With the increase talk on electric cars I thought I'd share some thoughts on my Fusion! no one seems to talk about these cars so I wanted to give some input! please like, share, and subscribe!
Hey, great video! Do you have struggles with the small space in the trunk? What version do you have? Do you drive EV only all the time or set it to hybrid and let the car decide when to use only electric or electric with gas or gas only? What tires are you using? Green tires? I am considering one used for my daily commute. Thanks again for the video, good info. As far I know, Ford Pass App is free and compatible with vehicles 2017 and later.
The huge battery in the trunk hasn't bothered me. Since i have no kids i just put my groceries in the back seat. I usually always just drive ev until it runs out unless I know I'm going to be stuck in rush hour, then i put it on "EV later" mode to save the battery power for that stop and go traffic. Tires on the car are michelin energy savers 225/50/r17. Ford app is handy for keeping track of your miles and unlocking your car if you forget your keys lol. If you go too many days without using the gas engine the car will turn the engine on for a minute to keep fluids moving, nice little detail the engineers thought of there.
I adore the sounds this vehicle makes. The electric engine's whine and regen braking whines are just my favorite. The Atkinson Cycle engine sounds smooth, too. My mom owned a 2016 energi and I loved that car. I was supposed to get it after her but she totalled it.
They’re great cars. My 2014 has about 180,000 miles on it and still running strong. Very few issues, and for the way we use it, averaging about 49.7 MPG.
Here in 2023, lots of talk about going to all electric cars, but these plug-in (or “Gen 3”) hybrids seems like the best vehicle. There’s a BMW that basically has a motorcycle engine in it that charges the battery when needed. Perfect
Nice video and very truthful! I had a 2018 Energi and recently traded it in for a Platinum with about the same mileage! These cars are great and I think that Ford will re-think their decision after a couple of years when Electric cars are the norm but Range anxiety sets in! Good choice on your part!
I just bought a 2017 energi on feb 8th 2021. Mine has 140 thousand on it. In my 20 day history I have a 70 mpg average and climbing. I also upgraded to the 220 volt charger for the faster charge. I just pull it in the garage and plug it in. We have a local restaurant that has free charging while you dine. I enjoy the ride its smooth and quiet with plenty of luxuries. I recently sold my 2017 Lincoln continental and purchased a f150 and the ford fusion energi. The fusion is a pretty darn nice little car.
Isn't it? For in town driving it's perfect and on long trips it's smooth and comfortable, even though it's not a lincoln. I'm guessing the mkz has better insulation and would probably be even quieter on the highway, i love the body on the fusion though
I found your video because I am currently thinking about buying a fusion plug in. I’m glad to see that you are having good luck with your car considering how many miles are on it. I want to buy a used one because of how cheep they are. Thanks for the content. Maybe give us a up date on total cost and current efficiency of battery. Subbed.
Thank you! I'm almost a year in and 7 tanks of gas into it due to weekend getaways. At 70mph mine seems to avg 41-42mpg highway so no complaints there. Usually do 18-20 miles in city driving on a full charge. Will definitely do a follow up video soon!
2014 CMax Energi. Ey, it’s pretty quick. 0-40mph Is very fast in auto. Both the electric and engine work together. Great car 99000 miles so far only tires and and I do my oil changes every 4 months. Very understated category of. Car the plug-in. Love the instant torque. Pure electric is cool but when they work together it’s great! 49 mpg 70mile commute. Previous car was Subaru Outback.
The instant torque is nice, I'm just used to a lot more power. At your mileage I would definitely do transmission fluid soon, very likely it's never been done
I just bought a 2019 Energi. Boring is very legit of a description. I forced myself to find excitement in watching the gauges, and trying to get the best mileage possible. I have a 50 mile commute. I charge in the morning and don't charge at work. I am averaging 56-57 mpg. Weekends are typically pure electric driving! I definitely recommend it!
Heheh, You don't know what a boring car is until you ride a corolla 2013...🤣😂 The Fusion is not built for race track but for me it was a HUGE UPGRADE... (Ford Fusion Titanium plug-in in my case)
My 2015 energi just started making tranny noises at 220k so I just replaced the tranny, and although the engine was running perfectly still I had them change the engine too. Both tranny and engine are used, but low miles on them. I love this car.
... these cars really do drive great.. just feels good.. Just wondering how long it will take for this bloody recall they made to be taking care of for the 2019-2020 cars.
