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- Turbocharger explained and why not to buy turbo cars, car review with Scotty Kilmer. Why Not to Buy a Turbocharged Car. Many modern cars use turbochargers and why it might not be such a good idea. Ford fusion review. Should I buy a Ford Fusion. The truth about the Ford Fusion. There are benefits to having a turbo in your car, but also a lot of downsides. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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Hey scotty! I’ll wait for the video! It happens. Good day to you!
The F150 is not going anywhere anytime soon. Hell there is no vehicle that comes close to the sales of the F150 lol.
Hey Scotty I gotta 2015 Ford fusion SE one of the best cars I have ever had!!!!!!
Hi Scotty, you mentioned "burning oil". My 2015 Audi Q7 S-line burns approx. a quart of oil every six months. I get it serviced at the Audi dealership once a year. Every year I've owned it, I've needed to drop by half way through because the low oil light goes on and they need to top it off with a quart. One year, I needed to top it off twice after a couple trips to Yosemite. Otherwise, it's been a great car. Should I get rid of this Q7 sooner versus later?
@@ShawnDeLaCruz I have worked at a service center before, they don’t always put in the correct amount oil during oil changes. You are much better off changing the oil yourself. Find a friend or ask coworkers if they know someone…etc
When they quit making Crown Victoria/Mercury Marquis it was the end of American sedans.
I have an 04 mercury grand marquis with 223 thousand miles original motor and tyranny still running great my dad's buddy has over 400 thousand miles his is still running I would say ford screwed up
@@louisvilaros9066 I drove police package Crown Vics from 1985 MY through 2004 MY. They were great. One 1994 model I had, that was totalled in a wreck, got 22-26 MPG no matter how I drove it, the 22 was when long idling times. Comfort, space, agility, all gone now.
@@williamgaines9784 yea mine gets really good mpg I can't complain
The Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis where Assembled in Canada, and the Lincoln Town Car was made in Wixom, Michigan until Ford decided to close the Wixom plant in 2007 and in 2008 the Lincoln Town Car ended up being Assembled in Canada it has the same engine built in Michigan but the final assembly took place in Canada.
Just like the Town Car from Lincoln Ford Wixom built the Town Car with the engine and transmission made in the USA and then the send the parts to the St. Thomas facility in Ontario, Canada and assembled the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Mercury Marauder, then after the Wixom plant closed the remaining parts for the Lincoln Town Car where sent to the St.Thomas Facility for final assembly and the St.Thomas Facility closed in 2011 that is suppose to be closing the Flatrock plant to shift production of the Ford Mustang to Canada to produce a bunch of right hand drive Mustangs that is more suitable for Japanese quality standards and also to keep the 6 in production in North America but in Canada instead of USA and for the Fusion and MKZ from Lincoln in production, as Ford decided to close it and the Mazda 6 ended up being produced in Japan.
If it where for Ford to have better relations with Mazda then Ford will end up closing the Flatrock plant and then Ford ends up producing all of the Ford Mustangs in St. Thomas, Ontario Canada where most of the Ford Mustangs will be exported to Japan because it met Japan’s quality standards, the reason why Ford close the facility and get out of Japan and if Ford will be selling their cars in Japan then all the Ford Mustang cars are going to be built in St.Thomas Ontario, Canada instead of Flatrock, Michigan.
Tyranny 😂😂😂
I have a 2014 Fusion. 2.5. No turbo. With 166,000 miles. I guess I can expect well over 206,000 miles. Oil is changed with synthetic. When on the freeways here in jersey I set the cruise at 83. The weekend before Thanksgiving I was on my way to Tulsa Oklahoma. In Illinois on i70 doing 80 a Maserati went past me at 95. So I tucked in behind him at dropped the hammer even further. Roughly 95 for almost 100 miles. The Fusion never missed a lick
Our 06 Gen 1 Fusion 2.3 has 267,000 and daughter still driving it daily great car!!
That’s awesome 267,000 on a fusion I wonder what the highest recorded mileage is?
I always listen to your content before going to sleep as I find it calming, good stuff, cheers Scotty!
