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Re: new fusion [focus090] by blumstein
Dec 03, 2007 (9:20 pm)
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Replying to: focus090 (Dec 03, 2007 3:59 pm)

Enjoy! Please post your impressions after you drive it for a while. Paul
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Backup Sensors by blumstein
Dec 03, 2007 (9:24 pm)
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I have a 2007 Milan. The worst thing is not being able to judge where the back of the car is when parallel parking. (Yes, you've heard that before from many people).
 
I notice that the 2008 has an optional backup sensor. I figured that would solve the problem for others; I ain't about to trade in a new car. Someone I know told me that one of his cars (a Mercedes, I believe) has those sensors but they are worthless since they pick up everything... i.e., too sensitive.
 
I was wondering whether any of you have the Fusion/Milan sensors and what you think of them.
 
Paul
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Re: Backup Sensors [blumstein] by akirby
Dec 04, 2007 (5:49 am)
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Replying to: blumstein (Dec 03, 2007 9:24 pm)

Parallel parking? I haven't parallel parked in at least 10 years. Everything here in North Atlanta has been converted to diagonal parking (pull in, back out).
 
I have a 2006 Fusion and it took me about 6 months to get used to the view out of the rear and being able to judge the distance - now it's not a problem. You can get aftermarket backup sensors and even a backup camera if it's really a problem.
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Re: Backup Sensors [akirby] by urnews
Dec 04, 2007 (9:48 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Dec 04, 2007 5:49 am)

I have a 2006 Fusion and it took me about 6 months to get used to the view out of the rear and being able to judge the distance - now it's not a problem.
 
Congratulations Allen. We've had our 2007 Ford Fusion exactly one year as of today and I still haven't gotten used to the view when trying to back up. Rear visibility is certainly not one of the Fusion's strong points.
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Re: Backup Sensors [urnews] by akirby
Dec 04, 2007 (10:10 am)
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Replying to: urnews (Dec 04, 2007 9:48 am)

The thing that bothered me the most at first was the distortion in the rear window. It makes cars behind you appear to be skinnier than they really are. Maybe they need one of those messages on the rear view mirror - Objects in Mirror are wider than they appear.
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View out the rear. by mschmal
Dec 04, 2007 (10:19 am)
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Go for the rear spoiler if you can. This spoiler ends at the bottom edge of the rear window and deletes the third brake light on the parcel shelf that seems to block so much rear glass.
 
Mark
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Re: Backup Sensors [akirby] by taylor69
Dec 19, 2007 (8:43 pm)
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Replying to: akirby (Dec 04, 2007 10:10 am)

Try adjusting the height of the mirror.....kind of hard to explain, but look at the "arm" that connects the mirror to the windshield. Adjust the arm to the highest possible position. This will improve rear visibility AND reduce/eliminate the distortion that you are experiencing.
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finally by focus090
Dec 30, 2007 (2:01 pm)
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so i got my new 2008 fusion a week ago and i love it. its a SE v6, silver exterior with black interior, and a rear spoiler. i love it, its such a sturdy car and its just so smooth. are there any little secrets about it that i should know? like certain hits on the info display to display something other than the norm? just curious. i've read all the info on the car and would hate to miss something. i also noticed that distortion when i flip the rearview mirror to night viewing. it hurts my damn eyes! i look forward to reading more that you guys all put up, and i'll keep postin'.
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Question about Moon roof by biznaga
Jan 06, 2008 (6:47 pm)
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Read somewhere where the moon roof decreases head room in the Milan (Fusion too, I guess).
 
Anybody know for sure?

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