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Transmisson and steering
lesmor1, 10/12/2011
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I thought the candy apple red metallic on the fusion was so pretty. I forgot it needed to be dependable. At 4000 miles it would not shift from 2nd to 3rd. Had to rebuild the transmission. Drove to Boise from Portland a in Meridian the rack of the steering had to be replaced. It was about 12,000 miles. Fortunatly for us it happened when stopped. Not a happy Fusion owner. It is a nice car but needs to bdependable. Wish I had my Toyota back.
Costly to drive into high mileage 250K
hmacks, 01/13/2014
updated 02/01/2021
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
Here is what you need to know - this is a costly car to drive into high mileage. Comfortable seats, slow acceleration, 28MPG. The body helped up well for 10 years, zero rust. The throttle body will fail, Ford finally recalled them after mine failed at 60K, cheap repair around $120 for DYI. The trans are weak mine failed at 197K but started to "surge and slip" around 70K, costly repair $2400. The fluid needs to be changed like clockwork, every 30 miles, I did not do this and never have for any of my high mileage vehicles - I've just added fluid - this car needs it changed. The electric power steering failed at 201K miles $700 repair.
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214,000 miles in 6 and a half years, great car!
Pdavidsoncycle@gmail.com, 03/04/2016
2010 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
18 of 28 people found this review helpful
Been great to me, I generally put 150 highway miles on each day. Comfortable and good technology as well as smooth ride for a budget car. My only complaint is that the glove compartment doesn't have a light. I would surely buy another one of these. Getting ~30 mpg for most of the time, now down to about 27 mpg.
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Great look/ Nice Car
Dude 182, 01/06/2017
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2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Good acceleration, comfortable and mostly reliable. Fuel economy is great compared to older models. A great looking car, very sporty and the paint is excellent. Most problems with this model are electronics. Drivers heated seat went out at 65,000 miles. expensive repair ($600) unless you do the labor. Moon roof broke, will not open and when it does, it sticks open. needs repair. Center brake light went out and the entire assembly had to be replaced. At 73,000 miles the right rear window opens and will not close, randomly. I love this Fusion with exception of those problems. Hope the newer models are improved. This SEL is not AWD and has a 6 Cyl. There was no option for this without the AWD.
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Would make a great car if Ford would fix its issues.
rcramsey, 09/26/2012
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Test drove a SE fully loaded with the 4cyl. First thing I noticed was how horribly slugish it was, as well as its irratic shifting. Loved the car and sales guy said only the 4cyl had this issue. Test drove the 6cyl and loved it. Only to purchase the car new and have issues with it from the first week. Transmission suffers from very hard and irratic shifts. After 3 reflashes, if I haven't ran the car in several days the tires with chirp it shifts so hard. With only 15k miles I now have crystalized brakes. Which I now find out through other owners both of these issues are known problems. The rotors I have to pay for out of pocket while the transmission issue remains to which im told unfixable.
I4 2.5L auto 6-speed transmission woes
Shawn, 03/02/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I want to love this car so much, but please do not buy the 2.5L 4 cylinder 6-speed auto like I did. The transmission is different in the two larger engine sizes. The tranny mated with this engine WILL fail. Do some research if you don't believe me. Our transmission problems started a week after ownership. The problems go like this: High RPM "flare" during acceleration on gear shifts 3-4 or 4-5 @ 35+ mph. The car will jerk forward violently. There's also a very loud "clunk" when you go into reverse. The dealers will not help you until the car is dead. I took it in 3 times before they found a fault. Our fusion has been in service since Feb 8th. Today is March 2nd. Ford has not taken care of us
My Fusion
talms63, 09/22/2013
2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought mine brand new in August 09 and I know have 76,000 miles on it. First the bad. The throttle body kicked the bucket after 60,000 miles, the driver side door handle broke last summer, the check engine light always seems to come on even though nothing seems to be wrong, and there seems to be a vapor lock when I fill it with gas and it will struggle to start and then it's fine. Now for the good. I've used the car more like a truck and it's done great. I've driven up and down the east coast in it filled with camping stuff and two bikes on the back and it's been great. I've driven it thru creeks, forests, on the beach, and in heavy snow and it's a beast.
Fun & Reliable car that looks great!
Alex, 02/13/2016
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 19 people found this review helpful
I have had my fusion for 3 years. It has been super reliable. It is fun to drive and fast also. I have gotten a lot of compliments on the look of the car as well. The only thing I have had to replace is the battery. Besides that I change the oil and just put a new set of tires on it. Great car if you take care of it. To address a majority of the negative reviews, if you don't change the fluids at regular intervals and dog the crap out of it, of course its going to break down, just like any other car would. Thanks.
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Horrible Car
kriswe80, 05/31/2012
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
15 of 25 people found this review helpful
Highly disappointed! Have had this car for 2 years and have had it in the shop so much. The arm rest broke requiring the whole door panel to be replaced, the A/C switch broke requiring the entire dashboard taken apart, serpentine belt shredded and never made any noise before happening now there's a recall on the wheel stud & rear brake disc inspection and lug nut replacement and sure enough I had a lug nut break before I even got the notice. The drivers seat is also electric and is very temperamental also.
Good car but…
Jason P., 06/23/2023
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Everything about the fusion was nice. It has the looks and all the bells and whistles. Only downside was the MPG for the 4 cylinder I was getting 18 mpg. The lug nuts were a pain in the butt if you didn’t have the special lock but for them. The throttle body goes bad every other year. The evap get clogged to about the same amount of time. Car will go to limp mode. 150 for the throttle body just 4 screws holding it in place and $20 for the evap canister. Other than that it’s a great car. Just the little things can be annoying.
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Impressed
Matt H, 04/28/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Overall, I'm very satisfied with this car! While it's a 4 cylinder, it's zippy and responsive. The inside feels refined and is very comfortable to ride in. It's easy to carry 4 full sized adults in comfort. It's a great choice for a midsize sedan while still hanging on to the cool and responsive side of the world.
Road warrior
Alan Henrickson, 12/29/2021
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been a reliable car. I live in the mountains in southern California and have snow twice a year. This is my wife's car, so problems are taken to me when it is too late. I work as a ship engine mechanic for the OEM for 25 years so I have seen some big failures and obscure problems. Problems encountered were mainly the result of taking a common frame platform and adapting 4 different engine weights and horsepowers, adding AWD, using torsional electronic steering. Now the problems I've had are broken motor mounts (3.0L engine and AWD (more torque in the same frame) this caused the power steering to fail (motor torqued on broken motor mounts), Transmission failed at 90000 miles (probably from the broken motor mounts). The shop in town showed the broken motor mounts when the power steering went out. I am sure the transmission fail which was gradual (was able to drive it in) was due to torsional twist in alignment of transmission and driveline. American equipment is still precision I have been repairing engines of 2000 to 15000 hp for 30 years and understanding the value of maintenance and catching things early, if I were driving occasionally would have have picked up on the steering drag. My wife brought the car home from a long trip with the engine shutting down for overheat (loo radiator fluid) the shut down worked twice with no damage to the car. This is a good design and has shutdowns we used to only see in Mercedes and Cadillac and my multimillion dollar engines. The interior door handles broke one by a drug addict getting in and out, the driver door handle by her relative, assuming hard use here. Replaced power twice under warranty at Ford, then found the motor mounts, paid for that (phenolic plastic) (plastic has its place these used to be hardened rubber).Transmission replaced on me by Ford, hard to find the AWD transmission from others. Ford guys farmed out the work to another shop (maybe another Ford) this took 1 month cost $5000 (maybe fair I remember car work from the early 1970s). Since all this we put on 40000 miles in the mountains and long trips into Mexico (Mexico City). Ford design is family car so the ride is comfortable the engine is reliable and the AWD works and is adequate for 3 inches of snow. Mileage 19-20 in mountains and sometimes 30 on the highway. A good car overall. Like any piece of machinery you have to know its flaws and prepare ahead of time like changing tires and fluids.
