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Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Maintenance & Repair
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2007 Fusion AWD driveshaft vibration
Any one out there ever re-indexed their Fusion AWD drive shaft to eliminate the vibration. Mine vibrates at between 50-65 mph. I do my own mechanical work, but don't know how much Ford recommends to index it. If the indexing don't work , then I will have to put the up-dated drive shaft in it. Thanks if you can help.
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Potential buyer - Interior noises?
Let me start by admitting I'm am an anal whacko when it comes to squeaks, creaks, rattles, and buzzes in my cars and I'll chase everyone relentlessly with felt pads and silicone spray :) I will be in the market shortly for a late-model sedan and the Fusion is on my shortlist. What are owner's experinces out there? Is the Fusion for me? My experience with Ford says no as I ... Read More
Can I put Exterior wheelchair lift on my Fusion
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Can I put Exterior wheelchair lift on my Fusion
I have a 2007 Ford Fusion SE. I am purchasing a motorized wheelchair for my father and would like to use my car to transport it. I want to get an exterior wheelchair lift and use it. Basically it attaches to a hitch and it holds the wheelchair at bumper level while driving. I was reading in my owner's manual and it said that there are no towing packages available for ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Maintenance & Repair
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2007 Merc Premier V6 6 speed automatic.
I bought this black beauty certified 42,000 Ford used $13,000 a year ago, the ford lots were full of them coming off 2 year leases. Has the heated tan/chocolate leather heated seats. I have noticed many of my male buddies ogling over this thing, they seem to be zeroing in this same car, either Fusion or Milan. cruises smooth on the highway at 28 mpg. Best used car out there, fusions ... Read More
Considering buying a '07 Milan. Thoughs?
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Re: Considering buying a '07 Milan. Thoughs? [mlc9]
You got an AWESOME deal at $10k! Edmunds TMV for the car is around $11,600 and that's just for the standard '07 Premier I4 w/ 5MT and 26k miles. If I'm not mistaken, the only significant options on on the Premier were Power Moonroof, Audiophile stereo, SIRIUS, rear spoiler and heated seats- if you car has any of those, the TMV would be even higher. So you got a great deal, ... Read More
2010 Ford Fusion vs. Honda Accord and Toyota Camry
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fusion against accord
Last summer I rented Fusion for a week while vacationing in virginia. Overall I liked the car; it was I believe se 4 cyl automatic. It felt solid, handled well. For a week I averaged 26 MPG with about 70% hwy trying to maximize fuel economy. The MPG based on car display info. I expected a little better. The one think I did not care about was plastic aluminium like trim ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: The cliche quandary [chinorth]
I'd go with the 2010 Fusion if it were me. I'm not a Ford guy and swore them off after my family had several ford products in the 1980's, but I've had Fusions as rental cars a lot lately and have been very impressed with the car. I actually choose the Fusion now when I rent. I've rented a couple of new Accords, they're OK, but if I were buying it ... Read More
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Re: The cliche quandary [thepieguy]
RE: new vs. used... Agreed. If purchased smartly, and are able to keep right side up in the loan, you can do very well buying a new car. I have done that now for 3 years. I bought a 2007 Prius in April 2007, paid MSRP on it, which at the time WAS a good deal, got 2.9% financing, drove it for 10 months, didn't like it, didn't feel safe in ... Read More
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The cliche quandary
I'm choosing between a 2010 Fusion, 2010 Accord, or a used Fusion/Accord. I am having a REAL hard time figuring out why I wouldn't choose the Fusion in either case here. If Consumer Reports and Edmunds user reviews are to be believed, used Fusions have been much more reliable than their Accord counterparts...Honda seems to have been phoning it in reliability-wise on the Accord for the last couple of years. As ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan
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Re: Reliability of Ford Fusion [explorerx4]
"if you honda is a good vehicle, why do you want to change to another one? " I was a Honda guy and had really good luck until 2008 when I bought a new Accord. It was a terrible car. My personal opinion is Honda built great cars all the way through 2007 after that they decided to make some additional profit. All you have to do is go over to ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: It's sort of like... [temj12]
I like the way it rides, handles and performs. I test drove all models of Fusion, the Sport handles the best and is pretty damn quick for a 4 door family sedan of it's price range. There is only 1 gripe I have with it, the seat bottom could be a bit longer, my left leg tends to cramp up due to where the stitching presses against the tendon behind my ... Read More
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Re: It's sort of like... [jimbres]
I guess I am in that 20% bracket. I have purchased 5 new vehicles since 2007, and haven't lost money, or rolled payments over on any of them, in fact my last two purchases have reduced my monthly payments. I started with a Prius, fine car for what it is, but we didn't like it, and quickly outgrew it. There were certain safety issues we had with the car that my ... Read More
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Re: Ranking of Midsize Cars [plekto]
I go through cars like others go through tooth paste. I put 34k miles on in 16 months on just one car, we have 3. If I added all the miles put on in a years time between the 3, it is over 50K miles. I went the used route, but wore the cars out before they were paid for, so for me going the new route works best, plus I ... Read More
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Re: If You Had To Buy A Mid-Size Tomorrow, What Would You Buy??? [deltheking]
well first off, I disagree completely with you about the altima, as you probably would have known from my ranks ;) the reason being is this, Nissan is not a overrated company, if anything in the last 10 year Nissan and Hyundai have made the most amount of progress in regards to increasing sales, gaining market share despite never being #1 specifically in any one single category, improving reliability and quality ... Read More
2010 Ford Fusion vs. Honda Accord and Toyota Camry
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Re: What I would like in future Fusions [samnoe]
1 and 4, no argument there, but then again most people looking into the Fusion will know about the buttons if they read enough reviews, I knew the button placement was goofy going into it. Now had they followed the same center layout that they have in the Flex, it would have been so much nicer. The ignition switch would be nicer if it was lit. I dont mid the steering ... Read More
Ford Fusion Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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2010 Fusion Sport
Hello all. I am looking to buy a 2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD with 402A. MSRP is $30,225. Dealer is running a 20% off deal that includes all the rebates (20% off the MSRP before the 402A package discount). I test drove this car and absolutely love it! I have a 2007 Honda Accord EX-L V6 that is coming off of a lease. I am 15,000 miles over plus have 2 ... Read More
2010 Ford Fusion Brakes
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Re: 2010 Ford Fusion Brakes [koho955]
YES! I had this problem today. 2010 Fusion SEL AWD 6500 miles on it. I could NOT stop from about 3 MPH on a hill coming out of the gas station. After that I took the car to about 25 MPH and slammed on the brakes (to the floor) with horrible stopping distance and absolutely no tire sequel or ABS pulsating. Stopping distance is about double our 2007 Fusion SEL FWD ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan New Owner Reports
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Re: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Brakes Fail [2010_ffhowner]
Regarding loaners/rentals, I don't think there is a norm. Long ago, with a new 1997 Ford I was entitled to a free loaner only during the first year. With my wife's 2005 VW, we are entitled to a loaner, only if they have to keep the car for more than a day for a warranty repair for at least the 4 year bumper-to-bumper warranty, not sure if that would happen during ... Read More
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2 months, 4200 miles later
Now is the time for me to post about my new Fusion Sport. I traded up to it from a Camry Hybrid, and other than the Smart key and 34 MPG, I sure do NOT miss the Camry. This Fusion is everything I have been wanting in a car for a long time now. Back in about 1995 or so I bought a 1992 Crown Victoria, with the High Performance Package. ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Maintenance & Repair
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2007 FUSION
I HAVE 2007 FORD FUSION WITH A POPING SOUND IN IT DEALER CAN NOT FIND IT THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR OVER A MONTH ANYBODY HAVE ANY IDEALS OUT THERE JJ48
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Manuals in midsize cars
They currently still cost less. They don't necessarily use less fuel anymore and when they do the difference may be negligable...at least they way they configure them on actual (midsize) cars. Rewarding driving experience depends on the driver, for most the manual is just an annoyance. It is no longer certain to be quicker, as evidenced by the recent comparison of a 4 cylinder midsize (was it the Mazda6) where the ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan
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Re: 2010 Sport [carqna]
Just a bit of (probably useless to you) anecdotal evidence, but my parents who have an '08 Taurus talk about the engine in the Taurus all the time (only Sync is talked about more); the smooth torque and the seamless transmission. Given, they have less than 15,000 miles on the car, which they bought last June, but haven't had any recalls or TSB performed on the car... something that couldn't be ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Comparison of 2007 models
Had the opportunity to test drive a few cars yesterday with my girlfriend. Drove a Ford Fusion SE I4 5AT, Moonroof and 6CD and Pontiac G6 GT V6 4AT, Moonroof, 6CD. I must say, I had forgotten just how good the Fusion is. We drove it first, and it blew me away relative to the Pontiac. The G6 had good power, but I'd take the Fusion, considering they were the same ... Read More
Ford Fusion Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Ford Fusion: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [kyfdx]
how much would the monthly payment be for a 2007 ford fusion 14 SEL?