What a stroke of genius ford pulled by discontinuing cars in favor of bloated crossovers, trucks, and suv's, just giving away three entire segments of the market just before gas prices skyrocket making those segments the most appealing.
True but also they dont care because the Lightning and all the developments at Ford blue... all without a bailout. Imagine that
They care about the mustang and the truck line, primarily the f150 and that's it.
@@omardevonlittle3817 see so
Crossovers and trucks will still outsell sedans either way.
@@phatgringo2.0 Let's go D B!!!
I really love the Ford Fusion. It's a tragedy Ford doesn't make it anymore. The AC blows ICE COLD and it's pure pleasure to drive.
You can buy my 2020. I think thats the last year they made them.
AC works good till it doesn't, it can be finicky in these cars.
ICE COLD you say? Sounds like you're trying to sell me a Ford 😛
@@captinbeyond Ford went from selling over 300,000 Fusions in the USA to just 100,000. That's why it and the other cars were dropped. People mostly want trucks, crossovers & SUVs.
They are nice till the water pump goes out. You have to lift the stupid car to change it out. What a dumb design. Also why in the world would you put a power sterring motor instead of a pump. Ford is so dumb.
I agree with what scotty says "engines will last if you take care of them". I always get made fun of for owning a 5.4. It had the timing chain cam phaser problem when I got it but ever since it was fixed it hasn't given me any problems and it has 243k on it. It's because it is taken care of. These people who beat the piss out of something or don't do maintenance in my opinion have no right to call something junk or unreliable. My grandpa has 2 Ford Fusions one is a 2013 and one is a 2018 and they are both hybrids and in pretty good shape. He doesn't drive anymore but he never had a problem with either of them.
I just bought an 07 solstice gxp and i INTEND to beat the crap out of it, because i've babied cars all my life and it is time to actually DRIVE something like it is meant to be driven! Don't think i won't put in the proper maintenance though, i intend to replace at least some of the components myself (i.e. gaskets, window regulators, etc. ) but i fully intend to enjoy this "sports" car to it's limits.
@@GOLD_FEVER sounds like you hit a mid life crisis
do you think a solstice is really a drivers car like wtf
"Maybe the Mexicans don't understand wireless technology, idk." Me, a Mexican laughing at the joke:
I didn't realize Scotty was a bigot.
@@albertsalazar2208 his from Tennessee 😂 nothing from them
The only people to get offended by other races are American white people it's weird I don't get it they take anything as offensive they don't see as a joke weirdos
Hey Scotty, I have 2012 4cyl 2.5 fusion se. 200800 miles. Only 1 major repair at 175k, the electric steering. I'm 62 now and I absolutely love the car drives and handles amazing. Great power and reliability!
Wow if you love the 2.0 you would love the 2.0 with the turbo.
I have a 2017 Fusion with the 2.5. 31 mpg average over the 35,000 miles. No complaints.
2017 Fusion with the 2.5. 132,000 trouble free miles. 31 MPG lifetime avg.
Had a 2010 ford fusion loved that car should of kept it,the closest I've come to it is a 2020 toyota corolla le it handles just as good but the power doesn't kick in til after 30mph with the cvt transmission they both get around the same mpg
@James Cobb I have the titanium and its amaizing
Not all were made in Mexico. They produce some in Flat Rock Michigan as overflows
Ford Fusion was among the top 3 mid size sedans even in 2017. It’s not like they couldn’t sell sedans, Scotty! Fusion were developed when Ford had Volvo with them. It was stupid decision to stop selling them.
I would have bought a fusion but when shopping around for a second car With better gas mileage than my 2016 f150 i found it was cheaper now to preorder new and wait 6 weeks than buy used so ended up buying a hyundai elantra n line since ford cut the fusion and I wont buy GM after the 09 malibu that was in reduced engine power every couple weeks.
@Jonathan A you mean platform, these are uni-body vehicles. What I meant was these cars were developed when Ford owned Volvo, and the quality of Ford products was pretty good!
