Ford Fusion
The Ford Fusion is a mid-size car nameplate used by Ford for several models, most notably the North American sedan sold from the 2006 through 2020 model years.
The Ford Fusion is a mid-size car nameplate used by Ford for several models, most notably the North American sedan sold from the 2006 through 2020 model years. It was offered with gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, and was built at Ford’s Hermosillo plant in Sonora, Mexico. The Fusion was a familiar model for Canadian drivers during its 2006–2020 run.
Overview
The Ford Fusion name has been used for different Ford vehicles in different markets, but in North America it refers to a mid-size sedan sold from the 2006 through 2020 model years. It was positioned as a mainstream family car with a wide range of trims and powertrains.
Powertrains and variants
The North American Fusion was available with gasoline engines as well as hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems. Ford marketed the hybrid as the Fusion Hybrid and the plug-in hybrid as the Fusion Energi.
Production and platform
The car was assembled at Ford’s Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly plant in Sonora, Mexico. It used a Mazda-related CD3 platform and was also related to the Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ.
Discontinuation
Ford ended Fusion production after the 2020 model year. The model’s discontinuation reflected Ford’s broader move away from traditional passenger cars in the U.S.
Key facts
- The North American Ford Fusion debuted for the 2006 model year and ended production after the 2020 model year.
- It was sold as a mid-size sedan with multiple trim levels and powertrain choices, including all-wheel drive on some versions.
- The Fusion shared a platform with the Mazda6 and related Ford/Lincoln/Mercury models.
- Ford also offered hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions under the Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi names.
- The vehicle was assembled at Ford’s Hermosillo plant in Mexico.
The Ford Fusion was sold in Canada as a mainstream mid-size sedan and hybrid, making it a familiar model for Canadian drivers during its 2006–2020 run.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- Cars.com — https://www.cars.com/research/ford-fusion/Supports: Model positioning, body style, powertrain range, and all-wheel drive availability.
- CarGurus — https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Ford-Fusion-Overview-d845Supports: 2006 model-year introduction, Hermosillo assembly, and Mazda6-related platform.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas)Supports: North American production years, body type, variants, and assembly location.
- Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/ford/fusionSupports: 2020 final model year and Ford’s shift away from passenger cars.
- J.D. Power — https://www.jdpower.com/cars/history/ford/fusionSupports: Model naming history and all-wheel drive availability.
- Cars.com — https://www.cars.com/research/ford-fusion_hybrid/Supports: Hybrid debut timing and discontinuation with the lineup.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_HybridSupports: Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi naming and plug-in hybrid details.