Debuting for the 2013 model year, the second-generation US Ford Fusion is a sleeker CD4 platform saloon sharing identical global design with the European Mondeo Mk5. Featuring prominent grille styling and advanced technology, it forms a core subject in Ford Fusion maintenance documentation. Facelifts in 2017 and 2019 refined electronic safety systems and trim options.
Engine variants include the base 2.5 Duratec, turbocharged 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBoost petrols, and highly rated 2.0 Hybrid / Energi PHEV models. Hybrid powertrains combine an Atkinson-cycle engine with a durable high-voltage traction battery and e-CVT transmission. Non-hybrid models feature the 6F35 automatic gearbox paired with a rear multi-link suspension layout.
A major mechanical vulnerability involves 1.5L and 2.0L EcoBoost engine blocks produced between 2014 and 2019, where coolant leaks into engine cylinders across the block deck. This causes misfires, white exhaust smoke, and engine failure. Performing 6F35 automatic transmission fluid renewal every 50,000 km is also crucial for non-hybrid automatics.