What the new 2013 Fusion Hybrid did for me

[acdii]

As most here know, I had a bad experience with Ford, not so much with the car, but with the company. But one thing though, owning the new FFH has done something for me that I am thankful for, actually two things, first is I met a great group of people on this Forum, so thanks for being here,

 

Second though, it made me a better driver. In all my attempts to eek out any kind of acceptable gas mileage from that blue demon, I learned how to drive my other Hybrid more efficiently, and it also taught me how to be more efficient in the new Flex that replaced the Fusion. Even though I now have 365 HP at my command, and can feel the G's when that throttle is pushed, I dont. I drive it sensibly, only putting the power down to pavement when I absolutely need it.

 

The new Fusion is a remarkable car, and even though I had a nightmare time with mine, I will still gladly recommend it to anyone who asks. The driving experience alone sets it apart from all the rest in its class. If you want better, go to BMW and pay a whole lot more. Ford did a great job with the new Fusion, they did a great job on the older Fusion, and that was probably one of the best things Ford could have done to get to this point. I have not one complaint on my 2010 FFH, nor the one before it which was a 2010 Fusion Sport. Yeah, the 10 FFH doesn't handle as well as the Sport did, but the new one handles as well, if not better than the Sport, and that is the one thing I really miss about no longer having the Fusion.

 

I am hoping that I can find a way soon to get another one, and hoping beyond hope that when I do, it will not be like the first one, but will be great like every one elses.

 

 

And to those of you here who have been supportive throughout my dilemma, cajoled me when I needed it, slapped me to reality and basically set me straight before I made an ass of myself and made enemies, I thank you.

 

I hope I can pay back the support when needed and hope I can help others get the best out of their cars, both new and old.

 

Yeah, I know, its part of the 7 deadly sins, but I envy and am jealous of all who have the new Fusion and are getting great gas mileage in them.

[neod192]

You made the right decision. No questions there. I know I learned a lot from you! Just think about it - in a few years, Ford will have fixed all the issues with the 1st production year redesigned Fusions and they'll all a ton more features to them :) Then you'll get the newest and greatest and we'll still own our '13 Fusion drooling at the new stuff!

[acdii]

Probably right on that one. Of all the features I had in the Fusion, the only ones missing on the Flex are the Lane Keeping and Auto Highbeams. I would have to go with an MKT for that. Would rather have the Flex though, more room in it. BTW the dealer got a VIN on the one I ordered, hasn't shared it yet since I now have the Flex, but still, its on the schedule. Who knows, maybe if a decent price can be worked out..........

 

 

I do want to see it when it comes in though.

[keithsm2]

the flex has 365 Hp??? I have been trying to think if i want to trade the CTSV in once the fusion comes in..... I really like it...but...its expensive to drive....I wanted it for a retirement car for my wife and me .....5 or 6 years from now...( i dont want to make that payment once im retired ) I really dont use the HP that much....Just enjoy shifting the gears and listening to the motor and I enjoy the Magnetic ride......but dang.....not sure at this cost..........and I obsess over all the little scratches ....ect.....

[acdii]

Its respectable, 365 HP, 350 lb-ft torque, starting at 1500 RPM for the torque, 5500 for max HP. Does 0-60 in 5.7 seconds.

[corncobs]

Hi acdii I think there are quite a few people on here including myself that really appreciate your presence and that stayed around.

 

I felt really bad for you reading your whole story front to back when I found this forum. Including all you rants pretty much anywhere you could post something. At first a thought what an a$$ but over time you backed up your claims with the facts about how for example you can drive your 2010 and you almost became an inspiration.

 

Unlike other people that are just out here to trash talk and maybe even collect data for there fight against Ford you have turned around 180 degrees and keep educating newbies like myself.

 

There is one guy on the BOF that has been ticking me off for quite a while and he just keeps talking smack and is totally resistant against any good advice from anyone including people also active on this forum.( jeff_h and hybridbear etc. )

 

I wish Ford would have been more open minded about your and other people problems and should have worked with customers to provide a fix so you could still be driving your 2013. I'm convinced that being more open about a possible issue with the HVB would stopped all mpg arguments a long time ago.

Of course there are people out there that will never get even close the EPA even with a perfectly working car.

 

Regardless of all the above I also think that based on your needs you are better of with your Flex. Take care!

[acdii]

Thanks, I really appreciate the kind words. :) I contemplated the thought, the 13 I had ordered is still being built, but in black. I stopped by last night and they gave me a price with my 10 as trade, and since it is still early on schedule some items could be removed to bring the cost down. I really dont need Nav,or the ACC in it, have the Flex for those trips. It comes out just a bit too high unless I remove the moonroof too, but that is something we actually use and find a neccesity in the Hybrid in warmer weather. My wife was on the fence with it, but decided, the 2010 is just fine, lets wait a year or two.

 

It would be cool to have two black beauties in the driveway, but the 2010 is a good car, so she has a good point, if it aint broke dont replace it.

[milleron]

Hope you continue to hang around and contribute here.

[acdii]

Oh I will, unlike someone :baby: else, I still own and drive a Fusion Hybrid, just not a new one. :) Besides, I like to stick my tongue out at some of you braggers when you show high MPG readouts from your new cars, and say, hey I can do that too! :) :hysterical: :hi5: :yahoo:

 

I also want to keep track of what is going on with the new cars so when I finally do get the chance to get one I know what to watch out for in it, in case I pick up a used one instead of new.

[hybridbear]

Thanks acdii. At first I personally found your rants a bit frustrating and annoying, but over time I've come to know that you are very knowledgeable about many things. I also cannot imagine how it must have felt to be in that frustrating situation and so that helped me to not get too frustrated with your anger over your defective car.

[keithsm2]

Its respectable, 365 HP, 350 lb-ft torque, starting at 1500 RPM for the torque, 5500 for max HP. Does 0-60 in 5.7 seconds.

wanna race :shift: and i second corncob.....at first got the impression you were just here to bash.....but continued to read and see you are here to help and surely did have a legit gripe!

[Fastronaut]

Your shared experience helped us all, so thanks for all the things you passed along.

[milleron]

A contrary opinion: I never resented anything you said, acdii. I found all of your posts insightful and helpful or else simply clever and humorous. Never considered any of them to be rants or merely bashes. Post away, brother.

[B25Nut]

There were a few times when your rants and indecision drove several of us to stay away from the forum for a few days (so that we didn't take our frustration out on our spouses), but you are the number one asset here.

[DeeCee]

Have always appreciated your thoughts and inputs. It was very fustrating to see that Ford would not take your obvious problem car seriously and do the right thing. Since there are a few others out there with similar low mileage issues, you would think they would like to find out why and get the bug fixed.

[clummus]

I'm a newcomer here, and I have read alot of your posts, but not all. did u have to take a loss on your car when trading it in or did u break even? I think you should start a new thread about your story and post links from beginning to end. I tried to find your earlier posts but never really got all the story. as for myself, I love your posts and your helpful info and I hope you stay around always!

[acdii]

I took a loss, but not a raping thanks to my dealer backing up his word. He said he would get me out of the car into something else with as little loss as possible, but only on a new car. He gave me 31500 on the car, and knocked $1000 off the Flex, plus the incentives, so I only lost about $3000 in total, less when you subtract miles. They are standup guys there! I had looked for used Flex or MKT, but when the trade appraisals were no higher than 27500, I decided to check out a new one instead, and well, it costs me more, but its what we actually needed, not the Fusion.

 

I contemplated trading our 10 for the one I ordered, but not feasible at this time.

 

Funny thing though, i mentioned, wouldnt it be neat to drive to town and back and not use any gas? My wife said, how? C-Max Energi, and I showed her what they run, she wants one now. My dealer isnt certified though, so not going to happen. That new Fusion spoiled me though, it rode so nice, drove so nice, and was so quiet. Now driving the 10 it feels so....old. If I could stiffen the suspension so it handles better, I would enjoy it more.

 

If Ford sent me a couple coupons for $1500 rebate, well, that would put the car right in our range. Like that will ever happen.