HyTi Fusion

I notice this in comparison to my 2004 Honda Civic. Takes a bit of getting used to but now I am ok with it.

First fill up since the update, I am surprised to have my lowest fuel economy yet at 36.9 vs. averaging 40mpg before. I notice while driving it switches to the battery more frequently but isn't able to sustain it as long. This is traveling over the same roads I was before on my commuter route to work. It's only one fuel up so I will reserve judgement for a bit but I was surprised. The weather wasn't terribly different either. We will see.

I drove my hybrid like a normal car today, no hypermiling, no egg between me and the pedal, and I got....well...normal gas mileage- 25-30mpg. Who knew.?! It felt great not paying attention until the guilt hits afterwards that I just blew .4 lifetime mpg in one drive. Duh.

I tried a search also and only found it for 2012 and earlier. Hopefully it should be in the same place just different mechanism to release in the glove compartment. Have you tried to take it apart yet?

Just had this update done so too soon to notice a change. I have 1700 miles on my car so far. Should I reset the miles per gallon? Can this be reset for more than just trip, can it be done for lifetime?

And seriously, that is considered undesirable, correct? Not normal. This guy is passing it off like it is perfectly legit.

I took my Fusion in for the outer A frame covers peeling off (outer piece not sticking), housing on rear view mirror rattling, TSB fuel economy update, MFT sync update, and MFT cluster update. All went well except when I pick it up I ask them if they think the MFT cluster update will fix the issue where I can only fill 11 gallons of my 13.5 gallon tank when the electronic instrument panel tells me I have less than 30 miles left in the tank. my service guy at the dealer could have said " I hope so" and left it at that. Instead he launches into a stupid argument saying it is normal to have at least 3-4 gallons in the tank at time of fill up when it says it is empty. he says it happens because the fuel line is located above the tank and will begin to suck in air even when there is 3-4 gallons in the tank so you should always fill it at 1/4 tank. I asked why ford would purposefully design the fuel line so far above the bottom of the tank to leave 3-4 gallons in it and so the gas is unavailable to use and it can only suck air into the fuel line. He said all modern cars are made this way now. I told him that's a dumb design and I don't believe it. ,I furthermore said if its true then the electronic panel telling me how many miles till empty is flawed and I want that fixed. We went around and around and I left feeling like this guy and dealer sucks and are dishonest. I told him pf the TSB. Could it be possible he is right and I am wrong. Someone set me straight!

Me too!

The 2.0 liter on the 2013 ffh is small, I want a bigger engine without sacrificing fuel efficiency. A 3.0 liter is Perhaps a stretch but this is a wish list afterall. I drove the 2.5 liter 2012 ffhh for 2 months and it shifted smoothly and sounded good. The 2013 fusion hybrid I drive sounds overworked when the motor kicks in. Overall it's a great car! I cant imagine if it was a 1.5 liter though, thats crazy. Can anything be done?

I am really glad for the software upgrade, thats great and i hope it helps not just the mpg but the change from hybrid to engine to sound smoother. i do have quite a bit of pulsing on the highway too and loud engine whine when not in ev mode.. The transmission evct seems to control the switch between hybrid and engine and makes the engine sound like its running high whenever its in engine mode. Does anyone else hear this too and can explain this? It is my first hybrid so maybe this is normal and I am not used to it. By the way I get 37.8mpg so far but only 900 miles in it so far.

I am so glad I didn't wait for the 2014. Another lost opportunity for Ford to set apart the Titanium with the coolest dual exhaust rear I have seen matching the coolest front end I have seen. I can only say how sorry I am to those that feel let down. I did too for my 2013 order at the time for this very reason. I can tell you though that sitting in my titanium each day I enjoy the ride and the many features of the vehicle anyway.

I'm 20 days into my NuShield AAA and it works flawlessly and doesn't show fingerprints much at all.

Good suggestions and advice - thanks!

