2013 Ford Fusion SE 1.6 Ecoboost Drive Review & Road Test

[@fsm12385]

I own a 2013 ecoboost, bought preowned with 21,000miles and today has 210,000miles best car i have ever owned , and will never rid the car Beautiful and dependable car rolls daily non stop , Silver with balck interior , Minor recalls , and basic maintenance unbelivable car , unbelivable cars are always discountinued , by coincidence lol

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Turbos are $500-$800 depending on the model for a new one, used ones are less. It's not the turbo that is the common failure point, rather there are more rubber hoses for the intercooler, the intercooler itself, more wiring, more vacuum lines, coolant lines to cool the turbo, etc. The bigger points of failure are the intercooler and the plumbing.

[@GohanBurner]

I've never been into American cars...but I would make an exception for the fusion. It looks so awesome!

[@udhoop]

I ordered a manual and have no regrets whatsoever. You get a lot of looks in this car and imo it's the best riding car in the class for it's price.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

And by the way, Aston was owned by Ford when the modern Aston look was designed, so Ford may lack creativity in designing one shape and applying it to the Fusion as well, but at least it was their shape in the first place.

[@vonzipper777]

Great advice about bringing your family to see the sedan to find out about leg room in the back. I took my family to the LA Autoshow to seat everyone and adjusted the seat as if I were to drive it, EVERYBODY in the car had plenty of leg room and were very comfortable. I love the new 2013 Ford Fusion! Go Ford!

[@Aleksandar6ix]

Even though I wanted the 2.5 engine, this video pretty much convinced me to go 1.6T. I wanted 2.5 due to the fact that the engine has been around longer and it's performance is proven as well as easier to work on.

[@zoochini3447]

How was your experience with the 1.6l engine paired with that 6 speed??

[@shopwithaaron]

I bought the 2011 Optima LX...liked it! Now I'm driving the 2012 Optima EX w/premium package...Love it! Honeymoon next week to the California coast in the EX...Can't wait to get there!!

[@DevPack]

the fusion is easily the sexiest midsize car out there. Specially in the Titanium trim with the 19 inch rims.

[@DK07x]

Is it midsize in America? lol... It's quite big in Europe. Mid size is like ford focus

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

SHAD3R775 In the US all the sizes are shifted down a bit. The Fusion is a mid-size, the Focus is a Compact and the Fiesta is frequently thought of as a toy car. It takes something like a long wheelbase 7-Series or XJ to become a "full size".

[@RoguePlanetStudio]

+Alex on Autos so between the honda civic and the ford fussion which in your opinion is better. If I decided to keep it for about 8+ years.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

I would buy the Fusion over the Optima as well. The Mazda 6 wasn't out when we shot this video but we have recently spent a very brief time in the new 6 and I came away impressed. The new 6 is a very solid vehicle, handles very well and Mazda has spent some time getting the infotainment systems right. Still, the Accord CVT is very, very good and the Altima 3.5 delivers very impressive fuel economy.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

That would be an extremely tough choice. My personal favorites would be: the Fusion Hybrid, Altima 3.5 and Accord Hybrid, in that order. If it were my cash, the Fusion Hybrid would be in my driveway.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

With only extremely limited exceptions all vehicles sold in North America will run without a problem on regular gasoline. However, running on lower octane gasoline than your engine was designed for will likely result in lower performance and/or lower fuel economy depending on the design. Modern vehicles, expecially those with fully electronically controlled variable valve timing and direct injection are capable of adjusting for various fuel grades safely.

[@Vylkeer]

Rented one today with Automatic gear shifting. A real jewel! :)

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

6-7 years a turbo should be fine. 150,000 miles shouldn't even pose a problem for modern turbos. However, that said, in general the V6 should be the long term reliability champion simply because there is less going on.

[@Iggy1008]

I own a 2014 Ford Fusion Titanium in 2020 and I love it. I've bought newer cars and returned them. They don't drive the same. Ford definitely should redesign the Fusion. They need to make it lower and give it newer technology.

[@TheRainmaker78]

I really appreciate the thorough review, I was looking for something like this

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

It's fuel economy. EPAS supposedly improved EPA 2008 scores by 5% and you can do things like the lane departure system and self-parking. I think I'm OK with the trade off.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The system has two modes, alert only and lane keep. Depending on how the system was set this may explain it.

