Tico Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Any comments suggestions? Things to watch out for? Good things? Options I should look for? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Stay with FWD, make sure there is no 2-3 shift flare (automatics) and make sure there is no gurgling noise from behind the passenger dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 10 fusion is a good car. What kind of mileage are you looking at? The trans can be an issue. But you will know when you drive it. Overall, not a bad car but like all used cars, get it checked out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosehead Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I too am in the same boat although I am looking for a manual. Not to hijack this thread but any issues with the manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Havent seen many manuals so don't know of any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Just the possible gurgling sound from behind the passenger dash - that was independent of the transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I too am in the same boat although I am looking for a manual. Not to hijack this thread but any issues with the manual? I would look for the typical issues with a manual. Listen for clutch growl, have it inspected and/or replaced if necessary. I have heard of people complaining of a overly stiff clutch pedal, but it doesn't seem to effect performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I had a 2012 with a 2.5L / 6 speed automatic combination. It delivered reliable performance and damn good MPG's....fine choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Just the possible gurgling sound from behind the passenger dash - that was independent of the transmission. The gurgling sound is repaired with a new coolant bypass kit. Nothing major. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 I am looking under 50k if I can find it. There are a few around. Why kinda tranny issues? My '04 Taurus died of a bad tranny. But that was over 100k miles. Anything else besides tranny? How is it in the snow? The car I mean. Any positives to this car anyone wants to mention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I've owned a 06 and a 12 fusion both were v6 and I liked both of them. They are good driving cars. We don't get much snow here so I can't chime in on that. Overall they are good cars. I like them much better than the 03 Taurus I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldwizard Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 The I4 (2.5L) - automatic is a great combination. Impressive mileage for that size of car. The only "odd" thing about the first gen Fusions is premature rear brake wear (30-35k). My car seems to wear the RR faster than the LR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 The I4 (2.5L) - automatic is a great combination. Impressive mileage for that size of car. The only "odd" thing about the first gen Fusions is premature rear brake wear (30-35k). My car seems to wear the RR faster than the LR. That's now the norm on new vehicles, not just Fusion and not just Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I am looking under 50k if I can find it. There are a few around. Why kinda tranny issues? My '04 Taurus died of a bad tranny. But that was over 100k miles. Anything else besides tranny? How is it in the snow? The car I mean. Any positives to this car anyone wants to mention? I can attest to their ability in the white stuff....I drove my 2012 into the NY Metro Area one week after I bought it when a surprise winter Nor'easter hit the region....cars, trucks and SUV's all over the place....my Fusion kept right on moving...I got snows all around after that and traveling to the western part of NY was a snap as well....winter storms are infamous around here....not one single problem at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainLion Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) I am looking under 50k if I can find it. There are a few around. Why kinda tranny issues? My '04 Taurus died of a bad tranny. But that was over 100k miles. Anything else besides tranny? How is it in the snow? The car I mean. Any positives to this car anyone wants to mention? My Aunt had her tranny die at 150k in her 2007 Fusion 2.3 4 cylinder. The shop that repaired it said that those transmissions were notorious for failure. But if my information is correct the 2.5 has a different transmission that is much better. As for positives they are pretty darn reliable. My Aunt only had 1 other problem than the transmission, and that was premature driver seat wear which I understand was sorted out. She got great mileage, as do I, for the size of the car. Compared to my wife's "problem child" Fiesta, my Fusion is a model of reliability. Edited December 5, 2014 by MountainLion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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