I've had 6 Fords, including my current 2011 Fusion SEL AWD. My first Ford was an '87 Escort, then a "95, Contour (the worst vehicle ever!), then a '98 Escort, an "06 Explorer, "08 2dr Focus (stinks in snow!). In between some of those, I had an "'03 Chevy Trailblazer, which tops any vehicle I've had for weather!, a Toyota Highlander, so-so. On January 19, 2011, I drove away with my Fusion V6 SEL AWD. This winter, here in Rockland County NY, has been terrible. One or two storms every week for 7 weeks. It has handled great! As good a any crossover vehicle, or small SUV, or Subaru with AWD. I'm glad I got it. I work with someone who has an '08 Fusion with FWD and she's said it's great in snowy weather, so you should be fine
