2020 Ford Fusion review
The Fusion was Ford’s midsize car from 2007 to 2020 before the company shifted its focus away from sedans. It progressed through two generations and culminated in a Fusion Sport model that offered a twin-turbo V6 making 335 horsepower. Most of the time, however, it was a conservative sedan with four-cylinder power, front- or all-wheel drive, and sufficient space for families.
Explore the evolution of the Ford Fusion
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Second generation Ford Fusion
The second-generation Ford Fusion arrived for 2013 with a design seemingly inspired by Aston Martin. The Fusion had effective room for up to five adults and entertaining handling not typically offered in midsize sedans.
Engine choices initially included a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder, and a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. A six-speed automatic transmission served most models, but the 1.6-liter engine was offered with a six-speed manual. A turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder replaced the 1.6-liter in 2014, and a 325-horsepower twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 joined the lineup for 2017. Front-wheel drive was also standard in most models, but all-wheel drive was offered with the 2.0-liter engine and later the 2.7-liter. Ford also offered hybrid and plug-in hybrid models that are covered separately.
The Fusion was light on driver-assist features initially, but a rearview camera became standard in 2015. Most of the rest of the features were available. They included rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. In 2019, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, automatic high beams, and blind-spot monitoring became standard.
Model highlights
Front- or all-wheel drive
A variety of four-cylinder engines offered at launch
325-horsepower Fusion Sport model introduced in 2017
Six-speed manual or automatic transmission
4.3-inch or eight-inch touchscreen
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2013 - 2020
2020 Ford Fusion
Highlights
V6 Sport trim discontinued
Paddle shifters no longer available with 1.5-liter engine
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2019 Ford Fusion
Highlights
New front and rear fascias
New Co-Pilot360® driver-assist package
Revised feature and trim availability
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2018 Ford Fusion
2017 Ford Fusion
Highlights
Refreshed styling
New SYNC® 3 infotainment system
Revised center console design with rotary shifter
Luxurious Platinum trim level
More powerful V6 Sport model
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2016 Ford Fusion
Highlights
Sporty-looking Appearance package available for the S trim level
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2015 Ford Fusion
Highlights
Rearview camera became standard
Manual transmission dropped for the SE model midyear
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Reliability
RepairPal gave the Ford Fusion an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Ford Fusion 13th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Ford Fusion is $449, compared to an average of $430 for Midsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Ford Fusion owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.9 times per year, compared to an average of 0.9 times for Midsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 11% for the Ford Fusion, compared to an average of 12% for Midsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Kirk Bell has been an automotive journalist since 2001, doing stints at Motor Authority, MSN Autos, and Consumer Guide. He's currently a freelance journalist with an interest in luxury and performance cars.
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