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Solid Whip You Need to Drive to Appreciate
J Braun, 10/01/2016
updated 10/04/2018
2011 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 Believer...
the_fusionator, 04/21/2011
2011 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I was a raised a die hard chevy boy. But as you get older and more mature you become a little more open minded when you get away from home and start to become your own person. I am only 21 but i have had 3 GM cars and loved them all and i still do have a pontiac. My wife needed a new car so we started looking and she said that she likes the fusions styling. And i agreed i have liked the fusions since they have came out and the 2011's are awesome. So i broke down and bought a loaded out SEL last weekend and so far i do not regret it we average 31 mpg mixed driving! I bought the candy red mettallic with 17" wheels and the chrome grille and its definetly a big head turner wherever we go.
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Ford Fusion is Awesome
rojack725, 07/19/2011
2011 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
So far, we're very pleased with our Bordeaux Reserve Red Metallic Fusion with the Light Stone Leather interior. Color in and out is stunning. 175hp 4cyl powerplant is more than adequate for my daily needs, and it's very rev-happy. Passing power is like a V6. Mileage is 28+ before break-in. Very cool. 6-speed auto shifts confidently and seamlessly. Ambient Lighting and electroluminescent guages are sweet; make the interior look like a Tron Cycle. Sony stereo is very nice- bass-y enough and clear. The Fusion handles like a Focus and is the quietest car I have ever owned. All in all, we are very pleased and look forward to spending the next 10 years or so in its cabin.
Very tough and reliable car
Lolee2771, 07/25/2020
2011 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought the car used in February 2014. I drove the car for 6 and half years and when I say I drove the car, I mean I drove the car. I have serious road rage and I have 2 super speeder tickets so I have a lead foot. I put over 120000 miles on the car in the time I had it and the motor was still running strong, no knocking or smoking, wasn't using oil. To be a 4 cylinder it had balls and would not disappoint on take off and once going the inside cabin was quiet and the car rode smooth. The reason I finally got a new car was bc my air conditioning messed up and after replacing part after part with nothing fixing it I decided to look for a new car. But I love my car so much that not only did I keep it, I bought another Ford Fusion. I figure if this 2016 is as reliable for as long as the 2011 was then it's well worth buying a new one. I almost cried when my husband took all of my Hello Kitty stuff off of and out of my 2011 so that he could drive it. I absolutely loved my 2011 Ford Fusion the day that I bought it and I loved it just as much on the day that I gave it up for a newer Ford Fusion.
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J. Isley, 06/07/2017
2011 Ford Fusion SPORT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Fusion new in 2011, I have been very satisfied with this car. Great fuel economy, runs great with lots of spunk and is a very pretty car. No real problems with this car just regular maintenance.
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