Used 2016 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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2nd Fusion
Adam, Riverside, CA, 07/05/2018
updated 01/08/2020
Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is my second fusion. I bought my last in 2014 as a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, with a little over 50k miles. Got amazing fuel economy until about 135k miles when the hybrid battery needed to be replaced. Never had a problem with it other than that. I researched all my car options again when I decided to replace it and purchased a 2016 SE with the 2.5 with 30k miles. I liked my old fusion, but this one is a whole different level. Much more space inside, despite not being noticeably larger outside. Much more comfortable, quieter at all speeds and nicer to drive. The trunks huge- trips to Home Depot and IKEA are no big deal at all. I am 6’4 and if the drivers seat is in my normal position, I can get out and sit directly behind it without my knees touching the back of the seat. I definitely recommend the car to anyone looking, I got the base engine due to concerns about actual fuel economy of the ecoboost engines. I’m a father of 3 and having a sporty or spirited driving experience on a daily basis jut doesn’t appeal to me. Safety and comfort are my top concerns!
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Ralph Conrad, New Caney, TX, 12/31/2016
updated 01/06/2020
Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
I love the fusion but after 1 year of ownership and only 7k mile on the odo, the car I paid 32k for is only worth 16k. Truly, fords don't hold their value. Now, 2 years old, not even the dealer wants the car for trade. I was told to go to carmaxx. Never buy another ford. Worse than not holding their values, you have to give them away
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***STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR****
Chris Pearson , New York, NY, 12/14/2020
Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
After 70000 miles coolent leaks into cylinders! Google it you will see, and ford will do nothing to help you. There is a class action lawsuit about it.
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Ford lease, Cedarhurst, NY, 12/24/2018
Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I leased a 2016 ford fusion se with lots of packages. 1.5L engine, leather seats, sunroof, nav, power seats, heated seats, heated mirrors, backup sensors. It was great. lots of features and i got a great price.. Within a few weeks after i got it, there was a popup on my screen saying the gps sd card is faulty. so had to replace that and havent had a problem since then. other cons: POOR FUEL MILEAGE. Highway i can achieve maximum 32mpg and city (living in long island, ny) achieving 19 mpg on a good day. other sedans are much more productive. DO NOT get the goodyear eagle sport tires. i am not a crazy driver yet i had 2 of them torn up at about 20k miles and another 2 were wearing down low at around 25k miles. another thing - battery died at 34,000 miles. right before my lease ended. acceleration: you definitely feel the turbo lag from 0-30 but in speeds upwards of 60mpg, it does great and especially fun to drive in sport mode. I also feel like it would not be a long term car because by the end of 3 years, i am hearing the speakers crackling, the bluetooth isnt connecting right to my phone. these things should not be happening on a car that is barely 3 years old. also - front seat headroom isnt great with the leather and sunroof. rear seat headroom is ok. but legroom isnt too great in the rear. i'd say below average for a midsize sedan. trunk is larger than expected! probably my favorite quality. plenty of cargo space in all seats to store your stuff. lots of junk spaces. car looks great in and out. driving it is fun. cornering is fun. interior knobs and gauges look luxurious especially at night with the blue lighting. i just dont get the feel like this is the type of car that can last past 100,000 miles. paid 210 with taxes and first month payment upfront. very good deal but i do not like the people at the dealership now.
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Too many issues past 100,000 miles
Matt D, Holland, MI, 08/19/2021
Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my fusion in 2017 and it had 13,000 miles on it. It is a 1.5 Ecoboost. It now has 115,000. Primarily used for highway commuting. It's a comfortable, sporty car and I enjoy driving it. The 1.5T is a bit under powered - the turbo kicks in more than it should in my opinion, causing jerky-driving and the MPG to be so-so (I average 28.5). Was a great vehicle until 100,000 miles. Then the coolant leak issue happened to me, which is common in fords ecoboost engines. This caused me to replace the water pump, timing belt, and intake manifold. I was very lucky that the coolant didn't reach the engine or I would have needed a full engine replacement. A few months later, replaced the vacuum purge valve (fuel system). A month later, alternator. The past 8 months I've spent $4,000 in repairs. What's next, transmission? Suspension? I just don't trust this car anymore. Love it, but very expensive repairs seem to keep coming my way for no reason. I would stay away from this car, especially past 100,000 miles. Mine will be put for sale shortly.
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