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Surprised Me!
Mr Picky, 10/03/2016
updated 04/17/2017
2012 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
63 of 65 people found this review helpful
I really didn't even want this car but had jus gotten a divorce and had to sell my Nice import. I bought the Fusion "for the time being" and ended up still owning it 4 years later! VERY pleasantly surprised by this car. I recently sold this car for above the online values and had still not encountered any problems with it. I sold it with about 130,000 miles. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
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Great for a first car
Dylan, 02/06/2016
2012 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
44 of 45 people found this review helpful
This is my first car and I absolutely love it. It's been reliable thus far, and has treated me as well as I have treated it. It's taken me cross country from Florida to California without breaking a sweat. I purchased the car in November of 2014 with 31K miles, and 21k miles later (at 52K), I've only done the required maintenance. No mechanical issues whatsoever. The interior is great. There are many plastic surfaces but they're nicely padded and feel good to the touch. The leather seating surfaces have held up well in the Texas heat and have no signs of fading or cracking. There are a few rattles inside the cabin, but none of these affect the overall experience in my case. The car handles very well. It's quiet on the highways, road noise is at a minimum. Turning radius is brilliant; I've never had to ask myself if the car will make a U-turn in a tight space. Brakes are very responsive and inspire confidence. The electric-assisted power steering provides sufficient feedback and is overall a great feature. This particular vehicle came equipped with blind spot monitoring, a rear-view camera built into the rearview mirror, and cross-traffic alert. They give an additional layer of protection when changing lanes, backing out of or into tight spots, and provide audible alerts. Very good system, although it has failed a couple of times in harsh weather (read: rain), although the manual does explain this can happen so I've shrugged it off. The I4 engine is good and takes you up to highway speeds in a reasonable amount of time. The 6 speed transmission does seem to struggle sometimes at low speeds. Rain-sensing wipers are a hit or miss sometimes; they'll activate when there is no moisture, or won't activate when it is raining. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this vehicle. The features offered can't be beat for the price I paid for it. I plan to keep it for at least 10 years.
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Great road car.
Buckbean, 11/11/2015
updated 06/14/2019
2012 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
43 of 45 people found this review helpful
I am 6' 240. Drive 1500 mile trips weekly every month. Often PA, WV, and TN interstate mountain driving. Fusion awesome road car for these long trips. Typically cruise at least 75 mph. Without cruise, going 90 before I know it. Handles great, even climbing and curvy mountain driving. Have never driven a luxury vehicle, so cannot honestly compare as far as road noise. Fusion seems very quiet to me. Have had noisy cars in past. On long trips simple solution is cotton in ears. At 80,000 miles, the worst I get on my trips is 32 mpg. Very roomy front and back. Huge trunk. Other than tires, and brakes, and religious oil changing, I've never had to put a penny into it. I am far from a techy, so its lack of all of these fancy cameras and computer screens and other such crap is only a plus to me. Best performing and most reliable road car I've driven. NOV 2016 - Now at 90,000 mi. (Job change - not as much driving) still runs great - no money on other than oil change. Bought a '16 Ford Escape (wife loves it). Doing some remodeling. Have to say, I can haul 8' long boards, trim, etc... in Fusion and still close the trunk. With the Escape, I need to leave back hatch open and tie it down. This Fusion has been an awesome vehicle. I hope they haven't managed to ruin the Fusion since 2012, because that will be my first consideration in another year or so. Finally something! At 95,000 miles driver's door hydraulic lock broke. Can open door by pulling handle and lock lever at same time. So have not had fixed. Just lock door with key like old days. Car still runs like a top! DEC 2018 - at 110,000 miles. It took a deer smashing into my rear qtr panel to finally get this vehicle in a shop. Still runs great and very reliable. Still - except for the door lock mentioned above - absolutely nothing has broken down on this car in or out. JUN 2019 - 115,000 miles. Still extremely reliable and runs great, though I can notice it is not as peppy on acceleration as it always has been. Probably should give in and get a tune-up. Still not a penny spent on anything other than oil changes, tires, and one brake job many miles ago. Rarely haul grandkids anymore, but for years that was commonplace. I say that to point out that I recently gave the interior a good cleaning (I smoke). I was impressed with how well the entire interior has remained undamaged. The seats have proven to be well built and very durable (I'm not skinny) and I have never babied the inside - often hauling lumber, etc...before we got the Escape. Had to change a few things below for this update, such as my age and mileage, but the MPG is still accurate.
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Great value for the money
moxiedog, 02/01/2012
2012 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
49 of 53 people found this review helpful
Ordered the 2012 S model optioned the way I wanted and waited 10 weeks. Picked it up on 1/12/2012 In most aspects this car is outstanding. The first tank showed 27.3 mpg in mixed city/ hi-way driving. Fun to drive, great handling and braking. Fit and finish are first rate Two very minor Issues: 1. The 6 speed manual shifter is a bit clunky. No speed shifting with this baby. 2. The C pillars are a bit thick creating a slight blind spot.
Great job Ford!
vkmaxima, 06/30/2014
2012 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
I traded my 2002 Lincoln LS V8 with 189k on the clock, and I must say I've always been a Ford fan. I love my 2012 Ford Fusion SEL. Bought the car used with 49k now 54k on it. I needed something a little more fuel efficient and that's what I got. The car achieves 22+ mpg city and 29+ mpg highway. I average about 24-26 mpg in mixed driving. The car is absolutely comfortable, and is very quiet. I like to drive my family and friends around, and they've all complimented how great the car is. My favorite feature is the SYNC system. Honestly, everyone who has had issues with it need to check themselves. It's a pretty easy system to use. The 2.5L I4 has very good power, all in all a great car.
My Fusion
jm868, 10/17/2011
2012 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
39 of 42 people found this review helpful
Just got the car 2 months ago, so far, impressed. Great ride, very comfortable, sunroof is a nice addition, thought like many have said, me at 6'4 has my head exceptionally close to the roof, something I have to adjust to. Also the fuel economy for the four cylinder has been disappointing, believe me I drive maybe 5 or 6 digits above the speed limit like everyone else in the world and yet I find myself getting gas every week like a did with my Dodge Durango. I don't know whats happening there, I hope I just have to break it in more and hope for the best. The power is also a bit subpar. The 12 speaker Sony sound system is absolutely amazing and I would reccomend that to everyone.
Downsized to a Fusion and Lovin' Every Minute of It!
andybobandy, 10/14/2011
2012 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
64 of 70 people found this review helpful
I bought a new Ford 2012 Fusion SE 4cy with Sun & Sync, spoiler, Candy Red Color and now I have almost 1100miles on it. I truly am amazed by the smooth quiet ride on this car under $25K. This is my first ever Ford, and if it's reliable, I will no longer be a Chevy/GMC girl. I am averaging 27mpg driving 60/20/20 (rural, hwy, city). Costs about 43.00/wk for me to fill up and run on. I dont drive too slow and only sometimes too fast lol. What sold me on the car was the cost of the car, the roomy and accomadating interior, the smooth and quiet ride, fuel economy, and all the tech features. I now can leave my Iphone in my purse as it's all handsfree (music, calls, info)
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Tracey, 11/19/2016
2012 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I agree with the other transmission review. Just purchased an used 2012 fusion se and noticed that when you first drive, the transmission seems confused and kind of stutters for a few minutes.
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Great Comfortable car
sonshineacres, 08/13/2013
2012 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
38 of 41 people found this review helpful
My wife wanted a car with a sunroof. We found this car used with 3000 miles a few months ago. Heated leather seats, Sony sound system, sunroof and appearance package. What a great, comfortable car and fun to drive. We have the 3.0 V6 but it is not AWD and that option is not shown on the list. We love the car and the mileage. we typically get 22 around town, but have been up to 30 to 31 on the highway. not bad for a V6
41 MPG
sharkbait, 05/05/2016
2012 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Fusion Hybrid as a Certified Used from Ford. It has meet or exceeded all expectations. I commute 35 miles one way to work; I have averaged 41 mpg since I started driving the Ford. It rides well, the SYNC system is handy, and climate control works well. My car has blind spot monitors that come in handy; the body style limits some visibility.
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