over time as it makes me feel confident about my buy. (My car is in this video) I actually wasn't focused in on a hybrid at all, just strolled around the lot and seen what was available for the price. The C-Max is more similar to a Prius, which is what I wanted because the hatch style is more convenient for hauling things. I test drove a same year Prius and was shocked at how bad the ride was. It's too bad the C-Max wasn't more successful as I believe it could have been a great successor for the Focus long term if they stuck with it. Now that I have gotten used to it, city drives averaging 55-60mpg is normal.
Don't buy those LED headlight upgrades. The headlight reflector is designed for the light pattern from the original incandescent, not the one from the LED. Using an LED upgrade in one of those can result in light shining in other drivers' eyes. In fact, it's actually illegal to use those for that very reason. On some cars (looks like the Fusion Hybrid included), you can get aftermarket LED headlight assemblies that are fine and legal - just make sure you get one that's DOT approved.
Appreciate these videos! I keep a list of cars that Scotty reviews as contenders in the event I need a replacement for my 1999 Ford Ranger (a truck I’ve owned for 21 years and have referenced Scotty’s videos for making repairs on). Thank you, Scotty!
I agree with you, Scotty. Giving up on the sedan business is a mistake. The next vehicle I purchase, I plan on buying a manual transmission. I want to keep the demand for manuals active so they don't disappear.
I went to Clearwater Florida on a course and hired one of these hybrids a few years ago (they are a Mondeo in the UK) and it was a nice car. I've had a Gen 2 and gen 3 prius and yes the ride was nowhere near as good as the Fusion.
I have a 2019 that I bought with 40k miles. I get 42-44 mpg (I commute 100+ miles through the Mojave desert 4x per week). It'll only go a few miles purely on battery, but I can nurse it up to about 55 on flat ground before the gas motor starts. Around 33% of the odometer miles are on battery, so I change the oil every 5k. I've changed the trans fluid twice (~50 and 100k). One of the things I really like is the engine - port injection and a timing CHAIN.
Just out of curiosity...does the 2010 and older models have the same Prius engine as this one in the video? I hope so cuz if so that's good news for me!
I really liked the Fusion hybrid. It was that car that got me looking into hybrids and EVs. Picked up a new 2023 Prius about a month ago. Love it. Has as much power as my Taurus, and looks really nice.
I drove the Ford Fusion Hybrid back in 2013. The dealer was a Ford/KIA dealer. The salesman encouraged me to test drive a 2012 KIA Optima Hybrid. It was night and day difference in the drive train noise. The CVT transmission is very loud compared to my Optima Hybrid. As I recall, the Fusion was rated at 39mpg, I get 40 to 43 mpg in the summer 36 mpg in the winter with my 2012 KIA Optima Hybrid. I've owned it for 10 years come July of this year and have 175,000 miles on it.
125k miles and 10 years later I'm just now replacing my brakes, plugs and struts on my 2014 plug in hybrid. The only issues I've had were about two or three recall issues related to potentially major issues. The Synch radio system was my first issue preceding the safety recall issues with the car till the Synch upgrade which, was fine for about 1 year then, it could no linger be upgraded. The system mostly still works except my NAV maps are outdated. The hybrid battery retains about 80% of it's original capacity. Overall a very solid car.
I learned from a owner of a hybrid. Dont buy a hybrid, lease maybe. No one wants to work on them. Cost a fortune to maintain. ICE is the only way to go for now.
I don't understand where this myth comes from. Every mechanic in my area I know that I have spoken too has no issues working on hybrids. Granted, they don't have to work on them often as they are actually proving to be extremely reliable. In 2 months of driving I have filled up my tank twice as opposed to every weak in my old car. Saving much money on gas. Fully electric, however? No mechanic I know wants to touch 'em.
@@Shinobi6677 Yes Daniel I know that they are available in China and some Middle East countries as well - it's a new model and it looks great. Unfortunately we can't get them in Europe either.
I have a 2015 Fusion Hybrid 180,000 miles I only change oil and Fluids it has been a great car!!! Is a shame the don't make it anymore but at least in Europe they make the Mondeo !!!
I don't see how is only getting MPG in the 30s. My family had a 2014 Fusion Hybrid and got consistently 42-43 MPG with mixed driving and not driven meekly either.
I have this car. 2019. It’s a great car to drive. I have taken it on countless road trips, over the Grapevine to the Central Valley and to Monterey Bay. I’ve been to Los Vegas and Arizona. Like this car, it has near 65k on it. This Fusion runs exactly like it did when I bought it over 4 years ago. It’s not a race car, but you can go fast on the interstates. My Ford dealers in Orange County have taken good care of me and this car. What kind of advice would you give me for the 65,000 mile service on the car? I use it as a great commute car. My son and I work in the same area at a school district 45 miles away. He really likes driving the car! Good video, Scotty!
I'm always thought that fusions were a team effort with Subaru because they look a lot like Subaru cars... Interesting to know that Toyota had a hand in it
I had a 2008 fusion 3.0 liter engine. I think that fusion was created out of a partnership with Volvo. Great car sold it with 196000 Miles only work done other than regular maintenance was fuel pump and 02 sensor.
Too bad the Taurus didn't get a hybrid model. They're big comfy cars! The fusion is also pretty spacious. The Taurus hss the twin turbo v6 though and makes for a great sleeper!
I worked with a man that owned one of those. Unfortunately, he did not know that you are supposed to change the timing belt at 90,000 miles. It went 130,000 and some miles and BOOM!
The only Ford in the past 20 years that has a timing belt that I'm aware of is the 1.0 3 cylinder Ecoboost. I thought this has a timing chain and should last more than that.
I have a 2018 with 123k and a 2013 with 343k miles on it. I like the 2013 better but they’re both very good cars. Common issues between them are the abs wheel speed sensor had to be replaced and a/c issues. The 2018 had an issue with the gear dial which cost $800 to replace. Other than that both are great cars.
Scottie nailed this review...The fusion hybrid is one of Ford's most reliable late models and the Toyota engineering with a simple 2.0 liter non turbo engine make it a great pretty trouble free workhorse. Have the 2019 and have been more than happy with it averaging 39 mpg.
I'm sure that the hybrid model have less trunk capacity because the battery is stored in there, can I ask if it has ever been a problem for you? Is it also possible to fold the 2nd row down? I've been looking at some Fusions for sale but want to know what trunk space is like in the hybrid model.