In the hybrid the design is from Aston Martin (also belonged to Ford), the ICE engine is from Mazda and the EV part is licensed from Toyota... it is indeed a fusion.
Needs spark plugs and coil packs. Mine did that. Runs like a champ now.
yeah, this review is whacked
also Ford sells plenty of Mondeos all over the world. That is what the Fusion is called in the rest of the world.
I'm not sure this Fusion shares the same chassis with Mazda.... I drive Ford Mondeo in Taiwan, and I'm pretty sure this Fusion is CD391, with a CD4 platform, not the EUCD or CD3 with Mazda's involvement? The rear suspension of CD4 on this Fusion and my Mondeo is far better than current Mazda6, with a super big cast aluminum chunk, similar to the configuration I saw on Audi A6 and BMW F10 5-series. This car drives SUPERBLY, I can only say that......
If I’m correct, Scotty ranked the 2012 Ford Fusion the 3rd best used car to buy!
I bought one because of that video. Don’t let me down scotty 😀
I bought a 2008 Fusion SEL V6 for my girl. Sold it with 197000 miles ran great. 1 year before I sold it I changed fuel pump the only work I ever did to it. Man that car had smooth ride I got her a 2012 Accord EX-L 4 cylinder 85000 miles.
My 2010 6 Speed manual has been the best car I have ever owned.
@@oncerodea300exHow is it holding up today?
Think I remember Scotty saying the 2006 -2012 Ford Fusion were the best...
Mexicans tend to be hard workers and I'd have no problem buying a car assembled in Mexico.
While correct in mexicans can be hard workers im not sure assembling a quality reliable product snd being a hard worker really have anything to do with eachother
They know nothing of quality control. All they do is follow directions. Even Indians can do that
The funny thing is the fusion actually sold pretty good it was the one car I thought ford should have kept I mean even crappy Chevy is keeping one sedan
Exactly!
It was too good of a car. Companies don't make money when the product is too perfect.
The AC in the Fusion is legendary. It's always an iceberg.
Hahaha it is. I do Uber rides in mine and have had people complain for me to turn it down 🤣 lmao
It is my 2013 Ford fusión 98000 miles had no repairs in 5 years. The AC is literal legend!
All that fusion needs is a for sale sign.
You could get an absolute steal on these 2019 and 2020 new depending where you bought it. 6k off msrp easily for the SE trim which was usually around 25k, free oil changes every 5k at the dealer, lifetime powertrain warranty. A lot of car for the $.
I got a 2019 Ford Fusion Titanium Hybrid for $17k before tax in mid 2020 in WA. Now the market is $20-23k. It’s been great and very smooth, but was just rear ended. Hope their insurance fixes it rather than totals.
I once rented one of these Fusions and thought it was a roomy and peppy car.
Love watching your videos, I learn a lot.
I've got a Ford fusion and can't figure out why they'd discontinue such a great car.
theyre good cars, yes, but, in my opinion, they lacked refinement between models and didnt offer some things as much as they shouldve.
The 2012-2014 -2016 has more transmission issues than all other fusion years combined I know people who have newer ones like 2017 and up and no issues just a battery but be careful with the years I listed even found many many law suits from all over the nation and many other repair websites and other sources agree don't get those years.
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We need a cameo appearance from Nicolas Cage Book of Secrets
to mexico
I’m 57 years old; I too experience turbo lag 🤣
My Mom Owned A Maroon Ford Crown Victory Station Wagon LTD When I Was In Elementary School.
Her Crown Victory Had An All Steel Shell, Handled Very Well On Dirt Roads, And The Suspension Was Able To Take A Beating (Especially If You Ramped A Hill On a Dirt Road).
If A Modern Sedan Ran Into A Late 90s Crown Victory Station Wagon; The Modern Sedan Would Have Noticeable Body Damage While The Damage (If Any) On The Crown Vic Would Not Be Noticeable.
my dads Fusion was assembled in MIchigan in 2015
If the vin number starts with a 3 you know it's made in Mexico. Same factory that makes Bronco Sport makes the Maverick also.
