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Slow but Spectacular
George Donovan, 11/18/2016
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
Sure, it lacks quickness and the trunk fits a few groceries as the known downsides but, everything else about this car is just fantastic and I am very satisfied with this car. I really enjoy the electric capability of this car. About 2/3 of my 1600 miles so far are electric. Sure, I wish it had more electric range but for the price of the vehicle it is fine....and I never have to worry about finding a charging station.
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Great
DZNR, 10/06/2018
2018 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2018 Fusion Energi after having owned my previous Fusion for 12 yrs. I liked my previous one so much I didn't want to change brands or models BUT I did decide to go the electric route and it has proved to be a good decision. I have owned the car for just a short time but have yet to put fuel in it. I plug it in each night and unplug in the A.M. This power up is enough to take me thru the next day. (I have a short commute to work and just run errands afterwards). It is my understanding that Ford has engineered the Energi to automatically kick in the fuel mode when it's necessary so the fuel doesn't go "stale". This car is luxurious in all it's appointments and I only got the SE package. Running in electric you hear nothing ... so be careful in shopping centers. The gas has only kicked on a few times so I think it's on the noisy side but that's only because I run it so often in electric that I forget what the sound of a internal combustion engine sounds like. The only true negative I can say is the extremely small trunk space. (I almost didn't buy it because it's so small). I am still one with lots of CD's so I wish it had more than just a single CD player but I'm thankful it comes equipped with at least that. Most cars I looked at didn't even offer a CD option. I thought it would take a lot of adjustment to the "computer" aspects of the car but am finding it's really easy to learn. The basics of the car are easy - so there's no "getting use to" the lights, wipers etc. However, the brakes are extremely touchy but once you get use to them and find that you're re-energizing the battery when you brake you'll love them.
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Should be a bestseller
New Englander, 02/16/2017
2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Two generations ago Ford Fusion was basically a modernized K Car. It was solid, but boring. Last gen featured the curvy new Aston Martin design. Big step up, comfortable, nice ride, Sync and Sync 2 was a disaster. With this latest refresh and Sync 3 they really nailed it. There are so many thoughtful touches like the door unlocks by touching the handle and there are lights underneath the side view mirrors so that you can see where you are stepping out. The ride is Lexus quiet, and I would argue the powertrain is smoother. With the Energi you guve up trunk space, so if this is your only car, it probably won't work for you. But as a second car or commuter car, it's pretty perfect. You only get about 14-20 miles per charge but that's still good enough for around town driving before the engine kicks in. With holiday incentives and the fed credit it came out the same price as the standard hybrid model, so I went with this for the extra gas savings. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.
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Great electric/hybrid sedan
Nick selectric glide, 02/18/2017
updated 08/22/2018
2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
UPDATE: I have 21000 miles on the car over 21 months. I can get 45 MPG in Hybrid mode and 70 MPG combined when using half my miles in electric mood. Without AC or heat running I can get 28 miles on a charge in local driving. Heat uses more battery power than AC. I use hybrid on the highway and electric in local traffic to optimize efficiency. In winter I use hybrid in the morning when it is very cold/ heater blasting and electric in the afternoon. Or you can place it in automatic and the car will run like any other car. The car is quite, transmission is incredibly smooth and transition from electric to gas engine and back is seamless. Car in all electric mode is quick from 0-30 but very slow from 30-60. This is expected though. Hybrid power is as good as any non turbo 4 cylinder. Ride is very smooth but handling suffers a little due to added weight of electric/hybrid. No mechanical or other issues so far - has been running like a fine tuned clock. The electric AC seems to be very good at quickly cooling the car . If you travel less than 25 miles a day you can go all electric all the time (or 50 miles if you have a charger at work). Ford is dealing on these cars plus the $4100 federal tax rebate and it is one great commuter car. Great commuter car - gas mileage is incredible for a mid size sedan. I have had the car for over 2 months and have 1800 miles on it. I am getting very close to the EPA figures of 42 MPG in hybrid mode (that is both city driving and highway driving) and 22 miles per battery charge . If you use the heater on cold days you will only get 18 miles per charge. You can switch to three modes - automatic, Electric only - EV, or hybrid mode.. Plus Ford dealers are giving great rebates plus the $4200 federal tax credit I paid almost the same as a regular Fusion with the same options. Electric mode is amazing for driving around town. I can go the entire weekend without using the gas engine. Electric mode (EV) is quick from 0-30 but slow from 30-60. But this car was made for high gas mileage and a great ride. Change between electric and gas engine is seamless - it is truly amazing. Of course you only get half the trunk space but I already knew that. Handling around turns is not as good as the 4cyl Fusion but it is still good. This is a heavy car so the handling is not as responsive as the 4cyl Fusion but the ride is just as good. ( I rented a 4cyl Fusion for two weeks and did a lot of driving in it). Overall I think this car is a great value with the dealer rebates and Federal tax credit.
