2010 Ford Fusion SEL Product Review

[TheHamm91]

I drove the 2010 Ford Fusion SE with the V6 engine and I got about 40 mpg hwy, and 36 mpg city - might just be from the larger engine, but the new Fusion is the best midsize car on the market as of now.

[chipper246]

@TheHamm91 Bullshit

[macbook007]

I miss W. too! 

[secordman]

I don't find my display that dark, and I drove in a lot of sunshine this past yr. The two switches ARE close together, trunk and dash brightness, which I agree is a design flaw. The heater control felt a long way away when I first got the car, now I'm used to it.

The rear view is not that great when backing up. Otherwise I love this car. Gas mileage isn't as great as they say, except on long highway trips. I love the SYNC features, just great for plugging in an iPod.

[MultiAustin11]

Can you actually point the camera at what your talking about??

[frankiej510]

I've also rented a Ford Fusion for my trip from California to South Dakota last year. With the blizzard South Dakota took last year this car took the storm with no issue. I love the AWD system that my rental was equipped with. After my move over seas I plan on buying the 3.5 AWD version. This car made me (a GM guy) want to purchase my first Ford.

[blues03]

Now that it's been a bit more than a year of owning it, how is your car holding up?

[JimNtexas]

@blues03 - I rented this car, I didn't buy. I'm still driving my old truck. I do expect to buy a new car, probably a Fusion, in the next six months. Thanks for watching!

[wiccanmoonman]

I'm getting the v6 3.5L 2010 FORD Fusion Sport.

[xAlucard9000x]

Great review man, usually im not a big fan of american cars, Japanese are ok, but i usually prefer European cars. but my grandma leased one of these and i drive her around alot, i gotta say, it's a damn nice car.

[wiccanmoonman]

@xAlucard9000x good move back they miss you

[wiccanmoonman]

@xAlucard9000x Go away troll and drive your nazi mobile

[wiccanmoonman]

@xAlucard9000x Go away troll and drive your nazi mobile I would say crout mobile but brain power is so so tiny you can know what I'm saying.

[marcelonator]

you miss w... you idiot

[JimNtexas]

@marcelonator - HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA

[Hellknight3d]

Ford should propose a turbo diesel option for the Fusion in North America, in order to better compete with Volkswagen. Top that with a 6+ gear manual or automatic transmission, it should be fun to drive, as well as procure an excellent fuel economy. I think gasoline hybrids are overly complicated, and their price premium doesn't justify the fuel savings. I personally love the sound of turbo diesels and would love to see it on a Fusion one day! Great review : )

[baEaglei1]

you misspoke in the beginning about the engines. theres no SHO version of the Fusion. thats the Taurus.

[MSH3423]

thanks for the real user review.

big thans from san diego,CA.!!

[JimNtexas]

@MSH3423 - Thank you for watching.

[KatiushaVN4]

It's wonderful because it's still NEW. In order to tell whether it's wonderful or not, wait until after 80,000 miles, and you'll see. As I know, Ford is well-known for short longevity and it doesn't last long

[JimNtexas]

@KatiushaVN4 - Well, my 2000 Ford Explorer is still going strong at 180,000 miles. I drove each of the prior two Fords to 250,000 miles.

[KatiushaVN4]

@JimNtexas

I bet you have spent tons of money in order to maintain those old Fords because usually Ford in particular and American cars in general (GM is a little bit better than Ford) have a lot of "illnesses" from minors to majors after 80K miles unlike Honda or Toyota that you only spend the least money to maintain; further, Honda and Toyota rarely have "odd sicknesses."

[JimNtexas]

@KatiushaVN4 - Honda kind of lost its luster for me when a fuel line on my Accord broke and caused a major fire in the engine compartment.

I had a Nissan Altima that threw a rod at 98,000 miles, out in the middle of nowhere.

My Fords, particularly my Explorer, have needed only routine maintenance. The explorer has never broke down and stranded me.

These days Ford in particular is building cars that exceed the quality of all European imports and equal the best Japanese cars.

