Ford Fusion Used Buying Guide

• The Fusion has offered hybrid options since 2013.
• A manual transmission was available for the S trim in the first generation, making this your go-to if you want to feel more connected to your vehicle.
• The best year models to get a Fusion would be 2017-2019 as it comes with the most features and trims before they start being reduced.

When this model first hit the roads, it was based on another model from Mazda. This model came with 3 trims: the S, SE, and SEL. The engine that it came with was a 2.3L I4 that was paired with either a manual or an automatic transmission.

If you manage to find an SE or SEL from this time, there’s a chance that you will find an upgraded 3.0L V6 and 6-speed automatic on it. This engine can crank out 221 horsepower.

When 2007 came around, this model saw all-wheel-drive come as an option for the V6, and Sirius Satellite Radio was offered on SE nd SEL trims. Some new standard features came as well, these being side curtain airbags for the front and perimeter alarms.

In 2008, ABS and tire pressure monitoring became standard. While Ford’s SYNC multimedia was offered. This year also saw two new packages. The first one was the Sport Appearance Package, which came with 18-inch machined aluminum wheels, a rear spoiler, and a stiffer suspension. The next package is Moon and Tune. It comes with a power moonroof and a premium sound system.

2009 was a quiet year, and that’s because Ford had a refresh in mind for 2010. This came with new looks, as well as a new powertrain. The new engines were the 2.5L I4 and the 3.0L V6. The stronger V6 could output 240 horsepower, while the smaller I4 produced 175 horsepower.

The Sport also hit the road this year, and this came with a 3.5L V6 engine that would produce 263 horsepower. A hybrid option for the SEL also became available. This engine has an EPA estimated 39 combined MPG.

This generation shook up the lineup, still offering 3 trim levels like the first generation did at release. These trims are S, SE, and Titanium. Ford came out swinging for the powertrains, offering 5, with two being hybrids. One of the hybrids is the Energi, a plug-in hybrid that was introduced this generation.

This generation came with more driver assistance technologies. These were lanelane-keepingtems, Adaptive Cruise Control, active park assist that utilizes a backup camera, and the Blind Spot Information System.

Before this generation hit the roads, Ford hit the drawing boards and came out with a better hybrid model. This used lithium-ion batteries, now having an EPA estimated 41 MPG combined.

For 2017, two new trims were added. The first one is the returning Sport trim. With it came a V6 engine, a first for the second generation. The other trim is the Platinum. This is the new top-of-the-line trim, coming with the best features available. Thanks to the newer tech this year, this model now comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

2019 saw a facelift for the model. This came with Co-Pilot 360 on all trims. It comes with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot and rear-cross traffic warning systems.

For trims that are SE and up, you now have the 1.5L EcoBoost as the standard engine. The hybrid is also no longer available on the S trim, while the Energy is only available on the Titanium trim. The Energi has seen a slight bump in range, now sitting at 25 miles, up from 22.

When 2020 came around, it was the beginning of the end for the Fusion. Seeing a drastic reduction in the lineup, now only coming in the S, SE, SEL, and Titanium trims. They also cut back on the number of trims that had the hybrid elements on it.

With so many options, it may be hard to decide what you want online, which is why we encourage you to come see us at Car2Sell here in Hillside! We’ll be happy to help put you in your dream car.