Key Takeaways
- The Ford Fusion is a reliable vehicle like any Ford you can find, make sure to look for hallmarks of good maintenance, a clean interior and that the vehicle is clean under the hood as well.
- There are two generations of the Ford Fusion and they are fairly different, the first generation offers larger engines and a smaller interior while the second generation offers better gas mileage and safety features.
- The Ford Fusion should last past 100,000 miles depending on how well the vehicle was maintained and cared for.
Is a Used Ford Fusion a Reliable Car?
A used Ford Fusion can be a very reliable car, it mostly just depends on how well it was treated. If the Ford Fusion had good owners (you can usually tell based on an available maintenance history, how clean the car is, or by getting it checked by a mechanic) you’ll buy a very reliable used vehicle.
Knowing the history of any used vehicle is paramount to having a good idea if you have a lot of time left with your vehicle or if it's on its last legs. The sedan was a popular sedan while it was out but unfortunately simply because Ford wanted to focus on their SUVs, Trucks and Vans it was discontinued. The Fusion was not lackluster by any means and we were sad to see it go, getting a used Fusion can be a great decision and we’re here to help you decide.
What are the best years for a Ford Fusion?
When it comes to looking for the best years for the Ford Fusion it might be difficult, every year had its own set of recalls, good points and lukewarm points like any vehicle. What we can do is go through the two generations of the popular sedan and break down just what each generation brought and what you can expect should you purchase a vehicle from a respective model year.
The first generation ran from 2006 until 2013 and started the vehicle off with a 2.3 liter inline 4 cylinder that made for 160 horsepower and came standard with a manual transmission. There was an available V6 3.0 liter that made for 221 horsepower. Some vehicles after 2007 with the V6 powertrain may be equipped with AWD, and in 2008 ABS became standard on all models. This Fusion was relatively handsome for the model years and as far as reliability the vehicle is fairly reliable and the engines are sturdy with Ford Reliability.
The second generation started sales in 2013, and had a lot of changes done to it. This generation saw a larger vehicle, with more interior comfort and space, instead of being smaller like a Corolla or a Civic, it's designed to be like an Accord or a Camry.
Throughout this generation there is a 2.0 liter hybrid 4 cylinder, a 1.5 – 1.6 liter 4 cylinder, and in 2017 – 2020 a 2.7 liter V6 with a turbo. This generation also has more modern safety features such as blind spot monitoring, lane assist, and backup cameras. Going with either generation you are sure to find a solid Fusion, the biggest difference will be between the engines and modern comfort and technology you want.
Are Ford Fusions good cars after 100,000 miles?
Yes Ford Fusions can be great cars after 100,000 miles. This largely depends on how well the vehicle has been maintained. The more maintenance that was performed the longer your vehicle will last. Do your best to look for a maintenance history and regular oil changes. Ford Fusions should last out to about 200,000 miles with proper maintenance and care, as the average vehicle should last about to 200,000 miles.