2010 fusion is a reliable ride
Rob, 04/11/2021
2010 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my car new and it has given me very little grief. It is the 2.5 litre S model. I have changed normal wear and tear parts like brakes and wheel bearings and that is it. The car now has 345000kms and it is still going strong. I drive the car daily which is probably one of the reasons it has held up so well. Also I have have had regular servicing done every 5000 kms. This is the best car that I have ever owned.
Great Vehicle
Tom Z, 08/06/2009
2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have been test driving vehicles for over a year now. I have been waiting for a car to wow me at a price that was equally as impressive. This vehicle did it for me. The only vehicle that drove better during my testing was the lexus GS 350 AWD which was $26000 more expensive. I purchased this vehicle with an x-plan including moon/tune pack and navigation for only 28300. It is an amazing car for the money. The car has tremendous quality inside and out. The tech features on the car are amazing, for example Sync will read a text message aloud in the vehicle and is very easy to use. The MPG could be better but wanted to have some power which the car definitely has.
Best car I have ever driven.
Matt Daly, 01/14/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was the first new car I have ever owned. I drove this thing off the lot with only 22 miles on it! Handles like a dream, acceleration is great, and the interior is comparable to a high-end luxury car. The only gripe I have about this car is the fuel economy. I do a substantial amount of city driving and I find my fuel economy dipping into the 15s at times, but the highway mpg is excellent (roughly 29mpg). All in all, a great car, and I am very satisfied with my purchase.
A great surprise
rob, 01/17/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After 6 months and 12k miles, here are some of my thoughts. Performance is great. Corners well and has impressive acceleration even with half-throttle. Fuel economy has been the biggest surprise - Ford definitely underpromised and overachieved in that category (rated 18/27; I can get about 22/30). Inside, there's very little wind noise, but the stock tires are pretty stiff so road noise can be a nuisance. I like the seats, but some people may find them a bit firm. Even with lots of driving I've had no issues with reliability - everything just seems to work as it should. I wish I had more room for a detailed review, but here's the main point: I am very glad I decided to buy this car.
Poorly made car, DONT BUY DONT BUY SELL SELL SELL
Concerned Driver Owner, 07/10/2020
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased my used 2010 ford fusion four years ago and have had nothing but problems. The transmission started throwing codes and flaring first month I had it. Still under warranty but upon taking it to the dealer they claimed everything was fine. Third time taking it the replaced the throttle body becuase theres "extended part warranty" on it. Confused, but seemed to help. Following that repair power steering would intermittently cut out while driving. Disconnecting battery and resetting ECU helped but only temporarily. Ford wants 1800 for the power steering saying that replacing the whole component would be the only thing that helps. DOESNT SEEM SAFE!!!! Now transmission is pretty much destroyed its self and Kelly Blue Book says it's worth 250 bucks!!!! Waste of money, you see these cars, move out of the way they're a danger to everyone on the rode. Did I mention it stalls when ever it wants. Have nearly caused a few accidents.
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Homerun
Patrick, 03/03/2010
2010 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased the base S auto model for under $17k and must say nothing comes close to it for style, performance, engine/tranny, build quality and MPG. Add that you are also supporting an American manufacturer that didn't take a bailout money is icing on the cake. I have 09 malibu and a 10 honda accord and have driven the Camry/Altima several times so I have compared them extensively.
Too think they will stop making this car. Shame
pete moreno, 08/18/2018
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
This year was the Motor Trend Car of the Year
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Wanted to like this car
ranner1, 11/17/2012
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought our 2010 fusion late 2010 and have had no major issues with it and then wham! The transmission began giving major problems. We took it to the dealer first with no real help. We then took it to Mr. Transmission and they found a catastrophic failure inside the transmission. $4000 repair later and out of warranty we contacted Ford to look for help and at least for them to help rectify the issue with us and all we got was a "Sorry its your problem". Granted the milage was at 150,000km but a modern transmission should not fail this badly this soon. I am sorry I bought this car, for anyone else out there with this problem, report it to Transport Canada. Perhaps they can do something.
First and Last Ford forever
fordhater224, 03/31/2013
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Hadn't owned a Ford in years. Liked the 2010 Fusion v6 SEL AWD. In past 6 months, replaced throttle body (scary to have no acceleration suddenly in 65 mph traffic). Drivers side seat warmer went, and last week wife was 60 miles away on business and it wouldn't start. Towed to dealer for new battery (??) Traded in that piece of junk today for a 2013 Accord. We had owned Honda's for over 15 years and other than normal wear and tear, had 1 oxygen sensor replaced in 4 year old car and muffler and exhaust system in my now 14 yr old civic. I feel sorry for whomever buys my trade in!
Owned 5 years only one issue
Dick, 09/02/2015
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 15 people found this review helpful
Owned this 2010 since new. 66,000 miles. Only one issue-throttle body senser recall. Warranty covered it. Its excelleled in every area. Mileage unreal-34 miles to gallon highway at 70mph, 23mpg around town. Acceleration excellent. 6 speed automatic works well. Handles very well. Large trunck with fold down seats. Nice job Ford.
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2010 Ford Fusion with 99,000 when Purchased
Bryce Martens, 07/13/2015
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car from dealer used with 99,000 miles on and purchased the extended warranty. Ran great up until around 130k miles and then started having acceleration issues and when we took it to the dealer they couldn't identify the problem. Drove it a couple thousand more miles and then maintenance light came on and the dealer took a look said it was loose hose connected to the transmission. Problem was fixed and then a few weeks later it started making another noise while accelerating and now the dealer says that three of the engine blocks need to be replaced which isn't covered by the warranty. Not impressed with the new Ford models and their attempt to reinvent the brand.
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Really can't complain...
ffusion2010, 04/15/2014
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
I drove my brand new 2010 fusion right off the dealership lot and today....4yrs and 118K miles later really and truly cannot complain about it - from the perspective of what I paid and what I got. I have had some of the issues other mentioned: ie throttle body (still waiting on reimbursement from Ford) and now the transmission is starting to slip a little. I've been lucky with the dealership (afterall I am back there almost every 3 months to get the "works" service done) - thankfully haven't had to do more than the regular service.
ford fusion
mrmaaggoo, 02/11/2015
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
This 2010 ford fusion is an absolutely beautiful car. Most people don't know where the transmission problems come from. There is a plug on the bottom of the transmission if you change it like the owners manual say's [engine oil every 5,000 km trans every 30,000 km is what I do ]Don't be mad at the car or the builder cause you bought a car that someone didn't do the proper maintenance on. This car for the price and for what you get is a awesome car. If your looking at buying a used one I recommend you change the trans oil when you get it and again 10,000 km after then 30,000 km there after. when you drain it only 5L comes out not the 11L it holds the reason for doing it 2 times so fast
Great car for a great price
Vincent Nicotra, 11/05/2015
2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for two and a half years now. It is a great. Extremely reliable. It is fast and has great control in the snow and rain because of the all wheel drive. Would buy again 10/10. It looks cool and sleek and I always get compliments.
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155,000 and still going strong
mike_in_parma, 10/18/2013
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
Bought mine new and was impressed with build quality from the start. It's just an SE with sunroof and spoiler as options. On my third set of tires and just replaced the serpentine belt. My driving is 75% highway. Change oil myself and that's about all the maintenance it has required, until recently just replaced the fuel injector throttle body at a Ford dealership. The ride is a little choppy but overall very easy to drive and park. I hope to get another 100K out her!
2010 Fusion SE Auto Sun+Sync
thom1486, 04/15/2012
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought mine used with 22,500 miles in August 2010; now has 27,500. I love the car. The ride is comfortable, yet athletic. The stereo is awesome; no mechanical issues, still a very solid vehicle. Easy to attain EPA fuel economy ratings. Have not had any of the transmission issues I have heard much about, hopefully they don't pop up. Great car, I'd recommend to anybody. I chose it over the Civic, Camry, Cruze, and Malibu
handsome, fun and a good value
Jonas, 06/08/2009
2010 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Got the 2009 Fusion S manual for about two weeks and have put 1000+ miles of conservative higway driving, averaging 40+ mpg. Its a blast to drive, handles very well and doesn't feel underequipped power wise. It is also very quiet. The build quality & reliability is (so far) great, the only imperfections noticed is a glove compartment thats a tad stiff to open/close as well as the air conditioning which smells bad for the first few seconds. I also personally dont care for the cyan back lit dash. The rear window offers a somewhat poor view. Seats are good and roomy both front and back. Stock stereo surprisingly good, but doesn't accept mp3 dvd. paid 17k OTD and I consider it a super value!
