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Replying to: kmaurer (Mar 10, 2007 2:56 pm) 
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Replying to: akirby (Mar 10, 2007 5:34 pm) 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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| 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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Replying to: kmaurer (Mar 11, 2007 2:21 pm) Just try it. You can't hurt anything. |
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Replying to: kmaurer (Mar 11, 2007 2:21 pm) "Low" is mostly for steep and long hills, to avoid overcooking brakes. And I mean really long ones - lasting miles, like serpentines when you go 20-30 mpg and have to turn all the time. It usually makes the car stay on first or second gear. It's certainly not for interstate use  .
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Replying to: scape2 (Mar 11, 2007 12:31 pm) True, but the manually shiftable automatic on the Mazda6 only costs about $50 more than the Ford version. I am guessing that they are using the same transmissions. With the Mazda transmission, it is clear what you are doing if you flip it over to manual and downshift. Fusion has just D and L because they had originally planned to put a CVT in.
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Mar 12, 2007 5:27 am) I reported that and I think it was true - originally. But I've seen too many new Fords coming out with it so I think they're doing it on purpose now. I think it's fine if they would simply add the manumatic controls. I think the lack of manumatic controls is simply a cost cutting problem which I hope has been resolved already for the next generation of vehicles. It's not so much that people want it and use it but rather that it looks bad for Ford to not even offer it when other less expensive cars use it. If I was in charge I'd make it mandatory across the lineup. |
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Replying to: ANT14 (May 03, 2003 4:04 am) I recently bought Ford Fusion SE. I am very happy with MPG and other features. I like 6 CD MP3. But I haven't figured out how to change folder. I pushed the Folder button many times, but nothing happens. Yes, I went thru manual too. Any thought how to change folder in MP3 player? Thanks
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Replying to: devendrap (Mar 21, 2007 5:31 am) |
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DO NOT USE FOLDERS. Just put the files in the main directory of the CD-Rom. Some of the players just will not work with folders. If you do use folders, try using very short names (less then 11 characters) and do not use any punctuation. Mark |
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