@@FrozenDonut13 The non plug in version has less trunk space than the standard fusion but absolutely plenty of room for day to day use...8 to 10 grocery bags, two large suitcases...etc. no problem for me
Just Replaced my enginedue to timing belt failure/ knocking in my 2017 Ford Fusion at 165,000 Miles . Never had issues with it, no check engine light only had to replace the shifter bushing once for $4. Great vehicle! 🚗
Also, you had a one the other day on a Nissan that had timing chain rattle when you first start it up. You could’ve told the owner just put a little transmission fluid in the engine transmission fluid will not hurt your engine, but it will clean a lot of oil passages up because there are cleansers in transmission fluid. It’s a very good way to clean the engine up if you take 5 quarts of oil, put 4 quarts oil and 1/4 tranny fluid and drive it a few thousand miles and change it again and you clean the engine up.. internally
My girl has one of them and she couldn't be more happy. A note to everyone: to warm up engine on a Ford Fusion Hybrid, press button and give the pedal two pumps. Engine will turn on a warm up to operating mode. As soon as it turns off, you are ready to go. Thanks Again Scott for your skilled insight and knowledge of the motor world.
Hybrids to me potentially have allot of things that could go wrong. Electronics, electric motor gas motor interface, drive train interface. I'm not interested in them either. I'd much rather have a small V6. Ford did have a 3 litre v6 that was a good engine in the Taurus years back.
I honestly think the Fusion Hybrid's were more reliable than the standard Fusion....probably because of the Toyota drive train. I remember buying my 2010 Fusion Hybrid back in 2011 and everyone telling me the "battery would die in 5 years." 12 years and zero issues later, it's been nearly flawless.
Problem is its getting harder to even find a V6. They are all switching to trash tiny turbo engines. What is the point of a turbo in a 1.5L 3 cylinder engine? lol I had that 3.0L DOHC V6 Taurus you mentioned. Bulletproof engine.
I was considering the plug in version...until I seen the trunk. It almost literally doesn't have one. The battery takes up all the space. And they were MUCH more expensive than the regular hybrid. Only about 20 miles of EV range in real life. The regular hybrid charges itself as opposed to buying and installing a charger. For the money, charging, and space issues, the regular hybrid seems a better buy.
Nah I just recently bought a 2019 plug in version and it is amazing only a couple grand more and easily I will only be buying gas once a month or less If you have just the hybrid it doesn’t recharge itself because you can’t drive on only electric battery because there isn’t one hence the plug in. Can charge in like 2 hours easily such a nice way to get into the electric market to see before buying an all electric vehicle. Best car I’ve ever bought so far
I used to work in the auto industry in Mexico. Most of the problems come from American management as they push cost reduction so much to the point of reducing a decent component to c*rap. Also, those management positions are held by "the brother of, the friend of".... so you have incompetent management thanks to influence peddling.
We have a 2019 Fusion Titanium with 40k on it. It's been a really great car. One thing nobody has said anything about is the AC system and AC seats will absolutely freeze you to death even in 108 degree weather. I have never had an AC that will force you turn it to warmer setting. I forgot it's a non-engine driven unit too.
Scotty stated this hybrid Fusion was getting 35 MPG. I have had a 2015 Fusion 1.5 L Ecoboost engine. For the first few years I was getting 35 MPG doing mostly highway driving. After I stopped driving 110 miles round trip to work my MPG went down to 33 MPG. So my point being, who needs a hybrid and spend the extra money.
This is my car in the video and had just purchased it and Scotty was going by what the display was reading out. This was also my first time having a hybrid so I was just learning how to utilize the system to get the best mileage. Over the past year, I routinely get between 50-60mpg in city driving. Highway seems to be a constant 45mpg. The great thing about hybrids is you can accelerate quickly using both gas and the electric motor while still getting 30-35mpg or you can drive slower and run mostly all on EV. This makes calculating "average" mpg on a hybrid tricky...it really depends on how you drive it. As for price, all Fusions are now used and you won't find much of a price difference anymore between gas vs hybrid. Even brand new, this 2019 Fusion in the video was stickered under $30k.
The ecvt is simply a marvel of engineering. Making a variable output from a relatively simply 3 input planetary gear is just mind boggling to me. It took me a whole hour of research just to wrap my head around the basics of how the ecvt changes output speed speed and torque without any physical change of gears.
Ive never owned an american car before but this 2018 fusion hybrid with 120k miles that caught my eye. Test drove one once and was impressed with its pick up speed.
This is my car! It was awesome to meet Scotty and he really is a down to Earth guy! I've been watching his videos for years so it was great to finally meet him.
How much did the car cost and what year is your fusion??
@@nickc9224 2019. It was listed at $22k. I paid $20k even. New tires and brakes plus full detail. Good dealer. The car brand new was just over $28k. They had the window sticker and owner and maintenance info.
Man, that's so cool. Where's he at now? Out east? I missed him when he was in Houson.
Lucky guy you are.
Any idea why your mpg is so low? I have a 2014 Fusion hybrid with 175k, my dash reads 42-43mpg and I’ve reset it a number of time, both my wife and myself driving. I’ve checked those numbers at the pump with the actual odometer and they are pretty accurate.
I have a 2014 hybrid titanium, with 168K miles already, getting 44.1 MPG, 1 set of breakpads, few sets os tires and oil changes, these were all my costs with this car so far, very happy.
I also have a 2014 "hybrid" fusion. No repairs/problems except tires and fluid changes. 42-43 mpg every tank full. Been a great car!
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@@fife9623 you dont know what you are talking about. Ford has been with Mazda since 2011! Do your research before you post.👎
@@cloustontechie Scott, I think fords been with Mazda a long time, The little Mazda pickup was made by fords. Back in the 80's ford put Yamaha motors in some of the Ford Tarus. When I worked at Fords most all Automatics were GM.
I had a 2019 Fusion Hybrid, most trouble free car I’ve ever had. Shame they stopped making them. I liked it so much that I got a 2020 MKZ Hybrid with the same engine and gave the Fusion to my son.
I'm still looking to swap my 2011 Fusion Hybrid for the last MKZ I can get, as well. Wonderful cars!
@@XgeneratiI'll buy that 2011 off of you, where you at
The MKZ has a 400hp twin turbo 6 cylinder. Unless you had the sport Fusion it’s not even close to the same engine and the sport still has 50 less HP.