[DBCOOPER888]

@KatiushaVN4 That may have been true of the past, but Ford, and American cars in general, have gotten a lot better in terms of reliability just in the past few years.

[bezzle67]

@KatiushaVN4 My '93 Taurus is still running very well at 233k+ miles.

[juanbotello1]

OK, I have a question for those who own a Ford Fusion: what are the positives and negatives about this car? Another thing. I like to do hands-on on my own car. Does it have enough engine space to do basic stuff like tune-ups and oil changes? I'm strongly considering buying this car. Please reply. The many the better. I want different opinions.

[ashtenreerary]

geat review!! making me even more excited to get mine next weekend! :)

[JimNtexas]

@ashtenreerary - Congratulations!

[JimNtexas]

@JSneaker - I'm glad to hear that you like your car. Thanks for watching!

[NeverShoutKaitlynn]

Do you know if you have to have a smart phone for it to hook up to the car? I

[JimNtexas]

@NeverShoutKaitlynn - Your phone needs to have Bluetooth. My old Razor worked fine.

[Flippi411]

What do you guys think, this or the Taurus SHO? I can afford this right now, for the SHO I have to save up another year or so.

[xKrol23x]

@Flippi411

settle for this car; maybe you can afford the sport model which is really worth your money. the fusion is better looking, a bit slower, and less roomy but still like i said great looks for interior and exterior and taurus is just too big and less sporty

[Flippi411]

@xKrol23x Thank you, I think I'm going with the fusion.

[EatmyDust1311]

You know you can get a Mustang that gets 31 mpg right? and at an average of 42 mph (including 17 stops) they eeked 48 mpg out of the stang. and they used air con. if you do get one, get the nav screen its worth it

[chitownNorthside3]

@EatmyDust1311, the 2011 V6 Mustang is pretty sweet (so now there's 2 Fords I like, and I've always been an import person...). But the Fusion is more suitable for bad weather driving, is more practical, and the interior is more refined. For what it is though, the new Mustang is sweet. But it's apples and oranges.

[EatmyDust1311]

@chitownNorthside3 i was just pointing out, that for a person that doesnt need a family 4 door, you can get a mustang and still get food fuesl economy while having fun. the fusion is a great car (mt car of the year) but its not the only gas sipper out there. I would also like to point out that fords traction controll/advancetrack w/ roll stability controll is so good even the mustang wont be affected much by rain. nice to seen another imported swayed : )

[matej12000]

That is nuts, i just drove from killeen texas to cleveland ohio

[JimNtexas]

@matej12000 - Congrats on seeing a good part of America!

[afsocpuma]

Great video! I'm picking up mine when I get to Texas. It's not the same model, but it looks the same! Great vehicle.

[JimNtexas]

@afsocpuma - Congradulations, I wish you many happy miles!

[JimNtexas]

@aprebel - I can't explain that, are you sure you are not thinking of the 'sport' model?

[Unoo911]

not a bad car! love the look of the newer ones... ford really turned themselves around and they are on the right track

[JimNtexas]

@Unoo911 - I agree, and thanks for watching!

[Arundodonax]

This has nothing to do with the car, but I love your accent. And your voice has a rich, pleasing timbre--ever done any VO work?

[JimNtexas]

@Arundodonax - That's the nicest thing anyone has said to me all week!

I'm a computer programmer, I rarely speak to anyone! I even IM the guy who shares my office!

[not2rusty]

Great review... thanks for the unbiased info!

[JimNtexas]

@not2rusty - Thanks for watching, I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[lanier2k5]

They make the SHO in the Taurus, not the Fusion.  The top model in the Fusion is the Fusion Sport with a 3.5liter V-6. Nice CAR,,...

[JimNtexas]

@lanier2k5 - thanks for the clarification, and thanks for watching.

[speedevp8]

i'm planing to buy new car that works fine at least for 5 years ..

what should i get??

ford fusion or mazda 6..

i'm really confused

[JimNtexas]

@speedevp8 - Fords and Mazdas are pretty much the same cars, and will easily last much more than five years if cared for. But the one you like.

