-Strike- Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 If you check it up on the ETIS website, it'll say; "Drive: LHD 4WD (FTD) - The window sticker should also say AWD at the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I would think it's in the owner's manual, and you can pull that up online. Who actually reads the manual? I do. But apparently I'm the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermans Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 It's good toilet reading material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neod192 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I do. But apparently I'm the only one. I read specific sections as I'm looking for information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I read specific sections as I'm looking for information Well that puts you far ahead of 99% of vehicle owners. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincep5 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I also noticed on my first fill up that it clicked off at 11.9 gallons and I was pretty close to empty. After the fill up our was not at full. Anyone else can confirm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermans Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I was having that problem with my 2010 Fusion. The dealer replaced the fuel filler neck. It came broken from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I also noticed on my first fill up that it clicked off at 11.9 gallons and I was pretty close to empty. After the fill up our was not at full. Anyone else can confirm? Mine has been around 11 Gallons...I think that empty doesnt really mean empty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlee Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I have 1,600 miles on my 2013 FFH and couldn't be happier. I've had not issues with the MyFord Touch and Sync. I have it set so that the little lady speaks as little as possible. I do wish the beep you get when touching the screen was a little louder. I have found Engage gives me the best information on the left display. I have Audio info instead of the Green Leaves on the right display. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlee Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I have gotten used to the Direction Indicator lever but I have left my turn signal on accidentally more over the past three weeks than I have my entire life. I don't think that three flashes is enough for most lane changes. I want them to flash at least that many times before I make my move, and I like to keep them going while I'm changing lanes. Seven flashes would make me happy. Things you should know: You have to push on the fuel filler door to open it. Just about every feature, like door locks, can be set to your own preference. The owner's manual for the Hybrid is very user unfriendly. The index is almost useless, along with the cross references inside. It's still good to read most of it, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MineralstangGT Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 I have gotten used to the Direction Indicator lever but I have left my turn signal on accidentally more over the past three weeks than I have my entire life. I don't think that three flashes is enough for most lane changes. I want them to flash at least that many times before I make my move, and I like to keep them going while I'm changing lanes. Seven flashes would make me happy. Things you should know: You have to push on the fuel filler door to open it. Just about every feature, like door locks, can be set to your own preference. The owner's manual for the Hybrid is very user unfriendly. The index is almost useless, along with the cross references inside. It's still good to read most of it, however. I completely agree with three blinks being too little. I drove a rental focus with that as my first exposure to it and when I used it, I felt like I had to make an emergency lane change to do it within three blinks. Seven sounds pretty good to me, but these days it seems like nobody uses a blinker at all anyway. It drives me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike JL Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) If three flashes are not enough, you can 'press and hold' the turn signal lever half way down for as long as you want it to flash. As soon as you release the lever, the turn signal will quit flashing. Here is a feature I find useful regarding the high/low beam selection: To activate high beams, press the lever forward. To return to low beams, pull the lever back OR push it forward again. I find it much quicker to push the lever forward when dimming the lights for an oncoming car. This comes in very handy on the winding, hilly country roads I drive. Edited November 30, 2012 by Mike JL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Rats. I was hoping they'd fixed that in the 2013 Fusion. I much prefer having a lever that toggles when you pull it. Pull it for brights, pull it again for dim. My Lincoln LS worked that way. I don't like pushing the stalk away with the back of my hand and then having to take my hand off the wheel to pull it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Strike- Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Driver assist package will do the work for you. :P I'm used to push stalk to on, pull stalk to off system and pull again in the off/low beam position for a flash, anyways. I'm sure I'll figure it rather quickly either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlee Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 If three flashes are not enough, you can 'press and hold' the turn signal lever half way down for as long as you want it to flash. As soon as you release the lever, the turn signal will quit flashing. Here is a feature I find useful regarding the high/low beam selection: To activate high beams, press the lever forward. To return to low beams, pull the lever back OR push it forward again. I find it much quicker to push the lever forward when dimming the lights for an oncoming car. This comes in very handy on the winding, hilly country roads I drive. I'd be much happier if I could lightly touch the lever and get seven flashes and be able to forget about it. I'll rarely, if ever, use the three flash option. It took a while to get used to the lever forward for high beam but it is nice that pushing the lever forward also turns them off. That way forward is the only motion I use and I don't have to think about it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I'd be much happier if I could lightly touch the lever and get seven flashes and be able to forget about it. This isn't intended to be a "I need to change lanes please let me in" signal. If that's what you need just use the normal signal. This is a "I've already determined that it's safe and I'm starting to change lanes." 3 seems perfect for that to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Strike- Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 As far as I know, even part of drivers training, and road testing for licenses, you're supposed to signal 3 full times before switching lanes, so I do agree with akirby. 3 Seems to be a good number for regular lane switching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlee Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 That's my point. It should blink three times "before" you start switching. I keep my on until I'm about 70% into the other lane. Seven flashes covers that entire time. It's just my personal preference since I always like to give the people behind me aa much "info" as I can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott029 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 That's my point. It should blink three times "before" you start switching. I keep my on until I'm about 70% into the other lane. Seven flashes covers that entire time. It's just my personal preference since I always like to give the people behind me aa much "info" as I can. So, as with most cars, just hold it there til you want it to stop or click fully & then release it manually. At least Ford is giving you another option. They can't please everyone. I like the 3 blinks, if I need more I'll figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Strike- Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) First Impression: :hyper: :hyper: Gotta wait until there's some decent light; and I will try and get some good photos of the car. So far, I am honestly in love with everything about it. Only minor thing I noticed first, the step out is a little longer than you think, so you have to watch not to scuff your rocker panel on the way out. I'll do a more in depth review once I've had the car for about a week or so. Edited December 3, 2012 by -Strike- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtenor Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 So, I took a few more pics of mine after getting the tint done and I edited one of them to a b&W photo to show how classically timeless the car's design is... Driver's side rear 3/4 view...facing the sun... image by texastenor, on Flickr Full side view, driver's side...seeing this makes me think about a drop kit...only an inch or so...hmmm image by texastenor, on Flickr Front end, passenger's side...so sexy and sleek, yet aggressive in a very refined way image by texastenor, on Flickr And finally, the b&w version...front 3/4 view from down low...gotta keep pinching myself to remind me I'm not dreaming image by texastenor, on Flickr Hope this helps those who are still waiting get a better feel for what they have in store for them. Btw, on the topic of the blinker...if you don't like the 3 blinks, you can still use it just like any other car by simply holding it a half travel while you are executing the lane change and then releasing once you are done. The momentary press simply provides another option which I don't see as a drawback. Cheers! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Strike- Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) Snapped a few shots today, sun was out. Temps were mild. I don't care about people reading my license plate, so I didn't bother distorting it. Edited December 3, 2012 by -Strike- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neod192 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Snapped a few shots today, sun was out. Temps were mild. I don't care about people reading my license plate, so I didn't bother distorting it. What's that black cap next to your left fog light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Strike- Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 It's the block heater plug in. Comes on the Titanium in Canada, believe it's optional in the states? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neod192 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 It's the block heater plug in. Comes on the Titanium in Canada, believe it's optional in the states? Gotcha. It's standard in some states and not available in all others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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