@@brokefornow I said I have a MKZ Hybrid, not the twin turbo 6
I ordered a 2016 Fusion Energi Titanium - the plug in hybrid - and have 180,000 miles on it. Have replaced brakes once. Been through several sets of tires. That's the end of the service list. Including plug-in range, have 60MPG over the life of the car. With the CVT transmission and the gas engine as well as the electric motors, I think it's the best drivetrain have ever had in a car. It really moves when you want it to. Was shocked when they stopped making them.
The reason Ford, GM & Chrysler don't want to made sedans and other small cars is that they make less profit from them than SUVs. I agree with Scotty that it is a mistake because not everyone needs or wants an SUV such as a single person or a couple without children.
They always sold more SUVs than cars, that's why silly
@@sixpest Really? Define “always”. You’ll find you are peddling erroneous info.
The only car Ford hung onto was the Mustang. The Fusion is sold as the Mondeo everywhere else. And they sell 2 cars that are Fiesta and Focus size in Europe with different names. KUGA and ?
Exactly! Well said 👍
I think it was the CAFE standards more than anything. Got tired of making Fiestas no one bought just to get their fleet average up.
I don't know way everyone gets so worried about their cars being built in Mexico. I work in the auto industry and after getting to know some of my coworkers I'd rather have Mexicans building my car! I've worked with a lot of Mexicans in the past and they are actually really hard workers and I trust them more than Americans auto workers.
Why? Because of the horrible experience with VW's assembled in Mexico. It has nothing to do with how hard Mexican's work, or how likeable they are. I do not see attention to detail and craftsmanship as being an essential aspect of Mexican peasant culture, and that is who works in the auto plants in Mexico. The combination of German engineering and Mexican manufacture somehow results in the worst of both cultures being combined in the finished product.
I would have to think long and hard about buying any highly engineered mass market industrial product that was manufactured in Mexico based on my VW experiences.
I was gonna say, at least in America, Mexicans work really hard. So I trust them
Because of terrible quality and jobs that should be in the US.
agreed. Moreover there are popular and trusted vehicles like the Tacoma, Silverado, Ram HD and Honda HR-V that have been built in Mexico for a few years, yet people almost never complain about them.
VWs have a history of being unreliable no matter what country they were made in
It’s not about the Mexican people lol. It’s about QC
Rented a Ford Fusion more than 10 years ago. Do not remember all the particulars, but remember being impressed with how fast it was, the ride and the good gas mileage.
We bought a regular 2016 Fusion. One thing I noticed was there was surprisingly lots of room in the engine bay to work. I never seen a modern car with so much room in there. Its been great.
Probably because the engine bay was designed to fit the 2.7 EcoBoost V6
I had trouble replacing a parking lamp. Lots of hand yoga and a borescope.
You need the room with all the issues with design and engineering on the motor etc.
@@dt90891 WTF are you talking about? I just changed oil on one and it was a pinch. Mobil 1 full synthetic. The rear brakes were the easiest brake job I ever worked on. Took them to 64,000 miles to need changing and with the sale at Rock Auto premium brake pads for $24 job. Love Fords.
@@dt90891there is no issue with their motors
When my 2020 Tundra got rear ended on the highway last year, I chose a Fusion Hybrid as a temporary Rental car. It rode beautifully and averaged 4.4L/100 km. I think I got 1100 km on a full tank, and it was maybe 55$ to fill up at the time. Only complaint I have is that it accelerates too slow to pass anybody on the highway. Only drove it for three weeks but was impressed
Did you try using sport mode to go faster?
@@duncancameron9855 I never tried using sport mode actually, I probably didn’t even know that was an option on there
@@gdholmfirthmetric system measure of gas mileage. We use it in Canada
Below 120km, they are good enough to do some overtaking. Once above the Atkinson cycle engine really starts struggling. Its pretty good if you just drive like regular traffic.
I have a 2014 Fusion Hybrid. Bought it new and love it. Replaced the tires, change the oil and replaced the smaller battery that starts it last year. I don't put a lot of miles on it driving it around town. Only has 45k miles.
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I've been driving my 2014 fusion hybrid for about 6 years, with roughly 150,000 miles on it. Never give me any problem. The Fusion hybrid is a very well built car!
Absolute joy to watch a person who knows what he’s talking about 👍🏻
Honest too
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I bought a 2016 Ford Fusion 2.5L brand new. Fully paid off now and only has 86k miles. I've only ever needed to take it in for a recall once (think it was the emergency brakes). I do all my own maintenance. Love this thing very reliable.
Whoa, it had more recalls than that. Have them look for all of them. I have the same car. These are pretty tough little cars. I do believe they are Mazda 2.5LT engines, and the car is the German Mondeo. Such a nice quiet car, and well planted on curves. I live now in an area with many big trucks and SUVs, thus might be looking for an SUV soon. If I can live with the elevated driving position -- never drove a bus 🤪 There is a recall on the brake lines (front) and one for steering wheel (might not be attached properly due to bolts used). Parking brake could be another. Ford has this thing about that for some odd reason. I had no problem, but some people did.
One thing Ford does very well is the suspension in their sedans. They are hard to beat for a comfortable ride while maintaining good handling.
My 2017 Fusion Hybrid/Titanium ( plugin) has been flawless. By far best car I have ever owned.
So u can get this car hybrid but with plug in an plugless and still hybrid?
@@themachine8009 They offered both non plug in and plug in hybrid systems. The biggest downside with the plug in version is that there is virtually zero trunk space as the battery eats it all up. That was a deal breaker for me.
My Dad has a plug-in Titanium Fusion and for like a solid year after owning it everytime I would talk to him he'd start the convo with "guess what my MPG is!?" he was so amazed at how good it was, coming from American V8 gas pigs. Because he could charge at work and his commute is 30miles he was getting something crazy like 120MPG. The last time I talked to him about it they stopped letting him charge at his workplace so he ONLY gets 70MPG lmao.
I have a 14 fusion and it has 201,000 miles still has the original engine and transmission and still running strong
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I'm looking to possibly buying a 2013 with 146,000 miles on it. If it's still available friday on my day off I may be getting it... any advice?