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan
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Re: 2010 [kevin512]
Kevin512 I went to two dealers today. Freeway Ford quoted for a Sport Blue Metallic, SEL, FWD, 6 speed auto, Moon & Tune and remote start, $24300.98. Apple Valley Ford matched those numbers. I didn't get in trade what I was hoping for my 2007 Freestyle with 14200 miles but I like the price for the Fusion. One salesman took me to the reps house to see a fully loaded Sport. ... Read More
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Looking at the 2010 Fusion
I received the My Ford magazine and there was an article on the 2010 Fusion. That made me look on the net and I've become very interested in the newly designed model. I have to think this through but I'm considering trading my 2007 Freestyle for the new Fusion when they hit the showroom in March. Of course the numbers have to add up but I think it's a sweet looking ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: Say it isn't so! [akirby]
Not likely. Ford typically only offers seat warmers with leather seats. Not sure why. The heated leather seats in our SEL AWD 2007 Fusion work like a dream, have high-low setting, too.
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Re: Say it isn't so! [bpizzuti]
Ford is shrinking itself, and now they're "Fantastic On Road Driving" instead of "Found On Road Dead." I've always heard "Fix Or Repair Daily" as the explanation of the FORD abbreviation. That's not been our experience though. We currently own three Ford products, a 1997 Thunderbird, a 2000 Focus station wagon and a 2007 SEL AWD Fusion and also previously owned a 1983 and a 1993 Thunderbird.
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Re: C/D on hybrid mid-sized sedans [explorerx4]
Having a little fun tonight, eh? Since you have checked toyota.com re available options, you already knew that Toyota doesn't offer a factory designed and installed moonroof on the Prius. When I noted that a moonroof can be added to a Prius, you asked for a picture of one--which I provided. I think we all get the message: you really don't like the Prius. Cargo covers and moonroofs have nothing to ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Traction Control
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Re: Traction control with the AWD [fredvp]
From the Ford's Workshop Manuals for the 2007 Fusion/Milan/MKZ: Traction Control System — All Wheel Drive (AWD) The ABS module [ The 4WD control module also provides the brake system with its current clutch duty cycle and whether or not the brake system may take command of the clutch duty cycle ] communicates with the powertrain control module (PCM) to assist with traction control. When the drive wheels lose traction and ... Read More
Ford Fusion Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Press Request
A reporter seeks to talk with owners of the 2007 or 2008 Ford Fusion or Mercury Milan who are also parents of young children. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Thursday, November 15, 2007 and include your city and state of residence as well as the age of your child/ren.
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: 2009 Mazda 6i vs. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 [mz6greyghost]
Your point? My '04 Mazda6 has 72K miles with just about every option, and I've had ONE issue, a faulty gas cap, replaced under warranty. And handling IMO is just as good, since they're both FWD, while saving $$$$ with both the purchase and service/parts. The A6 is AWD, if thats what your talking about. Its almost IMPOSSIBLE to find an A6 in FWD, because with the FWD option you can't ... Read More
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Re: 2009 Mazda 6i vs. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 [aviboy97]
Thats funny, because Ford owns 33% of Mazda and the Mazda 6 is made in America. Not only do the Fusion and the 6 share the SAME CHASSIS, are BUILT IN THE SAME PLANT, SHARE THE SAME ENGINE AND SUSPENSION. So before you start talking smack, look up your information. I have driven an 05 Mazda 6, and a 2006 Fusion and they drive the same, cheap, and loose. So why ... Read More
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Re: 2010 Fusion Specs [aviboy97]
Almost every other mid sized had a 5-speed auto with their 4 cyl during that time period too.... This is not true. I know because that was one of my criteria in 2007. IIRC the following still had 4 speed autos with their I4: all GM divisions, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Hyudai, Kia, Chrysler and Dodge. As I recall, the only choices that met this criterion were Ford (and Mercury), Mazda, Honda, and ... Read More
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Re: Some compliments to the KIA Optima [mickeyrom]
we are going way off subject Is comparing the pricing of midsize sedans is considered to be off-topic here in the midsize sedans comparison discussion? Clearly you are surprised by what the actual selling price of the Mazda6 had been, as I had postulated :) . The point being that Kia and Hyundai are not the only lower priced options in the midsize segment. The Mazda6 and at times Ford Fusion ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan: Tell Ford What You Want!
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Re: response. [britcrlvr]
In a word, I want sync. I bought a 2007 Fusion SEL used, with the hope that a retro-fit kit will someday be available. Ford has produced a total of 1 retro-fit kit for Navigator owners, that was in May. Generation X Time is ticking... BTW there are rear air ducts under the front seats in my fusion, not saying yours has them. They are small and inconspicuous, but better than ... Read More
Ford Fusion Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Happy with my deal
Bought a new Fusion (finally!) on July 20 from Harrold Ford in Sacramento, CA. Details: 2007 Ford Fusion SE V6 Redfire exterior Charcoal black interior Options: Leather seats Moonroof ABS Traction control MSRP $23,960. Invoice $22,357. We were able to buy the car at invoice, plus sales tax, license, and tire fees. I shopped 12 other Ford dealers in Northern California, from big auto-mall ones to small-town ones, and none were ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Real World MPG
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Re: bad gas milage complete with fumes!!! [justme13]
I monitor webpages on behalf of Ford and I just recently saw your posting. If you smell fuel, I'd recommend that you take your vehicle to your dealership. The 2007 Fusion has a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel tank. There is no maintenance required. Also the pump is designed to run continuously but there shouldn't be any fuel smell. If you have more questions, please contact your ... Read More
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bad gas milage complete with fumes!!!