Home run for ford
shawn barnes, 05/02/2010
2010 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I fell in love with exterior styling then i drove one and decided that this would definitely be ny next vehicle.It has more than enough power and phenomenal gas mileage (39.5 mpg) mostly around town with a short commute to work each day. I have recommended this car to many of my friends who are looking for a new car.
Great car, especially for new drivers.
ChumChum, 10/10/2022
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
When I owned this car, I was making minimum wage and mostly driving in the city. I got it used with 10,000 or 12,000 miles from Enterprise Car Sales (yes, the same company you can rent from). This car was beyond reliable and easy on the wallet as far as gas goes. I was a little reckless and it still got 25+ MPG. It ran it's way to 100,000 on 3 cylinders and a bad 02 sensor, too! This car may not be fancy, but it's perfect for someone who just needs a commuter car or for new drivers.
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I love this car
Just do it!, 06/13/2009
2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Both my husband and I have had only foreign cars in the past. He has a 2009 Honda Accord and I had a Toyota Camry before I decided it was time to buy a new car. I test drove both the Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. The Ford Fusion won hands down. I love this car. It really should be in a Luxury car class. My husband is trying to covince me that he should drive my Fusion and I should take his Accord. No way! The Accord does not handle as well as the Fusion and cost us more money. It's about time an american auto company came out with a car like this. If you choose to buy a Honda Accord or even a Toyota Camry instead of a Fusion, it's your loss big time.
Still Reliable!
Vincent, 10/31/2016
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2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
2020 Update...now have over 130k miles and it's running strong. Honestly have no real need to replace it. Great car! Original review: Bought new and now have about 102k miles. No major issues, just periodic normal items like (batteries, filters, oil and tires). Sync system better than our 2011 honda's which looks like it's 5 years behind the times. Looking for a restaurant on your trip, just ask and it's nearly google like (though still could be better). Other systems give me locations that aren't even the same state! The biggest thing for me is this car is fun to drive for a daily, I still like the looks even though it's probably dated now and it has been reliable. The only item that appears to be wearing prematurely is the upper front suspension bushings. When they need to be replaced they will squeak and make noise. In my case, it was the left upper A-arm, which is a relatively simple replacement. If things continue, I'll be happy to keep it another 50k+ miles!
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A fine car
Peter Colman, 01/01/2017
updated 07/06/2018
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great steering for road feel and handling. Car is really fine to drive. When we bought it, summer 2009, we also drove Accord and Camry, and after 84,000 miles we have no regrets that we picked the Fusion. Also at 73 mph on a level interstate we get 31-32 mpg. No reason to regret our choice of the 4 cyl engine either. For some reason we decided to sell it and buy a Tesla, but the Fusion remains a really outstanding car. I've been driving since 1960, and know good cars from bad. I hope we are not making a mistake by selling it. The one caution if you buy used: check the front strut towers for structural rust.
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Would buy again!!
Ryan Snider, 10/28/2015
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2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 9 months ago and do not regret it at all. It looks very sporty especially the front but is still conservative. Picks up great for a 4-cylinder and gets solid gas mileage. Love the sync system and sunroof. A couple complaints would be rear visibility when backing out, low A/C controls and c'mon plastic hubcaps? I had to buy wheels because they were hideous but other than that love the car
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babbs3, 10/25/2011
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 18 people found this review helpful
Saw on this evenings' news that Ford got bad marks for their transmissions .Finally all of us that have been complaining about the strange 6sp. auto. has been heard. Can we hope that Ford will properly address these problems? Ford is still building some great looking cars but oh those trannys are a nightmare. The 6 sp was supposed to increase mpg. but how can it if the engine is reving like a race car between gears?
first impression-excellent
mtsman, 02/26/2013
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought used with 52k and #1 reason for purchase was SYNC. cold weather and first tank of gas is still averaging 28mpg! woo hoo! 4cylinder seems to have better low end power than up top. no issues with trans even when cold. very aerodynamic-gains speed easily down the slightest grade. seats have great support but headrest pushes my head too far forward. text function "not supported" for iphone3...hmmm? back seats have lots of room for tall people. had to adjust fog lamps way up...no idea how previous drivers actually found them useful. so far HVAC is good-fan is slightly noisy. not the refinement of a cadillac or lexus but GREAT value for contents. gauges easy to read.
