I know it takes some time to get used to a new car and now that more of you are getting used to the FFH and MMH (Is there anyone hear with the Milan?), have any of your impressions changed? Options you wish you had included? Is MPG as good as you expected? Is the gauge accurate compared to when you fill up - for those that compare the two? Wish you chose a different color? Just curious...

If Ford was to offer or change anything in say the 2011 model what would you request?

 

Definitely. I think the FFH is one of those cars you appreciate more and more the longer you own it. I drove a 45 mile round trip this morning and got 44 mpg without much effort. I have nothing significant to complain about, but I guess my only gripe is the seat could use a little better lower back support. But in most respects it has met or excelled my expectations.

 

I have had the FFH for 1 week. It is the best sedan I have ever owned. Here is the list of my prior sedans: VW Passat; Acura Vigor; Audi A4; Honda Accord. The only car I have owned that I liked better was an Audi TT Coupe (who wouldn't?)

The Smart Gauge is the best driver information delivery system I have ever seen. The transition from ICE to hybrid and vice-versa is silky smooth (much better than what I experienced in test drives of the Insight, Prius, Camry, and Altima). I am satisfied with my mileage so far, and and hopeful to hit 50 mpg on a regular basis once I get the driving dynamic of a full hybrid down (this is my first hybrid).

The exterior is much improved from the prior fusion. It is bold and muscular. The interior is first rate, from the leather seats and white stitching, to the soft dash materials. Interior room is great front and rear. Seat adjustments are easy. The safety features are top notch and extensive (including knee air bag for driver).

Some really cool features: Navi with sync (spoken about much elsewhere); blind spot notification on side view mirrors; one touch moon roof; cross traffic warning system.

Some things I would like to have but don't: push button start; remote and locking fuel filler door; larger and private pockets on front doors; pockets and/or cup holders on rear doors; telescoping steering wheel (it tilts only); pull down handle inside of trunk; Xenon headlights; fold down rear seat (not possible now because of battery).

All in all, this is a truly amazing car and worthy of all the praise it has received. You will not be disappointed.

 

Are you sure about the lack of telescoping on the steering column? I'm pretty sure the SEL I test drove had telescoping. I could be mistaken, I test drove alot of cars, but if I recall correctly, while it was quite stiff, a good pull caused the wheel to pop out. Also, the specs say it telescopes.

BTW how's the stereo?

 

I'll give the wheel a crank and see.

The stereo is very powerful and crisp. It could use a subwoofer, but that can be said of most stock systems. It has lots of speakers and easy controls. The jukebox feature is nice. Now I don't need to have cd's in my car. I bring them in once, record the cuts I want, and I am done.

 

I've had the FFH for almost two weeks. We have the 502A package Tuxedo black with Black interior. It is awesome.
I love the different internal cup holder color lights to choose from. My personal favorite is red, especially at night.
The radio is great. I also like the Jukebox feature, all the travel link features, and of course trying to improve my overall fuel economy with every drive.

 

Yes, the FFH steering wheel does indeed telescope. I just tried to make sure and it does

 

Yes, you are correct. Sorry for the confusion. During the delivery, my salesman said it did not telescope, so I just never tried it until last night. Pretty surprising my salesman missed it. He was up to speed on every part of the car. Oh well, nothing wrong with a 99% score on the test.

 

I knew I would love the car, but the surprise is that my wife is willing to leave her Lincoln MKX in the garage and drive the Fusion to run errands. Bonus,---- the granddaughters think it is the coolest car ever.

 

If only you had known that she would have loved the FFH more than the Lincoln MKX, you could have saved some money and just bought two! (Granted you may have to now!)