I posted a message a little while ago about my 2007 ford fusion's horrible gas mileage. lately I have been getting over come with the fumes and the gas milage has gotten worse not better as the dealership suggests it will. It now currently has 7,000 miles it has the I-4 engine and a manual trans. This is the first year that the ford did not put on a fuel filter ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan
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Re: 3.5L in Fusion [baggs32]
July 11, 2007 http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/ford/ford-twinforce-to-debut-in-2009-lincoln-- mks/
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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May 2008 Sales up Despite...
Despite the soft economy new mid-size car sales were up for May and for the year-to-date. The table below from the Wall Street Journal is from the Top 20 vehicles current month's sales. Make/May 08 Sales/% Change from May 07/YTD 2008 Sales/% Change from 2007 YTD Toyota Camry/…51,291/…2.3%/…198,309/…2.3% Honda Accord/…43,728/…37%/…166,158/…8.3% Chevy Impala/…23,803/…(33.3%)/…122,281/…(15.4%) Ford Fusion/…18,088/…26.7%/…73,197/…10.5% Chevy Malibu/…15,634/…51.3%/…73,760/…40% From the above it is clear that the Camry and Accord sales more than 3 ... Read More
Ford Fusion Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Ford Fusion: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [kyfdx]
Bought a new 2007 V6 SE in Tungsten. The only things added are the ABS and side airbags. Invoice is 19,305, and we paid 18,100. We got the $500 rebate and a $500 recent college grad rebate. Took advantage of the 2.9% financing. The buying experience was that 70% of the people working with the Ford dealerships were chauvinistic scum. (I had a couple bad experiences, can you tell?) It's so ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan
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manual transmission models
is there anyone else out there who owns either a ford fusion,or mercury milan with the 5-speed manual.the possible 'problem' i maybe having is that when i am shifting gears in my 2007 milan,i often feel a popping feel in either the steering,or the front end.i really can't tell,but hope there is someone else out there with the same problem,and maybe someone knows what this is,and how to correct.please let me ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: rented a Mercury Milan [busiris]
I subscribe to C@D (Car @ Driver) magazine and the Apr 08 issue had a test of mainstream I-4 cylinder family sedans. As a part of the specification sheet is a "noise level" section recorded in db at idle at full throttle acceleration and at 70 mph cruise. Oddly enough the actual measured sound levels (in db) between a 2008 Honda Accord EX (190hp 2.4 liter I-4) and a 2008 Ford ... Read More
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rented a Mercury Milan
We rented a 2007 Mercury Milan Premier edition this past week end. While I stayed home and worked Saturday my wife drove it on our weekly cross state visit to both her parents and my mother. She reported upon her return Sunday that she liked it and while this is hardly descriptive I had a chance to drive it around a bit on Friday before she left. It was an I-4 ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan
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Re: Milan Impression [savetheland]
Thanks savetheland, I'm not dogging you or telling you off. However, I should have stated it more clearly that I was talking about the V6 not the 2.3 liter 4 banger not being very refined by modern standards. I know the 2.3 liter is a fine engine. Mazda uses it in allot of the cars. Mazda, has a turbo charged direct inject version of the 2.3 liter engine in the Mazdaspeed ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: Test drove a Milan w/ V-6 and Sync [zzzoom6]
Thanks for a very enjoyable review, Zzzoom6. ... I was impressed at how a few changes in the interior and suspension bits could transform a Mazda6 to meet the needs of a more mature and refined buyer. Maybe my age, 64 at the time (a more mature and refined buyer) had something to do with our decision to go with a 2007 Ford Fusion SEL AWD in December 2006. My wife ... Read More
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One Year and 13,500 miles with a 2007 Accord LX 5-speed
Following the tradition of the Edmunds Long Term Test wrap-ups, here is some information on my Midsize Sedan. What I Purchased & Price Paid One year ago I purchased a brand new 2007 Honda Accord LX Sedan with a 5-speed manual. Silver with a black interior, straight off of the local dealer's lot. The new 2008's were on the way, so I was able to fairly easily negotiate a price of ... Read More
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Re: 2009 Fusion Engine [captain2]
Going by 2007's numbers, here are the EPA's estimates for the following for 4 bangers. Honda Accord : 24-34 Nissan Altima: 26-34 Toyota Camry: 24-33 Ford Fusion: 23-31 Mazda6 : 24-31 I believe that the oldest engine design in this segment is the Fords, because they are using Mazdas 2.3L design that debuted in 2002 for the 2003 Mazda6. All of the other 4 cyl's are newer, aside from Hondas 2.4. ... Read More
Ford Fusion vs. Mazda 6
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Re: 2007 Ford Fusion 4cyl-2.3L-cartridge style filter [csjr]
Actually the catridge style is better overall. More secure, less chance of leaking. My Olds intrigue has the same thing. very easy to change if you have the right equipment. BTW you need a 74 mm, 14 flute oil wrench. Try your major auto parts store for the wrench or http://www.brandsplace.com/0246-ast-m0219.html
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Re: 2007 Ford Fusion 4cyl-2.3L-cartridge style filter [kmaurer]
Hey, do you want to sell the tool? nazcarchaz@yahoo.com
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Re: 2007 Ford Fusion 4cyl-2.3L-cartridge style filter [csjr]
If it's anything like my 2003 Mazda6, I had to go to the dealer to buy the tool. I can't remember how much it costs. But yes, it was a "special tool," at least back in 2003 (I no longer own the car). Hope this helps!