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MUCH BETTER THAN ANY EUROPEN CAR IN ALL WAYS!!!!!!
STEVEN SHENHEIT, 02/07/2018
2018 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
The best: value, performance, safety, reliability, comfort, cost of ownership, etc..........One of the best cars made in all ways.....My fifth Fusion Hybrid in five years....... I have driven up to 50,000 miles in one year--- through all 48 states and all of southern Canada also have been an uber/ lyft driver....................................Never had a car brake down, major repairs or burn oil.... I have driven over a 1,000,000 in my life
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Shame to see such a great car discontinued
Zach doughty, 04/05/2019
2018 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great city car. I drive mostly country roads and get about 35mpg. I drove it for a month before i plugged mine in now its near 50mpg. Other than the small trunk i have absolutely no complaints. A full charge uses 7 kwh of electricity, if you only go short distances you will almost never have to put gas in
Great Car Needs A Few Minor Tweeks
Franz Robert, 11/30/2016
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought one recently and I love car. I am averaging over 600 miles a tank as well. My previous car was a 2008 Honda Accord EX-L with Navigation and while the 2017 Fusion Energi Platinum is a nice upgrade, there are a few things that Ford needs to address (I'm hoping someone from Ford looks at this for feedback. Even though it's minor). The antenna is dated. Most new cars now have a shark fin antenna and this one doesn't. The SiriusXM radio system loses its signal way too often from blind spots compared to my old Accord's SirusXM radio system that came out almost a decade ago. The navigation's layout for when heading to a destination doesn't read as smoothly as Honda's. Last, the Navigation's address book is a disaster compared to Honda's. 1) there's only one folder to save addresses instead of two; 2) the saved entries aren't able to be alphabetized; 3) There's a space limit on number of addresses that can be saved. I believe it's 45 addresses which isn't a lot for me because I'm in sales and use my car all the time. I can't imagine that much space in a computer is needed to save an address?
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Wonderful car very reliable
AL, 04/11/2018
updated 04/19/2022
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
4/17/22 almost 110,000 miles of carefree service. No issues to report. Still looks great, and runs great. And I will still hold on to it a while longer. 10-17-21 now approaching 100,000 miles, and still trouble free. Only oil changes and 2 air filters. This is a great car. Still averaging over 85 mpg. And still as quiet as ever. (I still miss a trunk, and often wonder if I should have went with the CMAX energi) but that doesnt matter since ford axed that car also. Looks like I will hang on to my fusion for a few more years to let this whole pandemic fueled price inflation calm down. Over 89,000 miles today, and all of them trouble free. Still achieving 86 mpg, a bit lower but I am driving 5 miles further to work. (About 29 miles one way. )But back to the review. The car is doing fine. This car still presents like a new car. I still wish that Ford would reconsider their plan to stop building cars. Maybe with the renewed concern for the environment Ford will reconsider their "all truck" construction plan. I have to believe there are other consumers, like me that like to have a passenger car, and have no need for a gas thirsty SUV. Car is paid off and owes me nothing. I am strongly considering an all electric to replace this car with, just waiting for them to become more available in my area. (Florida) I still like my Fusion Energi way better then I liked my Prius. Going on 65000 trouble free miles. I still love this car. Way more luxury then my old Prius, and still over 85 mpg Great car, extremely quiet ride. Very well done interior design. I bought this car, mostly because I felt that I could not afford to buy a Prius Prime. Being a Ford, I could find a slightly used one, and get a great deal. I could hardly find a prime, and if I did it was across the country, and cost "new" price. I am glad that I did but the Fusion. This car is very luxurious, way more then the upscale Prime. Real leather seating, not like the Enviroplastic synthetic leather found in the Prime. Great radio! And one other benefit worth noting, people do not automatically have a distaste for you, or blow their horn at you if you are going less then 20 miles per hour over the speed limit. (this happened often in my Prius) To be honest, either car is a great car, we still own the Prius, it is driving my son to college, with only 145000 miles I feel that he will probably own it through out his whole 4 years. But if you are looking for a great plug-in alternative, with twice the luxury, for less price, then Fusion Energi is your car. I charge the car at home, and they allow us to charge free at work. Currently I am averaging 160 mpg. I fill up about once a month, when I get down to 1/4 of a tank. (my ride to work is about 33 miles, so I burn gas for about 7 miles each way.) And we also use it when ever the family goes out. So far it has been perfect. I am only slightly unhappy at Ford, because I just heard that they may discontinue production of this car in the US. I cant help but wonder why, when they seem to have hit a home run with this.
