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#1 of 16 Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan: News, Views & Observations by KarenS HOST Oct 26, 2006 (7:04 am)
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#2 of 16 good if confusing info by kurtamaxxxguy Sep 26, 2006 (2:03 pm)
Unfortunately I do not have a snow-covered parking lot to test out the AWD fusions' traction control, and determine whether or not its better version of engine power management of traction control is superior to the Audi or GM systems that use wheel braking.   As it's a first year system, I'll be holding off until next model year to let Ford work out its inevitable bugs.   But hopefully there will be some real world experiences posted here in the future. Replies to this message: elkein (Sep 26, 2006 5:47 pm)
#3 of 16 Re: good if confusing info [kurtamaxxxguy] by elkein Sep 26, 2006 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Sep 26, 2006 2:03 pm) Believe it or not my interest in awd has mostly to do with poor conditions on various local roads(Mud roads), not leaping into traffic on slick pavement, which is dumb regardless of your vehicles systems... I'll be more than happy if the traction control can be disabled with the AWD, mucho wheelspin is a good thing in certain conditions.
#4 of 16 AWD by ANT14 Sep 27, 2006 (11:18 am)
The AWD system that will be made available in the Fusion/Milan, isn't anything that hasn't been already used elsewhere, say the 500. Therefore, "bugs" aren't something much to worry about. Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Sep 30, 2006 7:39 pm)
#5 of 16 Re: AWD [ANT14] by kurtamaxxxguy Sep 30, 2006 (7:39 pm)
Replying to: ANT14 (Sep 27, 2006 11:18 am) Sounds like the Fusion system is more for driving safety and "getting there" rather than the Audi-style performance. Good to know.
#6 of 16 Shiny, happy Fusions by gogophers1 Sep 29, 2006 (10:50 pm)
This has been bothering me for quite some time, but now that I've been seeing Fusions all over the place and obviously a lot of folks here have purchased them, I need to ask: Has anyone noticed the Fusion being more likely to get tagged by the police?   I love the big retro chrome grilles on the Fusion and the HHR, but I suspect LIDAR can get a reading off them from outer space. I know the problem could be solved by going with the Milan (with its speeder-approved, less reflective matte/satin finishes), but the Fusion's bold shine just draws me in like a June bug to a yard light.   If there's a patrol officer out there that could provide some insight on this issue, it would be greatly appreciated. I fear that buying one of these "shiny" cars may relegate me to the slow lane or risk an endless slew of tickets. Replies to this message: snakeweasel (Sep 30, 2006 5:22 am)
#7 of 16 Re: Shiny, happy Fusions [gogophers1] by snakeweasel Sep 30, 2006 (5:22 am)
Replying to: gogophers1 (Sep 29, 2006 10:50 pm) I wouldn't worry about it. First off the best way to avoid a ticket is not to speed. Secondly just about any car will give LIDAR a good reading. Finally if you have a front plate on your car then it doesn't matter what car you drive.

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