Several major flaws in a 2010 Fusion SE
Ken, 09/26/2018
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
This Fusion was recalled for the faulty transmission switch and was repaired. My Wife bought this car without me driving it first I wish I had. Here are issues I have with a Ford Fusion The design of the car seems to based on looks rather than functionality. The windshield is enormous while the seat height sits low in the car. This car has a black gauge cluster you can’t see while driving in daytime. Sun glare makes it invisible that’s a major annoyance. The Fusion seems to fight its way to steer straight down the road and into every groove. Understeer is so ridiculous you have to muscle the car into every turn. The driver side window control runs the window all the way down with one touch, not sure why, U turning takes a lot of ground too. Shutting the trunk lid seems to require a solid slam to engage the lock. Computer electronics don’t do anything for me but they seem to give mileage and fuel numbers, distance. I recommend to not buy a Fusion just on the under steering alone and the black gauge cluster are a complete design failure.
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So Far So Good.
vkmaxima, 12/31/2014
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
My brother went from his '96 Taurus to a '10 Fusion SE. He decided to buy one after I got my '12 SEL. The cars has 85k and it's been great so far. Occasionally the cap less fuel door has to be cleaned otherwise it triggers an error. The car is still very solid, but does have an odd rattle from the exhaust. No performance problems though. My brother also likes the SYNC system, and finds it easy to use. The car achieves about 18-22 mpg city, and 24-29 mpg hwy. He has a VERY heavy foot, so he doesn't quite get excellent economy, or close to what this car can get. I however get about 22-24 mpg city, and 27-31 mpg hwy. We're both happy we made the right choice with the Ford Fusion.
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lcorder, 09/05/2013
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been a good car for us, weve had it for about 3 years now. Some issues that we have been having is with the throttle body. Going 70 miles an hour and the gas pedal stops working is a bit scary. Driving down the road and it cuts off at any point with no warning due to the throttle body is even more scary. Ford charges $400.00 for the part to fix even though its a safety issue and several have been having the same issue. Also minor things like chrome pealing off the interior door handles, parking break button. Paint wearing off interior pieces. Note: That my car gets detailed about once every two weeks so its not from a lack of care just bad quality.
Absolutely Love It
blu, 07/01/2009
2010 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Absolutely love my I-4 6 speed manual 2010 Fusion S. I only have about 800 miles on it and I average 33 mpg in mixed driving conditions. For a 4 cyl it is snappy and a lot of fun. I really like the external body style changes they made to the front end in 2010. I believe for 2010 they also went from a 2.3 liter 4 cyl to a 2.5 liter. Mine is the basic S model but it still has everything I need and doesn't lack in style or design. I would highly recommend this car to anyone and I recommend test driving a 4 cyl and a 6 cyl. Prior to this purchase I was adamant about a 6 cyl but test driving the manual 4 cyl changed my mind. I also test drove a Camry and several Malibus both 4 and 6 cyl.
Not disapointed
Hokiefan, 09/20/2009
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I took a lot of time reading reviews. This car meets or exceeds everything written about the car. I think it rides as nice as my Lexus RX330. Very happy to find an American made car which matches up nicely with the imports. Good job Ford. I recommend buying this car. I love it.