[mike71085]

SHO version is the Taurus, not Fusion. They do have a "Sport", and an EcoBoost version is still in the works (may be called the "SVT" version or just carry on the "Sport" badge)

[JimNtexas]

@mike71085 - thanks for the clarification Mike.

[shadowgwm]

I have a 2010 Ford Fusion SEL V-6. It is an amazing car! I love it!

[apologeticlies]

"Its a microsoft product... but its a good one" LOL LOL!!!!

[infinitextimes]

Would you happen to know if the Fusion comes in standard transmission?

[h3rmz001]

speak Ipod. lol.

nice review. because of you, i'm getting a Ford Fusion

[JimNtexas]

@h3rmz001 - Wow! Well, i'm sure you'll enjoy it, and thanks for waching!t

[DevPack]

get the appearance package u might get some girls :)

[alexisdmicaedu]

Great video man! I really preferred yours over the sponsored ones you find on this site. it feels like a more personal experience with the car. I'm thinking of purchasing this SEL model as my first car, tuxedo black, with the deck lid spoiler, really amazing car. You're paying extra for the radio and hands free cell right? Other than that, your review has really convinced me this is the car for me :-D

[JimNtexas]

@alexisdmicaedu

That was a rental, I have not priced new cars

lately. Sadly, my 10 year old Ford truck just

keeps running.

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you found

this video to be helpful.

[NoxNoctisUmbra]

@JimNtexas My dad has 11 year old truck! Yeah still running, I always tell him to get rid of it and buy a new Ford, he says.. if it ain't broken, dont fix it. I would agree!

[SensesFailx13xx]

"it's a microsoft product, but its a good one" lmao

wether u meant it to be or not, that was funny.

[giannial1985]

My mother bought a 2010 fusion sel I4 and I love it. Very quiet, comfy. It actually feels like a honda dare I say, lol. I love the ambient lighting :)

[brand1399]

Thank you for your video. I bought it, and I love it! I have the fully loaded model. It's amazing.

[JimNtexas]

I'm very glad to hear that. It's great to see one of the best cars in the world sold at a reasonable price by an American company.

[stephengpeddle]

"I Miss W."? You are pure redneck, my friend.

[brand1399]

Your an idiot. W wasen't that bad of a president.

[JimNtexas]

Yes, you're right. At can at least take a little consolation that at least we pure rednecks don't go around name calling and stereotyping people based on a glance at a bumper sticker.

[Rob02150]

There is no SHO version of the Fusion. The Taurus has the SHO, the Fusion has the Sport. HUGE difference.

[afsocpuma]

@Rob02150 It's ok Rob I'm sure you drive some old dirty SHO that you are proud of. Relax and enjoy whatever shitty car you have.

[Rob02150]

@afsocpuma What's with the fucking attitude? I actually drive a 2010 Fusion SEL with the 302a package. I sell these cars for a living and was mearly stating that there is no such thing as an SHO Fusion. Get a life pal.

[xKrol23x]

@Rob02150

i was just gonna comment that, but thank you for stating this for me

[Windgrace]

*sigh* If I was rich and older (only 19) I'd totally get one. Hah.

[ikrhsn]

Good review Jim. I just bought the SEL V6 with everything but a nav screen (which is waste to spend 2k when you can get a new garmin for 150). I completely agree with you, it is zero defect, and the SYNC is awesome. I was test driving C300s, IS 250s and the A5, and I liked the Ford the most, I couldn't believe it. I love it and would encourage anyone to get it. I don't have the same instrument viewing issue, but I can understand what you mean. AAAnd, my girlfriend loves it too. Great car.

[JimNtexas]

I'm glad it continuing to be a good car for you. When my present Ford finally wears out this car is very high on my shopping list.

[rvfried]

Jim: We just purchased a 2010 Fusion SEL with the 302A Pep Package. Leather seathing with the SONY Sound System. When we take delivery of it, I will post a follow on review.

