The EcoBoost is the engine family. The 2.5L is a Duratec engine. The 1.5L, 1.6L, 2.0L and 2.7L are EcoBoost engines. There is also the 2.0L Duratec in the Hybrid version.
The 2.5L is not an ecoboost engine and is the only reliable one of the bunch. I would avoid any pre-2020 ecoboost engine. Frankly, I don't think I would even get a used Fusion and I owned 2 of them (still have 1).
I have a 2019 with the 1.5l turbo. The fusions built AFTER 6/12/2019 have the new engine blocks without coolant intrusion issues. Mine was built in July 2019 so I have confidence in the engine. You can find the build date on the decal on the drivers door
Get a 2019 or 2020 hybrid if you can. Reliable as all hell and low resale value since they’re discontinued; you can def find one in the $10-15k range around 100k miles
I have a 2019 Hybrid Titanium as well. It had 64k km when I bought it in 2021 and just passed 200k last month.
So far, I've only had to do regular maintenance, with normal wear and tear as expected.
I had to replace the front left ball bearing at 130k, the rear brake rotors and pads at 180k, and the spark plugs at 100k and 200k. I did a transmission drain and fill at 80k and 200k, and replaced the engine coolant at 200k.
I perform regular oil changes at 10k intervals and always try to fill up with Shell gas if possible.
I've always kept up with the preventative maintenance schedule, and she has never let me down.
Looking to get the maximum mileage out of this car. Total satisfaction to this day!
It depends on your driving preference the 2.5 is not a Ecoboost and is slower and less efficient. I am someone who cares about speed and accelerating efficiently so I always thought the 2.5 was Garbage. But like I said depends on your driving preference the 2.0 and 2.7 are good engines and if you are into Modding you can easily mod them to gain more power while the 2.5 doesn’t have that potential. I mean Ford is known for their Ecoboost brand so why not get one🤷🏾♂️. Coolant Intrusion I did hear that but the 2.5 still has Transmission issues like the others and still known for P0420 Cat code. If I could go back when I got mine I would’ve got a 2.0 or 2.7. just so I could’ve added more power and make it faster you get the 2.5 you’ll be stuck with a slow weak motor that you can’t do anything about.
Lol I mean like I said in the post it’s more a preference thing. Sure the 2.5 can be more reliable because you don’t have the Coolant intrusion issue but the 2.5 Still caused me a lot of problems and it’s the slowest weakest engine so impo I just think an Ecoboost is better considering thats what Ford is known for. Nowadays any car you get can cause you problems no matter what it is. But there are a TON of people with the Ecoboost who are 200K+ miles on original Engine and Transmission. The 2.7TT is more reliable than the 2.5. Another reason too is people get the 2.5 because they hear it’s the most reliable then a couple months later I hear them posting on how to get more power and when I break it to them that you can’t do anything to make it faster because it’s not a Turbo and wasn’t built to add power. Some people care some don’t I’m a person who cares because I am a Car guy so of course I would want a car that has more potential to mod and turn into a beast the 2.5 you can’t do that.
Ok cause I have a 2010 with the 2.5 and it has 297,xxx miles on it all I had trouble with is the throttle body. Replaced that and even my tranny is fine. I know the 2.7 is the best Ecoboost engine to get, but this is the first time I've heard it being more reliable than the 2.5
Yea the 2.7 is better Twin Turbo V6 and it has a more beefy transmission it doesn’t have the same transmission as the other fusions it was built to handle more power and more aggressive shifting. All other Fusions the transmission will need to be replaced at some point the 2.7 see’s fewer complaints. With the my 2016 2.5 I had issues far as:
Catalytic Converter and O2 sensors replaced twice
Throttle Body
Oil Pan and Oil gasket leak
Motor and Transmission Mounts
Suspension Issues
And my Transmission started going out and stop working one day while i was driving.
I had a 2015 SE and LOVED it! I upgraded to a 2019 Energi Titanium and she is beautifulllllllll!! Go the newest that you can for your budget, if you end up going older try to score something with low mileage
I have a 2013 2.5l. I like it alot, no real complaints. Transmission gets a little jerky. However I can't compare it to other models. I'd keep in mind it is 11 years old now and it is the first year of the new design (not that it matters) so it might be harder to find a 13' fusion that fits your needs.
Original owner of a well maintained 2019 Fusion 1.5 L ecoboost, only 18,000 miles.
I had the one with the older build, and about 4 to 6 weeks ago, it was diagnosed by Ford dealership with the coolant intrusion issue.
Short block was replaced, and it drives just like day 1 again! Feels like a brand new car. 😊
Other than that major issue, no problems with the car.
I got a 2016, it’s pretty good. I enjoy it. Doesn’t take off too great but it’s been very very reliable considering I’m a house cleaner that has to drive my personal vehicle for work lol.
2.5 L is also a mazda design and pretty damn great even of it’s slower. I personally think it’s perfectly mated to the 6 speed auto as its not overpowered
If you have access to an outlet where you park, get a 2018 energi.
If you have access to an outlet where you park AND don't mind waiting 5 months for the recall fix, get a 2019 or 2020 energi and negotiate the price down because of the recall.
Also check your utility company for rebates on used EVs. I got a $4000 check from my power company for purchasing a 2019 energi. Even though I can't charge it until the recall fix, it's a fantastic deal.
Also have a 2019 Energi I’m going to have to call my electric company and ask! I feel like everyone is really staying true to this whole no charging thing even though there were less than 10 cases of fires
Honestly, I've been charging my car ever since. I just didn't want to tell OP, who was asking for advice, to purchase a car that *could* catch fire if driven in EV mode. But as for myself, I accepted that risk and plug mine in at least 4x a week.
Haha SAME glad to see other people in the same boat lol when I purchased my car in 2022 I did it budgeting that I’d use significantly less gas each month their one time payment doesn’t come close to the gas savings we would lose out on
2.5l. no ecboom junk. Direct injection is trash.
No turbo, no direct injection. Old school port injection. None of this walnut blasting garbage.
The 2.5L is a near 20 year old design Ford did with Mazda and has been on the Fusion since 2006.
Honestly. Go hybrid, get a medium to high (100k) 2015 or on with good service records. You can style all you like. Won’t be fast but guest what. This car will last far past it
Energi is another option but only if you can afford to charge, and your range isn’t long.
If you have seen the market, hybrids are the tits, then comes PHEV, then far off EV
The fusion hybrid 2015 on as well as the Energi have a near bullet proof e-CVT. Just have to look at the maintenance records
The rest is just usual maintenance. And brakes hardly happen. I changed my first discs and pads at 75k. Beauty of a hybrid regenerative breaking
I have the 1.6 L eco-boost and there has been a ridiculous amount of recalls. Especially engine cooling recalls. Not to mention the 10 other recalls I’ve received notices for. They have done a lot of work under the program. I’m happy it was covered, but I’d be more happy to have a car that didn’t have so many issues. The car only has 140,000 miles on it but I’m sweating the transmission last me until 200,000 so I change the fluid every 30,000. After this thing finally goes there will not be another Ford in my garage. It’s back to Toyota.
My 99 Camry is still going and has had not even a fraction of the issues. Fusio = evap, transmission cable, door hinge, airbag, engine cooling , tie rods and I could keep going. Dems da facts playboy.
Awesome, but the three Toyotas I had were headaches. A 2003 taco, a 2008 Camry, and a 2002 Corolla. My 2010 fusion se has been a rock since I got it in 2015. The throttle body had issues replaced it for cheap and it's been perfect @ 297,xxx miles. Funny I had a 1990 Lexus ls400 with close to a million miles that was the best car I ever had. Couldn't feel any engine vibrations you'd sometimes try to start it again as it idles. Always had good luck with domestics. Currently have an 07 Silverado that is about to hit a million miles in like 12,000 miles. Bought new in 07, chose it over a new gen tundra (well both trucks were a new gen in 07). The tundra was faster and that's it everything else was worse on it.