Don't expect this car to be a quick merger into traffic. This is the first reason i want to get rid of it. Number two is the lack of trunk space. When i purchased it i didn't think in the future i would need the space the hybrid battery occupied. Mine is 83k miles with 22 miles range on the hybrid battery in warmer months. Winter is is worse at 18 miles. My other gripe is my phone has to be re-linked to the car every day. This started about three weeks ago but, im not sure if it's an issue with the car or the phone.
Interesting, thank you for the insight! I personally think it's got good torque, and if you turn the gas engine on it's okay for merging. At the end of the day you can't expect much out of an eco friendly car in terms of power.
I have a 2017 FFE and I'm wondering if I press the "L" button or use the "Hill" button when going down hill or decelerating at a stop, will I be generating more electricity to the batteries than if I don't employ them?
I bought a 2017 Hyundai plug in and I hear a buzz travel under the car when I shut it off. I really notice this noise after I turn the car off and open my door; I can hear the electric underneath it’s concerning. Have any clue ??
Usually there's fans around the battery and they kick on to cool it off. Does it sound like a fan? They can come on with the car off, especially if it's plugged in
I remember back in 2019 Ford gave me a new 2019 hybrid fusion for 2 weeks to drive around while they fixed my focus an that fusion was cool car it was kinda quick I don’t think it was a plug in one tho
Can't really say what I paid for it, but the only issue is that one tpms sensor going out, I want to get new tires in the next year so I will be replacing it when I change the tires. My logic is that with the low use of the gas engine I won't really run into issues until 5+ years when the battery will start getting near the end of it's life. The brakes don't get used much either since the electric motor assists with slowing the car down. The biggest concern I have and will do soon is change the transmission fluid. With the regenerative braking the transmission goes through a lot of use, changing the fluid will keep it functioning properly for a long time.
My mother-in-law drives hybrid Toyota Camry with 400k km on odometer and it is the most high maintenance car ever. If I ever choose a hybrid car then it will be a new one
Honestly you should drive both and decide. Looks wise the fusion wins all day, but the prius does have a much bigger hatch/trunk area. Also the controls are much more different inside. It's a matter of preference, they're both pretty efficient and reliable cars
Hey I have a 2017 fusion energy with 75,000 miles on it. How long do you think we will be able to go on the battery before it needs to be replaced( hybrid battery)
Honestly that's a good question, in extreme weathers like the heat here in Florida I'm assuming in 5-7 Years from the manufacture date i might see issues but honestly time will tell. Guess that would be a good follow up video when i do see the electric range start to shrink.
@@johnavgoustis3372 that's a relief to hear. I think all the fans on the battery definitely help. Also on really hot days the car starts the engine even if i still have a half charge, little things to extend that life. If you try to override it the dash says engine on for system performance
Just purchased a 2016 for $1700 with 140K miles they thought the Hybrid battery was bad but it only needed a charge cord didn't come with one.They sell very nice cars but don't repair them at all.I can't believe they had the car listed for $5995 because they didn't know it want start if the 12V battery is weak and the hybrid is completely dead.
@@jonyrocklooking at buying a 2014 energi titanium with 140k for 6900. It looks really well kept. Im just nervous about the tranny stores with the 14s. What are your thoughts?
I’m at 216,000 now…did 10k in last 3months. This car is a nyc taxi. I’ve never had any engine or trans problems and don’t anticipate any. Only thing that requires maintenance sometimes is the suspension components, I’ve changed the throttle body at 210k and egr valve at 170k and I’ve went through some speed sensors aswell. And many many H11 headlamp bulbs lol
The transmission went out on mine out of nowhere right when I went over the 8 year 100000 mile warranty. They wanted $8600 to fix it.. which is more than the highest kbb price could sell it for and I even had the titanium model
Is not a race car. Just stop saying its boring. If you want a fast car you should buy a Ferrari or Porsche. A fusion is not boring. is a comfortable car. If you don't want it sell to me. I'll be glad to receive it with open arms :)
I'm sorry i gave my honest opinion. Yes i went from a v8 bmw 5 series to this. Even my f250 has more acceleration. It's an amazing car, but it definitely isn't fast. I mention it because as a manager at dealerships in the past I've seen tons of people buy a car, then come back and trade it in a few months later because it didn't please them. Aside from my boring comment I hope you found the video helpful!
Depends how handy you are. Dash i would assume would be a few hours to remove and replace with a new one. If you don't mind the cosmetics make the seller discount for the damage and enjoy a great car!
Hum, this 40k car does not have the performance of a 120k+ car. What an in site. this is a reliable affordable car. Compare it to other cars in the price class.
Lol this was my opinion and thoughts, was never meant to be a comparison video. That being said i love the car and it's very nice for being a ford and not the lincoln version. Like i said compared to my previous sonata this car is built much better and is much more quiet on the highway
Hey, great video! Do you have struggles with the small space in the trunk? What version do you have? Do you drive EV only all the time or set it to hybrid and let the car decide when to use only electric or electric with gas or gas only? What tires are you using? Green tires? I am considering one used for my daily commute. Thanks again for the video, good info. As far I know, Ford Pass App is free and compatible with vehicles 2017 and later.
The huge battery in the trunk hasn't bothered me. Since i have no kids i just put my groceries in the back seat. I usually always just drive ev until it runs out unless I know I'm going to be stuck in rush hour, then i put it on "EV later" mode to save the battery power for that stop and go traffic. Tires on the car are michelin energy savers 225/50/r17. Ford app is handy for keeping track of your miles and unlocking your car if you forget your keys lol. If you go too many days without using the gas engine the car will turn the engine on for a minute to keep fluids moving, nice little detail the engineers thought of there.
@@jonyrock Thanks! Just sad that Ford stopped the production, for now, it seems to be a great plugin car. Thanks
Johnny rocks never drove a Peugeot or trashy Fiat. Otherwise he will love his Fusion
@@danuber5559 poor you, driven tons of fiats, only one peugeot, doesn't even compare to my car 😂
I adore the sounds this vehicle makes. The electric engine's whine and regen braking whines are just my favorite. The Atkinson Cycle engine sounds smooth, too. My mom owned a 2016 energi and I loved that car. I was supposed to get it after her but she totalled it.
Yeah it's interesting! Sounds like a little turbine
They’re great cars. My 2014 has about 180,000 miles on it and still running strong. Very few issues, and for the way we use it, averaging about 49.7 MPG.
Same here 2915 at 197k miles running strong. Also have 2019 at 23k.miles still like new :)
@@emresenturer how has the big battery held up? Have you had to replace it yet?
How?? I'm only getting about 39 to 43
They probably mainly drive electric. I usually average 56-58mpg per tank when I'm not using the car to go out of town.
Here in 2023, lots of talk about going to all electric cars, but these plug-in (or “Gen 3”) hybrids seems like the best vehicle. There’s a BMW that basically has a motorcycle engine in it that charges the battery when needed. Perfect
Nice video and very truthful! I had a 2018 Energi and recently traded it in for a Platinum with about the same mileage! These cars are great and I think that Ford will re-think their decision after a couple of years when Electric cars are the norm but Range anxiety sets in! Good choice on your part!
I appreciate it! Still a great car so far
it puts a smile in my pocket
I just bought a 2017 energi on feb 8th 2021. Mine has 140 thousand on it. In my 20 day history I have a 70 mpg average and climbing. I also upgraded to the 220 volt charger for the faster charge. I just pull it in the garage and plug it in. We have a local restaurant that has free charging while you dine. I enjoy the ride its smooth and quiet with plenty of luxuries. I recently sold my 2017 Lincoln continental and purchased a f150 and the ford fusion energi. The fusion is a pretty darn nice little car.
Isn't it? For in town driving it's perfect and on long trips it's smooth and comfortable, even though it's not a lincoln. I'm guessing the mkz has better insulation and would probably be even quieter on the highway, i love the body on the fusion though
Damn 70mpg, insane
I found your video because I am currently thinking about buying a fusion plug in. I’m glad to see that you are having good luck with your car considering how many miles are on it. I want to buy a used one because of how cheep they are. Thanks for the content. Maybe give us a up date on total cost and current efficiency of battery. Subbed.
Thank you! I'm almost a year in and 7 tanks of gas into it due to weekend getaways. At 70mph mine seems to avg 41-42mpg highway so no complaints there. Usually do 18-20 miles in city driving on a full charge. Will definitely do a follow up video soon!
Get a warranty these are known for transmission issues and the trans is very expensive for the hybrid and energy models
2014 CMax Energi. Ey, it’s pretty quick. 0-40mph Is very fast in auto. Both the electric and engine work together. Great car 99000 miles so far only tires and and I do my oil changes every 4 months. Very understated category of. Car the plug-in. Love the instant torque. Pure electric is cool but when they work together it’s great! 49 mpg 70mile commute. Previous car was Subaru Outback.
The instant torque is nice, I'm just used to a lot more power. At your mileage I would definitely do transmission fluid soon, very likely it's never been done
I just bought a 2019 Energi. Boring is very legit of a description. I forced myself to find excitement in watching the gauges, and trying to get the best mileage possible. I have a 50 mile commute. I charge in the morning and don't charge at work. I am averaging 56-57 mpg. Weekends are typically pure electric driving! I definitely recommend it!