I was a Ford Master Tech for a very long time, but I worked for Toyota when the Hybrid first came out. They sent me to tons of training on them. I then spent years learning everything I could about Hybrid systems. I then bought a 2014 Fusion Hybrid and drover it EVERYWHERE!!! I put over 100K on it and because of my understanding of the system and exactly how it worked, I was able to get 60+ MPG, with zero modifications! Now, many people didn't like my driving if I was in traffic, but with that mileage I didn't care! I was a rude Masshole anyway! HAHAHA!!!
I am now picking up a 2014 Fusion Energi Titanium Plug in and I can't wait to see what I can get on that one!!!
This is awesome to hear. This is my car that was featured in this video. Now that I have gotten used to it, my routine city trips are typically between 55-60mpg. I was also a rude Masshole myself until the hybrid "tamed" my bad driving habits. This car has literally made me a better driver.
I did consider buying a plug-in but was turned off for two main reasons. First was the battery size. It literally takes up the entire trunk. That alone was a deal breaker for me.
The second reason is an issue with all plug-ins that no one really talks about. Many people buy them with the intention of only driving on EV and only using the gas when they go on a long trip. The problem is gas goes bad...and it goes bad quicker than people realize. Many Jeep owners have recently learned this the hard way. Bad gas can ruin the engine. So even though most plug-ins can bring people to and from work only on EV, you still HAVE to utilize the gas often. So you pay for electricity and gas, with no trunk, and a more expensive battery.
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I have 2013 Energi it slips at acceleration start up. Like the tire slips. Would you know why?
I love the car hope trans isn’t going. Melbourne, FL
The later Fusion (2015-on) has a beautiful design; a shame they discontinued the model.
2010-2019 Taurus were good cars too
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Look up 2023 ford mondeo the European name for Ford Fusion
I always thought the 2010 2012 models were the nicest looking ones
Glad to see you finally cover one of these! I've got a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid(first model year for it) with over 200k miles, get about 40mpg. It's been bulletproof, not an issue with for me other than some annoying rocker panel rust.
Same here! 2010 with 191,000 trouble free miles still getting 40-43 miles to the gallon! Outstanding vehicles!
Im on the fence with the same exact year and model hybrid. It has 113k miles and I can probably get it for 4K. Worth it?
@@juanapatiga6514I’d say so
Not the hybrid, but I’ve got the 3.0 v6 2010 fusion. Loved every mile with it so far. Kinda wish I had the hybrid for the gas mileage, but the v6 engine packs lot of power for a 4 door sedan
2010 ford fusion hybrid here. 243K miles now. Very few problems.
First time Scotty has approved any ford 😂😂😂😂
Lol he gave the 2012 model a great rating as well.
Would not be the first time he has tbh
He's talked at length about various older Ford models, everything from the old diesels to the Explorer. He praises them a lot more than GM, rightfully so!
He approved the 2013 Shelby GT500.
He loved the old NA V8 F-150 and 90s Mustang
I bought a used Ford Fusion Hybrid 2018 because of Scotty. I really like this car for a great price. Is a shame they don’t make it anymore. If Ford do like toyota and keep improving the model, this could be the best American Sedan that can complete with imports. Thank you Scotty for your recommendation.
That's the one I'm looking at but has 139k miles for 8k. Worth it in your opinion?
@@AndrewSavedbyJesus It is all in the battery! If the battery was replaced, it is the deal. The battery will last up to 150k.
Just got a 2020 Fusion Hydrid plug-in and I freaking love it !!!
Is it still running good?
Ford made a big mistake discontinuing the Fusion. I have a 2012 MKZ, basically the same thing as a Fusion, and is a generation before what Scotty has here. Excellent, reliable car.
I had an original MKZ; thats what made me look at this car.
One thing I will note...on averaging 35mpg. I'm actually getting MUCH better than that. Closer to 50 in city driving...sometimes more. Being a Masshole, I used to drive like a maniac and this car has made me change my bad habits and drive slower and safer. When I purchased this, the average mpg displayed was at 24. Having had the vehicle now for 2 months, its bumped up to 36, but most city trips its usually 44mpg minimum.
I have a Fusion sport. This car has made me more of a masshole 🤣😭
Owner of a 2018 Fusion Hybrid and I too have to admit. Owning a hybrid changes your driving habits. I'm from LA and driving all over Southern California in this made me drive safer and more carefully. I still push it hard occasionally but not as much as before.
My wife had a 2010 Ford Fusion in black cherry. It was a 4 cylinder engine and we put 123k on it before we traded it in. Idk if Ford is a good brand anymore but the one we had was fantastic. Never had an issue.
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My 2011 2.5l 4-banger hasn't had any issues at 170k 😎
I rented one of these in 2017 on a trip to Las Vegas. Regularly got between 45-50 MPG. Was a great car to have for the week. Ice cold air in 110 degree weather, handled the twisties beautifully.
It's nice to hear some good things about a Ford vehicle, even if it's a hybrid!
Have a 2014 Fusion Hybrid. Has been great! 41-43 mpg every tank. Have only 95K miles. Done only oil and fluid changes with new set of tires. Goes up to 500 miles on a tank go gas, love that mileage! Great review Scotty!! Right on the money.
What's the power like?
@@MasterGoku21I have the same car with 90K. The power is surprisingly adequate. Had a bad injector that was fixed under warranty. No problems since. 80MPH across Wyoming and 42 mpg.
@@MasterGoku21 It moves like any regular gas engine car. Very comfortable also. Stinks they stopped making them!!!!!
@@MasterGoku21not much power but enough for what it is
@@sirhookuupdaily9726yeah because they last too long
I rented a Fusion hybrid a few years ago and it did get great mileage and was very comfortable.
It’s a hybrid man, it has to.
That's how you use a Ford, just rent, never own
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I have a 2009 Ford fusion ( not a hybrid..) but a wonderful car , I have currently 226,000 miles and the engine still purrs lol. Transmission is still running lol...one of best cars Ford made 💪🏿
I have a 2016 Ford Fusion with 74k miles. Never had an issue with it. Ever. Get the oil changed when needed. I change the engine and cabin air filter myself every year. Got the rear brake pads replaced. Have gone on family road trips with the wife and two kids. Have never had an issue.
I have a 2019 Ford Fusion hybrid plug in and I really like it. No problems thus far. Great gas mileage and this car has all the technology. I too think Ford made a mistake by discontinuing this model. Thanks for letting me know it has lots of Toyota technology in it. That explains its reliability. It's more like a real car than a Prius and well worth the lower gas mileage.
Can you run the battery to max without plugging it in ? Does it charge to 100% just by running the engine and zipping down the hill ?
@@peachlandtaxi919 Yes.
I have 2019 for fusion hybrid. It averages around 42mpg. Its has a nice screen that has shows you how fuel efficient you do with braking and acceleration. Braking is great if you gradually slow down when your coming to a stop it recharges the battery even more and as a bonus the braking recharging the battery is easier on your brakes making them last longer. Cruise control helps alot with the fuel efficiency as well.
I have a 2019 2.0L Ecoboost AWD. Does about 25MPG on hwys, 21MPG in city. My previous 2012 Fusion V6 3.0 used to do 36MPG on hwys, 30MPG in city.
Not sure about weight, but the newer models are bigger than the original Fusion. AWD will make a big difference on mpg. Your 2012 got incredible gas mileage given the engine.
my 2014 2.0 vep fusion( non hybrid ) fwd gets 24 in the city and in cruise control 34/35 on the highway at 70 mph
Ford’s and Toyotas hybrid technology have lots of shares patents. It was discovered they both manufactures came up with very similar tech. So Ford uses their own hybrid tech and Toyota uses their own.. they just use similar tech
Both use a gear box made by Aisin, a Toyota company.
Toyota patented their eCVT [planetary gear set] that their hybrids use, among other things. And Ford is allowed to use it if they want.
@@lalalalalala624The only Aisin in the Fusion was the 6 speed from 2006-2009. Not sure about the CVT but Ford did make their own CVT in-house at some point.
I owned a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium back in 2020. Amazing car but no longer needed a hybrid. Nice ride, amazing interior. Felt like a solid 8/10. Only complaints is the weird spoiler and blind spots
Why would you need one? And then why would you not need one?
My commute for both. Commute went from a 40 minute drive to work to a 3
I have a 2017 ford fusion sport and I love it. Very quick , AWD , 0-60 in 5 seconds. Smooth ride and a beautiful car inside and out
Is it a Hybrid
@@mke9008 no it’s a 2.7l twin turbo v6 with 325 hp and 380lb ft of torque
I traded my ‘18 Fusion 1.5 in on a ‘22 Camry XSE 2.5. I honestly am somewhat disappointed in the Camry’s amenities compared to the Fusion. When you’re talking $10k difference in price I was expecting more from Toyota.
My grandpa had 2 of these cars. One was a 2013 Hybrid SE and one was a 2018 Hybrid Titanuim. Not our type of cars because we aren't rly a fan of the technology and they are finicky. But other than that we haven't rly had a major problem with either of them. they are both very nice and comfortable cars. I never understood why Ford quit making them because they sold alot of Fusions
Sad that ford killed off their cars, i have A 2014 fusion, good car with 95k miles.
They really are nice cars. The new 2023 Focus looks really nice but it's only in Europe.
I wish they'd have made the Focus in hybrid (hatchback) because that thing could probably get 60MPG
It wasn't Ford it was the N.A. consumers with their appetite for cuv, SUVs and trucks.
@Gary S Agree. They just went based on the market and pulled what wasn't appealing off their production line. I had SUVs and they're nice and all, but I enjoy my hatchback much more and would like to stick to sedans or hatchback cars.
We got one with 180000 miles! No issues
I probably have the highest mileage of any of these Ford Fusion Hybrids. Mine is a 2013 Energi wth 245,000 miles. Still runs perfectly. The full electric mileage has dropped from an original 17 miles to 12 miles. I did need to replace a left rear wheel bearing. I am the second owner. Purchased it 4 years ago for $5,500 when it had 180,000 miles on it. Best car deal I ever made. I could show it to you when you go back to Tennessee.
Wow! I'm considering buying one tomorrow with 96 mileage. This sold me~ 😉
I have a 2011 ford fusion hybrid with 205k miles running smooth and giving me 35 mpg. Love the car.
I got the same I’m at 96k miles
I’m second owner of a 13’ hybrid, I have 273K miles, I’ve changed coils/plugs, keep up with reg oil/filter changes, & I get about 38 MPG.
Great daily driver! It was still offered as a new vehicle on the line
You must have a heavy foot I get 46 mpg
When did you replace the coils
@@gsp1634 Haha. GUILTY!
@@gsp1634 I replaced coils around 246,xxx. I bought the car at 243,xxx miles. I wanted to change them for a peace of mind but also I had a couple misfires coming in. Once I replace coils/plugs car running good as new.
I was hoping Scotty was going to mention the front-end styling was copied from Aston Martin and Jaguar when Ford had a partnership with them in the early 2000s. One of the main reasons I bought one. The poor man's Aston Martin. 😂
Ford never had a partnership with these brands.
Ford owns the brands. Aston Martin, Mazda, Volvo cars, Jaguar and LAN Rovers
I have this car from the last year made, 2020. It’s been great so far. No problems and it rides great. I’m getting 43 mpg in ECO drive mode. It’s not quick, but adequate. I’m also glad it doesn’t have a sunroof, since I never had a need for it in my other cars, and it’s one less thing to go wrong.
I'm 55 YO and had many cars in my life. I traveled A LOT for work so I rented (HOE) many models. When I was provided a Fusion in North Carolina, I began to request it and eventually decided I want one for myself. In 2013 I bought a 2014 Titanium version and it's been my baby ever since. Few issues aside from the back up cameras intermittent failure to function and, the starring wheel controls (replaced 2 times) consistence failure. I still love her and, yes I meant her. Wify don't care too much for that but, hey she has her nail guy, I have my car. 260K miles and she still puts out like she was 2022. :-) I'm not crazy, just crazy about her. Well, maybe I am crazy but I do love her and Wify now does to.
That is so cool to hear. My mother has a 2016 with the smaller screen and back up camera. Has persistent work/doesn't work feature on the camera like you mentioned. Other than that, no issues whatsoever.
The vehicle in this video is mine and still am loving it. It's not as quick off the line as my mothers full gas version, but the gas mileage really wins out at the end of the day. My tank is now averaging 6 weeks between fill ups. And that's with a smaller tank. $3.65 a gallon costs me less than $30 to fill up when it's a quarter tank left. Literally $5 a week on gas.
Hi. So cool your car is in this video! Im actually considering buying a 2019 fusion hybrid SE with 73k miles. Original owner. Ive never owned a hybrid before. My biggest concern is do i have to worry about replacing the hybrid battery. Or is that something i really shouldn't worry about. What year is your hybrid? Thanks! h@robertgreenhalge1708
So good. My 2014 hybrid has 288k. Still in great shape!