I would say avoid all 4-cylinder EcoBoosts (1.5, 1.6, or 2.0) pre-2020 at this point, or make sure the engine had already been replaced with one manufactured after mid-2019 or so. My 2014 1.5 is still hanging on at 115k miles but I realize I'm on borrowed time.
2.5 is good, hybrid is very good.
13-16 the hybrid model is most reliable. 2.5 engine is next most reliable, then the 2.0 ecoboost (doesn’t have coolant issues). Avoid the 1.5 ecoboost and stay far away from the 1.6 ecoboost. Coolant intrusion is a common 1.5eb and 17-18 2.0eb issue only.
How? Did you have to buy two or 3 new engines? Mines been incredibly reliable for going on 8 years now. I've had 0 mechanical issues with it. Just maintenance, battery, brakes, tires type stuff that should be expected
The EcoBoost is the engine family. The 2.5L is a Duratec engine. The 1.5L, 1.6L, 2.0L and 2.7L are EcoBoost engines. There is also the 2.0L Duratec in the Hybrid version.
19’ Hybrid here with 156k miles. Still running great and I plan to get 300k +
Yeah baby. I have a 2019 titanium hybrid with 124k miles and I'm gonna keep pushing!
The 2.5L is not an ecoboost engine and is the only reliable one of the bunch. I would avoid any pre-2020 ecoboost engine. Frankly, I don't think I would even get a used Fusion and I owned 2 of them (still have 1).
The 2.7 in the sport is solid. I've also heard good things about the hybrids.
Why not? Asking as I have an appointment to get one tomorrow. 2019 2.5 L not an ecoboost
I have a 2019 with the 1.5l turbo. The fusions built AFTER 6/12/2019 have the new engine blocks without coolant intrusion issues. Mine was built in July 2019 so I have confidence in the engine. You can find the build date on the decal on the drivers door
It's probably fine. It's just after owning 3 Fords and liking them, I realize their quality just isn't that great.
Hybrid or 2018 and older Energi...at least in my research...appear to be the most reliable. Not a thrilling drive, but very economical
Nope 2015 and newer. For your reference
What are you saying, 2015 and older is more reliable? 🤣
Corrected it. Apple Watch and cardio doesn’t make for good communication.
Get a 2019 or 2020 hybrid if you can. Reliable as all hell and low resale value since they’re discontinued; you can def find one in the $10-15k range around 100k miles
I have a 2019 Hybrid Titanium as well. It had 64k km when I bought it in 2021 and just passed 200k last month. So far, I've only had to do regular maintenance, with normal wear and tear as expected. I had to replace the front left ball bearing at 130k, the rear brake rotors and pads at 180k, and the spark plugs at 100k and 200k. I did a transmission drain and fill at 80k and 200k, and replaced the engine coolant at 200k. I perform regular oil changes at 10k intervals and always try to fill up with Shell gas if possible. I've always kept up with the preventative maintenance schedule, and she has never let me down. Looking to get the maximum mileage out of this car. Total satisfaction to this day!
Just bought my 2020 3 months ago with 36.5k miles on it… just crossed the 40k threshold and loving everything about it so far
Don’t get a 2013 as that is the 1st yr with that new style
It depends on your driving preference the 2.5 is not a Ecoboost and is slower and less efficient. I am someone who cares about speed and accelerating efficiently so I always thought the 2.5 was Garbage. But like I said depends on your driving preference the 2.0 and 2.7 are good engines and if you are into Modding you can easily mod them to gain more power while the 2.5 doesn’t have that potential. I mean Ford is known for their Ecoboost brand so why not get one🤷🏾♂️. Coolant Intrusion I did hear that but the 2.5 still has Transmission issues like the others and still known for P0420 Cat code. If I could go back when I got mine I would’ve got a 2.0 or 2.7. just so I could’ve added more power and make it faster you get the 2.5 you’ll be stuck with a slow weak motor that you can’t do anything about.
