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Ford Fusion is Motor Trend’s Car of the Year

Detroit Free Press -- Ford has successfully used the improved fuel efficiency and new look of the Fusion to win new customers.

The automatic 2010 Ford Fusion S gets a combined 27 miles per gallon, which is better than a similar model of the Toyota Camry, which gets a combined 25 m.p.g., and the Honda Accord, which gets 25 mpg

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Submitted Nov 17, 2009 By: fordmexico

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Night Owl Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,705 Points:830,090 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2009 9:14:03 AM Ignore Night Owl Report Abuse Congratulations, Ford!
ArmydudeNC Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,175 Points:397,175 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2009 3:32:22 AM Ignore ArmydudeNC Report Abuse Great News!
kkimes Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:235 Points:672,235 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:55:33 PM Ignore kkimes Report Abuse I know that the highway MPG isn't as high as a Prius, but it is a much more practical size car for most families and it's American made!
pigmanTX Champion Author Houston Posts:1,281 Points:369,735 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 11:00:45 PM Ignore pigmanTX Report Abuse Congrats Ford!
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:8,047 Points:907,685 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 10:30:56 PM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse congrats to all the crew; but keep improving; don't give up too soon
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:5,054 Points:2,175,190 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 9:42:28 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse Go ford, but I still keep my old clunker!!!!
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:10,700 Points:626,425 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 8:55:07 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Well, I drive a Chevy diesel and a Honda Civic... let's see, I get a double combined mileage of about 23 to 25 mpg. That's pretty dang good for an 8 cylinder older model diesel that tows about 8,000 lbs and a Honda that routinely drives above 55 mph (yes, our interstates allow up to 70 mph). Guess I got that Fusion mpg almost reached with a combined mileage..
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:10,700 Points:626,425 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 8:53:03 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Paulydel: no need to be crude.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:10,700 Points:626,425 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 8:45:21 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I don't buy MT nor do I care much about their selections. Seems they more often than not find the wrong cars to promote - gas guzzlers, cars that may be popular but are overall poor choices.
dkinsf Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,367 Points:669,085 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 7:28:19 PM Ignore dkinsf Report Abuse Motor Trend really should be name USA's Motor Trend. Most of their articles are focused on US cars. But I am still glad to see an American car company holding its own against the Asian and European cars.
DieselCash Veteran Author Texas Posts:425 Points:73,855 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 7:12:18 PM Ignore DieselCash Report Abuse good, go ford!
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:4,198 Points:464,005 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 7:10:14 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse Take your Toyota and shove it. Go Ford Quality Job #1.
WilW Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,322 Points:1,719,170 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 7:03:07 PM Ignore WilW Report Abuse amerk73 wrote: "but camry and accord better than fusion huge different" ----------------------- I can't argue with that. Also, I can't understand gibberish. ----------------------- I congratulate Ford for their achievement..and I own Honda products.
jimnecci Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,699 Points:1,492,490 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 7:03:05 PM Ignore jimnecci Report Abuse Good for Ford, but I think the car is UGLY!
ziyulu Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:3,445 Points:645,250 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 7:00:36 PM Ignore ziyulu Report Abuse I like the Ford Fusion, but I still won't pay more than a Toyota Camry.
georgeo Champion Author California Posts:2,486 Points:101,160 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:59:58 PM Ignore georgeo Report Abuse That is not very good gas mileage.
Cyberkedi Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,265 Points:1,563,855 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:59:29 PM Ignore Cyberkedi Report Abuse Bully for Ford! I am planning on getting a Focus though.
amerk73 Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,108 Points:640,815 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:59:14 PM Ignore amerk73 Report Abuse but camry and accord better than fusion huge different
BlackHorse Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,454 Points:618,785 Joined:Dec 2002	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:54:07 PM Ignore BlackHorse Report Abuse 27 mpg is discusting I can almost get that in my 96 contour. low 20's in town and about 30 on the road. so where is the improvment?
vegaland Champion Author Houston Posts:2,403 Points:501,795 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:53:25 PM Ignore vegaland Report Abuse The Chevy Vega was car of the year in 1971.
PhilMils Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,109 Points:447,800 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:52:11 PM Ignore PhilMils Report Abuse Score one for Ford!
puljujarvi Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,458 Points:698,060 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:45:50 PM Ignore puljujarvi Report Abuse How is 25, 26 or 27 mpg fuel efficient in a new car? The car I just got rid of due to other problems developed that were to costly, was a 98 Stratus that was getting about 26 mpg. I am sure that when it was bought by its first owner it was getting more fuel efficient that 27 mpg.
aarrrt Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,975 Points:711,300 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:43:33 PM Ignore aarrrt Report Abuse Good for Ford. I just don't like the size of the car.
BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:2,514 Points:612,865 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:42:31 PM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse That must be one very special Camry, Danny999 The government website has the Camry at 21 city, and 30 highway, for an overall rating of 24 MPG. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/noframes/19810.shtml
BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:2,514 Points:612,865 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:40:03 PM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse USAFA82 wrote: "Too bad it's made by union workers. " ---------------------------------- Another ignorant union basher. The Fusion is made in Mexico.
