We came back to Roger because he is honest, straight forward and knowlegable about what he sells. Additional benefits like towing and roadside assistance may be available, so read the carefully. Our one grumble would be that the steering is low-geared enough that it took more steering angle than we expected to shuffle the Fusion through a series of back-and-forth turns. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Everyone at this dealership was very nice and welcoming.
I love this car, every time my friends were in it, they compliment how nice my car is. As such, the Hybrid's checks in at 12 cubic feet, or 4 fewer cubes than the non-hybrid Fusion. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail. Prices shift with demand and fluctuate depending on the vehicle's condition, mileage, and location. Both the Fusion Hybrid and the provide brisk acceleration from a stop, smooth gas-electric powertrain transitions, and a roomy interior. To stay impartial, we don't accept expensive gifts or trips from the automakers, and an outside team handles our advertising. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
For 2014, Ford has revised several elements of the Fusion Hybrid's vehicle and climate control software, to make it more economical under certain conditions. It's remarkably sensitive to colors--in general, light colors make the shape look slightly heavier, while darker colors play up the sleekness--but Camrys are dowdy and Sonatas overstyled in comparison. Primary Use: Commuting to work. This is my primary car. Which Is Better: 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid or 2014 Ford Fusion Energi? Skip to details on the: New for 2014 A new S trim level of the Fusion Hybrid is available as are inflatable rear seat belts. Like the Fusion Hybrid, the plug-in hybrid provides eager acceleration from a stop, smooth transitions between gas and electric power, good handling ability for a hybrid, and plenty of room for passengers.
It earns the highest score in four categories but gets an Acceptable for the small overlap front test. Ford's number for this recall is 14C11. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08. Still, that's on par with the trunks of other midsize hybrid sedans.
However, both suffer from meager power on the highway and grabby regenerative brakes. There's also the excellent Ford active park assist capability, which measures a parking space and steers the car into it while the driver accelerates and brakes. Some test drivers think the eco-friendly seat fabric feels cheap. Their gasoline engines are well isolated, and even when the engine switches on and powers up to full throttle, the transitions are smooth and the noise remains low. But competition is hardly standing still. The gas mileage issue mentioned in a previous review was dealt with by Ford changing the sticker 's. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Why You Can Trust Us Our U. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. How Reliable Is the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid? Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. Transitional car til we go full electric. Despite the swooping headline of the new Fusion, the rear seats have solid head- and legroom, although again, not class-leading. Ford issued owners an interim notification on July 27, 2018.
Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began May 16, 2017. I love the Aston Martin influence on the styling and the overall features etc. And as with the hybrid Fusion, Ford sent checks to compensate owners for their presumably higher gasoline costs. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. On the other hand, its infotainment system can be sluggish, much like its highway acceleration. Parts are not currently available.
In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving. Note that the non-plug-in Fusion Hybrid manages to retain a fold-down rear seat--which not all its competitors do. If you want a hybrid in a mid-size sedan, the sleekest and most stylish among them is clearly the 2014 Ford Fusion hybrid--and its plug-in hybrid sibling, the Ford Fusion Energi. Ford has kept noise from the low-rolling-resistance tires fairly low, and the suspension not only holds the road but provides a firm but forgiving ride.
It also has a sleek design and many available driver-assist features. Side crash and rollover are rated at four stars. The Fusion Hybrid seats five and provides great comfort and support, with ample head- and legroom for rear-seat passengers. This is the second Buick that we have purchased from Roger in 17 months. Also, the Fusion Hybrid rides comfortably, and sound insulation is fantastic, making the ride quiet. Luckily, there are redundant old-style knobs for tings like climate control and radio volume.
With this system, climate controls use the touch interface, which can be annoying. However, many earn better scores, including a number of hybrids. There's ample knee room for four six-foot adults, though the front wheel wells push feet toward the center of the car. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. Rear seat space and legroom, however, were substantial for this 5-foot, 9-inch scribe. Ford uses active noise cancellation, which analyzes the sound in the cabin and broadcasts anti-noise through the door speakers to cancel out certain frequencies that make the car sound strained or are likely to be unpleasant to occupants.