Ford Fusion first generation
The Ford Fusion first generation (2002–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 59 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: B3 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,010–4,020 mm RDW | – | – |
| Width | 1,720 mm RDW | 1,830 mm TC | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,540 mm RDW | 1,450 mm TC | 1,445–1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,490 mm RDW | 2,730 mm TC | 2,728 mm |
| Front track | 1,474–1,487 mm ASTRA | 1,560 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,434–1,445 mm ASTRA | 1,550 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,034–1,066 kg RDW | 1,490–1,650 kg TC | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,134–1,166 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,605–1,630 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 750–900 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 453 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,832–2,860 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 163–178 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 124–204 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 185/60R14, 195/60R15, 195/55R16
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011–2012: ★★★★☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 82.9% (82.2–83.6) | 77.9% | 12,078 |
| 13 years and older | 71.7% (71.4–71.9) | 69.2% | 139,435 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 42.6% | 35.7% |
| Suspension | 35.2% | 40.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 34.5% | 27.9% |
| Tyres | 34.3% | 31.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.3% | 16.4% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 14.8% | 17.7% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
15,324 complaints for model years 2006–2012. 539 crashes · 48 fires · 348 injuries · 8 deaths
- Steering 4,741
- Airbags 3,440
- Brakes 2,090
- Transmission and drivetrain 1,556
- Engine 1,325
- Speed control 1,292
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 59 versions of the Ford Fusion first generation
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European Union 15 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Petrol | 154 g/km | 40,631 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.6 L | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 157–161 g/km | 3,968 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | LPG | 129–140 g/km | 1,126 |
| 2010–2012 | – | – | Petrol | 154–155 g/km | 538 |
| 2011 | 1.4 L | 50 kW (68 PS) | Diesel | 121 g/km | 2,030 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 119 g/km | 142 |
| 2011 | 1.2 L | 55 kW (75 PS) | Petrol | 152 g/km | 40 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 154 g/km | 28,968 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 120 g/km | 18,834 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 168 g/km | 8,328 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | – | LPG | 142 g/km | 6,038 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 119 g/km | 4,972 |
| 2010 | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | 152 g/km | 864 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 146 g/km | 476 |
| 2010 | – | – | Diesel | 120 g/km | 16 |
United Kingdom 42 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20121.4 Duratec (80PS) | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 20121.6 Duratec (100PS) | 1.6 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2008–20101.4 Duratec (80PS) · 1.4 Duratec (80ps) | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2008–20101.4 Duratec (80PS) · 1.4 Duratec (80ps) | 1.4 L | 59 kW (80 PS) | Petrol | Automatic | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2008–20101.4 Duratorq TDCi (68PS) · 1.4 Duratorq TDCi (68ps) | 1.4 L | 50 kW (68 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 2008–20101.6 Duratorq TDCi (90PS) · 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (90ps) | 1.6 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2008–20101.6 Duratec (100PS) · 1.6 Duratec (100ps) | 1.6 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2009–20101.6 Duratec (100PS) · 1.6 Duratec (100ps) | 1.6 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 20081.6 Duratec (100PS) | 1.6 L | 74 kW (100 PS) | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 181 g/km |
| 2006–20071.4 Duratec | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5–6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154–155 g/km |
| 2006–20071.4 Duratec | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | Automatic | 6.3–6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 149–154 g/km |
| 2006–20071.4 Duratorq TDCi (3.37 FDR) | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.4–4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 117–119 g/km |
| 2006–20071.4 Duratorq TDCi (3.61 FDR) | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5–4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 119–122 g/km |
| 20071.4 Duratorq TDCi | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | Automatic | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 119 g/km |
| 2006–20071.6 Duratorq TDCi | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.5–4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 119–122 g/km |
| 2006–20071.6 Duratec | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6–6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 157–158 g/km |
| 2006–20071.6 Duratec | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.6–7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 181–184 g/km |
| 2002–20041.4i Fusion 1 · Fusion 1 -1.4i 5 door (15 inch tyres) | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2002–20041.4i Fusion 2 & 3 · Fusion 2 - 1.4i 5 door (15 inch tyre) · 1.4i Fusion 2 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2003–2004Fusion 1 - 1.4i 5 door (15 inch tyres) · 1.4i Fusion 1 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | Automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2003–2004Fusion 2 & 3 - 1.4i 5 door (15 inch tyre) · 1.4i Fusion 2 & 3 · 1.4i 16V (16 inch tyre) | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | Automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2003–20041.4i 5 Door (16 inch tyre) · 1.4i | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | Automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 20041.4i 16V (15 inch tyre) | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | Automatic | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 20041.6i | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 20041.4i 16V (15 inch tyre) | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2002–20041.4 TDCi | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 116 g/km |
| 2003–20041.4 TDCi - 5 door (16 inch tyre) · 1.4 TDCi · 1.4 TDCi (15 inch tyre) | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 20041.4 TDCi | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | Automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 116 g/km |
| 20041.4 TDCi · 1.4 TDCi (15 inch tyre) | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | Automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 20041.4 TDCi (16 inch tyre) | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | Automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 20041.4 TDCi (16 inch tyre) | 1.4 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2002–20041.6i Fusion 2 & 3 · 1.6i "Fusion 2 & 3" | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 20041.6i 16V (15 inch tyre) | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 20041.6i 16V (16 inch tyre) | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 20041.6i 16V (15 inch tyre) | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 20041.6i 16V (16 inch tyre) | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2003Fusion 2 & 3 - 1.4i 5 door (16 inch tyre) | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | Automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 162 g/km |
| 2003Fusion 1 - 1.4i - 5 door (16 inch tyres) | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | Automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2003Fusion 2 - 1.4i 5 door (16 inch tyres) | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2003Fusion 1 - 1.4i 5 door (16 inch tyres) | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 160 g/km |
| 2002–20031.6i Fusion 1 · 1.6i "Fusion 1" | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 20031.6i - 5 door (16 inch tyre) | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
France 2 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012FUSION 1400 (80ch) | – | 59 kW (80 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2012FUSION 1600 (100ch) | – | 74 kW (101 PS) | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.