I want to play a DVD in the vehicle for my kids during a long trip. Reading the users manual it appears it can be done while stopped but not while driving. I understand the safety concern but I'm not planning to watch finding memo for the 20th time anyway. Does anyone know how to jailbreak this to allow DVD's to be played?

I shared this in the progress on orders post but I wouldn't count on getting the rebate past the extension date. I called ford marketing with one week left in my rebate expiration and my car was off rail in mid transport with a hold on delivery eta. Ford marketing said they have never extended it and wouldn't for me either. I searched the ford website and changed zip codes searches to find my exact car at another dealers lot. My dealer made the trade for me to make the deadline. I closed on my car on the exact last day of expiration. That was close! My dealer was happy for me to get the extra rebate.

Item Affected: STEERING Date Announced: 6/4/2013 Description of Recall: Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured April 19, 2013, through April 23, 2013. The steering gears may be missing an internal retaining clip. If the clip is missing, components inside the steering gear may become dislodged inside the gear assembly. Action Needed To Fix It: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-June 2013. Ford's recall number is 13S06. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Find your local Ford Dealer.

Wow,the car wash looks great JD. Care to share which products you used?

Today I applied the NuShield Triple A on the LCD screen. I cleaned it well first, and applied it on just like the iPhone type. It fits perfectly and protects the screen from my fingerprints.

Thanks http, I haven't received the customer service survey yet. I am really enjoying the car! Drives like a dream.

Crazy week ending in getting my new car! So i get to join my fellow Ruby Reds! With one week left before the $750 coupon would expire I called the case manager where my delayed vehicle had been escalated. He told me only Ford Marketing could extend it. I called Ford Marketing where they promptly lied and said never in the history of Ford has Ford extended this $750 coupon; even with circumstances such as mine (so just to prove I'm not insane if you have benefitted from this extension please post a response here). They were terrible. With one week left I pushed hard on the status update for why my car has been sitting off rail for 1 month 2 weeks. At 4 days left till expiration I was updated that a stop had been placed on the vehicle and there was simply no expected delivery date anymore. My dealer's hands were tied, not to mention they weren't concerned at all. So, I realized I was going to have pay $750 more for my vehicle and it would be a race to the expiration date. I remembered that others on this forum were able to switch their vehicles once ordered. As a result, I started a comprehensive search for a similar Titanium and found one with the exact configuration I ordered, including color only 45 minutes away!!!! Not wanting to start the price negotiations over again, I wanted my dealer to make the trade but before I asked them I did a quick search on tips for trade from dealers. The best advice I read was not to contact the dealer that has the vehicle you want because then they won't trade it if they think they could get a buyer. Next the dealer was contacted to ask for the trade to make sure we didn't miss the deadline and they weren't overjoyed to collaborate. In one of the conversations my wife talked to them and she was upset! She has no emotions for this vehicle, and was sick of their apathy, apparently that was what was needed. Once she got involved they turned into helpful dealers - who knew?!! Long story put just a little shorter I ended up signing for the vehicle on the last day of the expiration and I now have my new car - just a different VIN number. I want so many of you to know this line of thinking could not have happened without the help of this forum. I hope my story helps future people that have to wait a long time for their vehicle. I ordered November 28th 2012 (entered by dealer 12/6) and took receipt of my vehicle on June 8th, 2013 - 6 months and 11 days later. I absolutely love the car, its awesome! I will post pictures really soon. Thanks everyone.

No disrespect taken, I am told this is my week between June 4th- 8th. I can't wait to be an alumni.

All your movement must have helped me too. I have a case number and ford is going to call every 2 days till I have my car. Today they told me it is on a truck and picked up from the rail warehouse holding area. Man it has been a long time and I really can't wait. Hearing this news I can hold on till he end - YAY!

Hi Cyberdman, I am looking for a status update, please. it has been off rail near Chicago since April 28th - 1 month!. Hoping for movement. VIN 3FA6P0RU4DR295692

Nice!

What is the insignia emblem on the right side fusion