DecodedCarsFord Fusion
15 model years from 2006 to 2020, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2020
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 23–42 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2020)
- Recalls
- 48 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2010 (3,483)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 11,807 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2020 Fusion in brief
The 2020 Ford Fusion is a midsize car offered with 4 engines (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.5L 4-cyl), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 192 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,472 lb (4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 42 MPG combined (43 city / 41 highway), 52% better than the 2020 midsize car average of 27.6 MPG, for an estimated $1,600 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Ford Fusion has 15 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2020.
Its most efficient year was 2020 at 42 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 42 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the steering (5,117), air bags (3,326), engine (2,445).
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.
2014 has the most recalls (20); all years together count 48 campaigns and 19,471 owner complaints.
How the 2006 Fusion compares
The 2006 Ford Fusion is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.3L 4-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 190 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,102 lb (I4 4dr Sedan /Se/Sel).
About the Ford Fusion
The Ford Fusion is a mid-size car that was manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company. From the 2006 through 2020 model years, two generations of the Fusion have been produced in gasoline, gas/electric hybrid, and gas/plug-in electric hybrid variants. The Fusion was manufactured at Ford's Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly plant in Sonora, Mexico, alongside the Lincoln MKZ, and formerly the Mercury Milan, both of which share its CD3 platform.
From the Wikipedia article "Ford Fusion (Americas)", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2020 Fusion pros & cons
Full 2020 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 42 MPG combined — 52% better than the average 2020 midsize car (27.6 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints235 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 54 for similar models — most often about the electrical system.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 Fusion
235 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 4 fire reports · 11 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2016 Fusion
1,731 owner complaints · 13 recalls · 6 fire reports · 62 crash reports
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Fusion changes by model year
- 2020
- Engine dropped: 2.7L 6-cyl turbo
- 2018
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2017
- Engine added: 2.7L 6-cyl turbo
- 2015
- Engine dropped: 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
- 2014
- Engine added: 1.5L 4-cyl turbo
- 2013
- New body dimensions: 1.9 in longer, wheelbase +4.3 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Engines added: 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 38 to 41
- 2010
- New hybrid version
- Engines added: 2.5L 4-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 2.3L 4-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 23 to 39
- 2007
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 15 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 42 MPG | 191.7 in | 3,472 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 235 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 191.7 in | 3,435 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 473 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.5L 4-cyl | 42 MPG | 191.7 in | 3,435 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 509 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 42 MPG | 191.7 in | 3,435 lb | Not rated | 4 | 1,204 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 41 MPG | 191.7 in | 3,435 lb | Not rated | 13 | 1,731 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 41 MPG | 192.1 in | 3,931 lb | Not rated | 14 | 1,065 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | 41 MPG | 192.1 in | 3,913 lb | Not rated | 20 | 1,376 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 41 MPG | 192.1 in | 3,913 lb | Not rated | 20 | 1,803 |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 38 MPG | 190.2 in | 3,285 lb | Not rated | 5 | 2,196 |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 38 MPG | 190.2 in | 3,285 lb | Not rated | 7 | 2,065 |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 39 MPG | 190.2 in | 3,285 lb | Not rated | 11 | 3,483 |
| 2009 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 190.2 in | 3,150 lb | Not rated | 6 | 931 |
| 2008 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 190.2 in | 3,150 lb | Not rated | 5 | 1,182 |
| 2007 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 190.2 in | 3,102 lb | Not rated | 4 | 798 |
| 2006 | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | 24 MPG | 190.2 in | 3,102 lb | Not rated | 4 | 420 |
Alternatives to the 2020 Fusion
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota Corolla | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2020 Honda Accord | 48 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Camry | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2020 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Mazda 3 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →