bartman1

Re the Milan tail light issue - I read posts on another forum about this. It appears to me if the trunk lid fits properly and aligns with the fenders from the "C" pillar back, then it isn't an alignment problem - it's a tooling problem. Unless you can move the tail light assemblies, there is no way to correct this if the stamped fenders and trunk lid aren't accurate.

On my 2010, if it is parked in the shade, the exterior temp does not properly register for several minutes. This delays the cool-down of the cabin. I also believe that the exterior temp stays where it is when you shut off the car (I can't prove it though), which means it takes some time to correctly register outside after you start up.

Over on fordfusionclub.com Fatabbot has posted the procedure for training the tires. It works on 2010 vehicles but remember that the TPMS is located on the valve stem this year, so point the tool at the valve stem, not 180 degrees from it.

I have a 2010 SEL, not the FFH, and had a 2006 SEL for three plus years with 72,000 miles. I have never had the car in for any warranty or mechanical issues (just oil, tires and brakes), so I think the Fuze is the best most reliable car ever. I think the dealer is providing excellent service to you if they just change out the battery no questions asked. I know they should do that, but so many non-Ford dealers fight you on every issue, I'd be happy with your service so far. Good luck with your FFH - and welcome to the Fusion owners! If you read the various boards on Fusions, you'll find we are a satisfied lot with only minor problems. Consumers Reports thinks Fusions are reliable, too, so don't worry.

I had the tpms sensors I bought from ebay installed on Tuesday (8-11). They went in without a hitch and fit correctly on the Ford valve stems (which were included in the purchase). I was able to calibrate them with the Ford calibration tool (also available on ebay for about $12). Other than some scratches the installer put on my wheels (I should have taken them off the car myself) the tires and tpms are now installed and happy.

The sensors were on ebay - item 140334810540 - they are still listed as (more than 10 sets available). They're pricey - $120 the set, but that is cheaper than the Ford dealer. I'll update you Wednesday on how the installation goes tomorrow. Damn. It's like going to the hospital as an expectant father - they're going to operate on my Fuze tomorrow.

Call me lazy - we have a great car wash locally where I first take the car to get all the dirt and crap off it. Then I detail it myself since the car wash is only 95% of the job I want done.

I put a set of 18" SAP wheels on my '10 SEL. The SAPs have the banded sensors which do NOT work with the '10. In 2010 Ford went to the valve-stem mounted sensors, which are available on eBay. I have purchased four Valve Stem/TPMS and have confirmed with my Ford TPMS tool that the car can recognize them. This week I am having them installed. My concern is that the valve stems may not be the proper size for the SAP wheels - that is to say that they may not give enough clearance inside the wheel to mount the TPMS sensors. I have had some users on another forum say that they will fit, and some on this forum which say they will not. Let you know this week. If they don't fit, I believe I can purchase after-market valve stems which will accept the Ford TPMS sensors. This is getting to be an expensive swap but I love the look of the SAP wheels, which were not offered when I ordered my SEL.