I’m on my third Ford Fusion Hybrid, all purchased used. I don’t know about the first one because I lost it in a divorce. 2nd one bought was a 2012 with 52,000 miles and traded at 156,000 miles. Replaced front struts, a half-shaft and a front wheel bearing. Other than that, trouble free.
Just bought a used 2018 with 48,000 miles. Like this newer style better. Not happy Ford gave up on a good vehicle.
I will say, what Scotty says about the Prius' ride is spot on. I test drove one before I test drove the Fusion and couldn't believe how harsh it was. Recently in strict city driving I'm averaging close to 50mpg. I wish it had more options, but hey, thats what they had and Im happy with it.
Check out the Corolla and Camry hybrids.
@@Winterstick549 Will do that for the Camry in the future. I will never buy anything but midsize or large sedans. Nothing else interests me. Been buying Fords my entire life because I have had good luck with them. This Fusion will most likely be my last Ford purchase.
@@Winterstick549 To be honest I never understood why several manufacturers felt the need for a separate hybrid model to begin with. The Prius was never even needed; just offer a hybrid option to their existing options that they already had. Fortunately, they are doing that now.
Hey Scotty I have a 2014 Ford CMax Energi Plug-in with this system in it assembled in Detroit and it will not die! Problem free with 101k miles on it so far
How do you like your CMax? They were interesting little cars and I am surprised they never really caught on. Personally I would have taken a CMax over a Focus hatch in a heartbeat if those were my options.
Cool to see Scotty finally covered the Fusion Hybrid. As an owner of a FFH/MKZh I was dreading the day when Scotty released a video about how FFH is trash and a clunker. I'm releived he called it filled with "toyota technology". I look forward to driving my FFH/MKZh for many more years.
'toyota' technology...lol
I have a 2013 C-Max SEL. It shares the same drivetrain as the Fusion Hybrid. It has 191K miles on it and it runs great. The engine maybe has 2/3 of those miles since the gas engine isn't always running and it almost never idles at a stop unless it's warming up for the heater in the winter. The way I drive in the city I get almost 50% of my miles on EV. On the highway it doesn't do as well. Hybrids are great for city driving. I considered a Fusion Hybrid, but at the time I was buying a car for food delivery and gas mileage for the price was the big consideration. Any Fusion I found was $4-5K more than what I got my C-Max for and the Fusion doesn't get as good MPGs just because it's a larger vehicle. I also prefer the hatchback style. If the Fusion came in a wagon in the US it would be no contest. The Fusion is a great looking car, pair it with a practical wagon trim and it would be the perfect car for me. Sadly we can't have that in the US. I test drove a Prius but for the price it didn't make sense to get an older higher mile car with older tech for more money than the C-Max. Toyota holds too high of a price premium. Fords are great cars. I may make my next car a Fusion as I will likely need a larger car in a couple years.
Glad to hear your C-Max holding up well over time as it makes me feel confident about my buy. (My car is in this video) I actually wasn't focused in on a hybrid at all, just strolled around the lot and seen what was available for the price. The C-Max is more similar to a Prius, which is what I wanted because the hatch style is more convenient for hauling things. I test drove a same year Prius and was shocked at how bad the ride was. It's too bad the C-Max wasn't more successful as I believe it could have been a great successor for the Focus long term if they stuck with it.
Now that I have gotten used to it, city drives averaging 55-60mpg is normal.
Don't buy those LED headlight upgrades. The headlight reflector is designed for the light pattern from the original incandescent, not the one from the LED. Using an LED upgrade in one of those can result in light shining in other drivers' eyes. In fact, it's actually illegal to use those for that very reason. On some cars (looks like the Fusion Hybrid included), you can get aftermarket LED headlight assemblies that are fine and legal - just make sure you get one that's DOT approved.
Depends on which ones you buy
Thanks for the info. I will prolly just live with the current lights...seems like it would too much of a hassle to change.
@@robertgreenhalge1708yeah I'm good with the halogens. The high beams work great if you need more light. I have a 2013 fusion hybrid se. 223k miles!
Appreciate these videos! I keep a list of cars that Scotty reviews as contenders in the event I need a replacement for my 1999 Ford Ranger (a truck I’ve owned for 21 years and have referenced Scotty’s videos for making repairs on). Thank you, Scotty!
My 88 Ford Ranger, four cylinder, five speed stick still runs strong at 240,000 miles.
I had a 2002 ranger. The small size made it easy to drive and park. On the bad side the drive quality was garbage.
I agree with you, Scotty. Giving up on the sedan business is a mistake. The next vehicle I purchase, I plan on buying a manual transmission. I want to keep the demand for manuals active so they don't disappear.
I went to Clearwater Florida on a course and hired one of these hybrids a few years ago (they are a Mondeo in the UK) and it was a nice car. I've had a Gen 2 and gen 3 prius and yes the ride was nowhere near as good as the Fusion.
I have a 2018. It’s super reliable. Literally nothing has gone wrong in 107,000 miles.
I have a 2012 2.5 6 speed manual.. with 24k miles. WOULDN'T CHANGE IT FOR ANY OTHER CAR...
I currently drive a 2017 hybrid SEL. I love it. I’ve owned it for four years now. The only thing I’ve done is oil changes. Very reliable car.
I have a 2019 that I bought with 40k miles. I get 42-44 mpg (I commute 100+ miles through the Mojave desert 4x per week). It'll only go a few miles purely on battery, but I can nurse it up to about 55 on flat ground before the gas motor starts. Around 33% of the odometer miles are on battery, so I change the oil every 5k. I've changed the trans fluid twice (~50 and 100k). One of the things I really like is the engine - port injection and a timing CHAIN.
I have a 2010 Ford fusion hybrid with 191,000 aside from normal wear and tear never had any issues with it! These things are bulletproof!
Just out of curiosity...does the 2010 and older models have the same Prius engine as this one in the video? I hope so cuz if so that's good news for me!
Same I have a 2010 fusion hybrid. Is that a Toyota hybrid battery?
I have the titanium version, 132,000 miles and still going like it's brand new.
I wish mine was the Titanium...couldn't find one around my to save my life.
Have the 2013 Titanium with 2.0 eco with 142,000, keep fluids changed and never any problems.
I really liked the Fusion hybrid. It was that car that got me looking into hybrids and EVs. Picked up a new 2023 Prius about a month ago. Love it. Has as much power as my Taurus, and looks really nice.
I never thought I’d see the day when Scotty was pro ford on not one but 2 models. I bought a Bronco (soft top w/ i4) on your recommendation. Love it.
EcoBoost?
@@solderbuff 2.3. Zero issues after 2 full years
@@worldsstongeststrains983 , but 2 years is a new car. Try 15.
My 2010 Mazda 3 is still a beast. And it shares the engine design with some Fords.
I drove the Ford Fusion Hybrid back in 2013. The dealer was a Ford/KIA dealer. The salesman encouraged me to test drive a 2012 KIA Optima Hybrid. It was night and day difference in the drive train noise. The CVT transmission is very loud compared to my Optima Hybrid. As I recall, the Fusion was rated at 39mpg, I get 40 to 43 mpg in the summer 36 mpg in the winter with my 2012 KIA Optima Hybrid. I've owned it for 10 years come July of this year and have 175,000 miles on it.
Mine is on 320k miles and counting. Never made any repairs, no check engine, no probs
What year and model
125k miles and 10 years later I'm just now replacing my brakes, plugs and struts on my 2014 plug in hybrid. The only issues I've had were about two or three recall issues related to potentially major issues. The Synch radio system was my first issue preceding the safety recall issues with the car till the Synch upgrade which, was fine for about 1 year then, it could no linger be upgraded. The system mostly still works except my NAV maps are outdated. The hybrid battery retains about 80% of it's original capacity. Overall a very solid car.
Wow, this Ford really surprised us!
I learned from a owner of a hybrid. Dont buy a hybrid, lease maybe. No one wants to work on them. Cost a fortune to maintain. ICE is the only way to go for now.
I don't understand where this myth comes from. Every mechanic in my area I know that I have spoken too has no issues working on hybrids. Granted, they don't have to work on them often as they are actually proving to be extremely reliable. In 2 months of driving I have filled up my tank twice as opposed to every weak in my old car. Saving much money on gas.
Fully electric, however? No mechanic I know wants to touch 'em.
I liked the Fusion / Mondeo very much. Too bad Ford is not selling them anymore. I'd buy a Ford with Toyota hardware, instead I just bought a Toyota.
They are still making them in China, and the 2023 is beautiful, too bad we can’t get it
@@Shinobi6677 Yes Daniel I know that they are available in China and some Middle East countries as well - it's a new model and it looks great. Unfortunately we can't get them in Europe either.
Bought one with 173k miles on, now with approx 210k miles. No issues. Like a Japanese car.
Also known as the Ford Mondeo in Europe.
I have a 2015 Fusion Hybrid 180,000 miles I only change oil and Fluids it has been a great car!!! Is a shame the don't make it anymore but at least in Europe they make the Mondeo !!!
I don't see how is only getting MPG in the 30s. My family had a 2014 Fusion Hybrid and got consistently 42-43 MPG with mixed driving and not driven meekly either.
My Ford Fusion Energi does 190 MPG.
Probably does, hes probably just going of specs on paper
Yeah, something's up with that. I have a 2010 Fusion Hybrid with nearly 220k miles and it easily gets 40mpg still. Sounds like a lead foot driver.
I have this car. 2019. It’s a great car to drive. I have taken it on countless road trips, over the Grapevine to the Central Valley and to Monterey Bay. I’ve been to Los Vegas and Arizona. Like this car, it has near 65k on it. This Fusion runs exactly like it did when I bought it over 4 years ago. It’s not a race car, but you can go fast on the interstates. My Ford dealers in Orange County have taken good care of me and this car. What kind of advice would you give me for the 65,000 mile service on the car? I use it as a great commute car. My son and I work in the same area at a school district 45 miles away. He really likes driving the car! Good video, Scotty!
My Son and I work 25 miles away, and drive 45 minutes. We can take the city streets, which we travel over little foothills.
I have the same car at 200K miles with no issues so far only regular maintenance and the factory brakes are still good
The 2.0/2.5L hybrid engine is being built in México. I work at Ford and the ICE that are made at CHEP are top notch in quality.
I'm always thought that fusions were a team effort with Subaru because they look a lot like Subaru cars... Interesting to know that Toyota had a hand in it
I had a 2008 fusion 3.0 liter engine. I think that fusion was created out of a partnership with Volvo. Great car sold it with 196000 Miles only work done other than regular maintenance was fuel pump and 02 sensor.
Thank you for a positive review. I am considering a 2017 Ford Fusion SE Hybrid.
I like the look of these and the taruses
They are absolutely beautiful; a shame the model got discontinued.
Too bad the Taurus didn't get a hybrid model. They're big comfy cars! The fusion is also pretty spacious. The Taurus hss the twin turbo v6 though and makes for a great sleeper!
I got a 2013 bought last year with 222k this year has 235k and still going great!
I worked with a man that owned one of those. Unfortunately, he did not know that you are supposed to change the timing belt at 90,000 miles. It went 130,000 and some miles and BOOM!
The only Ford in the past 20 years that has a timing belt that I'm aware of is the 1.0 3 cylinder Ecoboost. I thought this has a timing chain and should last more than that.
@@302Mustang13 He bought the Fusion new in 2013-14 time period and it was most definitely a belt. Sold the car for $5k with all the valves mashed.
I have a 2018 with 123k and a 2013 with 343k miles on it. I like the 2013 better but they’re both very good cars. Common issues between them are the abs wheel speed sensor had to be replaced and a/c issues. The 2018 had an issue with the gear dial which cost $800 to replace. Other than that both are great cars.
Scottie nailed this review...The fusion hybrid is one of Ford's most reliable late models and the Toyota engineering with a simple 2.0 liter non turbo engine make it a great pretty trouble free workhorse.
Have the 2019 and have been more than happy with it averaging 39 mpg.
I'm sure that the hybrid model have less trunk capacity because the battery is stored in there, can I ask if it has ever been a problem for you? Is it also possible to fold the 2nd row down? I've been looking at some Fusions for sale but want to know what trunk space is like in the hybrid model.
