RapmasterT Report post Posted November 12, 2013 I've had my 2013 Fusion Hybrid for a few months and immediately it's become apparent that the windshield defog is the worst of any car I've ever owned or driven in my entire life. If the climate control is set to windshield only, recirculate is forced off, and windshield is fog free. If the setting is for windshield plus any other vent, recirculate can be on or off. With recirculate off, all windows slowly fog up. With recirculate on, all windows instantly begin fogging. It seems like there are two choices, defog the winshield and live with outside highway exhaust smells in the cabin, or constantly switch back and forth manually as the windows get too foggy. I've owned and driven a lot of cars and I've never seen anything this bad. It's going in for the first oil service soon and I'm going to talk to the dealer about it, but i want to hear from other owners if this is their experience as well, or if what I'm seeing is unusual. I want to hear your feedback either way, thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingmn Report post Posted November 12, 2013 I have noticed that my windshield fogs faster and requires defogging more often than both my 93 Saturn, and my 09 saturn Outlook. But it's an issue that I happily live with, given this is the most feature packed, technologically savvy vehicle I've ever owned. Minor annoyance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLH Report post Posted November 12, 2013 I just stop breathing on my 60+ mile commute. That works pretty well until I reach the parking lot. Then my windows fog over as I gasp for air. In all seriousness, I wonder if the moist air from front passengers just gets trapped in the upper dash area due to the angle of the glass. I'm tempted to try something but think that the only real way to address the issue is to live in a warmer climate. Boston's not exactly warm around now. 2 machoman1337 and corncobs reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted November 12, 2013 100% agree, I never had fogging issues in the 2010, or any other car except a small crapbox compact that I hated. I think the ventilation system doesn't allow for good air flow across the dash, so moist air gets trapped there which causes the glass to fog. The moment the defrost is turned on though the AC is on, so lose 3 MPG or let the windows fog. I discovered though that if you crack the front window a hair so some air can flow, the window doesn't fog as easy, so looks like I might be getting some vent shades in the near future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites