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#5171 of 5511 a test drive by explorerx4 Dec 12, 2008 (5:27 pm)
FFH review
#5172 of 5511 fusion awd in the snow by explorerx4 Dec 13, 2008 (5:34 am)
had my first occasion to experience how the awd works last weekend in the snow. the snow was either fresh or packed down, not plowed, but the landscape was pretty flat. didn't notice any wheelspin starting out or turning, so i guess it works pretty well. you still have to be careful about stopping. had to scrape my windows for the first time too, bought the car last march.
#5173 of 5511 Source: Ford Motor Company by threads Dec 13, 2008 (2:15 pm)
"Unlike the four-wheel-drive systems found on many trucks and SUVs, Fusion’s all-wheel-drive system has been tuned with an emphasis toward performance while still offering confident, all-weather driving. By constantly monitoring and predicting traction, the system seamlessly delivers torque to all four wheels, even before wheel slippage occurs. An active, on-demand coupler can deliver the precise amount of torque to the rear wheels up to 100 percent." [2006] Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Dec 13, 2008 3:34 pm)
#5174 of 5511 Re: Source: Ford Motor Company [threads] by explorerx4 Dec 13, 2008 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: threads (Dec 13, 2008 2:15 pm) my previous ride was an 02 explorer 4x4, which was taken over by the kids. that is what i was used to. my wife drives an escape with triple treads and she is extremely happy with how it handles the snow. i'm thinking the fusion will be fine. one of the reasons i picked it was in a couple of snow storms when pretty much only 4x4's were moving, i saw a milan awd and another time a zephyr awd being able to handle the driving conditions.
#5175 of 5511 Fusion/Milan AWD by threads Dec 13, 2008 (6:28 pm)
The Fusion AWD is a very capable winter car ( http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/resources/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1408348 ). The front to rear power vectoring with brake lock differential Traction Control on both axles makes the Fusion AWD unstoppable in all but the most severe road conditions ( brake lock differential Traction Control operates at speed up to 62.5 mph).
#5176 of 5511 Re: Check this link out [thegraduate] by dieselone Dec 17, 2008 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Dec 03, 2008 10:19 am) Wow, that pic brings back memories. I bought a '98 SVT Contour in early '97 when it was first introduced. SVT actually called me shortly after I purchased to tell me I was one of the first 50 who purchased one. They'd call from time to time to see how I liked the car etc.   It was a fun car that unfortunately had reliability issues. Great v6 though. Loved to rev with fuel cut off at 7200rpm and was an absolute blast to go through the gears. Got lots of tickets in that car. It just begged to be driven fast.   The '98 2.5 Duratec SVT v6 was 195hp and IIRC 165 ft-lbs of torque. It was bumped up to 200hp in 2000 I believe. It was a pretty high strung engine with the torque peak at 5500rpm and hp peak at 6600, but it would pull hard to 7k rpm redline and was smooth enough that if I wasn't watching the tach closely I'd hit the rev limiter at 7,200rpm.
#5177 of 5511 Re: TSBs/ Milan 13.5 urban mpg [dlang] by mek0123 Dec 17, 2008 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: dlang (Sep 12, 2006 12:25 am) ON that 13.5mpg urban driving. My '01 Grand Caravan gets about 14mpg in the city and I live in Michigan. I also let my van start up about 20 minutes in the winter. I reset my mpg avg meter when I want accurate mileage. Stop and go really hurts economy. Also, I change my six plugs every 18 months. They are usually about .015 out of spec. Once I start driving normal again my economy city/highway combined gets back up to about 21mpg avg. Too, it's well broken in at 251K on the odometer. Stop and go traffic and excessive idling is the worse thing for any engine. Replies to this message: mz6greyghost (Dec 18, 2008 5:36 am) dieselone (Dec 18, 2008 6:19 am) akirby (Dec 18, 2008 8:09 am) and 1 more... jeffyscott (Dec 18, 2008 9:04 am)
#5178 of 5511 Re: TSBs/ Milan 13.5 urban mpg [mek0123] by mz6greyghost Dec 18, 2008 (5:36 am)
Replying to: mek0123 (Dec 17, 2008 7:44 pm) I also let my van start up about 20 minutes in the winter.   Gee, I wonder why your mileage is so bad...   20 minutes? WAY too long in ANY climate to leave running. Save gas, time, and $$$, and give it (at max.) two minutes to idle before moving. The vehicle actually reaches operating temperature quicker when moving compared to idling. Replies to this message: dieselone (Dec 18, 2008 6:19 am) akirby (Dec 18, 2008 8:09 am) dieselone (Dec 18, 2008 12:17 pm)
#5179 of 5511 Re: TSBs/ Milan 13.5 urban mpg [mz6greyghost] by dieselone Dec 18, 2008 (6:19 am)
Replying to: mz6greyghost (Dec 18, 2008 5:36 am) 20 minutes? WAY too long in ANY climate to leave running. Save gas, time, and $$$, and give it (at max.) two minutes to idle before moving. The vehicle actually reaches operating temperature quicker when moving compared to idling.   Yeah, that kills fuel economy. Just idling an engine can burn close to a gallon/hr, so you've wasted a 1/2 gal before going out of your driveway.   I've noticed, just letting my '07 Expedition idle a bit more in the morning and when dropping kids off etc., along with single digit temps have dropped my avg. city mileage from 14 to high 12s. I never let it idle more than 5 minutes.   Does anyone know for sure when the 2010 Fusion will hit the showrooms? My dad's 2000 Taurus is pushing 200k miles and he's contemplating a hybrid as he has a 60 mile round trip commute for work that is basically stop and go with little highway. He's thinking a Fusion Hybrid may be a good option. From what I've read it looks like a promising car. I like the restyle. Replies to this message: akirby (Dec 18, 2008 8:09 am) dieselone (Dec 18, 2008 12:17 pm)
#5180 of 5511 Re: TSBs/ Milan 13.5 urban mpg [dieselone] by akirby Dec 18, 2008 (8:09 am)
Replying to: dieselone (Dec 18, 2008 6:19 am) I'd expect the first 2010 models to hit dealers in March. The hybrid may be a month or two later. Should know a lot more at the Detroit auto show. Replies to this message: dieselone (Dec 18, 2008 12:17 pm)

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