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Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan

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What is this discussion about? Mercury Milan, Ford Fusion, Sedan


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Re: Another comparison [scape2] by dtownfb
Mar 09, 2007 (1:20 pm)
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Replying to: scape2 (Mar 09, 2007 10:36 am)

I guess the fact that I owned 3 Fords and 3 GM vehicles (I'm only 39) I can't make my own opinion about the quality of vehicles. Nope brainwashed by the media.
 
CR did rate the Fusion/Milan well which is why I originally starting posting on this board. Plus I had a chance to sit in the Milan at the local auto show. I liked the looks of the interior and there is a dealership 2 miles from house that has the "Engine for life". Hopefully I will get permission to buy a new car this summer.
 
Maybe scape2 you should start a new thread called "The Media vs. GM/Ford". Or "GM/Ford: No Spin Zone".
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snobuff60 by snobuff60
Mar 10, 2007 (10:29 am)
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Would appreciate hearing from any Fusion owners who have the V6 AWD concerning fuel milage. I know you pay a penalty for AWD, but just wondering what that amounts to in real-world driving.
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6-Speed "Low" Gear Selection by kmaurer
Mar 10, 2007 (2:56 pm)
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I'm the proud owner of a new Fusion SE V6. I'm very happy with the car and think it's leaps and bounds better than other products Ford has put out in the past. I'm a little puzzled by the "low" selection on my 6-speed automatic. What gears does this engage? On my old-tech 4-speed auto, low was gears 1 and 2. Is this still the case? I'm just trying to figure out when I would use this.
 
Thanks in advance.
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Re: 6-Speed "Low" Gear Selection [kmaurer] by akirby
Mar 10, 2007 (5:34 pm)
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Replying to: kmaurer (Mar 10, 2007 2:56 pm)

Did it not occur to you to read the owner's manual?
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Re: Another comparison [dtownfb] by savetheland
Mar 10, 2007 (10:24 pm)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Mar 09, 2007 1:20 pm)

"I guess the fact that I owned 3 Fords and 3 GM vehicles (I'm only 39)."
 
Oh man, what do you mean you are only 39? You are ALREADY 39 and may be too old to drive Fusion, but still not old enough for Grand Marquis. So no Ford for you. But Camry is okay, but it has nothing to do with reliability – it is just lifestyle. But wait there is still 500, oops – Taurus. At least it is roomier and has better chassis and steering than Camry.
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L by mschmal
Mar 11, 2007 (10:44 am)
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Still trying to figure that out, its more than an overdrive lock out. drops about 2 gears.
 
Mark
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Re: 6-Speed "Low" Gear Selection [kmaurer] by scape2
Mar 11, 2007 (12:31 pm)
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Replying to: kmaurer (Mar 10, 2007 2:56 pm)

The truth is, with all these fancy transmissions that makers are coming out with (auto stick,auto shift ect) The truth of the matter is 95% of drivers use D, R and P the most...
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Re: 6-Speed "Low" Gear Selection [akirby] by kmaurer
Mar 11, 2007 (2:21 pm)
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Replying to: akirby (Mar 10, 2007 5:34 pm)

Of course I've checked the manual. I read it cover to cover the night I bought the car. Here is what the manual says about Drive and Low:
 
D (Drive)
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transaxle operates in gears one through six.
 
L (Low)
Provides more engine braking when the accelerator pedal is released than D (Drive).
 
My concern is that I regularly have to drive hilly terrain (I-80 between Salt Lake and Park City in Utah), and I'm wondering if Low would help eliminate the constant transmission shifting when going up hilly terrain. I don't want to just try it and end up doing severe damage to the transmission and engine.
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blackeye by john_doe_wny
Mar 11, 2007 (2:24 pm)
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I seen a Ford Fusion with the new car stickers and dealer plates still on it with the drivers side parking and brake light out. I know these things happen but with Ford trying to make a good impression with these cars wouldn't you think they would fix it before they let someone take it out to drive? The first thing I thought was that it looked like a black eye...something Ford doesn't need anouther one of. (I'm a Taurus owner)Just my thoughts. Thanks

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