[@jevchance]

Awesome review, very comprehensive. Thanks.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Couldn't be farther apart, According to Wikipedia he is from Indiana and I'm from California.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

I like the Sonata but I believe the styling is very subjective. The interior of the Sonata isn't quite as good as the Ford and the Ford 1.6L engine gets better mileage. The Ford offers far more options (at a price of course) but lacks the lighter interior colors available in the Sonata which I like. The Ford hybrid system is smoother and more natural than the Hyundai system but it doesn't really get better mileage than the Sonata Hybrid in real world driving.

[@tzortzkawaz6892]

It is very reliable . Don't listen to the haters.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

This is Ford's regular 6-speed automatic in the USA.

[@alexdykes]

That's a tricky one. I would probably go for the Ford Fusion Hybrid first, but I would load it up with radar cruise, self parking, MyFord Touch, etc. I like the fuel economy and I really like Ford's new hybrid system. If I was going to go for a less expensive choice, it would be the Altima. It's comfortable, has an open and airy interior and the V6 gets incredible mileage. I don't mind CVTs but if that's a problem for you, then the Accord is a solid choice. -Alex D.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Also, the system is only active above 40 mph when you engage it.

[@rafa.gastro]

that´s a real statement of true life. Honda haters are fighting in this blogs about style and ugly the civic or the accord are but not take in account about the reliability and functionality

[@bgreenjr7149]

Excellent review Alex! Very well done.

[@76carmel]

Alex -- the 1.6L EcoBoost Inline-4 has a 6-speed manual transmission, but only enthusiasts will purchase it, and Ford expects the automatic as the volume seller.

[@Aboleo80]

I'm leaning towards this being my next car in about a month or so. I checked and researched many other competitors as well as some cars that are not in the same class as this one but I absolutely love all the options that are offered on the fusion and the car looks absolutely great. probably gonna get a white 1.6l with black leather interior.

[@Mugiwara-0]

Was there any transmission or tyre wear or problems

[@Aboleo80]

@@Mugiwara-0 Eventually ended up with a V6 Honda Accord coupe that I am driving to this day not a single problem only regular maintenance. Just hit 80,000 miles on it.

[@AllFishSwim]

I love mine! They ate honestly great cars! The peppy turbo engine and great handling and suspension are excellent. Great car for the north east (Pittsburgh) the stylish look iis Deffinitly a plus and the fuel economy is decent but it is not what they say it will get on paper. Mine is a 2013 and has 19,467 miles and there are plenty more left in it!

[@roytaylor789]

I know this is a long time ago but I'm looking at a 2013 fusion with 100000 miles, did anything major ever happen to your fusion?

[@henchicken1]

Good review but......according to Fords web sight the automatic ecoboost is a 1.5L and the stick is a 1.6L,also the max torque is around 4000rpm on the automatic....almost double that from the stick!

[@johnnykngdmhrts]

We've had our 2013 fusion for almost 2 weeks now. The only problem so far is that the plastic on the interior of the rear doors is coming up on a certain part. (The plastic where the button to roll down your window is.) So im not really sure when he says 'the plastic is really well put together'..

[@judahdaneshtaol]

In the past they were true but now Ford is a good product.

[@rickychang6583]

Outstanding review!

[@DamienRasheed]

I was "building my own" on the Ford website today, and there was a tan "Dune" color option for the interior.

[@jvrdlc]

This one looks better but I'll take the Accord anytime.. has better fuel on all the engines, its quicker, has more visibility, it has a nice ride, and its reliable

[@theshield4750]

Mans got in the trunk 😂

[@KidSiller16]

Lmfao

[@moof2]

well done review, best review i've seen. i like the car but these 'economy' cars sure get expensive fast.

[@udhoop]

Bought my first Ford ever. Got the manual and LOVE IT. Extremely smooth shifting. My husband has a 2011 VW TDI which gets great gas mileage and I thought shifted smoothly until I drove it after 2 weeks of driving my new Fusion. No comparison. I also test drove the Altima, Passat, Optima & Cruze. The Optima/Cruze can't touch the ride & quiet cabin of the Fusion. The Passat & Altima were close but the Passat's interior is just boring imo & the Altimas interior looks like it came out of the 70's.

[@evang3943]

Still have it?? Any comments on the Fusion w/ manual experience? Shifter feel, clutch, etc.?

[@BG-ig6fd]

My husband test drove an Optima a few days ago (2020) and he came back disappointed because he found the interior noisy.

[@apostle999]

Great review, as usual. But I am curious about your comments at the end regarding what you'd buy with your money. Ok, so you'd buy the Fusion, the Accord (yawn), and the Altima. Im surprised. No mention of the Optima or the new 2014 Mazda 6. Cvt's are out of my search because they are boring. The new accord is out because its mostly a refinement of what we have already seen. Honda is great, but too mature in design. I think Im going for the Mazda6 2.2 Turbo Diesel. your opinion of the 6?

[@klukash]

i would choose a fousion se 1.6t with 6spd manual (rare), and the only options i would put would be the 201a package and sunroof, alos fav color deep impact blue!

[@AptomJ]

Thanks, Alex. How about Focus and Fiesta, are they still using dual clutch?

[@imranabbasi7871]

I love ford fusion se

[@udhoop]

We ordered it.

[@Army6561]

Great video

[@turbalejo41]

Well done.. thank you.

[@venom5809]

I have learned the hard way why you should avoid the Fusion and maybe all Ford products. 1.6L, you are lucky you did not burn up. Have a 2 yr old Fusion in the shop for over 50 days now for stalling while driving. They gave it back 2 days ago and it lost all power when I was driving after 30 mins, so it went back. Told Ford I don't want it and give me a new car and they are fighting it tooth and nail. Also have a 10 yr old Accord, zero problems. Ford, Quality is Job None.

[@BG-ig6fd]

So sad to hear this because the ride is soooo nice.

[@olben1095]

I totally agree with Sy. I have a 2013 Fusion that I drive as my company car. Been in the shop multiple times for transmission issues. Fit and finish is awful too. The seams and gaps both inside and out are catch alls for leaves and other crud. Washing the car is a tedious proposition. I would not buy one.

[@76carmel]

@udhoop -- consider yourself fortunate to get a rare manual Fusion. I know they tend to be hard to find on dealer lots.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Ford is sketchy on the details there. The feature you're after is Lane Keep Assist, it should be on the window sticker.

[@Stere0guy]

Okay, perhaps I only had it in the first mode. I don't think then it matters if it has the parking assist or not? I'll take one for another test drive and see if the non parking assist version has both modes. I really like that car. I'm thinking about buying a loaded up Fusion SE or the Toyota Avalon basic version. Both around $32,000. Thanks for your help.

[@AptomJ]

Alex, is the transmission in the Fusion dual clutch or just traditional transmission? Thanks, great review.

[@Stere0guy]

Another excellent review. Question, in referring to the lane departure feature you said, "since the car has the parallel parking assistant anyway" "and the electric steering" that the car will just steer you back into your lane. I tried an SE model with lane departure but no parallel parking assistant and I don't think I felt that. I only felt the wheel make some vibration. Wondering if you know if there are two lane departure systems, different with and without the parking assistant? Thanks!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

That would make driving difficult.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

No, regular unleaded only thanks to the direct injection.

[@jacobmoses3712]

With its electric power steering and park assist, it would be an ideal car to hack if you wanted to bump some one off

[@rafa.gastro]

All in the Fusion is great except the Focus rear end

[@amtrakcalifornia]

Consumer Reports and CNET give much more concise, engaging, and interesting car review videos. Consumer Reports does in less than 5 minutes what you guys take 15 minutes to do.

[@SoCalPlmbr38]

The only thing that I didn't like about the video is how u "pressed" on the TOUCH screen haha #OldManButtonPresser

[@AlohaBiatch]

get the 2014 mazda 6 dude. It's so much sexier than the fusion and altima.

[@TheMegamsp]

Europe will have the 1.0 ecoboost motor. Is this engine available in America?

[@Theswagsh0w]

A car that looks this good should drive as good so ford should put a 4.8 liter v8

[@xboomerx1]

Is it me or does the front bumper to hood line appear larger on the drivers side than the passenger?

[@MsAriesLuvsMJ]

I have this car, still getting used to it.... anyway, good review

[@Firelord360]

I like that jam them all in the car hahaha

[@MrThinblueline]

so….the stop-start is an option or that standard on a 1.6L with manual transmission?

[@davidjames4583]

how are the resale values going for this car? anyone know?

[@BruceTheSillyGoose]

i'd have liked a word about ride quality/NVH.

[@agenericaccount3935]

I have a line on a manual 1.6 litre fusion. I think I am going to bite. Its a Fiesta ST powered sofa.

[@knightrider1545]

How much psi does the turbo produce on the 1.6?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Not at this time according to Ford.

[@SOMEFATASSBITCH]

nice ,well said

[@TelevisedPwnage]

How does it compare to a Sonata?

[@PepeLopez-sc4tp]

Necesito la tapa de punterías del motor, se quemó y quedó porosa y por ahí hay fuga de aceite

[@tewkewl]

you said it wasn't a touch sensitive screen. and then you touched it. what's going on?

[@jarek0737]

The thing I don't like is the EPAS.. Why do they do that now? The steering feels non responsive.. IMO..

[@michaelstricklin744]

Does the car pull out it self .lol neat can back in itself .But my biggest fear if it hit something.

[@XxLowellxX]

Would you buy the 2014 Mazda3 over this (the fusion)?..The 3 don't have self parking.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Well, the Mazda3 really competes with the Focus not the Fusion so in that respect they are kind of different animals. The Mazda3 handles better but lacks the features and more powerful engines available in the Fusion. The Fusion is bigger and I think it is better looking. If you can afford the Fusion it is a great car but the Mazda3 is a less expensive option.

[@JaroslavOfTheWorld]

Putting slow-responsive touch-operated system in a car is probably the worst way of saving money. I hope this is last time we see this from FoMoCo. Put some decent guts there please. With prices of smartphones today this can't be a problem.

[@mamba109]

Bro did you even watch the first few seconds of the video? The guy that designed the Fusion is the same guy that designed the Aston Martin. Jesus, at least watch before you comment.

[@MMagentaHH]

5:30 funny guy, insta-like

[@jakey20022]

the eco boost in the escape is way to small.

[@gabbogabbo]

I think the car looks great, but I'm a little disappointed with the interior. Honestly, it looks very bland and boring compared to say, the Focus. Does it come with a Manual transmission?

[@ronammologist16]

I'm so sick of pin headed car commintators insisting fusion looks like Astin Martin!!! Can't you guys think for your selfs? There are 1000 videos on fusion and every single time it's "Oh it looks like Astin Martin!" Give it a rest for pets sake!

[@DonLyud]

where is the carbyer chick ?

[@F6HemiCharger]

$800 for a 1.6L when a 2.5L is standard? Why pay more for less?

[@03SilverMustangGT]

The 2.5L is an old motor that is inefficient. The new 1.6L is much more efficient and costs more to produce.

[@JeffGmi]

Because it's turbocharged.

[@XJaysznX]

Jeff G Wait which ones turbo charged the 2.5l or the 1.6l? cuz i went to a ford dealer yesterday and there were two of them there one was blue and the other was black...the blue one when i reved it i could here the turbo spooling and the black one just sounded normal...When i asked the dealer he said neither of them are turbo charged lol so im just wondering?

[@JeffGmi]

There's the 1.6L turbo, 2.0L turbo and 2.5L non-turbo

[@rudfil]

I thought it was an Aston Martin !!!!!!

[@section31]

Are fords really incredibly unreliable or are all those stories and reviews I see about reliability issues just people who had back luck. lol

[@hosamo100]

i hate ford for not releasing this car in my country yet

[@tzortzkawaz6892]

This is a real car and not Hyundai!!!

[@Skyhawk1987Turbo]

I agree

[@tzortzkawaz6892]

of course you do, any real driver can understand that there is not comparison between ford and hyundai

[@CinemaProduktion]

Nice car but very wasty and bad engines. Why don't they build a Hybrid with 2 cylinders and 50hp combined with a 400hp Electro-enginge?

[@mustanguy102]

Shouldn't you be wearing a helmet and licking windows somewhere?

[@fread51]

mazda 6 wtf mazda are not good car's they don't sale for shit

[@gotDesign]

A goddam ripoff of the Aston Martin... no fucking creativity at ford?