2007 Ford Fusion SE review from North America
"The Fusion is a great value Accord rival"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Fusion has sealed bearings that cannot be greased, which is a problem, and makes a creaking noise when going over bumps. There is also an annoying buzzing sound from the dash at times.
General comments?
Apart from the bearing issue, this is a great car from Ford. It drives smoothly and the V6 provides enough punch in mid-range and higher speeds, although taking off from a standing start seems to require a little push. The transmission shifts nicely as you increase speed.
The ride is quite and comfortable on long journeys. My wife uses this as her daily driver doing 60 miles a day, she loves it and is getting 25mpg on the highway, which is not bad for a V6. I just added synthetic oil which might increase the mileage a little.
Overall this is a great car from Ford, they are cheaper than a Camry or Accord, and in my opinion not as plastic or tinny.
We test drove an 07 Accord before getting the Fusion and hated how much cheap plastic was in the car, and how thin the metal was on the doors, which made for a noisy drive. The Fusion was way better for cheaper; we made the right choice and Ford has started to do a great job of their new line up of cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Stratus |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2009 |