All the lawnmowers are made by 2 different factories and thats the only difference between them other than minor changes like front suspension or lack thereof...
Just found out mine is indeed made in Mexico. I'll be dawned! 😢
There is a place for cars. I don't understand the obsession with SUV's. Cars get way better mileage and are cheaper to repair generally. Most of these SUV's aren't that much bigger than cars anyways, they just ride higher.
I thought I had a reason to get an SUV, and that is because I can store a bicycle or two inside with the seats down, while not having to worry about those bike racks that go on the tow hitch. I don't regret it but wish I would have gotten myself a truck for it
Anywhere it snows half the year is why they sell well. Ground clearance is needed in deeper stuff. Taller storage is also a reason. I have a 4dr sedan too and love it…way better to drive all around and big trunk…but when it snows hard, I could be stuck a day I can’t miss work. Plows don’t consider people working in the morning and skip side streets in bad storms. Nothing really beats a truck bed for utility and clearances.
@@bjornironsides6474 I have a truck with 4 wheel drive. If I was to get an SUV it would be a real SUV, body on frame, real 4x4, not those little tiny things. A lot of those things are just marginally higher than a car, but are basically the same size. Full size sedans, that automakers decided to stop making for some reason, have more room than these compact SUVs.
It’s mostly versatility for CUVs. From hauling the family around to laying the backseat down for cargo, pick nicks and tailgating.
I have owned several Jeep models over several years. I have owned a 4x4 for the past 23 yrs because of were I live. I live in the Missouri Ozarks and my home is at the bottom of two large hills. They do not maintain our roads during the winter. It is gravel and I live between two low water bridges. When it rains it floods bad. The ground clearance of my 2007 Jeep JK Unlimited has aloud me to get out during high water . I can make it out on the smaller bridge if I can visually see the concrete . I have also made it out even when the hills are iced over. These hills are very steep. I like what you said about maintaining your vehicles. Jeeps get a bad rap but my JKU turned 300,000 miles before the engine quit. The transmission lasted until 276,000 original miles before I had it replaced. I use my jeep hard. I tow two rick of oak fire wood behind it, take it off road camping and kayaking. I have also driven it from Mo to N.M. at least twice a year for 12 yrs 1000 miles each way. My catalytic converters failed causing engine failure. I will be putting another motor in it soon. I did buy a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek with 5 speed manual transmission in it . I love the fuel economy and the all wheel drive gets me most of the places I went in my jeep. I do however miss the ground clearance of my JKU. I also miss the capability of being able to tow my trailer to pick up firewood, lumber, my sailboat or even my kayak trailer. I actually had to call in late to work because of flooding. This was the first time I ever had to call in for flooding in 22 yrs of working at the same place. If I had my Jeep back up I would have made it out safely . I say all this to back up what you said earlier. I maintain my vehicles so they last me allot of miles. My previous jeep was a 1998 jeep Cherokee and it had 278,000 miles on it before a young lady hit my wife head on. They totaled the jeep after that. I also drive 23 miles one way to work everyday. I live in the country so it's very important to me to maintain my vehicles. I bought my house with 14.5 acres for $55,000 another reason I live were I do. Love your videos Scotty keep them coming.
What a shame sedans aren't really made by anyone buy high end luxury brands. I actually prefer them over SUVs
I love my 2020 Fusion Titanium. It is a fantastic drive and here in Michigan the adaptable AWD is great for winter. I’m a light foot driver and get 25 mpg city and 30 highway. Don’t know why Ford stopped making them. It is a good looking car and people I know would love to have one.
Has the 2 litre eco boost or which engine does it have?
I love Fords and i rly like these Ford fusions. Makes it even better that it’s made in my home country Mexico 🇲🇽🇲🇽💪🏼 Ford one day soon will realize that no one rly wants EVs and will come back to the fusion and cars like the focus, LONG LIVE FORD
Can’t wait for that focus return 👿
Was very tempted to buy either a Honda Accord Hybrid or Ford Fusion Hybrid - my pick was the Ford Fusion Hybrid, but the first thing I would have done would be to pull off the "energy saving" tires - they suck - and save almost no energy anyway. Decided to have the engine rebuilt on my beloved 99 Ford Mustang six at 200,000 miles -
Scotty is always preaching Toyota and Honda reliability. I don’t argue their engines reliability. But I just drove my buddie’s Toyota and it was the cheapest vehicle I have ever ridden in with exception to a dodge neon. I’ve seen Chevy cavaliers with 200k(after head gasket replacement) hold up better than his RAV4 which only had 90k.
It left me questioning a lot of what Scotty says. He should focus a lot more on vehicles’ comfort, performance, capability, quality. There’s a lot more to a vehicle than how long the engine lasts. Many more parts besides the engine and transmission which wear out.
I asked my buddy, why does his dash, hatch, and every door panel vibrate loudly over every little bump? He said, “it’s cheap.” The price tag isn’t!
If you Live in Pennsylvania deer,raccoons,and fox are pretty much a weekly occurrence on the road. Occasionally a groundhog will as well and Turkey vultures don't bother moving.
If I buy an iPhone 📱 made in china or India low quality.. who should I blame ?? Americans, apple ? Or china??
I'm 8 months into owning a 2017 Fusion Sport and absolutely love it.
My 2014 fusion still runs great. Needs an O² sensor now but altogether I do not regret this purchase.
It’s one decent looking car you can get for a fair price now. And they have most of the features anyone would want.
Well maintained vehicle but I never changed the trany fluid
If you see what? Couldn't last the whole 10 min.
Transmission fluid lasts 200,000 miles?
If h didn’t get that extended warranty he would’ve been screwed a long time ago!
I love this guy, but I pity the poor soul who has to edit this footage! 🤣🤣🤣
Turbo lag is always the fusion thing, even it’s a new car,
Also... FYI, as of 2024 in March, the backup camera is 600 dollars. Ugh
My first car was a Ford escort 1985. 2 door hatchback. It drove like this one. 😂😂😂
@Darrin R. What’s a 4 on the column?
@Darrin R. So funny! I learned to drive on a ‘70 Chevy C-10 with the H-pattern shifter. We called it a “three on the tree” because it was a three-speed.
Forget the 4 cly...they don't last no matter what, plus don't save that much gas. 8 or 6 cylinder is your best chose. Don't like Ford anyway ever one I had in past lived up to the Fix Or Repair Daily, plus did not last. So after 3 Fords no more for me not matter what,
I have a 2012 MKZ (basically the same thing as a Fusion) at 103k miles. Had around 20k when I bought it. Engine and transmission are still great.
Great luxury design, a real looker.
I have a 2011 MKZ with 134 K and still runs like a dream 🥰
@@kelseyrae331 The medium blue paint looks best on the MKZ. The Saturn is the most sought after car. There's about 18 great cars that are long lasting. Just saw a MKC. Didn't know they made one. 2010 Mustang is one of Fords all time best engine and transmission. With the MKZ you get a lot for your money.
I have a 2012 MKZ with 155,000 and it is still running good.
Scotty you gotta put that Fusion in Sport mode (S) (not D) for faster acceleration/better performance. D is standard economy driving for better mpg.
I own an excellent condition 2015 Fusion Titanium 2.0 Ecoboost FWD w/ only just over 47k miles. Mines stock besides having a K&N cold air intake installed; giving the car a very nice turbo spool sound and small noticeable bump in power +10 Hp and 9 lb TQ.
I really like the Fusion 2.0 Ecoboost after having owned it for over 4 yrs. Its VERY comfortable and spacious, well equipped (Titanium trim), decent power and handling, great looking, overall awesome, and hasn't gave me any trouble. Btw-If you drive the 2.0 Ecoboost FWD with slow acceleration (lightfoot) you will get 20-21mpg city and 30-31 mpg highway.
Seriously, are there any good cars or trucks left? The more electronic computerized poop they put in them the worse they get. I miss my 76 Grand Prix and my 77 Monte Carlo.
In Europe these are called Mondeo. I guess the 2.0 tdci is the preferred engine here. And these are good engines, turbocharged diesel but solid ones
Wouldn’t be a car from PA without a wawa cup in the cup holder lol
😂😂😂 agreed
This car is known as a Ford Mondeo over here in the UK.
I have 2015 Ford Fusion and 111,000 miles and never have a problem it and also get 50 mph
Some fusion are built in michigan. You have to check years.
Ford, if you can't compete making cars, give up! Car makers don't understand not all people want SUV's and Trucks. Gas over $5. a gallon here so I don't mind driving by them in my 4 cylinder engine car.
Had three real station wagons years ago... That's exactly what a 'crossover' is in my opinion. You hit the nail on the head! 🚗
My girlfriend had a freestyle when I met her. She thought she had an suv. I told her it was a wagon.
What exactly does it cross over
Very odd how they all look exactly and I mean EXACTLY the same; carbon copies; rear window slanted forward... Ya got the 'crossover' style and the 'toaster" style Juke, Freestyle, etc. and that's it. Even the Explorer, and others have the exaggerated, forward slant rear window...
But a wagon was simpler, not 4 wheel drive system, better gas mileage, smoother ride.
For me, Crossover is any car (especially hatchback and station wagon) that has been jacked up from factory without much body alteration like most (crossover) SUVs.
I always liked old fords as far as their engines the new Ford isn't for me none of the automakers are making things that interest me
If I had not hit a large deer last year, I would still be driving my 08 Fusion SE. It had 364,809 miles on the original engine and transmission.
ok
Love my twin turbo fusion! 👍
I really like the Ford 3.0 and 3.5 l, the '09 Taurus is one of the fastest cars I've driven. Only reason I got rid of it is because you have to remove the timing chains just to change the water pump. That's something I just couldn't live with.
Same with the 3.5 EcoBoost. But in the EcoBoost 2.7 and 3.0, Timing Chain and Water pump are separate rather than working together
I hope you didn't get anything Japanese. Pretty much everything runs the water pump off the timing unless you get a late 90's Corolla or something
@@Cbgrandtheftauto dang, good to know.
@@kclefthanded427 it was bittersweet to me, cuz I love that car. But when I discovered that it was a no-brainer I had to let it go.
How much was the dealer going to charge you if you weren't going going to do it yourself?
I had a 2010 Ford Fusion SEL with the 2.5L. Very durable engine, but the transmission started to make a horrendous grinding noise when upshifting through 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear. It was a family hand me down and I was told not to flush/drain or change the transmission fluid. It had 123k miles before I totaled it last month, other person hit me while I had a green light. Insurance paid out $6,600 dollars, and the car was deemed totaled. I guess I got lucky because I didn't even need to buy a new transmission for it and it lasted that long with redish burnt trans fluid.
Ha...that's my plan. I'm driving mine until I wreck and hopefully I get a good payout.
And of course no one's hurt.
I changed my transmission fluid on my 2011 Honda Civic. It had 192,000 miles on it when I bought it. It shifts faster and smoother after the fluid change.
@@kaoe145 you made me confident about my upcoming civic transmission fluid change at 80,000 mi
@@twolee7110 at only 80,000 miles you will be fine just make sure you use the official Honda transmission fluid.
@@kaoe145 yessir!
All of a sudden, Scotty is making praising videos about Ford, Chevy and Audi. Someone putting the squeeze on Scotty? It wouldn't be the first time car companies threaten enemies.
I doubt that Scotty is worried about offending the car companies. He strikes me as the kind of guy that would laugh at some car company thug telling him that he had better make them look good or else.
@@robertburns3014 anyone can be squeezed.
@@julian-gen that doesn't mean that the person being "squeezed" will necessarily fold. History is replete with examples of this fact.
"Hey, Russian warship... Go f*** yourselves."
-- Ukrainian island defense, 2022. Moments before being shelled to oblivion.
In Pennsyvania , don't worry about the racoons ..
worry about the deer .
Car I have had for the past year is a 2017 Fusion with the 2.5 NA 4 cylinder, currently has 73k on it. Absolutely love these cars and my 2.5 is running like a champ. They are way better with the Sync 3 system (Mine has it), it's tons more responsive and easier to navigate. Sucks that Ford discontinued these, I don't care for SUV's!
Rear view mirror works perfectly fine LOL
Mr. Scotty, he's the man, if he can't do it, nobody can. 💪🏼 Hi Scotty!!
All you do is look on the first digit of the VIN number:
- 1 is United States
- 2 is Canada
- 3 is Mexico
I have a 2020 fusion and I’m having dealerships beg me to buy it because it’s in such high demand now
Ffs every car that I’m planning in getting is on high demand
@@saebyeokhusband3913 It’ll calm down but I think the 2020 Fusion will always be in high demand. It’s Fords last sedan.
200K mile isn't really considered crap.
For reference that's around the life Ford estimates for it.
not bad for a non- toyota/honda
That's good mileage for a old turbo but still prefer naturally aspirated engine
Yea, turbos don't last as long especially when combined with these newer direct injection engines. Crap city.
@Kyle Belair My two cars both with V6 engines are fun to drive and get good mileage especially the Accord, My Mazda CX-9 gets decent mileage.
@Kyle Belair if you drive aggressive with a turbo gas mileage can be worse
There is ONE reason, and ONE reason ONLY, why Ford isn't making cars any more, especially in America....
U N I O N S.
and tax/ mileage laws
Yet the Fusion/ Mondeo is sold the world over still....
A lady at my church have a 2017 Fusion SE and I used to drive it a lot and I love it, they are very smooth and responsive.
Used to be a huge Ford guy. I had a 2006 Fusion. Can't really say anything bad about it. Traded it for a Focus and that's when I parted ways with Ford. The Focus was junk.
Besides that transmission the focus was an overall great car too bad they discontinued it and didn’t make it better
0:58 "Even the Mexicans can't understand wireless technology"......
I had one of these until yesterday. Got it when it had 30k miles and drove it until 99k. Never had a single problem with it, even after driving from North Dakota to Texas and back several times. I loved that car. But a Toyota dealership offered me 12k for it and had a hybrid Corolla on the lot. I saw the writing on the wall and traded it. The Corolla will pay for itself in less than ten years if gas prices keep blasting off for the moon.
guess you need to change your name to I4 Whimper.
@@phatgringo2.0 😂😂😂
I think you got a good deal. I would have done it too.
And hecho en Japan.
@@phatgringo2.0 lol. My weekend car is a Mustang GT. And she ain't goin nowhere. Ever. And yes, I will die on that hill.
American manufacturers stopped making sedans because Americans have been convinced that they want SUV's. There aren't enough sedans sold in the US to make it worthwhile to have their plants work one shift a day. If you want a family sedan, you must look overseas.
If you see this on a car, don't buy it. What is "this"?
I’d just like to say, I own a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport and the gas mileage is actually pretty great for what the vehicle is. I’m getting 30mpg on the highway. Not many SUVs and trucks are getting that.
That's amazing to me!
I owned the first style change like that and had nothing but quality issues... traded it in 6 months later
200,000 miles of hard driving on my 2.0 Ecoboost until the transmission started to go. Great car
You can open the sun roof and yell with arms extended 'I just ran over the only marsupial that doesn't exist outside Australia!!!!!!" And then that not a be a big thing to do either. Anyway, take care on the road everyone and be safe out there.
I just traded my 2016 Fusion in on a 2022 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE with 6 speed manual. The Fusion ran great but I wanted better gas mileage and a manual trans. The Fusion 2.0 turbo engine was made in Germany.
They're made in Germany and Mexico but they're assembled here
Most of your car parts come from Mexico and then they build it here not too many true American made cars anymore
no,, the 2 liter was made in Cleveland or Valenica spain... the sticker on the valve cover will tell you that vep for the spanish engine) the beter of the 2 liter engines
great advice... do you moonlight as a doctor?@@mikekeeler6362
God bless you, Scotty Kilmer!!!