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Re: 2007 Ford Fusion 4cyl-2.3L-cartridge style filter [jeffyscott]
How are they better? They are more difficult to deal with if the correct wrench is not available but I would like any information if it's available. Thanks for your input.
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Re: 2007 Ford Fusion 4cyl-2.3L-cartridge style filter [csjr]
Aren't the cartridge filters generally considered to be higher quality and more durable than the spin-ons?
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2007 Ford Fusion 4cyl-2.3L-cartridge style filter
Does anybody know how to obtain the correct cup wrench for this filter cap. The X engine has a cartridge type filter which is more difficult to deal with if change your own oil--o rings--wrench cap--potential leaks--etc. The spin on filters would be easier to deal with and cost less to purchase. This is not a better idea in my judgement. The Fusion seems to be a nice vehicle but this ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: For the editors [pat]
If you know of a review that was posted by someone who rented a vehicle, please either let me know where it is or use the "report it" feature. That review needs to be taken down and we'll take care of it. Pat, The very first post, the latest one, dated 12/11/2007, for the Ford Fusion, begins "I rented one of these for a week ..."
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Re: Are we done yet? [urnews]
...And by bundling items into specific packages with items some consumers don't want or need, yet they STILL have to pay for them. How exactly does it become cheaper for the consumer? Because the cost of those options bundled together is considerably less than having a different wiring harness for each application, a different vehicle architecture for each application, and different trim pieces to cover all the holes where the switches ... Read More
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Re: Are we done yet? [mz6greyghost]
...And by bundling items into specific packages with items some consumers don't want or need, yet they STILL have to pay for them. How exactly does it become cheaper for the consumer? It doesn't, of course, but it sure makes for increased profits for the manufacturers. Had I been ordering our 2007 Ford Fusion from scratch I probably would not have chosen AWD but the SEL on the lot had all ... Read More
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Re: Toyota 3.5L V6 Repair Costs [sodaguy]
This is something that potential buyers of the Toyota 3.5L V6 need to keep in mind. Just one more reason to be happy that my wife and I bought a 2007 3.0-liter V6 Ford Fusion (although I don't honestly know what's involved to replace its water pump).
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Re: Write your own review to the left [venus537]
It looks like the Altima is now the big winner. It's 9.5 rating is downright amazing considering the large number of reviews, 65. Obviously Altima owners are happy owners. My wife and I love our 2007 SEL AWD Ford Fusion but would still not award it a 9.5 on a 10 scale.