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Amazing car
Donald Gillies, 03/03/2018
2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We are coming from a 2000 Lexus Rx300. The 2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury (who gives cars 5 different names?) is an awesome car, the nicest car I have ever ridden in. We gave up our Tesla Model 3 reservation to get this car, after renting a Ford Fusion SE Hybrid for 8 days. Gas mileage in hybrid mode is consistently 42-44 mpg without really any lack of power. The Sync3 system is extremely easy to use (think : MacIntosh computer or iPhone ease of use). It syncs with my android phone over bluetooth as I get into the car, without me having to do anything. The 3-level heated seats are great. Visibility is great (i'm 6'1"), the car is spacious, the leather is extremely nice. Headroom is extreme (I got a sunroof and still have good headroom.) Performance is a little sluggish 45-60 mph but then again, I was happy with my Honda Civic which did 0-60 in 11.5 seconds. The 11-speaker base stereo IS THE BEST CAR STEREO I HAVE EVER HEARD (it beats the deluxe nakamichi stereo in our Lexus, easily.) The range (600+ miles) is outstanding. This is definitely the most BEAUTIFUL car on the road today, right up there with a Tesla Model S. The instrument cluster is like a videogame; it grades you on energy recovery in braking & grows green leaves when you save more gas, I love to get a highscore of 100% in energy recovery! My 6' sons are happy in the back seat, HOWEVER, the trunk holds only 5 bags of groceries and maybe 1 or 2 gallons of milk if you pack creatively. I recommend using soft duffel bags on a long trip, to take maximum advantage of the 8 cu ft trunk space! I hope that Ford produces an update that will hide the batteries beneath the rear floor of the trunk, that would make the car optimal. I downrated the Nav system which could not voice-recognize our home street, "Cather Avenue". Android Auto and Apple Carplay work great, but many of the Carplay feature require a wired connection to the car (not a Ford problem; an Apple problem.)
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Magic Carpet feel of driving a car
SSK, 12/11/2016
2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Excellent ride in all respects. The only possible drawback would be with the trunk if a full size trunk is needed because the battery takes up about 1/2 of the typical trunk space. You do get a large glove compartment, storage in the center console and doors and use of the entire rear seat if not occupies. However for families that often require the use of an entire trunk with rear seat occupies, this would need to be a considerstion in the purchase of electric vehicles such the Fusion energi. : )
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Excellent Comfort, high fuel economy
Greg, 09/10/2017
updated 03/15/2021
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Updating this review after 4 years of ownership. Still love this car. Interior is very well done. It’s remarkably quiet. Very comfortable seats - I got this after driving compact sedans for years and my back and shoulders feel much better in this. The transition between battery and ICE is very smooth. Battery provides the initial boost from a stop and the Atkinson cycle ICE eases in quietly (unless you floor it). Battery will only do 16 miles daily with moderate use of climate controls; using heavy AC or heat cuts that down to 14 or so miles. I have a 32 mile round trip to work, mostly highway driving, do not charge at work, and I typically go 700-900 miles between gas fill-ups in summer and 450-600 miles in winter. Long term fuel economy (which seems to count gas burned but doesn’t account for electricity) is calculated by the car at 66MPG which seems pretty accurate. Used exclusively in hybrid mode, I still get 40-42MPG. Cons: Traction on ice in Ohio winters is only adequate - perhaps tires other than the OEM low rolling resistance ones would be better. Acceleration is only OK - it’s good if the battery is charged, but it’s slower and you can tell the engine is really working harder for lower total output when the battery is depleted. Trunk is small but you can shove probably 8 bags of groceries in there. Overall, it’s a very comfortable car, great for commuting, with sharp looks. If you have to load a car up occasionally with gear, look elsewhere unless you can use the (generous) backseat space to fit things.
