Ford Fusion 2005–2012 car dimensions: 4013 mm long, 1724 mm wide and 1543 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,156 kg. Braked towing is 900 kg.
The cabin has a high seating position for easier entry. Style Climate includes air conditioning as standard along with a CD radio, remote central locking and electric front windows. Fold-flat front passenger seat provides a work surface. Rear parking sensors are available as an option on some grades. No advanced driver aids like cameras or electronic assists appear in the equipment lists.
Boot offers 337 litres with seats up and a flush load floor with no lip. Seats fold to give 1175 litres. Useful for everyday loads thanks to the tall body.
Towing is rated up to 900 kg braked on petrol models and 750 kg on diesels, with 500 kg unbraked. Payload sits around 500 kg depending on engine. Suitable for light trailer work or family loads but no heavy-duty options listed.
The cabin offers a raised seating position for easy entry and exit plus good road visibility. Seats are supportive and well shaped with manual height adjustment for the driver. Soft-touch materials appear after the 2005 update. Air conditioning is fitted on Style along with a fold-flat front passenger seat and 60/40 split rear seats. A tilting sliding sunroof is available as an option. Steering adjusts for height only.
Combined fuel use from 4.5 l/100 km diesel to 6.6 l/100 km petrol
Service every 20 000 km or 12 months
Euro NCAP four-star adult occupant rating
ABS with EBD and dual front airbags standard
Side and curtain airbags plus ESP available as options
Petrol engines return combined figures around 6.5-6.6 l/100 km while the diesels achieve 4.5 l/100 km under the NEDC cycle. Tank capacity is 45 litres for petrol and 43 litres for diesel.
Official service interval is 20 000 km or once a year. Timing belt change is due at 160 000 km on relevant engines. Brake fluid needs renewal every two years.
The car earned four stars for adult occupant protection in the 2003 Euro NCAP test. Standard kit includes ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, dual front airbags and side-impact door beams. Side thorax and curtain airbags plus ESP with traction control are optional and not available on every engine or gearbox combination.
The high seating and flat load floor with no lip make daily loading simple. Regular oil and filter changes keep the simple mechanicals reliable. Body corrosion checks form part of annual inspections.
Length 4013 mm, Width 1724 mm, Height 1543 mm, Wheelbase 2486 mm (Fusion 2005–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford owner's guide 8S6J-19A321-BDA , November 2007, Ford UK brochure The new Ford Fusion.