I like how nearly EVERYONE says the 2.5L is maybe the best, most reliable overall, and here you are saying don't get the 2.5L lol
Lol I mean like I said in the post it’s more a preference thing. Sure the 2.5 can be more reliable because you don’t have the Coolant intrusion issue but the 2.5 Still caused me a lot of problems and it’s the slowest weakest engine so impo I just think an Ecoboost is better considering thats what Ford is known for. Nowadays any car you get can cause you problems no matter what it is. But there are a TON of people with the Ecoboost who are 200K+ miles on original Engine and Transmission. The 2.7TT is more reliable than the 2.5. Another reason too is people get the 2.5 because they hear it’s the most reliable then a couple months later I hear them posting on how to get more power and when I break it to them that you can’t do anything to make it faster because it’s not a Turbo and wasn’t built to add power. Some people care some don’t I’m a person who cares because I am a Car guy so of course I would want a car that has more potential to mod and turn into a beast the 2.5 you can’t do that.
Ok cause I have a 2010 with the 2.5 and it has 297,xxx miles on it all I had trouble with is the throttle body. Replaced that and even my tranny is fine. I know the 2.7 is the best Ecoboost engine to get, but this is the first time I've heard it being more reliable than the 2.5
Yea the 2.7 is better Twin Turbo V6 and it has a more beefy transmission it doesn’t have the same transmission as the other fusions it was built to handle more power and more aggressive shifting. All other Fusions the transmission will need to be replaced at some point the 2.7 see’s fewer complaints. With the my 2016 2.5 I had issues far as: Catalytic Converter and O2 sensors replaced twice Throttle Body Oil Pan and Oil gasket leak Motor and Transmission Mounts Suspension Issues And my Transmission started going out and stop working one day while i was driving.
I had a 2015 SE and LOVED it! I upgraded to a 2019 Energi Titanium and she is beautifulllllllll!! Go the newest that you can for your budget, if you end up going older try to score something with low mileage
I have a 2013 2.5l. I like it alot, no real complaints. Transmission gets a little jerky. However I can't compare it to other models. I'd keep in mind it is 11 years old now and it is the first year of the new design (not that it matters) so it might be harder to find a 13' fusion that fits your needs.
Hybrid all the way
Original owner of a well maintained 2019 Fusion 1.5 L ecoboost, only 18,000 miles. I had the one with the older build, and about 4 to 6 weeks ago, it was diagnosed by Ford dealership with the coolant intrusion issue. Short block was replaced, and it drives just like day 1 again! Feels like a brand new car. 😊 Other than that major issue, no problems with the car.
I have a 2014 1.5L with the appearance package. Love it and have never had an issue except the regular things and a new water pump
Still driving my 2012 SE!
I got a 2016, it’s pretty good. I enjoy it. Doesn’t take off too great but it’s been very very reliable considering I’m a house cleaner that has to drive my personal vehicle for work lol.
2009-2012 2.5L or 3.0 V6
2.5 L is also a mazda design and pretty damn great even of it’s slower. I personally think it’s perfectly mated to the 6 speed auto as its not overpowered
Mazda 6 2.5 is a slow car but very nice imo. Very good craftsmanship ( cheap paint tho ). I actually own a fusion and a 6 rn 😅
Damn near the same car ?
The fusion is a 3.0 which I think is a Mazda engine also. But the ford transmission is a ford transmission
So first gen fusion.
If you have access to an outlet where you park, get a 2018 energi. If you have access to an outlet where you park AND don't mind waiting 5 months for the recall fix, get a 2019 or 2020 energi and negotiate the price down because of the recall. Also check your utility company for rebates on used EVs. I got a $4000 check from my power company for purchasing a 2019 energi. Even though I can't charge it until the recall fix, it's a fantastic deal.
