Verdict
C
Supermini · USA · 2002-2012
Ford Fusion
Ford Fusion — spec data and generation history.
Years
2002-2012
Generations
1
Segment
Supermini
Note: this is the European Ford Fusion — a tall, mini-MPV-shaped Fiesta variant — not the unrelated US Fusion saloon. Built in Cologne, Germany, on the Mk5 Fiesta platform. 1.4 and 1.6 Duratec petrol, plus 1.4 and 1.6 TDCi Duratorq diesels. Sold as the easy-access option for older drivers — taller seating position, square cabin, big door apertures. The B-Max replaced it in 2012, but the Fusion is still common on UK roads as a cheap, durable used buy.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2002-2012
Mk1
→
1.6 TDCi — 90 bhp, 0-62 in 12.7s.
Verdict
C
BHP
90
0–60
12.7 s
Top
109 mph
MPG
50 mpg
Used
$600-$3,800
- + High driving position
- + Big door apertures (easy access)
- − Cabin tinny
- − Boot tighter than rival Renault Modus
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2002-2012 · Mk1 (UK)
- Coil pack failures (1.4/1.6 petrol)
- 1.4 TDCi DPF blocking on later cars
- Heater fan blower resistor
- Front lower wishbone bushes
Rivals
Renault Modus · Vauxhall Meriva · Citroen C3 Picasso · Honda Jazz