2020 Ford Fusion Review

Name: 2020 Ford Fusion Review
Brand: Ford

Price Range: $9,777 - $22,998

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The 2020 Ford Fusion was a standout when it was first introduced and is still an above-average option for a midsize family sedan. However, competitors have improved over the years and now surpass the Fusion in a few key areas.

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2020 Ford Fusion Review

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What's new

V6 Sport trim has been discontinued
Paddle shifters no longer available on 1.5-liter engine
Part of the second Fusion generation introduced for 2013

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.34 per gallon for regular unleaded in Arizona.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Arizona

$164/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Excellent

#13 out of 28 among Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Ford Fusion from 2008-2022.}

$449/yr

vs. $415/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.87x/yr

vs. 0.87x/yr
for Average Midsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

11.2%

vs. 10.2%
for Average Midsize Car

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Ford Fusion Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.6

53 reviews

5(79%)

4(9%)

3(3%)

2(3%)

1(6%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

One of the best rentals

Nick, 06/26/2019

2019 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

I travel a lot and of course drive a lot of rentals I wanted to take some time to let you know this is one of the best sedans I have driven for 2019. The reviewer compares it to the Accord, 6 and Camry I put it more on par with the Kia Optima which this car matches in value and tech but the fusion blows it away in performance even the base model. I can't get over how roomy and …

A spacious and comfortable cruiser

Crkeehn, 12/29/2018

2019 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

I have owned my current Fusion for about two months and I love it. I purchased an SE with the Appearance package, which adds fog lights, 18” painted alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and an upgraded cloth/vinyl interior. For 2019, the 1.5L Ecoboost engine is standard in the SE and I find it to be more than adequate for my needs, providing plenty of power for city driving as well as highway …

One Great Mid-size Sedan

Jack S, 07/21/2019

2019 Ford Fusion SE 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

I replaced a large luxury vehicle with the New Ford Fusion SE. I do enjoy the Fusion for comfort and ride. At times, the 1.5 Turbo seems like it is struggling on the Freeway, but I was used to a 4.7 V8. The turbo is fast out the gate at a traffic signal, however, it usually has to start first. The automatic shut off/turn on takes a little getting use to, but I have faith. All in all …

I love my S!

Louise, 04/27/2019

2019 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Sure, I could have paid a little more for another model, but the S model is more than adequate to get me from a to b and it has almost all of the safety features that a more expensive model has. While the pick up is not the greatest, it most definitely holds it own on the open road. I am more than pleased with my choice, the car is classy looking, turns a lot of heads and is just a joy …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 Ford Fusion, so we've included reviews for other years of the Fusion since its last redesign.

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2020 Fusion Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$23,170
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$164/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Fusion models:

Ford's MyKey: Uses multiple keys to set parameters for secondary drivers, such as teens and valets.
Lane Keeping System: Makes minor corrections to steering when the car senses you are drifting out of your lane.
Pre-Collision Assist: Warns the driver of an imminent front collision. Can automatically apply the brakes as well. It's standard on all Fusions.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger3 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover10.9%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.34 per gallon for regular unleaded in Arizona.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.34 per gallon for regular unleaded in Arizona.

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One of the best rentals

A spacious and comfortable cruiser

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I love my S!

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Ford Fusion S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.34 per gallon for regular unleaded in Arizona.}