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Ford hit a home run on this one.
Ollie Eb, 09/07/2019
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you live in town close to everything this car is for you. I purchased it with 26000 miles on it. Mine is a titanium model which is loaded. It amassed me how many bells and whistles it has even self dimming head lights. It has safely package with adaptive speed control and lane assist warning. I use my electric only mode in city and fully charge at home. So far I used zero gas 155 miles on electric only and on hybrid almost 44 mpg. If I keep driving in city no gas. It's ideal for grocery shopping short trips. It's super quite have to remember to shut engine off! My wife is very negative about anything she don't like about a car and after she drove this one said that was a smart move buying this car used for 16,999 same as regular Fusions. It had 26000 miles on it and in perfect shape. My wife likes the noise cancellation makes the engine noise go away. The only negative thing is small trunk but we can use the back seat for big luggage etc. We also have a 2011 Chrysler Town and country limited for back up vehicle. A lot of people talk about Bolt all electric but how can you travel very far with out plug in station. I worry about running out of charge. I know all electric car is cheaper to make no gas motor but still about same price as a ford fusion energi more kick back on Fusion from Federal and State plus Ford knock off 2000.00. The next choice for me would be all electric Tesla model three at 40,000 list plus incentives. Nice car plush and a head turner.
GREAT Energy from my Energi !
DZNR, 03/02/2020
2018 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am so glad I decided to continue my Fusion purchases. I bought my first Fusion in 2006 and was so happy with it that I when it was time to replace it I started looking at my options within the Fusion family. I purchased my 2018 Fusion Energi at the close of 2018. Because it was a demo of sorts I got a great deal on it and didn't have to absorb any of the usual depreciation. I was somewhat concerned over the limited trunk space but honestly it hasn't been a problem at all. There is plenty of space for normal grocery shopping excursions and if I happen to go to the wholesale club I just drop the back seats and it's not an issue at all. I have even hauled things home from the local garden center in the roomy back seat area (with seats dropped down). It is EXTREMELY quiet when operating. Having owned my Fusion since Sept., 2018 from then til now (March, 2020) I have only put in 6,that's right SIX tanks of gas. I generally can do all of my running around town on electric only. I love the fact that it charges the battery every time I brake or am going downhill. Any concerns I had about power were quickly put to rest when I floored it for the first time to get on the interstate. More than enough energy from my Energi!
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Could be a great car!
RP, 11/18/2017
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I really like this car. I have had it for 6 months. Pro's = If you drive short distances it gets great gas mileage. My best was 115 MPG. The ride is nice (I came from a Lexus). Handles well. Love the auto brights. Con's; Dashboard is coming apart. Heated steering wheel is a pain to turn on. The automatic back up drive does not work at all! DO NOT TRY IT! Radio sound is just ok. First month it charged for 20 miles on a full charge. 6 month later, the maximum charge I can get is for 13 miles.
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HORRIBLE Car- more days in service than driven
CGL, 08/16/2018
2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
So I have had this car for about 2 years now. I must have a serious Lemon considering all the great reviews. My Fusion has had one electrical failure after another. Over two years the car has sat in service more days than I have been able to drive it. IF the car worked, it could be great. It is very comfortable and has an excellent ride. However there is NO TRUNK for those who actually would use such a thing. The battery pack takes up the full space, so you can fit about a rolled Yoga mat and a few bags of groceries in the trunk, then everything else will be in the back seat space. I really want to love this car, but considering all the major mechanical failures, I can only say I am very lucky I leased and did not buy.
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pretty good
ash, 05/16/2019
2018 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I don't like cars more of an SUV person but this compared to a Nissan Altima is much better feels more luxurious. not too bad.
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Mistake.
