Geniusjustin

Does anyone know which versions of the 2.5 Fusion actually get the SelectShift feature? I've looked all over Ford's site and cannot find mention of it other than it's "optional" on the 2.5 Thanks!

What's the update here? If I build a 2012 on Ford's website I still cannot select a navigation system.

This did translate into the production Foci available now, right? The seatbacks are heated as well as the lower cushion?

Agreed 100% on the seat heat concerns. Can anyone confirm that the seatback is not heated? It's hard to get excited over a feature if it's only partially implemented.

I'm surprised there is as much variability in this as there seems to be. Hopefully mine will loosen up; I'd hate to have to haul it back to the dealer and have an (invariably) greasy tech smudge up my interior! Other than a few other minor nit-picks, I love the car. The ride and handling balance is, in my opinion, hands down the best in the segment.

So I have yet another question! According to my owner's manual, the leather in my 2010 Fusion has a protective clear coat, meaning I should not use oil- or petroleum-based conditioners on it. However, under the "advice" heading on Ford's owners website, it specifically recommends Lexol cleaner and conditioner be used. I assume the cleaner is safe, but do the seats need conditioning if they are coated, and if so, isn't Lexol conditioner oil-based?

I think this is what is happening on the "60" side of the split, as the spring loaded flip occurs after I rotate the seat manually about 30 degrees. On the "40" side of the seat, it seems pretty stuck in the latch and I have to give it a good jerk after pulling the release in the trunk. Do you think they'll loosen up or should I have the dealer take a look?

Well, I'm happy to report I ended up purchasing the Fusion. The other day I noticed that after using the releases in the trunk for the split folding rear seats, I still had to go and manually pull the seats down; they did not flip down themselves. I was under the impression they were supposed to do this. Can anyone clear this (minor) point up for me? Thanks.

I checked and the vehicle my dealer located is a Job 3 Fusion, so the SYNC microphone is in the headliner. If the mount is the same, I don't have to worry about breaking the windshield. That just leaves the compass readout...will it just be blank in the mirror, or can I hook the compass up through the mirror as opposed to the navigation display?

Which is exactly why I checked the numbers. Since they are not the same, I'm now trying to track down a straight answer regarding the Homelink mirror mount: is it the same as the factory auto-dimming mirror mount?

But I asked that the parts person I was speaking with compare the part numbers on the passenger side (not driver side) sun visors, assuming those would be identical. Also, I assumed the factory auto-dimming mirror and accessory auto-dimming Homelink mirror would utilize the same mount; I thought installation would be a simple matter of popping off the old one and popping the new one into place. Is this incorrect?

I've encountered issues with both methods for obtaining Homelink in my Fusion: 1) If I go the Homelink mirror route, the best I can find is an auto dimming Homelink mirror with compass readout and w/o temperature readout. However, since my navigation system already displays the compass in the nav screen, does this mean I'll just have a blank display on the mirror itself? I'm looking at part number 4L3Z-17700-A. Is there a mirror that is just auto-dimming with Homelink and w/o any other readouts? 2) I called the parts department at my Ford dealer and was told the Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ passenger visors are not the same model number, which to me says they will not match in style/color/etc if I try to obtain a Homelink visor from an MKZ. Can anyone confirm that these part numbers are indeed different?

In comparing the two, I found the seats in the Fusion to be much more comfortable and supportive, but that's obviously very subjective. I also preferred the Fusion's ice blue backlighting color.

With the order banks for the 2011 Fusion opening today (March 22nd), when is it reasonable to assume the 2011 Order Guide will be available?

That's an idea I hadn't considered. I'm looking at the charcoal interior so I can't imagine the colors would be different. Does the MKZ use the same visors as the Fusion, aka the same style, mirror, mirror-lighting system, and fabric? (If it was any different from the passenger side mirror (save for the Homelink buttons), that would annoy me to no end.) Also, would the Homelink require additional wiring or can it draw power from the vanity mirror lighting?

Ok an additional question. Assuming 1) that the SYNC microphone has indeed been relocated on Job 3 Fusions and is no longer an issue, 2) the navigation system handles the external temperature readout and compass displays, and 3) I'm able to order the auto-dimming mirror with just the Homelink system (but not the compass or external temperature readout), then will this accessory mirror simply "plug in" to the existing wiring for the factory auto-dimming mirror, ie the Homelink functionality requires no additional wiring? If this is the case, I should be able to just unmount the factory auto-dimming mirror and mount the accessory mirror in its place with just a single "plug in" connection, meaning I can do it myself with no labor charges! Again, thank you so much for your help!

Thank you so much aneekr. One question: do navigation-equipped Fusions have a compass readout in the message center (is this the display between the gauges?)?

Hi All, I'm very near purchasing either a new 2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4-cylinder automatic or a Mazda3 (strange duo to compare I know, but that 2012 Focus isn't out yet!). I have a few questions my salesman can't seem to answer, so I hope someone on this forum has the answer: 1) I read on this forum that 2010 Job 3 Fusions have relocated the SYNC microphone from the rearview mirror. Does this mean the accessory auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, compass, and external temperature display will now work in Fusions with SYNC? I really want the Homelink system as I don't want to clip the garage door opener to the visor. It's 2010 people! 2) If the answer to 1) is yes, does this mean I'll have two external temperature displays, one in the rearview mirror and another in the navigation display? 3) Does the SEL 4-cylinder automatic have a manumatic shift function, or is that just on V6 models? Thank you so much for your input. Try as I might, I've been unable to get these questions answered elsewhere. -Justin