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Ford Fusion FWD

2009–2020 · 44 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
26
Best
29
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The Ford Fusion FWD has been tested by the EPA across 44 different configurations spanning model years 2009 through 2020. Over this period, the Fusion FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 29 MPG, with an overall average of 26 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2020
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,200233427MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,400213125MPG
2020
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,500213124MPG
2019
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,400213125MPG
2019
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,200233427MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,400213125MPG
2018
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,200233427MPG
2018
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,400213225MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,400213125MPG
2017
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,200233427MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,400213125MPG
2017
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,400213225MPG
2016
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,050253629MPG
2016
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,150243628MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223326MPG
2016
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223326MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223326MPG
2015
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223326MPG
2015
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,050253629MPG
2015
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,150243628MPG
2014
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,200233527MPG
2014
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,050253629MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223226MPG
2014
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223326MPG
2014
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,050253629MPG
2013
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,050253629MPG
2013
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,200233527MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223226MPG
2013
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223326MPG
2013
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,150243528MPG
2012
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,500222824MPG
2012
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,300233226MPG
2012
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,500222924MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2011
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,500222924MPG
2011
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,300233226MPG
2011
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,500222824MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,850182621MPG
2010
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,400223125MPG
2010
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,500222924MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,850182721MPG
2009
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202923MPG
2009
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2009
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,850182621MPG

Historical Efficiency

2020
27
2019
27
2018
27
2017
27
2016
29
2015
29
2014
29
2013
29
2012
26
2011
26
2010
25
2009
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Fusion FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Fusion FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Fusion grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
3,300
Total Deaths
1,740

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
8.6%
Fire Occurrence
3.3%
Speeding Involved
14.6%
DUI Involved
15.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

76%
Front
15%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes416
Fatalities
217
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2022
Fatal Crashes437
Fatalities
231
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2021
Fatal Crashes474
Fatalities
259
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2020
Fatal Crashes387
Fatalities
212
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2019
Fatal Crashes343
Fatalities
199
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2018
Fatal Crashes324
Fatalities
161
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2017
Fatal Crashes322
Fatalities
161
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2016
Fatal Crashes252
Fatalities
118
Deaths/Crash
0.47
2015
Fatal Crashes200
Fatalities
100
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2014
Fatal Crashes145
Fatalities
82
Deaths/Crash
0.57
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Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2019
3
2017
2
2016
4
2015
1
2014
4
2013
18
2011
1
2010
7
2009
7
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