JohnE

Not positive, but it sounds like the engines computer made an error when driving and it didn't clear by itself. I don't think it's anything to worry about IF that's the case. I have a new 2011 Fusion 3.0 and the other morning when I came out, started it and got an ABS and brake lights on. As soon as I put it in gear and moved the car, they went off. All I can think of is it was just too cold and maybe froze up a bit. (It has been in the single digits and below lately). I'm also thinking the snow and cold may have had something to do with the code it threw.

Anyone know if they have the same cover on 2011 Lincolns? The older ones must be different that the newer 2011 engines, therefore wouldn't fit (or I'd go with the old). But I have to agree, the cover adds a lot to the engine compartment, nice! Anyone notice any heat gain or problems with it on?

First thing I would do to increase the HP is to buy a Tuner. With a custom tune you will add 20+ HP overall. And the more you can get at the wheels the better. Then I would add a cold air intake. The Steeda is nice, but way too expensive. Same with the K&N, although a bit cheaper. (It always surprises me how expensive they make this product to be, there's not that much to it and I don't believe for a second it costs even a 1/4 of the retail price to manufacture. In fact with a bit of ingenuity and access to a machine shop you could build one yourself for a fraction of the cost.) Anyway, that's the second thing I'd do for more HP. Now the third thing starts getting expensive as there's a few third things you can do. One being to change the main pulley. A gain of almost 10+ HP can be had by doing this, but (again) they are expensive. (Reason being they are made of a better material and are harmonically balanced, etc.) Then there's the super charger, turbo charger and/or nitrous. But with this comes new injectors and (not sure, but I would) make the exhaust better by either adding headers, or better cat's and mufflers to make the exhaust more open, but you could do this without those items and probably add a few HP by just upgrading the exhaust. Unfortunately there isn't much out there for me yet as I recently got a 2011 Fusion w/V6 3.0 engine. It has picked up 20 more HP from the factory for a 240HP rating. Yes, they make a tune for mine, but not much else. Not even a drop in K&N air filter, which by itself with give you 2 or 3 HP more. But these things will come out and if I can get into a shop I'd mind my own words and build one myself. But I am in agreement that it needs some suspension help. so I'm going with a tower brace first, then the springs and shocks. Which can also be an expensive layout, but if you want to run, you have to pay the bucks. Good luck with the HP raise.

Oldguy...That's pretty funny, but very true. The Fusion seems to be a tank in winter weather. Everyone has their own style of driving and preferences on FWD or RWD. I prefer the FWD. It's a new learning curve, but once learned it just may push one into liking it better. And trust me, I'm a very old school guy when it comes to RWD. Heck, I was raised with it..(lol).. But things change and so have cars drive trains. On the horse power thing, yea, what I was getting at was why did Ford ever bother putting an old technology 4.0 in them? They should have had the new engines in them from the get go, or at least from 2007 on ward. I have driven the new v6 and the 5.0's and they are amazing. Even more amazing will be the Boss-302's coming out. I really want one, then I decided that there's no place to really run it around here and what would I do in the winter? Can't afford even a second 'beater' type of car so I'd be stuck. Besides I think the price factor on the Boss-302R would be over my head anyway. The standard versions may not be too bad price wise, but I'm sure the 302R and 302S versions will be well over the 40-50K mark (and I think I maybe dreaming on that low of a price) but time will tell. But I (we) can still dream. The Fusion's Durateck 3.0 engine is an amazing engine in itself. With a simple tune you can add more horsepower to it then the 'Sport' Fusion has. And with a change of suspension you could have a ride that could take on a lot of the higher priced sporty type vehicles out there. And then you'd still have a nice ride (if family orientated). Personally I think the Fusion is one hell of a car and so much can be done to it (after market wise) to make it that much better, without breaking your pocketbook. But, back to the snow...we sure seem to be getting our share this winter. Even the extreme east coast is getting walloped these past few days. And if you've ever been south you know these folks shut down everything with just an inch or two of snow, I can't even imagine how they'll be with a foot or two....lol....Maybe they should all get Fusions....

Sorry, I am a bit lost on this thread. A chip or a tune? On a tuner, they should have a tune available for 87 octane as well as a higher octane (usually an octane that's available in your area). Anyway, the tuner should come supplied with at least two tunes, one for 87 and one for (lets say) 93. Most of the Mustang tunes come with tunes for 3 octanes. It shouldn't be any different for a Fusion 3.0. Just my opinion but it sounds like they're dropping the ball on this one. I'd like to see a K&N air system (I've got a 3.0 2011) but there's so many other companies out there that make these kits (and at a much cheaper price) I guess it's a waiting game, or not enough supply and demand. Kind of a shame considering a lot of folks would like to add these items to their Fusions. Yea, the Fusion is geared towards a 'nice mid sized car' but then there's guys and gals like us that want more and don't have the $$$$ to buy a Sport. Oh well, just my 2 cents....

I can see this thread is going back a bit (time wise) but I'd like to chime in a bit. I have been watching the drag tracks, etc; and find a big interest in making the Fusion into a fairly good race/drag car. Now these folks are going pretty much all out. But like you guys (and gals) I want my Fusion to be a bit more than it is on the street. I have a new 2011 3.0 Fusion SE (didn't quite have the capital for the Sport). There's a suspension package out for the Fusion (which would be a good place to start). But I fail to see any tuners, air systems, etc. Oops, I take the tuner back, I believe SCT now makes a tuner for the 2011 3.0. So now a decent air intake would be next. I know Steeda might or might not have this, but I can tell you right up front I won't pay their price. Yes, they make quality stuff, but it's a bit too pricey for me. I'll wait for K&N or someone else (K&N can be pricey too). You have to admit there's not much to these kits and the material that goes into them can't be that expensive....(unless I'm missing something). I almost want to fabricate my own, but I don't have the shop or tools to do it in. Anyway, I guess my post is just about getting my '11 3.0 up to say 300-320HP. I don't know about the new 6-speed transmissions and how they'd hold up to that much more power. But I have to think Ford built them better. (Heck, I've even got the manual auto shift with the + & - on the side of the shifter to do it yourself if you want). Kinda of a neat thing Ford did. (Again I wonder if the tranny will take more thoough.) It's extreamly hard to find any info on the 2011 internals. I'm sure it'll trickle out, but I'm like everyone else, I wanted it yesterday.....lol...So I guess I'm hoping all you out there that's interested in doing the same will chime in here and say where you found some of the goodies we need to do this to our Fusions.

Wow, that is some crappy mileage. And in my opinion not normal. I had a 07 4-banger and now have a 2011 3.0 V6 and in both cars I experienced excellent mileage. I can't remember what the 07 got, but remember around 23-25 mph around town. The new 2011 30 is getting 25-27 mph around town which to me is amazing considering a bigger engine. Now winter has set in and the MPG has dropped a bit. But am still getting an average of 25 around town in the 2011. I have to think something isn't quite right with your 09. Maybe a tuneup might get you more MPH. Change the filters, air, fuel. Maybe switch to an all synthetic oil, or at least try a semi-synthetic. New plugs, etc, may help too. Just trying to think of things that would improve your around town driving MPH. It doesn't sound right, even with winter and the extreme cold. Good luck!

I agree with FusionFF, it didn't come with, nor was it an option. But, I too didn't know that the MKZ's had covers that would fit our Fusions. Got to tell you all that I have a new Fusion 2011 3.0 SE with just about every option I could get. I'm finding that there's not much out there for the 2011 to give it some 'omph' and better ride. I'll be looking for a better suspension, a tuner for the engine and an air system, K&N doesn't even have one out (yet). I would think there'd be more out there for the Fusion and if there is I'm missing it (unless there isn't any or it's going to be a long wait). Anyone have any ideas about obtaining this stuff? Thanks....

Hmmm....Interesting. I have a 2011 Fusion 3.0 FWD and a 2010 Mustang 4.0. (Hard to explain but the Fusion has 30 more horse power than the Mustang...go figure)....Anyway, I would prefer to drive the Fusion in snow any day of the week (I'm in the thick of things near Buffalo, NY where we just had 3.5 feet of snow). The FWD is great. You go around a corner or turn in snow and ice and you lightly step on the gas. The front wheels dig in and pull you around the turn. In the Mustang with RWD, well you do what the other gentleman does and hope for the best. Everyone has different driving habits as well as cars with FWD and RWD have different ways of driving them. You have to learn the way the car will respond in adverse conditions. As far as the Fusion goes, this is my second one and both Fusions (in my opinion) are like a tank in snow and ice, cutting right through it unlike other cars (and some trucks) on the road. As for my Mustang, well, I'd rather be on dry pavement. It's just not made to go in the snow. But no arguments out of me either, I'm just pointing out which car I prefer in the snow and the driving of both RWD and FWD. They both have their pluses and minuses I've never had the pleasure of driving an AWD car. I hope someone chimes in here and lets us know what he/she thinks of their AWD Fusion. (I've already owned a 4x4, in fact 2 of them and a SUV over the years) The 4x4 is exactly what it is. It'll pretty much go through anything, but just like any vehicle, it won't stop any faster or better. (My pet peve...folks that go like a bat out of hell in their 4x4 in the snow and then can't stop...) But back to the AWD, how is it in adverse weather? Got to be great (I would think...).