Segment: Medium
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Ford mixed a bold exterior styling with a sporty platform carried over from Mazda6, and the result was the 2006 Fusion, and then added a few updates for the 2008 model.
Despite the world financial crisis, Ford decided on pushing forward the mid-sized sedan, trying to edge its competitors who struggled to save their resources to face the tough times, and its strategy worked well. It didn't want to be an American version of a Camry or an Accord but managed to give its customers a mid-size sedan that looked more upmarket and innovative.
The 2008 model featured a refreshed front end with thicker horizontal chromed slats over the grille. Its headlights swept-back on their upper side resembled its European brother that shared its Fusion name, even though that was a small hatchback. Its front bumper was different, depending on the trim level, and sported either a wide opening at the bottom with a chromed surrounding or a two-chromed slat grille.
Inside, Ford installed a choice of instrument clusters depending on the trim level. That was unusual for any carmaker in those times. It was available either with a four-dials layout inspired by the European Mondeo, three-dials arrangement, or a very modern design that sported the speedometer in the middle flanked on both sides by LCDs.
Since it shared its underpinnings with Mazda 6, the Fusion received a V-6 and an all-wheel-drive system, which came to complete the powertrain offer. The base version retained the inline-four unit from the 2006 model. It also came with a fuel-efficient hybrid version, which proved that it could run at a lower cost per mile than its core competitors, the Camry and the Accord.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5AT (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2261 cm3 |
Power: | 119.2 KW @ 6500 RPM 162 HP @ 6500 RPM 160 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 156 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 212 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.3 in (1,567/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3239 lbs (1469 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L 5MT (160 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2261 cm3 |
Power: | 119.2 KW @ 6500 RPM 162 HP @ 6500 RPM 160 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 156 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 212 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.3 in (1,567/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3181 lbs (1443 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 6AT (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 130.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 177 HP @ 6000 RPM 175 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 172 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 233 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.3 in (1,567/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3342 lbs (1516 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4445 lbs (2016 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 6MT (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 130.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 177 HP @ 6000 RPM 175 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 172 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 233 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.3 in (1,567/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4387 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 6AT (221 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
Power: | 164.8 KW @ 6250 RPM 224 HP @ 6250 RPM 221 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 205 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 278 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.3 in (1,567/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3325 lbs (1508 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4431 lbs (2010 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 6AT AWD (221 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
Power: | 164.8 KW @ 6250 RPM 224 HP @ 6250 RPM 221 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 205 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 278 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.3 in (1,567/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5622 lbs (2550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Hybrid CVT (191 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2488 cm3 |
Power: | 116 KW @ 6000 RPM 158 HP @ 6000 RPM 156 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 184 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 78 kw (106 hp) |
Total maximum power: | 140.5 kw (191 hp) |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P225/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.3 in (1,567/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.8 cuFT (334 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3719 lbs (1687 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4828 lbs (2190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 Flex Fuel 6AT (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
Power: | 186.4 KW @ 6550 RPM 253 HP @ 6550 RPM 250 BHP @ 6550 RPM |
Torque: | 228 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 309 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Ethanol |
Fuel capacity: | 17.5 gallons (66.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.3 in (1,567/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3446 lbs (1563 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4548 lbs (2063 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 Flex Fuel 6AT AWD (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
Power: | 186.4 KW @ 6550 RPM 253 HP @ 6550 RPM 250 BHP @ 6550 RPM |
Torque: | 228 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 309 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Ethanol |
Fuel capacity: | 17.4 gallons (65.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.6 in (4841 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.3 in (1,567/1,557 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.5 cuFT (467 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4740 lbs (2150 kg) |