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| Ford Fusion | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ford Fusion |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 2005–2020 |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, Front-wheel drive / All-wheel drive |
Ford Fusion.
The Ford Fusion was a mid-size sedan produced by Ford Motor Company from 2005 to 2020, sold in markets including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and parts of South America. Positioned between the Ford Fiesta and Ford Taurus in Ford's lineup, the Fusion competed with the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Chevrolet Malibu. The Fusion nameplate encompassed conventional gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid variants engineered to meet standards influenced by institutions such as the Environmental Protection Agency and regulatory frameworks like the California Air Resources Board.
Conceived under the stewardship of Ford leadership including executives from Alan Mulally's tenure, the Fusion's design was shaped by inputs from Ford design studios in Dearborn, Michigan and collaborators in Aachen, Germany. Early development leveraged platforms related to the Ford CD3 platform and drew engineering techniques seen in the Mazda 6 through the Ford–Mazda relationship. Exterior styling referenced global cues influenced by competing designs from Toyota Motor Corporation and General Motors while interior ergonomics incorporated standards used by suppliers such as Bosch and Delphi Technologies.
The Fusion offered a range of powertrains sourced and developed alongside partners including Ford Motor Company powertrain divisions and suppliers like Continental AG. Gasoline engines included inline-four units and optional V6 configurations, while hybrid variants used Atkinson cycle engines paired with electric motors and battery systems akin to those used by companies like LG Chem and Panasonic. The Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid combined electric drive with a gasoline engine to deliver all-electric range metrics tested under protocols from the U.S. Department of Energy and certified by the Environmental Protection Agency. Performance-oriented models such as the Fusion Sport employed turbocharged engines and all-wheel-drive calibrations influenced by tuners and racing programs like Ford Performance.
Safety engineering in the Fusion incorporated airbag systems from suppliers such as Takata Corporation and restraint design guided by agencies including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Available driver-assist technologies included adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping systems, and automatic emergency braking, developed in concert with technology partners including Mobileye and integrated with infotainment platforms from Apple Inc. and Google LLC through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. Telematics services utilized networks operated by companies such as AT&T and connected features promoted by Ford's connectivity teams.
Across its lifecycle, the Fusion was offered in multiple trims often named with Ford's conventional labels used on models like the Ford Escape and Ford Explorer, including base, SE, SEL, Titanium, and sport-focused variants. Special packages and equipment levels mirrored strategies seen across automakers including Chrysler and Honda, with options for leather upholstery supplied by firms like Lear Corporation, upgraded audio systems from Harman International, and wheel packages from manufacturers such as BBS Automotive. Hybrid and Energi trims followed a differentiation strategy similar to hybrid offerings from Toyota and Hyundai.
Assembly of the Fusion occurred at Ford plants including the facility in Hermosillo, Sonora and other North American manufacturing sites coordinated by Ford Motor Company's North America manufacturing division. Global supply chains involved logistics partners such as DHL and components sourced from multinational suppliers including Magna International. Market availability shifted over time due to corporate strategy changes under leadership such as Jim Farley and earlier management, and competitive pressures from manufacturers like Nissan and Volkswagen Group influenced discontinuation decisions.
While primarily a road-going model, the Fusion nameplate appeared in motorsport contexts adapted by teams in series like NASCAR—where silhouette race cars bore Ford branding—and special editions were produced in collaboration with performance divisions and tuners such as Ford Performance and aftermarket firms. Collector and enthusiast interest paralleled similar attention to limited-run models from makers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz, with certain special editions becoming subjects of auctions at houses such as RM Sotheby's.
Category:Ford Motor Company cars Category:Mid-size cars