John C., 05/05/2021
2018 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car was not made for a family of three. The car has no trunk space. My wife loved the car at first but drive it for a few months she see the this car was a mistake to get. when we got the car is was getting 45 to 47 mpg. And we are getting 32 to 35 mpg. Some time in traffic the car Struggles between ev and motor. Some of the car safety features will go off with no other cars next to it. Collision warning will go off with no car in front or it goes off when the next car to us is turning. The baby's stroller has to go in the back seat because it will not fit in the trunk. Now my wife is driving my 2018 Taurus limited. It is not a good car for us . Cant wait to be done with it.
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This is my second Energi.
John Graver, 08/13/2018
2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Loved my first one it was the Titanium, this one is the Luxury, it is a great car but there are a couple more things that I enjoyed with the Titanium. Gas mileage EXCELLENT. Comfort very good. All the goodies are beyond great. Parallel park YES find and back into parking space YES. And soooooooo much more
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Great Car!
Kevin Walker, 05/08/2019
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Smooth ride! Great on gas! Beautiful interior and trim. (I get a lot of compliments). Trunk is small, but I've managed to put a carry on luggage (put in first), and a large suitcase (lay flat on top of carry on), and a backpack in the trunk for airport travel. I hope Ford reconsiders and continues to manufacture this car. To me it's a home run!
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Great car
NoVa Driver, 08/31/2019
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Truly fun to drive. Great fuel efficiency. Awesome technology at the Platinum trim level.
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Awesome Auto
Randolph Kernon, 03/23/2019
2018 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned Lincols this car is quieter better ride not as quick but the 46-50 mpg is well worth it
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Pamskie56, 10/22/2017
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 2 main reasons for making this purchase were: The beautiful interior and the salesman told us when charged I would get 100 miles on the battery. After we signed the paperwork and he was going over the instrument panel we found out it's around 20. The car is very nice and rides well, my mileage averages about 50MPG and fully charged I get 19-21 miles on the battery. I do miss having "pick up". Over all it's a very nice vehicle.
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Fusion engeri Navigation is worthless
Mary, 02/02/2017
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 23 people found this review helpful
I waited to buy the 2017 to get the new technology. It is horrendous. I paid $700 for a navigation system that has missing exits on major interstate highways. Highway 5 that goes from Canada from Mexico. I contacted Ford and they refused to do ANYTHING! Waze and Android Auto which are FREE both outperform this lousy navigation. It can't recognize your voice, losses your downloads, contacts etc. can't find over 50%of the things asked of it. I can't get it uninstalled. Do not buy this no matter how cheap. I am constantly frustrated by it interfering with Android Auto.
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Great Economical Transportation
GrandpaO, 08/22/2019
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the most economical car I have ever owned. It's very comfortable as well. I love the Plug-in Hybrid. With my city driving, I have to put gas in it at least every 1 or 2 months. The only down sides to the vehicle are 1) the trunk space can only handle one suitcase; 2) It's a little rough getting in and out of for us seniors...hope to find a PHEV SUV for my next vehicle.
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Love this car!
Kristie , 07/12/2020
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I downsized from an SUV to get better gas mileage and I was super happy. I get about 20 electric miles and then 50 mph in hybrid mode after that. For the first 3 months I owned the car I only got gas once!
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Great for around town car best in summer
Boris , 12/15/2023
2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
You can get away using electric on short runs.
Best ride from a car since I was a teenager.
Czech3, 04/01/2024
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid CVT)
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It's a good car, with a great ride. It floats over the road, and that type of ride only comes with a heavy car. If you need to accelerate fast to merge, it has plenty of power that will push you back into your seat. It's a PHEV & this type of car has its pros & cons. The Pros are if you drive it very conservatively, you will get 2,000 miles from a tank of gas. The most I had from a tank was 4,000+ miles. There isn't much maintenance. I have 93,000+ miles on it and just replaced the rear disc brakes. I haven't done the front yet. The Electric motor does most of the braking while regenerating the battery. You don't change the oil every 10,000miles, as 80% of my driving has been on the battery. The more you use the battery, the less you use the gas engine, which means less maintenance on the gas engine and I might have 25,000 miles on the engine. It's best to replace the tires with the same tires it came with. I switched to a Consumer Report tire that was rated excellent for rolling resistance and LOST 8 miles out of a charge. That's 1 Con. Others are, in the cold weather, if you use the heat you will only get about 8 electric miles(Maybe). Even if you don't use the heat, cold weather will reduce your electric range. Another con is the constant 100% charge will reduce your battery's capacity over time. When it was brand new, on a hot day, without A/C I would get 26 miles on a charge, now I get 16 to 18 miles in the summer. The ride is the best since the "Land Yachts" of the 1970s.
