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Sedans Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan: Test Drives
24 messages, Last post on Jul 17, 2007 at 3:19 PM
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I have taken 2 Milan AWD and one Fusion AWD for test drives at two diferent dealers, and encountered what feels like a serious driveline vibration in all of them at 65-70 MPH. It feels like a bad u-joint feels in a rear drive vehicle. The salesman expressed surprise (of course) in all cases. Does anyone know what's up with this and what Ford is doing about it?
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Replying to: hiddenvalley1 (Feb 02, 2007 8:51 am)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Feb 02, 2007 4:17 pm)
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Replying to: akirby (Feb 02, 2007 8:17 pm)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Feb 03, 2007 7:01 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Feb 03, 2007 8:03 am) full-time Traction 4™ all-wheel drive. Standard power ratio is 40:60 front to rear, resulting in a rear-wheel drive-like feel, but the instant a difference in grip is sensed, power is redistributed for optimum traction. The Fusion's description says majority of power is to front wheels under normal circumstances. |
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I am 'considering' a Fusion with an I4, but was concerned about engine and road noise in the cabin. I have to confess that I have NOT yet taken one for a test drive, but: 1). I have a Mazda Tribute with the Ford I4 Cyl engine and the road and engine noice is terrible. 2) Consumer Rpts notes that sound is an issue with the 4 Cyl. Should I just stay away, and concentrate on the Nissan Altima or Hyundai Sonata with their 4 Cyl engines? Thanks
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Replying to: mikezak (Jul 10, 2007 5:25 am) I own a 2006 4/5sp.1+yrs. and I can tell you that to me,I do not notice any bad engine noise.The car has been flawless for 11k miles so far and the mpg has increased a couple more up to 25-27 city and 28-33 hwy.I'm also a sports official,so I take a few 25-100 mile trips traveling to and from venues and my partners comment alot about how smooth and pleasant the car is  .(Hope this helps you) 
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Replying to: mikezak (Jul 10, 2007 5:25 am) Try all three. That's the only way to know for sure. I just purchased a 2007 Milan Premier I4 5M for which I traded a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 HEMI 5M. Compared to the Ram, the Milan is quiet! Rich |
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Yesterday I test drove a Ford Fusion because I need a new company car and the choices this time is the Ford Fusion or the Chrysler Sebring. We are limited to the four cylinder engine and usually a basic car (A/C, power windows, locks, mirrors, and seats, AM/FM/CD player, but no leather). The vehicle I tried out fit the bill, as far as my company would purchase. I have to say I was disappointed in the Fusion on many levels. First, I must qualify, that I am about 6 foot tall, and most of it is waist up. I do not fit in most cars with sunroofs (this car did not have a sunroof). In the Fusion I found my head scraping the ceiling of the car even though the seat was all the way down. I finally checked and I could put an index finger between my head and the ceiling- that was it. I also had a problem with the door assist above the drivers door as it was so close to my head that I accidently banged my head on it. In a normal driving position it was two fingers away from my head- not a lot of room for me and since I drive about 50k miles per year, room is important. I also found the seat to be uncomfortable, and realized that the seat back was encouraging a slouching position, which would be very uncomfortable for a 400 mile day. Most of the controls seemed fine, though I was disappointed in the gearshift position only having a D and L choices. This is a 5 speed transmission and would prefer to have a D, 4,3,2,1 option. Since I drive a lot in the winter (snow belt area) I would want more than a "L" as an option. I prefer to use the transmission to help slow the car down in heavy snow or ice. When driving the car, I thought the engine sounded a little course. I noticed that the car downshifted very frequently when I needed more power. I also felt the car was a little "darty" on the freeway and at this point will blame it on the vehicle possibly being out of alignment. Regardless, it was not a stable feeling. Since I am presently driving a Dodge Charger, I initially chalked all this up to my being used to a large car and maybe this is the price I'll have to pay. Then I drove the Chrysler Sebring, which admittedly has not ranked as high as the Fusion on Consumer Reports ratings, but I found the Sebring to have plenty of head room, both on top and on the sides. The transmission has a D, 3 L setting, which would be acceptable in snow/ice driving (an improvement over the Fusion). According to the window sticker, the Chrysler has a 4 speed transmission compared to the Ford's 5, yet gets 1 mpg better city and 1 mpg better highway fuel mileage than the Fusion. Before driving the cars, I thought the choice would be hard to make, but after taking both of them out, I have to pick the Chrysler Sebring. Others who are not tall waisted probably would fit fine in the Ford, but unfortunately, not me. |
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