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Ford Fusion

2017 Sport: a 325-hp twin-turbo V6 hiding in everyday traffic.1

Researched November 2, 2026 from 30 sources

Also called

  • Q-shipApplied to the 2017 Sport for concealing a 325-hp twin-turbo V6 behind looks that blend into traffic.1

At a glance

0200400
160–325 hpPower
0510
5.1–8.5 s0–60 mph
0125250
167–211 km/hTop speed
0300600
210–515 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,488–1,872 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.124912

Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive2
Gearbox
5/6-speed manual or automatic, by engine/year; Hybrid and Energi: CVT29
Built at
Hermosillo Assembly, Mexico; Flat Rock Assembly, United States (2013–2016)2

The story

Across 2006–2020, two Fusion generations succeeded the Contour and midsize Taurus: first with Mazda6, Milan and MKZ platform links, then a Mondeo-related redesign with gasoline, hybrid and plug-in power.23

2005: Hermosillo starts the 2006-model Fusion20052007: V6 models gain all-wheel drive20072010: Motor Trend's 2010 Car of the Year20102013: Mondeo-linked redesign adds Energi20132017: 325-hp Sport gets twin turbos · Energi: 195 hp and 21 electric miles20172018: NASCAR farewell: both championships20182019: Energi targets 25 electric miles20192020: Fusion production ends in July2020 Ford Contour: 1995–2000 (model years)Ford ContourFord Taurus (fourth generation): 2000–2007 (model years)Ford Fusion (first generation): 2006–2012 (model years)Ford Fusion (second generation): 2013–2020 (model years) 1995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones23151819
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YearWhat happened
1995–2000 (model years)Ford Contour
2000–2007 (model years)Ford Taurus (fourth generation)
2006–2012 (model years)Ford Fusion (first generation)
2013–2020 (model years)Ford Fusion (second generation)
2005Hermosillo starts the 2006-model Fusion
2007V6 models gain all-wheel drive
2010Motor Trend's 2010 Car of the Year
2013Mondeo-linked redesign adds Energi
2017325-hp Sport gets twin turbos
2017Energi: 195 hp and 21 electric miles
2018NASCAR farewell: both championships
2019Energi targets 25 electric miles
2020Fusion production ends in July
  1. 2005

    Hermosillo starts the 2006-model Fusion

    Hermosillo, Mexico, begins building the 2006-model sedan on August 1. It is the first production car with Ford's three-bar grille.2

  2. 2007

    V6 models gain all-wheel drive

    The V6 gains an AWD option after every 2006 Fusion launched with front-wheel drive.24

  3. 2010

    Motor Trend's 2010 Car of the Year

    Four-cylinder, Hybrid and Sport variety helps earn the award. The 263-hp 3.5 L Sport AWD clocks 0–60 mph in 6.7 seconds in testing.456

  4. 2013

    Mondeo-linked redesign adds Energi

    Gas, hybrid and Energi plug-in versions share Mondeo-linked roots. The 2013–2014 combined ratings are later cut: 47 to 42 mpg for Hybrid, 43 to 38 for Energi.237

  5. 2017

    325-hp Sport gets twin turbos

    The Sport gets a 2.7 L twin-turbo V6 and adaptive, pothole-detecting suspension; testing yields 0–60 mph in 5.1 seconds.18

  6. 2017

    Energi: 195 hp and 21 electric miles

    A 2.0 L Atkinson-cycle four teams with an electric motor and a 7.6-kWh lithium-ion pack; the regular Hybrid carries 1.4 kWh.9

  7. 2018

    NASCAR farewell: both championships

    Joey Logano wins the drivers' crown as Ford takes the manufacturers' title; Fusion leaves the series before Mustang arrives in 2019.10

  8. 2019

    Energi targets 25 electric miles

    The facelift's Energi is announced with 25 miles of electric range, up from 21; Ford cuts Fusion build combinations from more than 200 to 36.11

  9. 2020

    Fusion production ends in July

    The Sport ends after 2019; Fusion production stops in July 2020, following Ford's decision to drop its North American sedans.28

Every generation

  • Ford Contour
    Ford Contour1995–2000 (model years)
  • Ford Taurus (fourth generation)
    Ford Taurus (fourth generation)2000–2007 (model years)
  • Ford Fusion (first generation)
    Ford Fusion (first generation)2006–2012 (model years)
  • Ford Fusion (second generation)
    Ford Fusion (second generation)2013–2020 (model years)

Power over the years

From 160 hp to 325 hp in 11 years.