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Re: Edmunds' Editors-for-a-Day speak out [elroy5]
Don't you think a company who has consistently built reliable cars, will be more likely to produce another reliable car. I used to think that, several years ago. I used to think that every Toyota and Honda, whether it was a brand-new design or a mature model, would have stellar reliability. And they did. But then things changed, e.g. 1999 Odyssey... 2001 Civic... Sludge on Toyota engines... 2003 Accord... 2007 Camry. ... Read More
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Re: Linky [pat]
Consumer Comparison Test: 2008 Family Sedans Pat, Thanks for posting that link. It was very informative, a good read. Interestingly, most of the novice reviewers deemed the Camry to be "mushy" when it came to the ride and handling departments. The Malibu did really well, equaling or surpassing Camry and Accord in most areas. Maybe the results go to show that GM (and Ford and Chrysler by extension) is serious about ... Read More
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Re: Old EPA new EPA [urnews]
In a way, you're right Elroy. The old EPA rating for our 2007 SEL AWD Ford Fusion was 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. The new rating is 17 city, 24 highway. I feel as though that is more realistic and certainly a lot closer to what we actually get. I would also say that people who are getting over the new rating are wondering why they were lowered. But ... Read More
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Re: Old EPA new EPA [elroy5]
So all the complainers should be happy now, even though they aren't getting any better mileage than they were before. In a way, you're right Elroy. The old EPA rating for our 2007 SEL AWD Ford Fusion was 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. The new rating is 17 city, 24 highway. I feel as though that is more realistic and certainly a lot closer to what we actually get. ... Read More
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Re: MPG on winter gas [akirby]
And for comparison purposes it doesn't matter whether you use the old or new ratings - the differences are the same. The old EPA rating for our 2007 SEL AWD Fusion, 3.0-liter, 221-horsepower, Duratec V6 with 6-speed automatic tranny was 19 city/26 highway while the revised estimate is 17 mpg city and 24 highway. We have taken only two 340-mile trips with it. The first, with about 1,500 miles on the ... Read More
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Re: MPG on winter gas [thegraduate]
Urnews only got 21 MPG or so in his Focus, so 15 MPG in his V6 Fusion AWD isn't bad at all. Both are a good 2-4 MPG below the city estimate. It's just because his style/commute is different. You have a good memory, Graduate. We still have the 2000 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder, Zetec Focus station wagon (about 21 mpg all-city driving) and a 1997 3.8-liter, V6 Ford Thunderbird (about 13-15 mpg ... Read More
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Re: 2007 Ford Mondeo [robertsmx]
The Fusion and Mondeo will merge onto the next generation CD platform (CD4 or EUCD2 - take your pick). Ford is doing the same with the Focus. But that decision was just made this year by Mulally (why this wasn't painfully obvious to Bill Ford and previous CEOs is beyond me) so we won't see the new platforms for 2-4 years.
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Re: 2007 Ford Mondeo [robertsmx]
Good point. Quick check of Mazda UK shows the Mazda6 priced about where the Mondeo is. OTOH, the exchage rate is also part of the reason companies like Ford are making money in Europe, while losing here. European manufacturers are also losing money in the US, due to the weak dollar... they can not just increase prices by 50% and expect to sell. OTOOH, it may be that bringing the Mondeo ... Read More
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Re: 2007 Ford Mondeo [jeffyscott]
You folks, and possibly that article, are taking European (possibly UK) prices and applying exchange rates. It doesn't work that way. Cars are more expensive in Europe, yes, almost twice as expensive. For a perspective, we might as well say that Focus can cost over $40K (based on currency exchange) since it can cost GBP20K. Mondeo in US market will make for a Fusion competitor (in price). In fact, Fusion may ... Read More
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Re: Honda I-4 RPM's at 70/80 MPH [kdshapiro]
... if GM wants to compete in this space it has to out-Honda Honda. ... KD, What's true for GM is likewise true for Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Toyota, etc. All auto manufacturers have to out-Honda Honda in order to be truly competitive. My wife and I found that the 2007 SEL AWD Fusion ($27,105 MSRP) was more car for the money than a comparable Honda. Plus we liked the styling better. ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan
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Re: Backup Sensors [akirby]
I have a 2006 Fusion and it took me about 6 months to get used to the view out of the rear and being able to judge the distance - now it's not a problem. Congratulations Allen. We've had our 2007 Ford Fusion exactly one year as of today and I still haven't gotten used to the view when trying to back up. Rear visibility is certainly not one of the ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Disappointment
I originally began participating in this mid-size forum because I wanted to learn more about mid-size car offerings even though we had already purchased a 2007 V6 SEL AWD Fusion ($27,105 MSRP). I am retired and spend a lot of time reading on the Internet. Lately, it seems, the overwhelming majority of the posts are about warranties, revolutions per minute and the age-old domestic-versus-Asian brands. Whatever happened to posts about a ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan
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Re: Fusion Coupe Rumors. [aladdinsane]
The redesigned Focus coupe? Maybe I would consider buying it, but I find its look unremarkable, IMHO. I think Ford is dropping the ball on the Focus, just like it did with the Taurus. The Focus was a top-notch product when introduced in the U.S. as a 2000 model (we own a 2000 station wagon with 93,000+ miles on it in addition to a 2007 SEL AWD Fusion). But Ford has ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: Accord joins Legacy as IIHS Top Picks [robertsmx]
I also noticed they don't test every model every year. This is the first time since 2004 that Accord has been tested for side impact. That's because the last "new" model was in '03, and it doesn't make any sense for the IIHS to retest a car that hasn't been significantly revised. In fact, Fusion is perhaps the only cars in the list tested two years in a row (2006, 2007). ... Read More
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Press Request
A reporter seeks to talk with owners of the 2007 or 2008 Ford Fusion or Mercury Milan who are also parents of young children. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Thursday, November 15, 2007 and include your city and state of residence as well as the age of your child/ren. Thanks for your consideration, Jeannine Jeannine Fallon Corporate Communications Edmunds Inc. ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan
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Press Request
A reporter seeks to talk with owners of the 2007 or 2008 Ford Fusion or Mercury Milan who are also parents of young children. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Thursday, November 15, 2007 and include your city and state of residence as well as the age of your child/ren. Thanks for your consideration, Jeannine Jeannine Fallon Corporate Communications Edmunds Inc. ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: FWD family sedans - FWD FAMILY SEDANS! [autokritiker]
Fact is: family sedans are appliances. For those who are unbiased and willing to test drive all of them, you will find very little difference between Brand X and Brand Y. Your comments, Autokritiker, are sure to rankle some posters on this thread but I for one happen to agree with you. My wife and I enjoy our 2007 SEL AWD Ford Fusion immensely but it is, after all, a four-door ... Read More
2007 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Hyundai Sonata
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Re: 2007 Fusion SE vs 2007 Sonata GLS [luvmbooty]
I will give you my thoughts.I tell you i have been researching what to buy for like 4 months. I made the wrong decision before and i was stuck with what i bought. I bought a 2003 Ford F-150 4x4 FX4 with a 5.4L engine. 3 weeks after i bought this truck gas skyrocketed from $1.46 a gallon to like $2.20 a gallon...and it only went up from there. Not only ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Design: Love It or Not?