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2018 Fusion Energi
Aaron Tedrow, 06/23/2019
2018 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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One of the reasons I decided to go with a hybrid was the $4007 federal tax credit as well as the $2500 cash rebate in the state of Texas (the dealership didn’t know anything about this rebate). On a full charge I can almost get to work and then drive home on the gasoline motor. I have just over 10K miles on it and have had it 7 months. According to the app for the car so far I have saved 195 gallons of fuel. This is more than the car payment for 1 month. While there are some features I miss from my 2016 Honda Accord (the Lane keep assist was much better in the Honda). The Ford Fusion Hybrid Energi SE does have many feature upgrades than my Honda. It seems that the SE comes with leather interior, sun roof, heated seats, Apple Car Play and the Android equivalent. The Ford also comes with the automatic seat adjustment for 2 different drivers, automatic high beam headlights and automatic windshield wipers. When it comes to acceleration and handling the Honda wins hands down, but the fuel Econ is substantially higher. The trunk on the Honda was huge, but I really have not had any issues with using the truck to get groceries and the like. One thing that I wish Ford would do is let me know how many miles are on the electric motor and the gasoline engine. Seems that an oil change interval based on the actual miles of the gas motor would benefit from allowing you to see the actual miles on each. Other than those minor details I am pretty happy with the vehicle. $29,094.10 (includes $5000 trade in credit over pay off) - $4007 federal tax credit -$2500 cash rebate from my state = $22,587.10
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Still in Love
MILKANDCOCO, 10/14/2020
2018 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I purchased this car in q4 2018. Just before the $7k rebate expired. I want my next car to be an ev but didn't have tesla money to spend. I test drove the hybrid model was not impressed by the performance, I need the ability to have some "fun". I couldn't get that "fun" feeling i was looking for. The energi model had what I needed. The added umph when pushed "energi deletion mode" gives this vehicle that "fun" feeling the hybrid lacks. I also love using the "L" button when I drive. If you don't know what that means in summary it will allow the Energi the drive with active regenerative braking. There are comments about grabby brakes, that goes away once the brakes are worked in. I'm at 38k and they feel fine. If you have the option get the Energi Titanium model. It comes with larger brakes and wheels. These are now mods I will like have to do with my 17" wheels. The Energi drives like a fwd family sedan but since there is a sport and a modding community there are aftermarket parts available to update the suspension and performance. Example: throttle response module $500 Air intake $300 Exhaust $500 Suspension $1200 With these mods this is now comparable to BMW or AUDI without all wheel drive.
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Short battery life
TNVol, 12/09/2021
2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Bought this car new in 2017. Drives great but battery now is only at 50% capacity after 5 years. How is EV the answer if it loses 50% of range over 5 years. That would be like a gas car initially getting 40 mpg then 5 years later getting 20 mpg. Warranty only covers total failure. First and last EV for me.
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Comfort energy in HOV
Herb witte, 03/14/2017
2017 Ford Fusion Energi Platinum 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Loaded with options will trade in at a value and sell best.
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Lov'n it so far!
Daniel, 06/08/2019
2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I've had my car now for a little over a month and I have to tell you I am pretty impressed with Ford so far. I've driven Honda and Toyotas most of my life but decided to buy a vehicle that looked nice and had decent gas mileage. I've test-driven several cars and was not a big fan of the plastic style dashboards... Ford has really done a great job with its interior making it feel like you're driving in luxury. My Ford Fusion feels like I'm riding on air and I love the sound system when stuck in traffic, very comfortable. Ford Fusion has sharp looks and delivers for a midsize sedan. I love the plug-in feature giving me pretty good gas mileage... family and friends seem to be impressed that I can plug and go lol. I'm also very impressed and pleased with the roominess of the vehicle my kids have grown and they sit comfortably when I pick them up taking them around town. I could go on and on but what really sets this car apart is the shark looks, beautiful interior and gas mileage.
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Amazing Spaceship
Elizabeth Armistead , 03/11/2021
2017 Ford Fusion Energi SE Luxury 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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This car is both electric and gasoline.