The Ford Fusion is a midsize car built from 2006 to 2020 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in Mexico — 97.3% of those on record. Between 2006 and 2020 it grew 5 cm longer and gained 202 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, V6. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Fusion is
The Ford Fusion is a midsize car that Ford built from 2006 to 2020 — 15 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2013. It has been offered with 4-cyl, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, V6 power. Its closest sibling in the Ford range: LTD.
Where the Fusion is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 20,523 Fusions on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3FA, 3SA, 3FH, 3FS | 2006-2020 | |
| the United States | 1FA, 1FT | 2006-2017 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Ford VIN decide which of these 2 lines your Fusion belongs to. What every character in a Fusion VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Ford Fusion adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Fusion generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Fusion's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Fusion that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2012 | 483 cm | 273 cm | 1449 kg | - | - |
| 2013-2020 | 488 cm | 284 cm | 1651 kg | +5 cm | +202 kg |
Between 2006 and 2020 the Fusion gained 5 cm in length (+1.0%) and 202 kg in weight (+13.9%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Fusion that is 202 kg against 5 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Ford Fusion tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Fusion owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Ford Fusion have? Power & range
The Ford Fusion is offered with 4 powertrains — 2.7L 6-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl, 2L 4-cyl Hybrid, 2L 4-cyl Plug-in hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 4 for the Ford Fusion, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 2.7L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | AWD | Regular |
| 4-cyl | 1.5L · 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | FWD | Regular |
| Hybrid | 2.0L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular |
| Plug-in hybrid | 2.0L · 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | Regular Gas and Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Fusion by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Ford Fusion. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Fusion | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 131 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 22,857 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,641/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 3,324 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ford Fusion?
The Fusion is a midsize car, built from 2006 to 2020 across 2 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, V6.
Where is the Ford Fusion made?
Across 20,523 cars in our records the split is: Mexico (97.3%), the United States (2.6%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Fusion have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2013. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Fusion grew 5 cm longer and gained 202 kg.
What is the Ford Fusion warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Fusion reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Fusion?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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