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Re: How do I count the ways? [urnews]
Style and design were a big part of why we bought a 2007 SEL AWD Ford Fusion on Dec. 4, 2006. I thought it was for the fuel economy..... (just kidding! Don't go there!)
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Re: How do I count the ways? [scape2]
The Fusion has a more in your face design and makes the Camry/Accord look frumpy. Granted, this is my opinion.. I share your opinion completely. Style and design were a big part of why we bought a 2007 SEL AWD Ford Fusion on Dec. 4, 2006.
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: What so special about these "top rated" cars? [urnews]
I have to admire your honesty, pmerk. My wife and I own a 2007 SEL AWD Ford Fusion and the interior fit and finish is outstanding, and one of our favorite features. The materials are top notch. The Fusion/Milan interior is surprisingly nice and the materials used are of better quality than the Camry. Fit and finish is more than competitive - in fact it looks to me like the Ford ... Read More
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Re: What so special about these "top rated" cars? [pmerk28]
Sure, there are plenty of positive ones but there is an astonishingly high amount of people complaining for a Toyota and the cheap interior comes up an awful lot. I never thought I would say this but I like the Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan better. I have to admire your honesty, pmerk. My wife and I own a 2007 SEL AWD Ford Fusion and the interior fit and finish is outstanding, and ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan
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Re: 2009 Ford Fusion [akirby]
??? http://www.autosavant.net/2007/09/predicting-2009-fusion.html
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: What so special about these "top rated" cars? [venus537]
Perhaps, but only because they (Nissan) had a lot of room for improvement. Nissans interiors were never pitiful. GM owned that category. They were average. Now IMO the Altima has surpassed the Camry inside. When it comes to interior fit and finish it still comes down to VW, then Honda and then the rest Yes, and both have gotten worse with the current generation of the CR-V/Accord/Passat/Jetta. I got to say ... Read More
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Re: What so special about these "top rated" cars? [backy]
Backy: GM has nowhere to go but up but it is true the Caddy CTS is stunning inside and the Buick Enclave is gorgeous. The new Malibu interior was too cheap looking and feeling. I was dissapointed. The Mazda CX-9 is stunning inside. You are right about Hyundai as well. Having owned a 2005 Camry, the minute I sat in the 2007 at the dealership I could tell in 5 seconds ... Read More
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Re: Beyond silly Sable vs Taurus ratings, CR [robertsmx]
As I just said, I posted this info a few days ago (6464). For your convenience, here's a copy/paste from that post: Most Reliable-listed in ratings order, starting with the best score Toyota Prius Honda Accord (2007) Hyundai Sonata (4-cyl.) Toyota Camry Hybrid* Ford Fusion Mercury Milan (* means rating is based on one model year) These are the family cars (CR's classification) that are the highest scoring in reliability, based ... Read More
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Re: Most Wanted Re: the meaning of zoom-zoom [akirby]
Let us take JD Powers word on overall dependability, in that it represents a typical buyer and a real scenario. This is how some of the midsize sedans stacked up: Honda Accord: 4/5 Nissan Altima: 3/5 Toyota Camry: 3/5 Ford Fusion: 3/5 Hyundai Sonata: 3/5 Saturn Aura: 2/5 Mazda6: 2/5 VW Passat: 2/5 The only car that is said to be better than Camry is the Accord. But, Accord isn’t something ... Read More
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Re: Most Wanted Re: the meaning of zoom-zoom [aviboy97]
What if I don't need AWD since where I live rarely (if not never) snows. Why do I need to get AWD for better handling since other FWD sedans in the same class offer better handling? Why can't Ford puts better handling into the FWD Fusion if Honda can do it 10 years ago? Too many unanswered questions. Fusion is a decent effort from Ford but close, no cigar yet. Last ... Read More
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Re: Most Wanted Re: the meaning of zoom-zoom [aviboy97]
the Ford Fusion does have far better handling to that of Camry, 2003-2007 Accord ann 2002-2007 Altima. Uh... I am currently driving a Fusion SE rental car right now for 2 weeks since an 80-year-old decided I have to sideline my car for a while. Anyway, the fusion's handling is nothing to write home about. It is marginally better than my mom's 1999 Camry but worse than the 2007 Camry SE ... Read More
