md13ffhguy Report post Posted April 9, 2015 Yes, great job, Bob! I'll be going for my first 600 mile tank of the year tomorrow, or maybe Friday. 3 Bob Cooke, hybridbear and ptjones reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Cooke Report post Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks for all the support, Hopefully I'm on the road to many more 600+ mile tanks, Looking forward to see what I can do on the openroad. I'll be taking a trip to Colorado in July. By then it should be broken it :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
md13ffhguy Report post Posted April 13, 2015 Yep, filled up on Friday and got my first 600 this year, one month ahead of when I first accomplished it last year. Hopefully, this nicer weather sticks... 1 GrySql reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd85 Report post Posted April 14, 2015 Hello all, Over time, my fuel gauge seems to be changing. It frequently tells me i'm low on fuel and when i fill up (i do the click+5 seconds method 3 times) i only get 8-9 gallons. From what everyone else is posting, i should be filling up around 11 or 12. Is my fuel gauge wrong or whats happening here? Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted April 16, 2015 Hello all, Over time, my fuel gauge seems to be changing. It frequently tells me i'm low on fuel and when i fill up (i do the click+5 seconds method 3 times) i only get 8-9 gallons. From what everyone else is posting, i should be filling up around 11 or 12. Is my fuel gauge wrong or whats happening here? MarkMaybe this TSB applies to you: http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/9352-technical-service-bulletins-tsbs/?p=88007 1 GrySql reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd85 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Maybe this TSB applies to you: http://fordfusionhybridforum.com/topic/9352-technical-service-bulletins-tsbs/?p=88007 That definitely seems like it applies to me. My warranty ran out last week (i'm at 36,050) and the service tech told me it would cost me a $99 diagnostic fee and take at least an hour, so i'm looking at a $150-200 fix. I wish i had done this a week ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptjones Report post Posted May 2, 2015 That definitely seems like it applies to me. My warranty ran out last week (i'm at 36,050) and the service tech told me it would cost me a $99 diagnostic fee and take at least an hour, so i'm looking at a $150-200 fix. I wish i had done this a week ago.I believe you can extend your warranty now. It is a good idea to have a warranty on your car as long as you own it. These days repairs are so expensive and you can't work on the car yourself. :) Paul 1 Hybrider reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted May 3, 2015 My warranty ran out last week (i'm at 36,050)How many miles where on the car when you bought it? If it had more than 50 miles when you drove it home then you would still be under warranty. Our car had 200+ miles when we drove it home and thus the warranty would run until 36,2xx. 1 ptjones reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thavil Report post Posted May 3, 2015 How many miles where on the car when you bought it? If it had more than 50 miles when you drove it home then you would still be under warranty. Our car had 200+ miles when we drove it home and thus the warranty would run until 36,2xx.Actually, this doesn't appear to be true with Ford as you and me both thought. Ford's warranty ends at 36000 on the dot regardless of how many miles were on the car when you bought it, unlike other manufacturers. I just found this out when I had my rear bushings replaced. 3 GrySql, ptjones and hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FordService Report post Posted May 4, 2015 That definitely seems like it applies to me. My warranty ran out last week (i'm at 36,050) and the service tech told me it would cost me a $99 diagnostic fee and take at least an hour, so i'm looking at a $150-200 fix. I wish i had done this a week ago.Hi mark85, I can check out some additional assistance on this, but I recommend setting up an appointment with your dealer first. Once you've done so, please let me know. :) Meagan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwhgme Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Unbelievable fuel mileage and performance! 4 GrySql, Da0ne, hybridbear and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrySql Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Unbelievable fuel mileage and performance! :thumbsup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
md13ffhguy Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Unbelievable fuel mileage and performance!That's awesome! Helps to validate your decision to purchase this car, no? 1 rwhgme reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
md13ffhguy Report post Posted May 8, 2015 Got my fourth (consecutive) 600 mile tank of 2015 today. At this date last year I was still working on my first. Hopefully, this bodes well for the rest of spring, summer, and fall. Dash display and manual calc came out to roughly 56 MPGs this tank. :) 4 GrySql, Hybrider, rwhgme and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric.C.Boston Report post Posted May 9, 2015 Hello,Two weeks ago, I got to 595.3 miles before refueling with 12.1 gallons. Only 5 miles to E, but I could not push it due to travel plans.This morning I was at 572.8 miles with a highway trip ahead. I decided to push it with 45 miles to E. The fuel gauge was in the red, and 7 miles to E, when I refueled 46 miles later.My first 600 Mile tank! I wanted to take a picture, but found I left my cellphone at home!619.0 Miles380.2 EV Miles53.3 Indicated MPG11.812 Gallons to refill the gas tank.I noticed the initial mileage to E reading after refueling is high and quickly goes down to more reasonable numbers as you drive. It started out at 708 miles to E, then when down to the lower 600s after 10 to 20 miles.73 Eric 4 ptjones, hybridbear, Hybrider and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridwannabe Report post Posted May 20, 2015 Hi, While skimming this thread, I