0100200300400 2006200820102012201420162018 hp 2006 · 160 hp · 2.3 L I42006 · 221 hp · 3.0 L V6, SE/SEL2010 · 175 hp · 2.5 L I42010 · 191 hp · Hybrid 2.5 L, nickel-metal hydride2010 · 240 hp · 3.0 L V6, E85-capable2010 · 263 hp · Sport 3.5 L V62013 · 178 hp · 1.6 L EcoBoost, manual or automatic2013 · 188 hp · Hybrid 2.0 L, lithium-ion, combined2013 · 240 hp · 2.0 L EcoBoost, FWD/AWD2017 · 195 hp · Energi 2.0 L plug-in, combined2017 · 325 hp · Sport AWD 2.7 L twin-turbo V6 325 hp Sport AWD 2.7 L twin-turbo V6 160 hp 2.3 L I4
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YearHorsepowerModel
20061602.3 L I4
20062213.0 L V6, SE/SEL
20101752.5 L I4
2010191Hybrid 2.5 L, nickel-metal hydride
20102403.0 L V6, E85-capable
2010263Sport 3.5 L V6
20131781.6 L EcoBoost, manual or automatic
2013188Hybrid 2.0 L, lithium-ion, combined
20132402.0 L EcoBoost, FWD/AWD
2017195Energi 2.0 L plug-in, combined
2017325Sport AWD 2.7 L twin-turbo V6

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • S / SE / SEL (first generation)

    Standard

    S / SE / SEL (first generation)

    2006–2012

  • S / SE (second generation)

    Standard

    S / SE (second generation)

  • Titanium (2.0-liter)

    Standard

    Titanium (2.0-liter)

    2013

    240 hp
  • Hybrid (first generation)

    Standard

    Hybrid (first generation)

    2010–2012

    191 hp
  • Hybrid (second generation)

    Standard

    Hybrid (second generation)

    2013

    188 hp
  • Energi

    Standard

    Energi

    2017

    195 hp
  • Energi (facelift)

    Standard

    Energi (facelift)

    2019

  • Standard

    Platinum

    2017

  • Sport (3.5-liter V6)

    Performance

    Sport (3.5-liter V6)

    2010–2012

    263 hp
  • Sport (2.7-liter V6)

    Performance

    Sport (2.7-liter V6)

    2017–2019

    325 hp

  • Special

    Sport Appearance Package

    2008

  • Special

    SE Monochrome Appearance Package

    2010

How to spot one

Look for

  • Early cars have a three-bar grille and glittering headlamp clusters cut into the front corners.215
  • The second generation centers its muscular shape on a dominant upper grille.216
  • The newer design has thin roof pillars and character lines sweeping toward the rear.3
  • The second-generation design pairs LED taillights with polished exhaust tips.23

Year by year

  1. 2010

    The three-bar grille grows wings over new headlights; both ends are reshaped, with a new console and blue-lit controls inside.217

  2. 2011–2012 Sport

    The Sport gains a darkened front grille.2

  3. 2017

    Look for LED head- and taillights on SE, Titanium, Sport and Platinum, plus the new rotary gear selector inside.13

  4. 2019

    New lower fascias and taillights arrive with a chrome strip above the rear lamps; Sport uses black mesh, Energi chrome mesh, others five bars.11

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Ford Fusion
    Fusion
    Photo of a Ford Mondeo
    Ford Mondeo

    Ford Mondeo

    The newer Fusion's twin; Mondeo also came as a wagon or five-door hatch in Europe, while this Fusion family uses a sedan body.212

