I changed mine the day after getting the car to Trico Neoform Beam Blades. I had this type OEM wiper blades on previous two cars and they wiped great. So far it hasn't rained to give them a try, but they worked fine using the windshield washer.
A reviewer I read on the net said the Fusion does not have LRR tires because Ford wanted to keep the price of replacing the tires low. I haven't asked Michelin if mine are LRR or not.