@@FrozenDonut13 The non plug in version has less trunk space than the standard fusion but absolutely plenty of room for day to day use...8 to 10 grocery bags, two large suitcases...etc. no problem for me
@@FrozenDonut13 Yes, the rear seat folds dowh for longer items to pass throigh like a flatscreej tv
@@iracohen3864 Thank you for the clarification. Have only looked at non hybrid models so I wasn't sure about the trunk space.
@@FrozenDonut13 Also here in San Francisco you see many being used as taxis...
Just Replaced my enginedue to timing belt failure/ knocking in my 2017 Ford Fusion at 165,000 Miles . Never had issues with it, no check engine light only had to replace the shifter bushing once for $4. Great vehicle! 🚗
Was it a hybrid or non hybrid?
Also, you had a one the other day on a Nissan that had timing chain rattle when you first start it up. You could’ve told the owner just put a little transmission fluid in the engine transmission fluid will not hurt your engine, but it will clean a lot of oil passages up because there are cleansers in transmission fluid. It’s a very good way to clean the engine up if you take 5 quarts of oil, put 4 quarts oil and 1/4 tranny fluid and drive it a few thousand miles and change it again and you clean the engine up.. internally
It won't fix that.
@@Bleachanna is it a piston ring knock?
No, is just needs to go to the junkyard
Piston ring knock? They don't knock. Could be a tensioner or guide need replacing.
@@stevedrier4240 probably a vvt sprocket
My girl has one of them and she couldn't be more happy. A note to everyone: to warm up engine on a Ford Fusion Hybrid, press button and give the pedal two pumps. Engine will turn on a warm up to operating mode. As soon as it turns off, you are ready to go. Thanks Again Scott for your skilled insight and knowledge of the motor world.
You don’t have to warm these cars up
Hybrids to me potentially have allot of things that could go wrong. Electronics, electric motor gas motor interface, drive train interface. I'm not interested in them either. I'd much rather have a small V6. Ford did have a 3 litre v6 that was a good engine in the Taurus years back.
I have 300,000 miles on my Prius hybrid. Runs great, I love it! But, you are right. It could have broken...😂
They could go wrong, but in these Fusions they rarely do.
I honestly think the Fusion Hybrid's were more reliable than the standard Fusion....probably because of the Toyota drive train. I remember buying my 2010 Fusion Hybrid back in 2011 and everyone telling me the "battery would die in 5 years." 12 years and zero issues later, it's been nearly flawless.
Problem is its getting harder to even find a V6. They are all switching to trash tiny turbo engines. What is the point of a turbo in a 1.5L 3 cylinder engine? lol I had that 3.0L DOHC V6 Taurus you mentioned. Bulletproof engine.
Your small v6 has just as many things that can go wrong ... just say you don't like hybrids because you're simple minded.
Toyota borrows Ford parts too. The Scion iA, Toyota Yaris iA, and some Toyota Yaris have the Ford Fiesta platform.
Here’s Why My 94 Celica is Actually a Ferrari.....LOL
I have a Fusion SE with EcoBoost. It’s easily the best car I’ve ever owned. Had I known about a plug in hybrid I would have gotten one of those!
I was considering the plug in version...until I seen the trunk. It almost literally doesn't have one. The battery takes up all the space.
And they were MUCH more expensive than the regular hybrid. Only about 20 miles of EV range in real life. The regular hybrid charges itself as opposed to buying and installing a charger. For the money, charging, and space issues, the regular hybrid seems a better buy.
Nah I just recently bought a 2019 plug in version and it is amazing only a couple grand more and easily I will only be buying gas once a month or less
If you have just the hybrid it doesn’t recharge itself because you can’t drive on only electric battery because there isn’t one hence the plug in. Can charge in like 2 hours easily such a nice way to get into the electric market to see before buying an all electric vehicle. Best car I’ve ever bought so far
Never compare ford with Toyota
I drive a Ford Cmax. It is similar to the Fusion. I love it. Great combination of comfort and economy.
The fusion has much better turning radius and suspension though and quieter. I own both! Cmax is a little rocket if you turn ac off and punch it 😂😂LOL
C-Max is not similar to a Ford Fusion. C-Max is related to Ford Focus, and both were built in the same plant.
@@gregleo2848 yeah it's a taller focus with more headroom. Identical interior. Fusion is a much better vehicle. I own both!
I used to work in the auto industry in Mexico. Most of the problems come from American management as they push cost reduction so much to the point of reducing a decent component to c*rap. Also, those management positions are held by "the brother of, the friend of".... so you have incompetent management thanks to influence peddling.
We have a 2019 Fusion Titanium with 40k on it. It's been a really great car. One thing nobody has said anything about is the AC system and AC seats will absolutely freeze you to death even in 108 degree weather. I have never had an AC that will force you turn it to warmer setting. I forgot it's a non-engine driven unit too.
I got a 2019 fusion SE and I agree 100%. I turn my A/C on and off as i'm driving.
Scotty stated this hybrid Fusion was getting 35 MPG. I have had a 2015 Fusion 1.5 L Ecoboost engine. For the first few years I was getting 35 MPG doing mostly highway driving. After I stopped driving 110 miles round trip to work my MPG went down to 33 MPG. So my point being, who needs a hybrid and spend the extra money.
This is my car in the video and had just purchased it and Scotty was going by what the display was reading out. This was also my first time having a hybrid so I was just learning how to utilize the system to get the best mileage.
Over the past year, I routinely get between 50-60mpg in city driving. Highway seems to be a constant 45mpg. The great thing about hybrids is you can accelerate quickly using both gas and the electric motor while still getting 30-35mpg or you can drive slower and run mostly all on EV. This makes calculating "average" mpg on a hybrid tricky...it really depends on how you drive it.
As for price, all Fusions are now used and you won't find much of a price difference anymore between gas vs hybrid. Even brand new, this 2019 Fusion in the video was stickered under $30k.
The ecvt is simply a marvel of engineering. Making a variable output from a relatively simply 3 input planetary gear is just mind boggling to me. It took me a whole hour of research just to wrap my head around the basics of how the ecvt changes output speed speed and torque without any physical change of gears.
I had a 2013 Fusion plug in hybrid…great car!
My 2017 Chevy Cruze hatch gets 43 MPG, without being a hybrid. Awesome car, I've never had issues with my Cruze.
It all freaking makes sense, I always amazed how I heard these Fords being long lasting and minimal problems.
Ive never owned an american car before but this 2018 fusion hybrid with 120k miles that caught my eye. Test drove one once and was impressed with its pick up speed.