Used 2011 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Best Car That I've Ever Owned
carcritic3, Birmingham, AL, 02/12/2014
updated 02/13/2017
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
38 of 40 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in June 2011 and had 51000 miles on it when I traded it on a 2016 Mustang V-6. In the time that I owned it , I had ZERO problems of any type with the car. The car looked like new inside and out when I traded it. It ran just as well as it did when I purchased it new. Had I not wanted the new Mustang so badly I would have still been driving it. This was and still is by far the best car that I've ever owned in my 50 + years of driving. It was free of rattles and squeaks when it was traded and still gave excellent performance. In fact I kind of wish that I had kept the car. Unfortunately Ford no longer offers a V-6 in the current generation of the Fusion unless you buy the Fusion Sport. Even though the build quality and materials in the current generation Mustang are much improved over prior models, they're still is not up the quality of this 2011 Fusion. Every Mustang that I've ever owned has had annoying dash squeaks and rattles. This Fusion was as tight as the day I got it. It was a great car. I wish that I could have found a way to have kept it instead of trading it. I traded a 2007 V-6 Mustang Premium Coupe for the Fusion and the build quality, comfort, interior materials quality are much better than the Mustang. The acceleration is as good as the Mustang and the fuel mileage is much better. I have had no problems with this car in the time that I've owned it.
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2011 Fusion SEL with 3.0 is awesome
mike7461, Grand Blanc, MI, 08/02/2011
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2011 SEL with all the bells and whistles. Moon & Tune, Nav System, BLIS, Rapid 302A, Auto start, premium leather package. I have put over 5000 miles and my average gas milage that is mostly hwy is 25.5 MPG. Performance with the 3.0 engine feels just right.
Solid Whip You Need to Drive to Appreciate
J Braun, Orange Park, FL, 10/01/2016
updated 10/04/2018
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
The older body style is considerably different that the '13 and newer Fusions and it tends to blend into the crowd. It isn't an eye catcher or memorable to look at in any way. It is however, a very solid whip which has a feel and driving experience of a much more expensive car. The ride is smooth and after getting used to the buttons on the center stack and steering wheel, the whip is a lot of vehicle for the money. Ford vehicles of 15 to 20 or more years ago had a bad reputation for a good reason. American car makers have come a long way in build quality and reliability. This Fusion, even with it's "blend into the crowd" look, has a great driving experience. It has plenty of umph when you need to pass and the stopping power is very strong too. There's a giant trunk for an airport pickup with piles of luggage. The backseat can very comfortably handle two with plenty of head and foot room. There's the center armrest with cup holders. Up front, there's more of the ample head and foot room plus plenty of controls. After a few tanks of fuel I got used to all the buttons but initially, the ergonomics bothered me. It shouldn't be so hard to find the rear defroster or recirculate button for the A/C but it was. The steering wheel controls aren't as bad as the center stack and allow you to control the vehicle's sound, media choice, cruise control, and scroll through system information. The Sony sound system in this whip is outstanding. Crisp and clean with all the highs and lows you want. The seals and quality of materials make this a very quiet car as well keeping road noise to almost nothing. I love the transmission. The six-speed automatic shifts when it's supposed to under load with no thunking drama on those upshifts. Under modest acceleration the shift seem barely noticeable. There's also a manual mode allowing you to control the shifting without a clutch by using a slick thumb button on the side of the shift lever. The moon roof is nice with full open position or tilted up in the back allowing for good ventilation. Gas mileage is meh at around 24 or so for me. I do get stuck in a good bit of rush hour traffic which keep MPG low around town but I can get 29 MPG on a highway trip. That's due to the 240 HP, 6 cylinder at the ready. Speaking of gas, no gas cap is no problem. Your pit stops are faster with some sort of trick valve allowing Ford to eliminate the gas cap. It was not something I found hard to get used too. For a heavy, mid-sided car, the 2011 Fusion SEL has the ability to [almost] feel like a Miata in the twisties and an Audi A8L for highway cruising at 90 in the left lane. If you don't mind your whip looking like a somewhat bland, run of the mill vehicle on the outside but want full blown comfort and accommodations on the inside then this is for you. Update: I still love the car now with 138,000 miles on it. I did have to replace the rack and pinion which was $1300 for parts and labor. Other than basic maintenance there have been no issues. I would buy another Fusion in the future but plan to keep driving this vehicle as long as possible. Cheers!
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A Nice Surprise
Shaun Wilkinson, Hudson Falls, NY, 01/16/2017
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Hadn't considered buying a Fusion until I saw one that looked like a pretty good deal for the mileage, age, and features. Upon doing some research and finding many positive owner reviews, I went for it. This car has been such a pleasure to drive and is as surefooted and reliable as my Volvo S60 ever was, and I loved that car. So a really good find and a happy driver/owner.
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Fusion Conclusion
Sonny, Akron, OH, 04/04/2019
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought it 5 years ago w/ 22k miles. Has 107k today. 2011 SEL 3.0 V6 AWD Great ride, handling and performance. It's quick, quiet & comfortable. No complaints. The AWD gets me through 5" of snow easily. Has been reliable. No break downs. No major repairs, till today. The AWD transfer case is leaking. It will cost $1200-$1500 to repair. ($2k at Ford dealership.) I still feel I got great value out of the car. I have put no money in it in 5 years other than maintenance items. (Tires, oil changes, etc.) It's an awesome car. I'd recommend it to anyone. MPG varies, 25-27 on the highway, 18-20 city.
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