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2007 Ford Fusion

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2007 models.

Class: Midsize Cars
Body styles: I4 4dr Sedan /Se/Sel, V6 4dr Sedan /Se/Sel
Engines: 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Regular Gasoline
MPG (best): 23 combined · 20 city / 29 hwy
Length: 190.2 in
Curb weight: 3,102–3,285 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 4 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

Many owner complaints798 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 111 for similar models — most often about the air bags.
"Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 29 similar 2007 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2007 Ford Fusion is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.3L 4-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-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).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 29 highway), 10% better than the 2007 midsize car average of 21 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.

It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 798 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.

What changed for 2007

All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available

Compared with 2006; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2006 Fusion →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
I4 4dr Sedan /Se/Sel	190.2 in	71.7 in	55.9 in	107.5 in	60.6 / 61.4 in	3,102 lb	61/39
V6 4dr Sedan /Se/Sel	190.2 in	71.7 in	55.9 in	107.5 in	60.6 / 61.4 in	3,285 lb	61/39

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Fusion	2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	20 / 29 / 23	+10%	$2,900	386
Fusion	2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	20 / 29 / 23	+10%	$2,900	386
Fusion	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	18 / 26 / 21	0%	$3,200	423
Fusion AWD	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	17 / 24 / 19	-10%	$3,550	468

Spend $2,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

21 MPG2007 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2007 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2007 Ford Fusion under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2007 midsize cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2007 Ford Fusion (this car)	23 MPG	Not rated	4
2007 Ford Mustang	20 MPG	Not rated	4
2007 Honda Accord	27 MPG	Not rated	9
2007 Toyota Camry	34 MPG	Not rated	7
2007 Dodge Charger	21 MPG	Not rated	2
2007 Chevrolet Malibu	25 MPG	Not rated	3
2007 Volkswagen Passat	24 MPG	Not rated	5

Recalls (4)

Safety advisory: 2 recalls for this model year carry a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Check your VIN now.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · Mar 10, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V158000 · 2,602,668 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module · Dec 18, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V904000 · 600,166 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Risk: If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · Jan 10, 2017 Do not drive

NHTSA campaign 17V024000 · 654,695 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module · May 31, 2016 Do not drive

NHTSA campaign 16V384000 · 1,892,343 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2007 Ford Fusion is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

798Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

41Involved a crash

1Involved a fire

41Injuries reported

98,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Air Bags579

Service Brakes120

Unknown Or Other32

Structure › Body27

Engine25

Power Train22

Electrical System19

Service Brakes, Hydraulic14

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2007 Ford Fusion buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Safety-critical recall. At least one recall carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Do not buy until the VIN shows it was repaired.
Air Bags — 579 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
Service Brakes — 120 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
Structure › Body — 27 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 98,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2007 Ford Fusion. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Fusion years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2020 Fusion	42	191.7 in	★★★★★	3	235
2019 Fusion	42	191.7 in	★★★★★	4	473
2018 Fusion	42	191.7 in	★★★★★	2	509
2017 Fusion	42	191.7 in	Not rated	4	1,204
2016 Fusion	41	191.7 in	Not rated	13	1,731
2015 Fusion	41	192.1 in	Not rated	14	1,065
2014 Fusion	41	192.1 in	Not rated	20	1,376
2013 Fusion	41	192.1 in	Not rated	20	1,803
2012 Fusion	38	190.2 in	Not rated	5	2,196
2011 Fusion	38	190.2 in	Not rated	7	2,065
2010 Fusion	39	190.2 in	Not rated	11	3,483
2009 Fusion	23	190.2 in	Not rated	6	931

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →