Got a 2017 Ford Fusion Sport
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Got a 2017 Ford Fusion Sport
I had 5 months and 400 miles left on my 2015 Explorer Sport lease, so I traded it in for this 2017 Ford Fusion Sport. I was planning to buy out my Explorer, but I had too many issues with it and was worried about things coming back to bite me, since the bumper to bumper was almost up (axle seal at PTU twice/ both front wheel bearings/ etc).
Waiting to here from Livernois Motorsports about moving my tuner over to it from the Explorer. Here's a few pictures of my new ride. 2.7L twin turbo Ecoboost/ Magnetic Grey/ sunroof/ 401A option package with SYNC 3 and Nav/19" wheels/ leather with Miko suede seats (heated & cooled front)/ LED head, tail, turn, & fog lights. Got about $4500 off sticker.
What do you guys think?
Waiting to here from Livernois Motorsports about moving my tuner over to it from the Explorer. Here's a few pictures of my new ride. 2.7L twin turbo Ecoboost/ Magnetic Grey/ sunroof/ 401A option package with SYNC 3 and Nav/19" wheels/ leather with Miko suede seats (heated & cooled front)/ LED head, tail, turn, & fog lights. Got about $4500 off sticker.
What do you guys think?
Last edited by KaMLuNg; 07-11-2017 at 08:03 AM.
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#8
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Nice, I checked one out while waiting for tires on the wife's Flex. The seats could use a bit more bolstering, but it was comfortable. It was in the showroom, so no test drive....
Love the 2.7EB in my truck, can imagine it in a lighter car will be quick. Interested to see the results after some LMS love.
Love the 2.7EB in my truck, can imagine it in a lighter car will be quick. Interested to see the results after some LMS love.
#11
Racer
Thread Starter
RF leaking brake caliper.
RF axle seal twice. (not sure if PTU had run low on what little oil it uses to begin with)
RF axle and spindle.
Both front wheel bearings.
Re-align the drive shaft shackle bearing.
Media reprogramming.
Driver door and sunroof shade squeaking when opening and closing.
Paint blistering on the aluminum hood.
All this stuff was fixed and the paint was approved to be fixed, but worry about some of these issues coming back after the warranty is up and I have to pay for the repairs.
#13
Racer
Thread Starter
Nice, I checked one out while waiting for tires on the wife's Flex. The seats could use a bit more bolstering, but it was comfortable. It was in the showroom, so no test drive....
Love the 2.7EB in my truck, can imagine it in a lighter car will be quick. Interested to see the results after some LMS love.
Love the 2.7EB in my truck, can imagine it in a lighter car will be quick. Interested to see the results after some LMS love.
#16
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Great looking car!
#17
Moderator
Nice. IMO, these have the potential to be a pretty cool sleeper. I'll be interested to hear how this works out.
#18
In the Mid-South meow
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Congrats! Just looked up the numbers. Pretty impressive. And I'm sure with a tune it'd be even more of a beast. All the best luck with it!
#20
Three Wheelin'
Items that were replaced/ fixed:
RF leaking brake caliper.
RF axle seal twice. (not sure if PTU had run low on what little oil it uses to begin with)
RF axle and spindle.
Both front wheel bearings.
Re-align the drive shaft shackle bearing.
Media reprogramming.
Driver door and sunroof shade squeaking when opening and closing.
Paint blistering on the aluminum hood.
All this stuff was fixed and the paint was approved to be fixed, but worry about some of these issues coming back after the warranty is up and I have to pay for the repairs.
RF leaking brake caliper.
RF axle seal twice. (not sure if PTU had run low on what little oil it uses to begin with)
RF axle and spindle.
Both front wheel bearings.
Re-align the drive shaft shackle bearing.
Media reprogramming.
Driver door and sunroof shade squeaking when opening and closing.
Paint blistering on the aluminum hood.
All this stuff was fixed and the paint was approved to be fixed, but worry about some of these issues coming back after the warranty is up and I have to pay for the repairs.
#21
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks Guys! Yeah, it had most of what I was looking for... AWD, power, manual mode with the paddle shifters (they should have made them beefier though), nice media unit, etc. at a decent price. It came with Fords CCD suspension also. https://corporate.ford.com/innovation/solving-the-bumpy-commute.html
If you get a chance to test drive one, make sure it's in Sport Mode. https://i0.wp.com/www.svtperformance...ving-Modes.jpg
Gotta love Livernois! I call them and they give me an RMA, tell me to read the strategy code off the new car with the tuner, fill out a return form, and ship back to them. They will ship me back a tuner with 87, 91, and 93 octane Stage 2 tunes for the Fusion. My cost... shipping! They have a 160 thermostat available too that I'll get. I'll wait until I pass 1000 miles before I tune it.
If you get a chance to test drive one, make sure it's in Sport Mode. https://i0.wp.com/www.svtperformance...ving-Modes.jpg
Gotta love Livernois! I call them and they give me an RMA, tell me to read the strategy code off the new car with the tuner, fill out a return form, and ship back to them. They will ship me back a tuner with 87, 91, and 93 octane Stage 2 tunes for the Fusion. My cost... shipping! They have a 160 thermostat available too that I'll get. I'll wait until I pass 1000 miles before I tune it.
#22
Racer
Thread Starter
We really liked the ExSport and wanted to keep it. But the risk of issues in the future is too great with all the issues we had just within the first 36000 miles. My main concern is the PTU with that one leaking twice already.
#23
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#24
Racer
Thread Starter
Ha ha... I was thinking of getting a 6 speed car, but decided for a daily driver I didn't want to deal with it. Though I may have gotten the manual if they offered it on this one.
I have a 6 speed in my vette for when I want to drive a manual.
I have a 6 speed in my vette for when I want to drive a manual.
#25
Senior Moderator
Sweet new ride, ive been contemplating the Fusion sport for a new work vehicle. I really like the look of the Fusion but always hated that it didnt have a V6 EcoBoost and now that it does im very curious/tempted. Is that the Magnetic color? Looks nice.
Keep us updated on it.
Thats too bad. I have had Zero issue with mine. I have had it a year and a half and put over 65k miles on it and the most i can say it needs repaired are the brakes are starting to get a little warped (doesnt help that they get abused by me every time i drive it and from towing 5k lbs ski boat )
Keep us updated on it.
Items that were replaced/ fixed:
RF leaking brake caliper.
RF axle seal twice. (not sure if PTU had run low on what little oil it uses to begin with)
RF axle and spindle.
Both front wheel bearings.
Re-align the drive shaft shackle bearing.
Media reprogramming.
Driver door and sunroof shade squeaking when opening and closing.
Paint blistering on the aluminum hood.
All this stuff was fixed and the paint was approved to be fixed, but worry about some of these issues coming back after the warranty is up and I have to pay for the repairs.
RF leaking brake caliper.
RF axle seal twice. (not sure if PTU had run low on what little oil it uses to begin with)
RF axle and spindle.
Both front wheel bearings.
Re-align the drive shaft shackle bearing.
Media reprogramming.
Driver door and sunroof shade squeaking when opening and closing.
Paint blistering on the aluminum hood.
All this stuff was fixed and the paint was approved to be fixed, but worry about some of these issues coming back after the warranty is up and I have to pay for the repairs.
Last edited by fsttyms1; 07-12-2017 at 06:52 AM.
#26
CTSV,TL, Audi Q7 & A5SB
Congrats, I always thought the Fusion, especially the Sport models were good looking cars.. I sat in the same one several months back at MapleCreast Ford while waiting for service, that color in person looks awesome..
#27
Racer
Thread Starter
Yeah, it's Magnetic Grey with the Tarnished Dark 19" wheels. I thought about the blue, but this color combo looks great, especially in person.
Also, I was hitting 20.1 mpg tops on my 40 mile drive to work when driving really easy in the Explorer Sport.
This is from yesterdays drive into work with getting on it a little, but mostly easy driving, not even broke in yet.
Also, I was hitting 20.1 mpg tops on my 40 mile drive to work when driving really easy in the Explorer Sport.
This is from yesterdays drive into work with getting on it a little, but mostly easy driving, not even broke in yet.
#28
Moderator
Thanks Guys! Yeah, it had most of what I was looking for... AWD, power, manual mode with the paddle shifters (they should have made them beefier though), nice media unit, etc. at a decent price. It came with Fords CCD suspension also. https://corporate.ford.com/innovation/solving-the-bumpy-commute.html
If you get a chance to test drive one, make sure it's in Sport Mode. https://i0.wp.com/www.svtperformance...ving-Modes.jpg
Gotta love Livernois! I call them and they give me an RMA, tell me to read the strategy code off the new car with the tuner, fill out a return form, and ship back to them. They will ship me back a tuner with 87, 91, and 93 octane Stage 2 tunes for the Fusion. My cost... shipping! They have a 160 thermostat available too that I'll get. I'll wait until I pass 1000 miles before I tune it.
If you get a chance to test drive one, make sure it's in Sport Mode. https://i0.wp.com/www.svtperformance...ving-Modes.jpg
Gotta love Livernois! I call them and they give me an RMA, tell me to read the strategy code off the new car with the tuner, fill out a return form, and ship back to them. They will ship me back a tuner with 87, 91, and 93 octane Stage 2 tunes for the Fusion. My cost... shipping! They have a 160 thermostat available too that I'll get. I'll wait until I pass 1000 miles before I tune it.
Looking forward to a LMS review on the FFS.
Couple nearby dealers have them in stock. Need to get by to take a spin.
#29
Racer
Thread Starter
Compared to my ExSport, stock for stock, the FFS is faster and pulls harder. The FFS stock will do about a 5.3 0-60 and 13.8 quarter. With a Stage 2 93 octane tune Livernois said guys are running close to 13 flat and dipping into the 12's with race gas. I'm guessing 0-60 will be close to 4.5 sec.
#31
Moderator
Compared to my ExSport, stock for stock, the FFS is faster and pulls harder. The FFS stock will do about a 5.3 0-60 and 13.8 quarter. With a Stage 2 93 octane tune Livernois said guys are running close to 13 flat and dipping into the 12's with race gas. I'm guessing 0-60 will be close to 4.5 sec.
#32
Congrats OP, I really like the latest gen fusions, ESPECIALLY the sport models!
This always dissapoints me with the fusion sport, AWD, two turbos, 380lb/ft and still 5.3 0-60? That's really not much better than the naturally aspirated TLX with over 100 less lb/ft. I think the weakest link in the current ford drivetrain setups is the 6 speed auto.
This always dissapoints me with the fusion sport, AWD, two turbos, 380lb/ft and still 5.3 0-60? That's really not much better than the naturally aspirated TLX with over 100 less lb/ft. I think the weakest link in the current ford drivetrain setups is the 6 speed auto.
#33
Ex-OEM King
FFS, enjoy your FFS!
#34
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks again Guys!
BTW, NJ insurance sucks! I can't believe that the FFS cost more to insure than my XSport which is bigger, an SUV, larger twin turbo engine and cost about $10,000 more. WTF???
BTW, NJ insurance sucks! I can't believe that the FFS cost more to insure than my XSport which is bigger, an SUV, larger twin turbo engine and cost about $10,000 more. WTF???
#35
Might have something to do with the way the vehicles are expected to be driven and not always about basic cost. They probably (and rightly I'd say) assume that you are going to drive the FFS harder than the FES.
#36
Racer
Thread Starter
I drive "spirited" no matter what I drive, but no incidents with a clean record.
#38
I think you misunderstood what I meant. I don't mean it's because YOU specifically will drive the FFS more aggressively. I meant that the insurance companies expect the FFS to be driven aggressively by anyone who buys it and therefore the rates go up. The same reason young men even with no accidents pay more for insurance vs woman.
#39
Racer
Thread Starter
I think you misunderstood what I meant. I don't mean it's because YOU specifically will drive the FFS more aggressively. I meant that the insurance companies expect the FFS to be driven aggressively by anyone who buys it and therefore the rates go up. The same reason young men even with no accidents pay more for insurance vs woman.
Yeah, might be time to shop around.
#40
Ex-OEM King
Where you live is also a huge factor into how much you pay for insurance. Mine, for the three cars listed below, is ~$650/6mo full coverage for all.