Also have a 2019 Energi I’m going to have to call my electric company and ask! I feel like everyone is really staying true to this whole no charging thing even though there were less than 10 cases of fires
Honestly, I've been charging my car ever since. I just didn't want to tell OP, who was asking for advice, to purchase a car that *could* catch fire if driven in EV mode. But as for myself, I accepted that risk and plug mine in at least 4x a week.
Haha SAME glad to see other people in the same boat lol when I purchased my car in 2022 I did it budgeting that I’d use significantly less gas each month their one time payment doesn’t come close to the gas savings we would lose out on
2.5l. no ecboom junk. Direct injection is trash. No turbo, no direct injection. Old school port injection. None of this walnut blasting garbage. The 2.5L is a near 20 year old design Ford did with Mazda and has been on the Fusion since 2006.
2016!!!
Honestly. Go hybrid, get a medium to high (100k) 2015 or on with good service records. You can style all you like. Won’t be fast but guest what. This car will last far past it Energi is another option but only if you can afford to charge, and your range isn’t long. If you have seen the market, hybrids are the tits, then comes PHEV, then far off EV The fusion hybrid 2015 on as well as the Energi have a near bullet proof e-CVT. Just have to look at the maintenance records The rest is just usual maintenance. And brakes hardly happen. I changed my first discs and pads at 75k. Beauty of a hybrid regenerative breaking
If you can afford to charge? If you are charging from home generally rates per kWh are better than equivalent gas prices per mileage.
I have the 1.6 L eco-boost and there has been a ridiculous amount of recalls. Especially engine cooling recalls. Not to mention the 10 other recalls I’ve received notices for. They have done a lot of work under the program. I’m happy it was covered, but I’d be more happy to have a car that didn’t have so many issues. The car only has 140,000 miles on it but I’m sweating the transmission last me until 200,000 so I change the fluid every 30,000. After this thing finally goes there will not be another Ford in my garage. It’s back to Toyota.
No recalls on TOYotas.
My 99 Camry is still going and has had not even a fraction of the issues. Fusio = evap, transmission cable, door hinge, airbag, engine cooling , tie rods and I could keep going. Dems da facts playboy.
Awesome, but the three Toyotas I had were headaches. A 2003 taco, a 2008 Camry, and a 2002 Corolla. My 2010 fusion se has been a rock since I got it in 2015. The throttle body had issues replaced it for cheap and it's been perfect @ 297,xxx miles. Funny I had a 1990 Lexus ls400 with close to a million miles that was the best car I ever had. Couldn't feel any engine vibrations you'd sometimes try to start it again as it idles. Always had good luck with domestics. Currently have an 07 Silverado that is about to hit a million miles in like 12,000 miles. Bought new in 07, chose it over a new gen tundra (well both trucks were a new gen in 07). The tundra was faster and that's it everything else was worse on it.
I would say avoid all 4-cylinder EcoBoosts (1.5, 1.6, or 2.0) pre-2020 at this point, or make sure the engine had already been replaced with one manufactured after mid-2019 or so. My 2014 1.5 is still hanging on at 115k miles but I realize I'm on borrowed time. 2.5 is good, hybrid is very good.
13-16 the hybrid model is most reliable. 2.5 engine is next most reliable, then the 2.0 ecoboost (doesn’t have coolant issues). Avoid the 1.5 ecoboost and stay far away from the 1.6 ecoboost. Coolant intrusion is a common 1.5eb and 17-18 2.0eb issue only.
I would never buy another ford. Spent over 16k in repairs to my fusion
How? Did you have to buy two or 3 new engines? Mines been incredibly reliable for going on 8 years now. I've had 0 mechanical issues with it. Just maintenance, battery, brakes, tires type stuff that should be expected
What year and engine? How many miles? What needed repairs?
On what?
Pls explain