Love to hate my car- filing a claim with BBB
cduggan, 05/12/2014
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So as most of you have posted you love/hate your car as well. I love the luxury of this car in looks as the sportiness comes to mind as well. However, I have had my car less than a year! I bought it with a little less than 66,000 miles on it. Now after reading reviews, I'm not the only one having issues with this throttle problem. My car too died on the freeway while going 72 miles! After reading the reviews I'm happy I have the extended warranty, but they still want to charge me the deductible. I've gone to the BBB dept for help. I do not feel anyone should have to pay for a known issue.
brake problem
sherbourne18, 04/20/2014
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2010 Fusion Sept.2012. Loved it. May 2013 stepped on brake and car failed to stop. Hit my Doctor's building. Car not damaged but extensive damage to building. Towed to Ford Dealership where purchased,after checking it they said no problem with car that I probably stepped on gas instead of brake. March 2014 same problem, almost sideswiped another car. This time I slammed on the brakes and luckily it stopped. Took it to my Mechanic (not to Ford)The same thing happened at the garage. Has anyone experienced a similar problem? I feel very fortunate that no one has been injured or killed including me. Now I won't feel safe in it.
Test Drive Carefully
RDW, 08/12/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in July of 2009 and am favorably impressed by its handling, except for the blocked rear view which forces you to rely on the side mirrors to see when backing. Also the dials are too small and hard to find. The air conditioner controls are almost impossible to see in strong daylight. Also there is no outside temperature gauge,which is inexcusable in this day and age. My real problem is that the ride feels like there is at least one out of balance tire. I have replaced the original Michelin tires and got no relief and put the Michelins back on. The dealer says this is just natural for this car and Ford knows nothing about it. Before you buy this car, drive it carefully.
Horrible transmission!
schmal, 08/09/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As the title of my review says, the 6- speed automatic transmission is horrible. It hangs between gears. There is a delay from when you step on the accelerator until you actually start moving. Downshifting is clunky and jerky. It feels as if they assigned the development of the trans to a fresh-out and forgot to watch what they were doing. That or they released the alpha version and forgot to go through the usual refinements, like every other automaker. This is unfortunate, since I do like other aspect of the car. Nice ride, good features, competitively priced. The trans is a deal breaker though, and I fully expect to have it fail me. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR! Look at other reviews with same issue!
Impressive fuel economy
TL, 06/06/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the S with automatic due to dealer promotion. In test drive, it drove better than 2011 Sonata and costs a lot less. Just had 1500 km on it, seems a fuel sipper on the highway. I got 6 L/100 km highway (~40 MPG I believe, I am in Canada so we use metric), about 10-11 local. Driving is very smooth, hardly any engine or wind noise, although the road noise can be noticeable at highway speed. Only time will tell the reliability.
Too many problems for new car
jrcepek, 06/10/2010
2010 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have had our Ford Fusion for year and have had it towed twice. First time, engine wouldn't turn over; second time, engine turned, but immediately stalled and couldn't continue. Both covered under warranty, but when you are used to trouble-free Camrys, tough to swallow. Also, dealer sold us new car with repaired tire that eventually went flat and necessitated purchasing a brand new tire. We are awaiting a replacement check.
Love it!
rsto10, 04/13/2010
2010 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Perspective: Bought this car after driving a 2003 Honda Accord V6 w/Nav for the past 7 years. Wanted all the things I loved about my Accord, but with AWD and some driving fun. Fusion fit the bill. 1200 miles into it the car is very fun to drive and impressing me everyday. Corners great and accel. is equal to/better than my Accord (but Fusion is AWD) Quiet cabin but enough engine noise to feel sporty. SYNC=Amazing. I have Nav screen and love every feature. BLIS/cross-traffic/back up cam work great. Stereo Rocks! Just missed the last snowfall, so AWD review will have to wait. I'm an Average Joe who needs to haul two small kids safely in WI, but want to have fun doing it. So far, this is it!
Fusion SEL 2.5
hackattack, 11/21/2009
2010 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just picked up my wifes 2010 Fusion SEL today. I traded a 2008 Honda Accord in because of the rear brake problems that Honda would not take care of. This Fusion rides soo much better than the Accord did. The microsoft Sync system is much better than anything on the market. You get the feel of a much more expensive car when you drive this machine. Beechmont Ford in Cincinnati did a great job. For once in my life all my money numbers from the research I did on Edmunds matched the truth in lending form in the dealers finance office on this car, no hidden fees.