danny999 Champion Author Florida Posts:3,671 Points:656,910 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:39:32 PM Ignore danny999 Report Abuse LIARS FIGURE AND FIGURES LIE. MY 2004 CAMRY LE GOT 35MPG ON OPEN HIGHWAY.AROUND TOWN WAS 23/4,THAT'S 29 AVERAGE.
sabob Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,676 Points:225,520 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:36:48 PM Ignore sabob Report Abuse whats the big deal?? my Winnebago View motorhome with a Mercedes diesel averages 16.1 mpg., &it weighs 11000 lbs. Volkswagen diesels averaged 45 to 50 mpg. years ago. wake up, diesels the only way!!!!
USAFA82 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:4,857 Points:871,640 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:35:39 PM Ignore USAFA82 Report Abuse Too bad it's made by union workers.
2granny Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,212 Points:483,075 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:34:39 PM Ignore 2granny Report Abuse Way to go Ford. It is good to have an American made car doing so well.
OGW Champion Author London Posts:1,341 Points:667,115 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:33:20 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse I bougtht a Ford after driving GM garbage for 30 years. I must have been brainwashed as the Ford is ten times the vehicle of any GM I had.
tucker355 All-Star Author Manitoba Posts:641 Points:191,795 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:27:27 PM Ignore tucker355 Report Abuse congrats...ford rules
DerHahn Champion Author Illinois Posts:8,089 Points:1,144,100 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:26:49 PM Ignore DerHahn Report Abuse sounds great, but the fusion hybrid needs to be more affordable and the 27mpg of the regular model needs to be improved.
pliskin Champion Author Syracuse Posts:3,185 Points:973,450 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:26:27 PM Ignore pliskin Report Abuse Caddilac, I'm sorry you've had such bad luck with those Fords. currently have 3 Fords and a Chevy, and my mileage isn't on a closed course as I said earlier. The 3rd being a 1970 1/2 Falcon with a 351w. It does about average for the year. My Mustang is a '93 5.0 and I don't measure it's mileage. As far as quality I'll match my Crown Vic against most cars today and the 27mpg is on US highways usually around 70mph or so. And I do read the ad small print, on TV and in print. If the last good one you had was the '53 Meteor I guess you should rent a new one and give them a break. You and I are probably some of the few that remember what they even were.
pnd1 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:1,845 Points:367,830 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:25:02 PM Ignore pnd1 Report Abuse Way to go Ford. But 27 mpg? I thought they were supposed to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. They have the leaves and everything to show how green they are. My Chevy Venture gets 25 mpg. I'm supposed to give up my comfort and safety for 2mpg? I don't think so.
justinoles All-Star Author Orlando Posts:845 Points:175,830 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:22:32 PM Ignore justinoles Report Abuse I wonder if that was part of Ford's marketing budget
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:31,925 Points:1,292,320 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:20:26 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse mtnpotter wrote: >What!! NO UAW leverage nor EPA control there?? What ARE >they THINKING??? Vehicles don't get brought into the USA unless they meet safety and emission standards.
BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:2,514 Points:612,865 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:17:25 PM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse roadkillGA wrote: "Just don't get in a wreck in one.. not safe" Actually it has 5-star ratings in almost every measurement.
pliskin Champion Author Syracuse Posts:3,185 Points:973,450 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:11:59 PM Ignore pliskin Report Abuse Cheney might want to take a look around at what's new, economical, nice sized and currently available. Most cars have a very similar look. It, may not be the greatest but it is more aerodynamic, and safer, than past autos. At least those currently available to all but the wealthy. [Edited by: pliskin at 11/17/2009 7:13:14 PM EST]
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,382 Points:485,950 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:07:14 PM Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse Just don't get in a wreck in one.. not safe.
H20world Veteran Author Wisconsin Posts:438 Points:150,555 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 6:01:05 PM Ignore H20world Report Abuse GOOD for ford.
Cheney Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,075 Points:1,726,865 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 5:47:27 PM Ignore Cheney Report Abuse well, I'm happy for Ford (I guess), but I think the Fusion is ugly. Forgive me is I prefer Euro style.
BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:2,514 Points:612,865 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 5:45:53 PM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse "I thought the Fusion was made in Mexico....by Mexicans not UAW goons" Shhhh. Don't let facts get in the way of those who enjoy whining about unions.
katiejayWV Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,244 Points:377,465 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 5:45:20 PM Ignore katiejayWV Report Abuse Good job Ford. Now lets get GM back on track.
DellMan Champion Author Omaha Posts:1,917 Points:442,925 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 5:44:56 PM Ignore DellMan Report Abuse Ford needs to keep improving or Obama will give them to the UAW like he did the other two.
BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:2,514 Points:612,865 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 5:44:33 PM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse The Fusion is top-notch. A superior vehicle to either the Accord or the Camry. Not that Japanese loyalists will pay much attention.
Focus2 Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,994 Points:1,209,930 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 5:44:32 PM Ignore Focus2 Report Abuse Remember the old motto; "There's a Ford in your future"? I some times wonder if there will be a future in Ford.
DavoIL Veteran Author Chicago Posts:436 Points:332,355 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 5:36:15 PM Ignore DavoIL Report Abuse good going Ford finally some good news!!!
dmark101 Veteran Author Los Angeles Posts:412 Points:77,160 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 5:34:00 PM Ignore dmark101 Report Abuse that's good news. i like the fusion. :)
MDTDriver Champion Author California Posts:4,948 Points:1,186,635 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 5:33:00 PM Ignore MDTDriver Report Abuse My 07 Honda Element get 24 to 27 combined mpg.
hotrod0526 Veteran Author Detroit Posts:478 Points:201,165 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 17, 2009 5:29:42 PM Ignore hotrod0526 Report Abuse gooooooooooooooo get em F O R D ..........no more GM for me. CONSERVE !!!!!!!!!!!!