2012 Ford Fusion

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2012 Ford Fusion

Starting MSRP $20,705–$29,175

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Average Rating

4.7 out of 5
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Comfort:4.6 out of 5
Performance:4.6 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.7 out of 5
Interior Design:4.5 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.6 out of 5
Reliability:4.8 out of 5

37 out of 39 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Just a get by car , seems tempermental.. bad genes

by working dad
from Winston Salem, N. C. | February 2, 2013

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 2 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 2 out of 5
Interior Design: 2 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 2 out of 5

"Not much going for it ! Noisy and sluggish... A 12 year old honda or toyota would make a better selection... Feels like it will be in the junk yard in 4 or 5 years... Very poor quality build... Cheap price but poor resale value as well. Car auctions are overflowing with them !"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work


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Sleeper

by Boomer Grandpa
from | January 18, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Leasing an SEL with I4-6 speed auto for 18 months with almost 20,000 miles. I call it a sleeper because I thought it was a basic family sedan, yet has performed in all weather and road conditions beautifully with confidence. No issues whatsoever, the car has been flawless. It drives and handles better than much more expensive sport sedans that I test drove before deciding. Glad I picked this one. Fuel economy has yet to drop below 27 mpg."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A


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2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Have my concerns

by Greg B
from Boise, Idaho | December 11, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"My wife and I went to Budget and they gave us an upgrade to the 2012 Ford Fusion since the car they were supposed to have was not in stock. My wife drove it first from the airport while on vacation in Maui, Hawaii. She is 5'7" and had no problems and liked the car very much. Being in Maui it is very humid. We really liked the separate AC settings for driver and passenger. The seats were well designed and being 6'2 myself I had plenty of head and leg room to spare. Here is my concerns. When I drove the car next I noticed that the rear view mirror blocked my frontal viewing. It created a blind spot. It also seemed to me have a blind spot on the sides. It was other wise a very nice ride. But based on the poor field of vision I would not rent or buy this vehicle personally."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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1 out of 5 found this review helpful

new car for old

by Older driver
from New Haven, CT | December 10, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Difficult to get in and out of if you're 6ft or more. Blind spots galore, standard mirrors are no help.SEL model is the only way to go because you need the V-6 engine for power. Too many buttons to push, quite a distraction when driving. Bluetooth and SIRUS radio function great--nice to have. Ford should have added side bumper strips to prevent all the dings the car gets when parked in malls,parking lots,etc. It's a great car if you're short and young. If I had the money, I would have purchased a Nisson Maxima."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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1 out of 3 found this review helpful

Good midsize car

by Rodney P
from Texas | December 5, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"I was driving an Impala that got at most 18 mpg. The Fusion is already helping me out by getting 25 mpg, in the city, love it!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work


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love my fusion in WI

by awesome fusion
from Wisconsin | November 13, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I love, love my car. I bought it brand new in April 2012 it has great gas mileage and looks fantastic inside and out. I couldn't ask for better car in Wi, I bought the SE and even though it doesnt have all the bells & whistles I am so totally pleased with this car. I took a 600 mile trip with it it did awesomely good :) I wanted Americn made and am not disappointed at all in any way Way to go Ford....."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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meets epectations

by bill
from Woodridge, IL | October 23, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have been driving the Fusion for 56 days ... a short time. very satisfied the milage ...22.5+ on most short trips."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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go for the SEL not the SE

by none
from Des Arc,AR | October 14, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"this is a good car but it is the se if i had look a little more i would have got the sel there are a few thing that i do not like and it would have been diffrent had i got the sel it offer the thing i like"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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This Car Snob receives very solid car.

by Car Snob
from Boston, MA | September 30, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I had to trade in my 03 Chevy Silverado. It was a V-8 and powerful, fun, so useful it was hard to give up. That being said I had to give it up because it would have cost 3k for repairs and a 22 mile commute was killing me on gas. I traded it in for a Fusion. I knew I wanted one because I had done a vast amount of research. I was a loyal VW fan. I had owned 6 of them before my Chevy, and loved the German handeling charecturistics. VW quality though took a extreme hit then the Mexican plant started building its cars. So, Ford it was. I love my Ford. There are a couple of draw backs which are minor, and a few unexpected suprises. The biggest negative is the initial acceleration. It is laggy because of a computerized gas pedal. Honda has a drive by wire gas pedal which is hyper responsive. I love it. I also am annoyed by Sync. The concept is fantastic, but the voice recognition can be annoying if your face isn't tilted towards the celeing and you borderline yell. Now the positives are that it is fun to drive. I look forward to driving it to work. I love that if I drive easy, I can get 40 MPG on the hwy, and 33 on tiertiary roads as long as I don't "gun it". Stop and Go gas mileage is horrid though, but perhaps all cars are bad in stop and go traffic. In all, this is a fantastic American car, which rivals any of the tradional top cars of Toyota and Honda of its class. It is brand new so the reliability is still to be seen, but it's history of being reliable is what lead me to give it a 5. Good job Ford."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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best 4-cyl car I have owned

by MFSmn
from port neches, TX | September 2, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Good gas mileage, good bucket seats, good console, satellite radio for oldies rock and roll, FWD, decent engine performance"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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