noticed some owners of older Fusion Hybrid's (2010-2011) said they had no problem getting into the 600 mile club or even 700 mile club with those cars, but are having a difficult time or not even close with the newer 2013 and up. Do the 2010/2011's get better milage than the newer models? I'd be open to a low mileage used 2010/2011, though I like the looks of 2013 better. Also, I notice tons of base 2010-2012's Very few loaded models. Seems odd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrySql Report post Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Hi, While skimming this thread, I noticed some owners of older Fusion Hybrid's (2010-2011) said they had no problem getting into the 600 mile club or even 700 mile club with those cars, but are having a difficult time or not even close with the newer 2013 and up. Do the 2010/2011's get better milage than the newer models? I'd be open to a low mileage used 2010/2011, though I like the looks of 2013 better. Also, I notice tons of base 2010-2012's Very few loaded models. Seems odd. Bigger gas tanks... 17.5 gallons on the <2012 vs 13.5 gallons on the 2013> My guess is that the loaded <2012 models are such nice, reliable cars people drive them a long time. Edited May 20, 2015 by GrySql 1 hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Automate Report post Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Do the 2010/2011's get better milage than the newer models? Not generally. 2013 + have smaller engine (2.0 vs 2.5), better aerodynamics, better batteries (Lithium vs. Ni-MH) and can run on batteries up to 85 mph instead of only 47 in first gen. Edited May 20, 2015 by Automate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridwannabe Report post Posted May 20, 2015 Bigger gas tanks... 17.5 gallons on the <2012 vs 13.5 gallons on the 2013> My guess is that the loaded <2012 models are such nice, reliable cars people drive them a long time.Wow that's a huge difference! I wonder why the change since the car seems to have grown in size, but they reduce the tank size. That's strange as well. I've found a few low mileage 2010's-2012's. But the asking price is close to a new 2015 Fusion Hybrid S. The "S" model just doesn't have power seats, heated mirrors and Sirius/XM correct? All 3 are on the SE? Any other differences? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted May 20, 2015 Wow that's a huge difference! I wonder why the change since the car seems to have grown in size, but they reduce the tank size. That's strange as well. I've found a few low mileage 2010's-2012's. But the asking price is close to a new 2015 Fusion Hybrid S. The "S" model just doesn't have power seats, heated mirrors and Sirius/XM correct? All 3 are on the SE? Any other differences? I believe power seats require an upgrade from the base SE. Check out the Order Guides here for more info. You can also check out this thread for differences of SE versus Titanium. We should maybe update that thread to include S versus SE differences. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raadsel Report post Posted May 20, 2015 Wow that's a huge difference! I wonder why the change since the car seems to have grown in size, but they reduce the tank size. That's strange as well. I've found a few low mileage 2010's-2012's. But the asking price is close to a new 2015 Fusion Hybrid S. The "S" model just doesn't have power seats, heated mirrors and Sirius/XM correct? All 3 are on the SE? Any other differences? I believe the smaller gas tank was shrunk to cut a little extra weight and that improvements in gas mileage would still allow the car to have the same range. A gallon of gasoline weighs over 6 lbs, so by shrinking the tank by 4 gallons they cut 24 lbs. of possible weight, not counting the little extra the larger tank would would weigh. It's also possible they used some of the space savings for the battery. 1 hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridwannabe Report post Posted May 20, 2015 I believe power seats require an upgrade from the base SE. Check out the Order Guides here for more info. You can also check out this thread for differences of SE versus Titanium. We should maybe update that thread to include S versus SE differences.Thanks for the info! There are a few S models in my area that are marked down pretty low for Memorial Day. I can live with no power seats and the other stuff. The ONLY thing that I can't deal with is lack of Sirius/XM. I have an aftermarket radio now on my dash and swore I'd never again buy a car without Sirius/XM installed. I've been searching this site to see if it can be added to the stock S model radio, but it doesn't look like it. That really stinks. I'd even pay a decent amount to add it to the stock S radio after purchase. But doesn't seem to be an option. Ugh. BTW I drive upwards of 30k or so a year so satellite radio is a must! 1 hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted May 20, 2015 Have you considered a portable Sirius radio which could be connected through the USB or RCA connector? That would be cheaper than buying an SE if you're really comfortable with the Hybrid S features. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridwannabe Report post Posted May 21, 2015 Have you considered a portable Sirius radio which could be connected through the USB or RCA connector? That would be cheaper than buying an SE if you're really comfortable with the Hybrid S features.Yes that's what I have now and I hate it!! Too small, using a remote stinks etc. That's why I said next car "has" to have Sirius/XM. I have the latest Onyx Plus too. If I'm buying again, just want it in the vehicle radio. I understand it's not an option for the S model, but too bad they couldn't have made it easy to add with some sort of module or something. Besides that, I don't really see anything I would miss with the S. I did notice one brochure said "4 speakers" where as another said 6. I'd hope it would have 6. 4 would be terrible and back to the 80's haha. Another thing is there are hardly any blue FFH's around, but oddly enough 3 in the area are S models. Go figure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites