2006-09 VS 2010-12 Ford Fusion. The difference between 1st Gen and 1.5 Gen

[@Ccg9024]

The 2010-2012 style still looks great even in 2019 especially if you get it in red, blue or black. White, sliver and grey not so much.

[@Iconhulk]

2013 and beyond is ugly a.f.

[@theshield1613]

2012 and under have better reliable motors

[@SFBay69]

silver looks the best

[@yunga8305]

06-2009 best version headlight design was ahead of its time

[@jseekmoney496]

Maroons a good color as well

[@kevmorris3000]

I have a 2007 and 2011 Fusion. I had the 2011 for 10 years and the 2007 for 15 years. Both have been wonderful! I like the instrument cluster and radio system of the 2011 better, otherwise I love both equally. .

[@jamiedodd1991]

I have a 2012 Fusion they are nice cars.

[@chaucerparks5941]

I'm considering buying a used one. It has 98k miles on it. I've already given it a test drive. It appears to run great, however, I'm not a mechanic. Please advise?

[@rickr5205]

I got my 2011 in 2013 and just now started using the keypad on the door lol

[@millerbeers33]

Is alot for the 6 speed auto?

[@whelenvortexr4]

Just bought a 2012 SEL 1 week ago and love it.

[@samuelloftin9731]

Imagine that... a Ford Fusion with a broken interior door handle. Happens to all of them at some point. I have 2012 Fusion SE 3.0L and I think I’ve changed every door handle inside the car. Not a bad design, just cheap plastic components. Really surprised they haven’t issued a recall on all of those because it really is a safety issue. If you get in an accident and can’t get out quickly because the door handle is broken, could cost someone their lives if the car is on fire. Surprisingly, they used that design for a long time... considering how crappy and dangerous it is. Amazed that they haven’t had more complaints about this issue. But... all that being said, my rant is over and I love my Fusion, it's a great, fun and reliable sedan.

[@m1t2a1]

Mine was an 08. When the handle stops working, pull it anyway. Pull the lock at the same time. Voila. Never fixed it.

[@SeanBoylan-x4d]

You are 100% correct on everything! I’ve replaced a couple it’s unreal to use such cheap components on what is absolutely a potential safety issue.

[@ME-pg3sw]

I have the 2010 Sel Ford Fusion and mine looks like the 2011 I roll my window down too just in case it locks! lol It looks pretty much the same. I just don't like the dark interior. Mine is tan with the colored interior light feature...very cool!

[@Demonoid1990]

Buying my 2012 Ford Fusion SEL off my dad. Been a great car for him, no issues what so ever. Its definitely on of my favorite looking sedans ford has ever made. Kinda been thinking of possibly selling this one down the road and getting the AWD Sport model as a project. They are pretty cheap used, like $6,000 to $8,000 depending on mileage and condition. My only real issue is a lack of aftermarket support for them. The second gen 2013+ seems to have much better aftermarket support, but it looks kind odd to me. I just needed something more fuel efficient than my F250 for buzzing around doing errands, and something fun for the mountain roads out in Oregon. I'll get a good test drive here soon as I have to drive it all the way back to Oregon from Iowa, almost 2,000 miles.

[@Beth9228]

I had a 2011 Mercury Milan and even drove a 2006 Mercury Milan for a couple of weeks while my car was getting fixed from hitting a deer. They are both a little bit different inside and out. I noticed that the steering wheel column was loser in my 2011 to 2006. Even the dash is different. My had a keypad and the older one didn’t. I like the color of the older one better because it is a darker royal blue. My was silver grey. I do missed in driving the Milan. It was a good car in driving.

[@greggast9824]

interior lighting is actually standard on the sel trim level for 2011.

[@gregorybarron2203]

That man got the interior of that gorgeous car wet and your radio is about to stop playing cds and run out the battery. But overall amazing cars. 07 fusion was my first car

[@zaksal100]

I want to disconnect the cd player and keep my radio

[@neekaacid9149]

I have a 2010 fusion sport! Great car!I had it sitting for a year and only changed the spark plugs oil change and brakes still runs great!

[@rodirby5952]

YES, I have 2012 Sport love it, it's better than my 1995 S H O witch I still have

[@Gary_M]

Hope you never need a water pump in that 3.5

[@neekaacid9149]

@@Gary_M yup it's a common problem for the 3.5

[@theshield1613]

@@Gary_M 3.0l is better

[@Goldenwoodz]

The 2010-2012s updated V6 of the 3.0 was upped to 240HP, versus the old 2006-2009 3.0s 221hp. The sports 3.5 with AWD hauls ass

[@matts4025]

Love love my 08 3.0AWD. Drives like something way out of its league. Handles like a dream.. MPG not the best but I didn't buy it for great gas mileage.. I get around 300miles per tank mainly city so it is what it is..

[@cszabo8899]

2011 Fusion SE with the Duratec Inline 4 cylinder engine. A superb, mostly reliable vehicle. The 4 cyl is a surprising little powerhouse. Just a straight up, naturally aspirated engine, designed in partnership with Mazda. It's pretty much flawless. Additionally, the Bordeaux Reserve Metallic paintjob looks very sharp and has held up beautifully.

[@Resteasydalton]

I bought a 09 se 6 cylinder a few months ago and first thing I did was change the two door handles . Lol

[@ItCantRainForever2]

I love my 2006 Ford Fusion. It's driving weird though. Feels like I'm driving on a flat. I'm a little worried.

[@matthybel955]

You summed it up exactly same way I'd do it too far as how I'd combine the two for 1 perfect one

[@jonthatcher3958]

I have a 2010 se with the 3.0L and it leaks oil like crazy. 85k miles. The projector lights look cool but actually suck, I've replaced the ABS controller, throttle body, fuel vapor purge valve and a ruptured AC line. The paint is subpar and the interior paneling is prone to discoloration and staining. My first Ford product and I am not impressed. For a V6 it does have impressive fuel mileage, it always starts and it is comfortable. Not the easiest to work on though.

[@MyLifeThai371]

Same on my cousins 2009 fusion 2.3L. Replaced throttle body and the interior dash panels are curling up and warping. Gas cap door won't stay closed.

[@seucos_garage]

absolutely loved my first 2012 fusion. looking for another LOL

[@AVC-Works]

Mine is a 2007 SEL V6 front wheel drive and it really got a 62L gastank. Wish mine had heated seats and a sunroof.. Not being AWD is fine for me. I life in Europe and weather is just fine

[@caesarg860]

I have a 2006 fusion with bodykit beautiful car

[@sexymommakat]

Does yours have a aux jack cause my 2006 mercury Milan doesn't.

[@BGShiz]

Dark Phoenix no

[@sawyer945]

I've got an 07 fusion se(3.0), my aux jack in inside the center console

[@ricardovargas1526]

How many miles would a 06 fusion SE last?

[@yunga8305]

@@ricardovargas1526 up to 300k very reliable

[@yunga8305]

I rather take the 07 to be honest very reliable car timeless look and can last up to 300k

[@Natethegreat200c]

Avenger and Subaru Legacy offered awd around this time 2008-2010 and so did the Chrysler 200 later on in 2015.

[@TanCalHan]

I got a 2011 sport with pearl white

[@23AndersonGray]

I recently had a 2012 S.E 2.5L. good car but my electric power steering failed and it cost over $1500 to fix so it has to go. I'm thinking of buying another fusion but definitely 2006-2009 model vs 2010-2012

[@brickcastle]

how many miles were on it when the power-steering went

[@23AndersonGray]

It had 265k. Well maintained, no leaks. All fluids up to date. I bought power steering fluid when the issue occured and couldn't find the resivor so I went on KZbin and thats when I found out it was electric@@brickcastle

[@victorlaguna9003]

Great review! Thanks for this video.

[@thomasc4753]

I personally prefer the 2006-2009 mainly because I like the exterior styling a bit better. And I hate that the 2010-2012 have electronic power steering. My 2012 Fusion SEL 2.5L has electric steering and it never has felt quite right

[@MikeUtoober]

I agree with you on the hydraulic power steering being a lot nicer for sure. I mainly like the projector headlights more on the 10-12s

[@gregorybarron2203]

The handling of my 07 is perfecto very fun to drive.

[@tonypeters2010]

Yeah the sport model had hydraulic power steering making it the best of both worlds

[@filipetavares3413]

Why doesn't feel right u had problems with the steering?? heard 10-12 fusions are known for this problem

[@yunga8305]

Same here..the exterior of the 06-09 version was ahead of its time and a nice compact design which made it look not to old but not to new either

[@iguardwisconsinberry8830]

The 2010-12 fusion hybrid is the 2.5l 4 cyl with less horsepower output than the non-hybrid 2.5l. Hybrid I believe is 155hp with an electric motor giving really good mpg while the non-hybrid 2.5 has 175hp (which I have) and I'm getting 29.1 avg mpg right now. 3.0l v6 is 240hp and the sport is 3.5l v6 with 263hp. I wish I had the sport to be honest, I think it looks the nicest IMO.

[@Nic0724]

i have the 2012 sport in black

[@WhyDoIDriveAMustang]

@@Nic0724 I have a 2012 sport in silver, they’re awesome cars

[@MrTomengle]

@@WhyDoIDriveAMustang Im looking at one now in 2023. just for running around locally. Hope yours has held up well.

[@ELViejito100]

I still have my 2007

[@liltunechi129]

EL JØrge I’m getting ready to buy one do you recommend it

[@robertwright7679]

J Noah I recommend it I’ve got my 2009 at 200,000 miles and haven’t had any problems I’ve got the se i4

[@funieman1]

Me too I love that car to death 😁

[@RhinoXpress]

i owned a 07 fusion nice car but the headlights tend to yellow quickly as they're more exposed directly to the sun and the clear lense of the tailights thats glued around the edges will start to come unglued after a while.

[@Martinchvr]

I noticed the same and just a week ago both my clear lenses fell off while i was washing my car

[@rickr5205]

Try Off bug spray for the yellowing..Not like it makes them brand new but it does work

[@blueskys6265]

I just replaced the front and rear lights. The car looks great now.

[@SHHDADDYSWORKN]

I have the 2010 hybrid just got it in April and it is a great car but recently my power steering went out and idk anything about all electronic power steering.

[@trevorlozo396]

Can you do that silver Pontiac Montana sv6 and use the wipers

[@Iconhulk]

1.5 's Sports with the 3.5 v6 Nice

[@matthybel955]

Yep thats the best Model of Gen 1 Fusions. I got a 2010 Sport in silver with every option for the time! Mines an early build 2010 being built on June 2009.

[@robertkountz5866]

Why are the older model fusions still so expensive?

[@thepillowmafia7981]

Robert Kountz I know I think it’s because they were very reliable from 2007 onwards

[@maddmaxx14]

Reliabilty popularity. Overall this was their best sedan IMO.

[@maddmaxx14]

@Dark Coven not bad at all is it the v6

[@AB-cb9jb]

I have a 09 fully loaded red metallic and yes it is very reliable that fusion made me buy 2016 1 cause my 09 is still driving like new with 120000 miles on it and it's a v6

[@gregorybarron2203]

Because they're such great cars.

[@jamesw657]

The headlights are not "octagon shaped" lol, they're rectangular. Octagons have 8 sides

[@MikeUtoober]

probably what i meant to say, i dont know why i would have thought octagon but i did i guess

[@WWednesdee]

My 1st gen fusion driver side heated seats also do the same thing as in this video

[@janmariemeyers8427]

I got 2012. .love it

[@Trondogful]

Very nice cars overall, but the facelift appearance is far superior. I despise that "chrome under glass" style of the original's heads and tails. cheap and plasticky looking.

[@rodirby5952]

The Sports come with Black Chrome grills, looks much better

[@TommyboyGTP]

The 6 speed auto in the 1.5 gen, how are they for holding up to high mileage? Can they go the distance?

[@Quinns_Cars]

My 2008 has a 6 speed auto. 205000 kms no problems yet!

[@Quinns_Cars]

3.0 V6 as well

[@TommyboyGTP]

@@Quinns_Cars Good to know! How often do you do a drain & fill of the fluid?

[@Quinns_Cars]

@@TommyboyGTP havent yet... only had for it 2 years about.. but it's still a nice clear red! That's all I know hahaha

[@rodirby5952]

2012 Sport with 113000 miles as good as new

[@GilZu]

The pre facelift rear remind me of Bentley . Lol

[@yunga8305]

😭😭😭😭you’re crazy

[@yunga8305]

I still have my 2006 sel it’s at 250k still going strong

[@mariah4201]

Update?

[@yunga8305]

@@mariah4201 i totaled it lol

[@dave11686]

Can you film that older Passat?

[@MikeUtoober]

i asked, its not a back lot car so i cant, if i see an older passat i will get a video of it though if i can

[@millerbeers33]

Is alot for the 6 speed auto?

[@maxpm1587]

Bom video

[@lairson31]

I have a brand new 2019 Ford Fusion Titanium Ruby Rec with all the options

[@theshield1613]

2006-2012 ford fusions are more reliable.

[@lairson31]

@@theshield1613 I disagree I don’t think that any of the models are known for breaking down! The Fusion is a very reliable car from day one. I still see 2006 models all over!

[@theshield1613]

@@lairson31 newer fusions aren't as reliable as the first generation Ford fusions.

[@wedontdrivestock223]

I’m thinking about buying like a 2010-2012

[@MrTomengle]

So did you? I am thinking about buying a 2012 Sport. Thanks.

[@rodirby5952]

Good luck finding one they R very rare

[@thomasmica2856]

tell me please does the SEL have a 2.3 engine? or only 3.0L ?

[@MikeUtoober]

SEL had both, i had a 2009 with a 2.3 and it was an SEL

[@thomasmica2856]

@@MikeUtoober are both engines atmospheric?

[@macse7en]

Kinda late, but my 2012 SEL has a 2.5l

[@porterstreetcollective5037]

The concept of this video sounded so useful -- but, the execution left way too much to be desired. Too much focus on superficial differences, most of which could be seen with only a quick lookover. Far too little attention to more substantive differences and what practical differences those differences make.

[@theboard1113]

1.5 gen looks I finitely better, the early model looks disgusting

[@sorrywhenisignin1979]

2012 se gets me around 470-530miles on a tank

[@МихаилОрехов-ч4я]

мой авто Lincoln Zephyr 2006-3.0l---похож на mkz 07 -на fusion 07 3,0l\ авто с таким именем в России другое это хечбек\ а zephyr 3.0l в России еденицы---меня мучает вопрос проблема с акпп -от какого авто я могу заменить акпп у меня ford aisin aw tf81sc 6e53 7000------в России такой не найти их нет --как быть ????помогите что делать

[@amplesscovers8091]

Nice

[@esha3874]

Where can u find the aux in a 2006 Ford fusion

[@MikeUtoober]

There wouldnt be one in a 2006 i dont think. 08+ possibly i think is the year they went in

[@leanbakk]

Yes there is its in the middle console look for a gold plug hole

[@BGShiz]

07+

[@SittingWithDogs]

Do these have Mazda Motors in them?

[@giofromtexas2679]

I'm not exactly sure but I'm almost 100% sure it's the other way around. Mazda used to come with the Ford 2.5 motor in them.

[@SittingWithDogs]

@EGC YT I actually prefer Japan motors. I'm American so it hurts me to say that, but the Japanese engineers are amazing. They take any defect extremely personally. Some engineers have committed suicide over defects

[@SittingWithDogs]

@EGC YT yea I agree

[@Rmac335]

The V6 is a Ford motor, the 2.3 is a Mazda motor

[@jarvisparker8738]

@@SittingWithDogs I'm sorry what!! 😮😮

[@MadmaxMusic93]

2019 nicest version

[@y.s8915]

newer is much better i. m. o

[@zachvqn6324]

These cars seem to attract overweight gay men from Minnesota.

[@acht]

The electronic power steering is a shit realy

[@flightlevel3608]

Owning a 2011 Fusion SE as my first car with electric power steering, it doesn't bother me. Idk what the difference is, driving my parents' cars with hydraulic steering, they drive the same for me.