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Re: Most Wanted Re: the meaning of zoom-zoom [pinehurst2]
There are cars in this class I'd call preferable to the others but none of them start with the letter F. Even then I wouldn't use the term superior in describing their attributes. We all have our own opinions, however, the Ford Fusion does have far better handling to that of Camry, 2003-2007 Accord ann 2002-2007 Altima. I am not sure about the new Accord or Altima. Plus, the Fusion is ... Read More
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Re: Most Wanted Re: the meaning of zoom-zoom [urnews]
The superior handling characteristics of our 2007 SEL AWD Ford Fusion Superior to what? There are cars in this class I'd call preferable to the others but none of them start with the letter F. Even then I wouldn't use the term superior in describing their attributes.
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Re: Most Wanted Re: the meaning of zoom-zoom [thegraduate]
Interesting that you bought one of the best handling cars in the class then, if you feel that way! A softer ride may suit you better! The superior handling characteristics of our 2007 SEL AWD Ford Fusion were an added bonus, to be sure, but, yes, I would prefer a bit softer ride. The 17- by 7.5-inch alloy wheels and 225/50/17R Michelin tires are a bit much in my book.
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How much "Zoom?"
I continue to be amused by the Zoom-Zoom mentality of today's automotive testers/reviewers and the horsepower race among manufacturers. I believe the Zoom-Zoom ads work because: A) They appeal to younger drivers; B) They appeal to older drivers who want to be younger drivers. The horsepower races are another story. Just how much git up and go does a mid-size sedan really need anyway? Are 0-60 times really relevant in a ... Read More
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Most/Least Reliable Mid-sized cars
According to CR's latest survey data, here's the most and least reliable mid-sized cars, i.e. predicted reliability as a new car: Most Reliable-listed in ratings order, starting with the best score Toyota Prius Honda Accord (2007) Hyundai Sonata (4-cyl.) Toyota Camry Hybrid* Ford Fusion Mercury Milan Least Reliable-listed in ratings order, starting with the worst score Chevrolet Impala (V8) Volkswagen Passat Pontiac G6 Volvo S40/V50 (turbo, FWD) * means the assessment ... Read More
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Consumer Reports....
....will no longer automatically recommend redesigned Toyotas, citing below-average quality in new models. "Consumer Reports magazine reported today that the quality of cars made by Toyota, long the benchmark for reliability among automotive brands, had slipped so much that the organization no longer will automatically recommend them. The 2007 Camry V6 and Tundra pickup scored below average. Consumer Reports won't recommend any model scoring below average to it's readers. " By ... Read More
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan New Owner Reports
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Re: Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan: New Owners Report! [longtall1]
I have a 2006 Merc Milan Premier V-6, bought Oct. 2006. The in town mileage is horrible! 14-17 mpg. I get 25 mpg highway. The dealer tells me it is because I take short trips. I've never had a car with this bad mileage. I don't lead foot it and drive reasonably. Anyone else with this issue? Our 2007 SEL AWD V-6 Fusion, bought Dec. 4, 2006, only get 14.8 mpg ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: What if [andres3]
No, actually, I'd never say that. I think 10 years with 200K is a reasonable lifetime for a quality automobile. After that point, the rest is gravy and a bonus. One of the main reasons people don't keep their vehicles 10 years usually is probably because domestics don't last that long. I've never owned an automobile that had 100,000 miles on the odometer, let alone 200,000. My wife and I are, ... Read More
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Others?
Our 2007 SEL AWD Ford Fusion has a six-way power seat for the driver and a manual seat for the passenger. Are there any mid-price, mid-size sedans in this segment that have power assist for both seats? What about eight-way, 10-way power seats? Memory seats are only available in the luxury models, right?
Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan New Owner Reports
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REPORT 1
I took delivery of a Black on Black, cloth seats 2007 Milan with auto trans on August 8, 2007. In the under two months that I have owned this vehicle I have both positive and negative attributes to report. As a benchmark I am using a 2007 Honda Accord SE which a relative owns. I am not certain it is fair to compare the vehicles, however they are in a similar ... Read More
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