11 euros a gallon here today in Netherlands. my VW polo 1.4 DOHC gets 45mpg
If you see this on a car, run away.
VW badge?
I love my 2011 Ford Fusion it’s not that bad of a vehicle i love the physical key since I NEVER have to replace the Battery on my keys
The earliest Fusions had Aisin automatics. With skyrocketing fuel prices, we better learn how to make cars again, or we'll have Broncos the size of go-karts. Stupid SUVS!
Factory cars with turbos on them get a bad rap from guys like this. All three of my vehicles are boosted, two turbos, and one SC. If you take care of them, and don't drive them like you stole them, they will last just as long as an NA car.
Scotty, I know you have a lot of subscribers, but some of your claims are mere opinion, not based on fact. Everyone can get a lemon, but that doesn't mean they are all bad. I have owned all three American brands, and nothing beats Ford for longevity and reliability.
I found one for $10k with 105k miles up here in Dallas. I’m really skeptical now about trans reliability after my last two cars had their trans blow out, and the price was more than the car was worth. This makes me feel a little more confident knowing that these can last over 200k on original trans and engine
don’t, 10k is overpriced given the mileage
Take heart, read my story above. I got mine at 140k miles in 2021 for about $5500, and with REGULAR MAINTENANCE, still going strong at 209,000 miles.
Get it. I have a 2014 1.5 Fusion SE Ecoboost with 160k miles. I flushed transmission and coolant at 150k miles, no problems. Oil changes every 5-7k miles. Make sure you replace spark plugs and coil packs too. My car has been paid off for 4 years. New cars are over priced.
yes.. change out 4 quarts of trans oil every 3 rd oil change.. keep it fresh@@aaronpowell822
Change the spark plus and I bet the hesitation goes away. I have the same car and 208k miles. If Ford still made the Fusion I would certainly buy another one.
Great video Scotty!! I've been really happy with my 2015 Ford Fusion Titanium w/ 135k miles. I did have the transmission and PTU replaced under warranty around 80k miles. Very reliable vehicle that handles excellent.
PTU?
@@jamesballard6564 power transfer unit. PTU is always running when the car is in motion.
@@drob691 so the transaxle?
@@jamesballard6564 PTU is a transfer case used in all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles that sends power to all four wheels.
Scotty for President
Bet it would scare the 💩💩💩 out of Scotty, if he ever opened the trunk of a customers car & found a dead body covered w/ maggots & flies in it.😲😲😲
Previously Scotty said Fusion is a fusion between Ford and Volvo now Mazda ? Yes I know back then Ford owns Mazda and Volvo but still.
I remember that as well.
So in reality the Fusion is built off the Mondeo platform from Ford Europe, developed after Ford sold their ownership in Mazda
Ford/Mazda/Volvo collaborated on things then. The C-1 platform sat under the first and second gen Mazda3/5, the Focus (to date), the C-Maxx, and Volvo S-40/C-30. The first Fusions (and Mercury Milan) shared the Mazda6 platform, I would assume a Volvo model did as well
tomatoe tomato
Racoons? I live in Pennsylvania and it's DEER that we have to watch out for!
i got a 2016 fusion 2.5 se with 158k miles and i have had it for 4 years and still runs perfect , i love it!
I'm a 1963 model with high mileage and have plenty of turbo lag.
Ford made a mistake in abandoning the sedan. Every SUV looks the same. I have a 2020 Fusion and it drives better than any Japanese car ive ever owned.
Great video as always Scotty, always a good watch being very informative as well.
We have this car in the UK/Europe its called the Ford Mondeo, nice enough run of the mill family saloon vehicle as we call it. With basic to higher end sports models. Think it's still being made, but don't quote me on that...
Great vids, keep um coming...
Gee my 3700 lb 1996 Buick Riviera 6 cyl gets 29 mph on the highway.
If you drive the 2.0 it's good. Once the miles get high you have to get the turbo cleaned out or replaced if necessary. Also get a tune up, replace the low and high fuel pressure sensors use lucas fuel treatment and blend oil with premium gas.