[123azo0oze123]

Thank you man for this review

[sexystylist2007]

I had one custom ordered and CAN'T WAIT for it to come in... so much I am watching YT videos till it get's here (first week of Oct.) ;-) But you did an EXTREMLY well job reviewing!!

[JimNtexas]

Thanks for the kind words, enjoy your nice new car!

[thatpartylastnigh]

THIS...CAR...IS...BEAUTIFUL

[JimNtexas]

to me its pretty standard to look at, but its well built and very well thought out.

[hughes111]

Wooo thats a loonnng way, how was fuel in the ford? (bare in mind, fuel costs a damn sight more here in the UK then over there)

[JimNtexas]

Going up to Wisconsin on mostly state highways (what you might call 'A Roads') I got 28 statute miles per U.S. Gallon (23 Imperial gallons per statute mile, if I did the math correctly).

Coming back to Texas on the Interstate (what Her Majesty might call a 'Motorway') I got around 30-31 miles per U.S. gallon (25 statue miles per Imperial gallon).

The gas prices were constantly right around $2.50 per U.S. gallon. There was less price variation than I've seen on other long trips in the past.

[hughes111]

Haha her majesty's motorcycle lol! Thats a good un'.

Anyhow, it seems a damn sight cheaper to do a long trip over there then here :)

[JimNtexas]

While I was in the U.S. Air Force I was stationed in England and owned a home in the village of Brackley for three years.

I still use some English-isms in my speech just because they sound fun to me. For example, I befuddle my fellow Texans when I say that something that is required is 'Mand-Date-Or-EE', rather than 'Man-Da-tory'.

I always call baby strollers 'perambulators'. I think I am the only person in Texas who has ever heard the word 'perambulator' before.

[steve9509]

how much did it cost to rent?

[JimNtexas]

It was around $450 for two weeks from our local Avis. The Avis guy made a special effort to get this car for me, which I really appreciated.

[steve9509]

thats awsome! i want to rent one of these, thanks for the info

[ernjr2]

Very good review!

[theSMYRNAcowboy]

Very good review.  Very professional.

[RedanWhiteRebel]

Sounds like a great road trip.Nice car, good music, way to go Jim.

[8cuttlefish8]

Nice review man! I think ford should give u some sort of commission on doing such a great review :D.

[Wareagle5693]

And one other question Jim, the iPod feature, does it HAVE to stay in the center console? Because I use the iPhone as an iPod too this is the feature that is in the truck I'm getting when I graduate.

[Kodiak31415]

Blue tooth?

[dryan2]

yes, sync uses bluetooth, you can make calls and play music with absolutely no chords. Sync +iPhone = WIN

BTW, i have the 2009 focus ses coupe, and i got $8,000 (4.5k from govt, and 3.5k from ford) for cash for clunking my old jeep, which was only worth 3k, and its is by far the best car ive ever owned :D

[JimNtexas]

it will see your bluetooth. Im preaty sure it will play our music that way, but Im not certain.

[woodenchairs]

Glad to hear you had a good trip back and were in comfort Jim. Sounds like you really drove with minimal stops on the way back. (:

[ToastToGo]

Great product review, Jim. The Microsoft sync feature is what really gets my attention, being the technological nerd that I am. I have really started to become attached to Ford in the past year.

[bmastamoneycash]

great review! glad u did it i'm lookin into a new car and i have a focus right now...fusion is a little more roomy and i might need that!...thanks Jim!...Ps...love the sticker on the explorer...(miss W lol) wish we could have him back!

[Wareagle5693]

great review! my friend just got one of these for her 17th birthday! she got the sho i believe. it's quite awesome haha ;)

and bmasta, me too!

[bmastamoneycash]

...ps...i hate ur friend lol

[Wareagle5693]

lol I'll tell her. I'm sure she's going to be rather upset :D

just kidding man hahaha

[bmastamoneycash]

lol tell her to pass it over to me

[steve9509]

she got the taurus then.