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $8.5K–$15.6K2223

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 2010201520202025 Value today: $8,500–$15,600 2010 · $20,345 · US base, S2010 · $21,270 · US base, SE manual2010 · $27,270 · US base, Hybrid2010 · $28,755 · US base, Sport AWD2013 · $22,495 · US base, S2013 · $32,995 · US base, Titanium AWD2017 · $22,995 · US base2017 · $41,470 · US as tested, Sport2017 · $31,995 · US base, Energi2017 · $37,495 · US base, Platinum 2010 · $20,345 · US S base price, 2010 model year 2025 · $15,600 · 2012 SEL V6, 14k miles, BaT2026 · $11,500 · 2012 SE, 14k miles, BaT2026 · $13,555 · 2013 SE, 17k miles, BaT2026 · $8,500 · 2017 Fusion, 92,758 miles, Bidbus2026 · $7,500 · 2018 Ford Fusion, BIDBUS2026 · $9,300 · 2018 Ford Fusion, mileage 66,517, BIDBUS $15.6K BaT, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2010Launch price$20,345US S base price, 2010 model year
2010Price when new$20,345US base, S
2010Price when new$21,270US base, SE manual
2010Price when new$27,270US base, Hybrid
2010Price when new$28,755US base, Sport AWD
2013Price when new$22,495US base, S
2013Price when new$32,995US base, Titanium AWD
2017Price when new$22,995US base
2017Price when new$41,470US as tested, Sport
2017Price when new$31,995US base, Energi
2017Price when new$37,495US base, Platinum
2025Auction sale$15,6002012 SEL V6, 14k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$11,5002012 SE, 14k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$13,5552013 SE, 17k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$8,5002017 Fusion, 92,758 miles, Bidbus
2026Auction sale$7,5002018 Ford Fusion, BIDBUS
2026Auction sale$9,3002018 Ford Fusion, mileage 66,517, BIDBUS
2026Value today$8,500–$15,600

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “333.6 km/h from a fuel-cell Fusion”
    • “19 wins and two titles in its NASCAR farewell”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 30 sources
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  2. Ford Fusion (Americas) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  3. New Ford Fusion Brings More Technology, Expected Triple Crown of Best-in-Class Gas, Hybrid, Plug-In Efficiency prnewswire.com
  4. 2006-12 Ford Fusion | Consumer Guide Auto consumerguide.com
  5. 2010 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award Winner - 2010 Ford Fusion - Motor Trend motortrend.com
  6. Tested: 2010 Ford Fusion Sport AWD caranddriver.com
  7. Fuel Economy Label Updates | Violations and Recalls of Vehicles and Engines | US EPA 19january2021snapshot.epa.gov
  8. The 325-Horsepower Ford Fusion Sport Is A Wolf In Rental Car Clothing - The Autopian theautopian.com
  9. Tested: 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid caranddriver.com
  10. Ford Caps Dominant Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Season By Winning Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ Titles - SpeedwayMedia.com speedwaymedia.com
  11. 2019 Ford Fusion Gets a Facelift motortrend.com
  12. 2013 Ford Fusion First Test - Motor Trend motortrend.com
  13. First Drive: 2017 Ford Fusion Platinum caranddriver.com
  14. 2008 Ford Fusion Sport Appearance Package - Auto News - Motor Trend motortrend.com
  15. 2006 Ford Fusion, vs. Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry caranddriver.com
  16. Interview with Ford Fusion exterior designer Dillon Blanski - Car Body Design carbodydesign.com
  17. 2010 Ford Fusion vs. Mazda 6, Honda Accord caranddriver.com
  18. Ford Contour - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  19. Ford Taurus (fourth generation) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  20. Ford Goes Over 200 Mph In Fuel Cell Fusion, Sets Speed Record Of One jalopnik.com
  21. Ford Fusion got a role in New Girl brandsandfilms.com
  22. 2017 Ford Fusion Auction Result #11055 - Bidbus bidbus.com
  23. No Reserve: 14k-Mile 2012 Ford Fusion SEL for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $15,600 on November 19, 2025 (Lot #220,358) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  24. Guia de Usados: Ford Fusion (1ª geração) | Quatro Rodas quatrorodas.abril.com.br
  25. Ford Fusion tem força e espaço, mas detalhes no usado exigem cuidado | Quatro Rodas quatrorodas.abril.com.br
  26. No Reserve: 14k-Mile 2012 Ford Fusion SE for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $11,500 on January 31, 2026 (Lot #228,471) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  27. No Reserve: 17k-Mile 2013 Ford Fusion SE for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $13,555 on April 21, 2026 (Lot #238,922) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  28. Ford Fusion Generations - iSeeCars.com iseecars.com
  29. 2020 Ford Fusion Auction Result #10892 - Bidbus bidbus.com
  30. 2018 Ford Fusion Auction Result #9849 - Bidbus bidbus.com
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  • en.wikipedia.org
  • prnewswire.com
  • consumerguide.com
  • motortrend.com
  • 19january2021snapshot.epa.gov
  • theautopian.com
  • speedwaymedia.com
  • carbodydesign.com
  • jalopnik.com
  • brandsandfilms.com
  • bidbus.com
  • bringatrailer.com
  • quatrorodas.abril.com.br

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