Ford Fusion Consumer Reviews Ford Fusion Overview Ford Fusion Photo Gallery Ford Fusion Specifications By Alex Kramer Pros: Responsive 240 hp V6 engine Capable chassis and suspension Roomy and comfortable interior Good value Cons: Some chintzy interior plastics Exterior design still needs work Disappointing fuel efficiency Introduction Trivia question: Which manufacturer produced the best-selling car in America 15 years ago? If you’re thinking Honda or Toyota, guess again. Although it seems hard to believe, given the recent collapse of the US auto industry, in 1994 the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable reigned supreme, proving that America could beat the foreign competition and build a top-rated, best-selling family sedan. Unfortunately for Ford, the Taurus/Sable lineup gradually lost its edge and by the late 1990’s Honda and Toyota had firmly re-established their dominance in the market for mid-sized sedans, and it’s been a Camry and Accord love fest every since. Fast forward 10 years and it looks like Ford is finally ready to reclaim its title as the go-to manufacturer for quality family transportation. With the refreshed 2010 Fusion, Ford has an appealing mid-sized sedan that should make the competition more than a little nervous. Performance When the Fusion was introduced several years ago, the initial reviews revealed a capable chassis that was unfortunately married to a pair of underachieving engines. Both the base 2.3 liter 4-cylinder engine and the optional 3.0 liter V6 were less than inspiring, especially compared to the competition’s higher output 4 and 6 cylinder motors. To remedy this deficiency, Ford offers three new engine options for the 2010 Fusion, including a larger 2.5L 4-cylinder as the base engine and optional 3.0L and 3.5L V6 engines, the latter of which is only available in the Fusion Sport. Our Fusion SEL test car featured the optional 3.0 L V6, which now puts out a healthy 240 hp and 228 lb-ft torque. This is a capable engine that easily gets the Fusion up to speed and provides plenty of power for passing or merging. Although not quite as quick as the larger 3.5 L V6 engines now found in most mid-sized sedans, this engine impressed us with its peppiness and it should satisfy all but the truly power obsessed

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