Welcome to the plug in life 😂
Some good music definitely helps, the stock sony radio is amazingly good
@@jonyrock the stereo is very good, you're right
Heheh, You don't know what a boring car is until you ride a corolla 2013...🤣😂 The Fusion is not built for race track but for me it was a HUGE UPGRADE...
(Ford Fusion Titanium plug-in in my case)
Have you driven a Mitsubishi Mirage before? 🤣
My 2015 fusion is still going great even after 140,000+ miles.
I'm at 162k and no issues!
My 2015 energi just started making tranny noises at 220k so I just replaced the tranny, and although the engine was running perfectly still I had them change the engine too. Both tranny and engine are used, but low miles on them. I love this car.
Im curious, how often did you change the fluid in the tranny that failed?
... these cars really do drive great.. just feels good.. Just wondering how long it will take for this bloody recall they made to be taking care of for the 2019-2020 cars.
Thanks for the video man! very informative!
Don't expect this car to be a quick merger into traffic. This is the first reason i want to get rid of it. Number two is the lack of trunk space. When i purchased it i didn't think in the future i would need the space the hybrid battery occupied. Mine is 83k miles with 22 miles range on the hybrid battery in warmer months. Winter is is worse at 18 miles. My other gripe is my phone has to be re-linked to the car every day. This started about three weeks ago but, im not sure if it's an issue with the car or the phone.
Interesting, thank you for the insight! I personally think it's got good torque, and if you turn the gas engine on it's okay for merging. At the end of the day you can't expect much out of an eco friendly car in terms of power.
I have a 2017 FFE and I'm wondering if I press the "L" button or use the "Hill" button when going down hill or decelerating at a stop, will I be generating more electricity to the batteries than if I don't employ them?
That's a good question. Being in Florida I have no hills to test this on but it makes sense that it would regenerate more.
i rented one of those hybrid it was new car seemed impressive for a ford i mean deff no lexus but nice driving smooth car
I bought a 2017 Hyundai plug in and I hear a buzz travel under the car when I shut it off. I really notice this noise after I turn the car off and open my door; I can hear the electric underneath it’s concerning. Have any clue ??
Usually there's fans around the battery and they kick on to cool it off. Does it sound like a fan? They can come on with the car off, especially if it's plugged in
Make more videos on it. Like if you get any problems. Great video!
Thank you! No problems yet! At 153k miles now
Great video. I’m looking at buying one. Or maybe a C-max Energi.
Slightly bigger trunk on the cmax, but i definitely loveeee the look of the fusion. Looks like a mini aston martin 😎
@@jonyrock I agree. Better mpg in the cmax. More interior room in the Fusion.
I remember back in 2019 Ford gave me a new 2019 hybrid fusion for 2 weeks to drive around while they fixed my focus an that fusion was cool car it was kinda quick I don’t think it was a plug in one tho
Awesome Video! Thanks for sharing. 2 questions, What was the price you paid for it? And Has the car required any repairs since you obtained it?
Can't really say what I paid for it, but the only issue is that one tpms sensor going out, I want to get new tires in the next year so I will be replacing it when I change the tires. My logic is that with the low use of the gas engine I won't really run into issues until 5+ years when the battery will start getting near the end of it's life. The brakes don't get used much either since the electric motor assists with slowing the car down. The biggest concern I have and will do soon is change the transmission fluid. With the regenerative braking the transmission goes through a lot of use, changing the fluid will keep it functioning properly for a long time.
that 119 mpg right now looks awesome.....
It sure is
love it obsess
Thank you for your video. How about car insurance cost? Is it more expensive than regular Fusion?
Great question but I wouldn't know. I will say I have full coverage and it's not any more expensive than the other cars I own
You know, good review you know, you know.
Thanks for the feedback! Bad habits die hard
My mother-in-law drives hybrid Toyota Camry with 400k km on odometer and it is the most high maintenance car ever. If I ever choose a hybrid car then it will be a new one
Sorry to hear your mother in law bought a toyota!
Any updates did it break down? I’m about to buy one
400 miles away from 200k. Will make a video about my experience so far when it hits 200! I will tell you this. I've never had a more reliable car
Please help me to decide my car,
Ford fusion hibrid or Toyota prius hibrid 🤔
Honestly you should drive both and decide. Looks wise the fusion wins all day, but the prius does have a much bigger hatch/trunk area. Also the controls are much more different inside. It's a matter of preference, they're both pretty efficient and reliable cars
Hey I have a 2017 fusion energy with 75,000 miles on it. How long do you think we will be able to go on the battery before it needs to be replaced( hybrid battery)
Honestly that's a good question, in extreme weathers like the heat here in Florida I'm assuming in 5-7 Years from the manufacture date i might see issues but honestly time will tell. Guess that would be a good follow up video when i do see the electric range start to shrink.
@@jonyrock I know many Energi owners and none have ever replaced their hybrid batteries to date. This goes back to 2013.
@@johnavgoustis3372 that's a relief to hear. I think all the fans on the battery definitely help. Also on really hot days the car starts the engine even if i still have a half charge, little things to extend that life. If you try to override it the dash says engine on for system performance
@@jonyrock my daughter has a 2013 Fusion Hybrid going strong. She's in Florida. Got 76k miles, gets around 38mpg.
@@johnavgoustis3372 I'll hit 150k this week. At 149,8xx
A car is a car but for some it'll mean the most
No battery replacement? Thank you!
Just the 12v battery. Hybrid battery has been good so far 🤞
And seemed like your capacity was still good
It's come down a bit over the years. I used to do 18 miles electric, now I'm doing 14-15 miles
Just purchased a 2016 for $1700 with 140K miles they thought the Hybrid battery was bad but it only needed a charge cord didn't come with one.They sell very nice cars but don't repair them at all.I can't believe they had the car listed for $5995 because they didn't know it want start if the 12V battery is weak and the hybrid is completely dead.
Amazing car super smooth. Transmission problematic but the 4cyl 2.0L is the best ever made
Only the 13-14 models had tranny issues
@@jonyrocklooking at buying a 2014 energi titanium with 140k for 6900. It looks really well kept. Im just nervous about the tranny stores with the 14s. What are your thoughts?
what is the app you used ?
It used to be myford mobile but since march of 2022 they disabled the app and now the only choice is to get ford pass
I know right....I wish they would leave good things alone instead of changing them.
Have u took it to the car wash and how is it
Lol I don't take my cars through carwashes, do it myself
I have 206,000 currently On my 14, fusion hybrid owned since 20k
any issues with engine or trans ?
I’m at 216,000 now…did 10k in last 3months. This car is a nyc taxi. I’ve never had any engine or trans problems and don’t anticipate any. Only thing that requires maintenance sometimes is the suspension components, I’ve changed the throttle body at 210k and egr valve at 170k and I’ve went through some speed sensors aswell. And many many H11 headlamp bulbs lol
Awesome to hear that these cars can withstand that amount of driving. I've got 140,000 on mine. Hoping to see 200k someday.
The transmission went out on mine out of nowhere right when I went over the 8 year 100000 mile warranty. They wanted $8600 to fix it.. which is more than the highest kbb price could sell it for and I even had the titanium model
What did you do with it?
The predecessor of the fusion is the 2022 Ford Mondeo.
How many miles did you get with the gas?
It does around 40-42mpg city, highway 37-39mpg
My 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid has 174000K - AMSOIL Drive ATF offers better Performance & MPG + 40 mpg , better RPMs, runs Cooler 20-50 degrees! Only Limited By Ones Imitation! Grumpy OLD Vet!
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That's good to know!
Is not a race car. Just stop saying its boring. If you want a fast car you should buy a Ferrari or Porsche.
A fusion is not boring. is a comfortable car. If you don't want it sell to me. I'll be glad to receive it with open arms :)
I'm sorry i gave my honest opinion. Yes i went from a v8 bmw 5 series to this. Even my f250 has more acceleration. It's an amazing car, but it definitely isn't fast. I mention it because as a manager at dealerships in the past I've seen tons of people buy a car, then come back and trade it in a few months later because it didn't please them. Aside from my boring comment I hope you found the video helpful!
What would you do about a platinum version with a leather dashboard separating? I think it’s a common issue on those, take a discount or stay clear?
Depends how handy you are. Dash i would assume would be a few hours to remove and replace with a new one. If you don't mind the cosmetics make the seller discount for the damage and enjoy a great car!
idk what it is about those Fusions... The interiors are DUST MAGNETS!!!!!
Haha no worse than my old sonata 🤣
How does the suspension compare to your somata? Which year?
Hum, this 40k car does not have the performance of a 120k+ car. What an in site. this is a reliable affordable car. Compare it to other cars in the price class.
Lol this was my opinion and thoughts, was never meant to be a comparison video. That being said i love the car and it's very nice for being a ford and not the lincoln version. Like i said compared to my previous sonata this car is built much better and is much more quiet on the highway
Hated my fusion glad I sold it
Ford is the worst and doesnt care about their customers
Sorry you had a bad experience but on my end this has been a superb car. Avoid the 1.5 and 1.6l engines and you shouldn't have problems imo