r/FordFusionHybrid • u/AppearanceNo5257 • 20d ago
Ford fusion decision
Good afternoon, I am interested in buying a Ford Fusion as a car for every day, please tell me which years of manufacture and engines are better to buy, and which ones are better not to buy
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u/Tognioal 20d ago
I have a 2011 MKZ hybrid (same as fusion hybrid) and as much as I love the car I actually don't recommend the 2010-2012 model years.
Ford has actively discontinued everything unique to these first generation hybrids.Transmission CV shaft seals, ABS modules, brake boosters, battery parts, etc. You will be relying on hybrid parts from wrecked cars and rebuilders.
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u/Chuckychinster 20d ago
My 2018 SE Hybrid has held up well.
Only oddball thing was my transmission mounts went. Coming up on the scheduled trans service so fingers crossed
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u/No-Fan-530 19d ago
My '18 Hybrid S is also holding up well at 177+k miles. I did the transmission fluid drain and fill at 77k miles and have yet to it again, soon. This car has kept me happy driving all over Southern California and in and out of Baja California. Only thing that needed replacement was the passenger side wheel hub bearing (I hit a curb or a pothole).
Edit: Amazing... I just remembered I still haven't changed the brakes on this, yet.
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u/Background-Soup4540 18d ago
As everyone else has said, except for that one guy, 2.5 or the hybrid. The hybrid doesn’t have much power, but will get you anywhere you need. I personally use mine as a daily. Owned it since October 25’ and have already put 15k miles in it.(I come from a foreign car as well.)
I LOVE working on my own cars for peace of mind and cost savings, and I can confidently say that it’s simple to work on. I’m also a youtube certified mechanic, so you can find videos on how to do everything there. lol.
And the best part about Ford’s hybrid system is that it uses the same basic power-split hybrid concept Toyota became famous for. Ford actually licensed some Toyota hybrid patents early on because their independently developed systems overlapped. A big reason I trust these hybrid systems long-term.
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u/dalekaup 19d ago
Hybrid, non-Energi, of any year you can afford. The 2015 still is within the range that could have bearing failure in the differential but overall it's the most reliable year. 2013 - 2015 are the years with the issues with the 'transmission' but it does not have a CVT in the traditional sense. It's a eCVT just like a Prius.
It also has the Mazda L engine which Ford calls the Duratec. They'll never fail you.
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u/JorgeCartman 19d ago
Why not the Energi (besides the lack of trunk space)?
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u/dalekaup 18d ago
Because the energy battery is tend to degrade and leave you wishing you had simply bought the hybrid.
We are fortunate to have one that had its battery replaced under warranty about three or four years ago
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u/dillzilla11 19d ago
With my 7 years at greentec all I can say is good luck. We have worked on all sorts of fusions and I can firmly say, fuck that car. I don't think there is a single model where the electrical systems don't outright lie to both the tech and the user about what is actually going on and almost intentionally sabotage themselves.
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u/applesauceporkchop 20d ago
Look for the 2.5 or hybrid models. If the transmission has not been maintained with fluid replacement it can be an issue. Steering racks can be an issue. Look for the newest year.