Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"handling is great, ride is great"
STEVEN D., WI (2016 Ford Fusion)"The car has fantastic acceleration, sometimes it can be difficult to prevent the tires from slipping when you need it to accelerate quickly."
CRAIG H., MD (2016 Ford Fusion)"Very easy and responsive"
Anonymous, FL (2016 Ford Fusion)"4 cylinder not allot of punch but the handling of this car is very good"
Anonymous, IL (2016 Ford Fusion)"Is a very comfortable car and has all the bells and whistles of a luxury car but at a much lower cost."
Anonymous, NJ (2016 Ford Fusion)"Handling,acceleration are excellent.Caris tight and provides a very smooth and quite ride. Only negative is interior is a little cramped."
RICHARD M., PA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Acceleration is poor and car strains to pick up speed on the freeway. Handling is good."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Ford Fusion)"I love the handling on this vehicle. The automatic shifting just doesn't seem right. It waits too long to shift from one gear to the next."
TERENCE B., CA (2016 Ford Fusion)"The electronic transmission at different speeds is not positive on acceleration."
Anonymous, PA (2016 Ford Fusion)"I would like a little more pick up, but it handles very nimbly and is responsive"
CYNTHIA T., IL (2016 Ford Fusion)"I have driven this AWD Titanium 15000 miles in 5 months. Handling is excellent. Braking is short. Acceleration good. Highway mileage 29-30 mpg."
BOB M., IN (2016 Ford Fusion)"Very bad turbocharger system. Hesitates when throttle applied."
BILL G., MI (2016 Ford Fusion)"The 2.0L Turbo provides excellent torque around town. Brisk acceleration. It does however fall off a cliff rather quickly at higher speeds. It often seems no faster in passing power than many other naturally aspirated engines i've driven. Handling however is top notch though weight can definitely be felt depending on the specific type of turn-ins done. Over all as a daily, it exceeds in this category."
STEVEN L., CT (2016 Ford Fusion)"The EcoBoost 2.0 engine provides performance & fuel economy comparable to a V6. Handing is especially good for a mid-size car, borderline sporty."
Anonymous, MA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Handles great"
RICHARD D., FL (2016 Ford Fusion)"Capable acceleration and handling, interior quietness and ride."
JAMES D., PA (2016 Ford Fusion)"I only drove it 200 miles, it shows average MPG 34, This is Driving 60 MPH. the seat is in a deep well much too low, Can not enter car without hitting your head, sun-visors are Too narrow to drive west, sun is always in your face. Cannot see the front of the car from the driver's seat."
ELIO F., GA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Compared to our Focus it rides and drives like a luxury car. Extremely satisfied with this car so far."
JOHN M., MI (2016 Ford Fusion)"Sure footed. The AWD is much better than my previously owned Infinitis. The braking is ten times better. Handles all road surfaces better than expected."
W M., NJ (2016 Ford Fusion)"It doesn't accelerate well going up a hill."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Ford Fusion)"outstanding acceleration, fun to drive (hugs the road)"
GILBERT S., CO (2016 Ford Fusion)"Lower rpms excellent..like v6...middle rpms not so much...lets you know its only an I4...Disappointing."
KAREN X., PA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Eco-boost is very good. Acceleration is fast and smooth"
Larry M., IN (2016 Ford Fusion)"I am like the acceleration of the vehicle I have the small 4 cylinder model with the eco-boost and it has all the acceleration I need."
Martin M., TX (2016 Ford Fusion)"Great to drive and handling is great. Fast"
Anonymous, IL (2016 Ford Fusion)"It has an electric power steering pump, and it steers like a truck, particularly at dead center. It's almost tiring to keep the car on dead center, especially with one arm that's weaker due to an accident."
Karlheinz G., MI (2016 Ford Fusion)"BOTH ACCELERATION AND HANDLING BETTER THAN MY 2007 4 RUNNER"
Anonymous, CA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Acceleration from a stop is surprisingly good. Transmission is a a little rough at times. Acceleration is not as great around 40 mph, but better higher."
Karen X., PA (2016 Ford Fusion)"I am very satisfied with this car's handling. It responds when I need it to."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Vehicle sucks in the snow"
Anonymous, MA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Eco Boost engine is very quick and handling is like being on rails."
Anonymous, PA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Handles like a European sports sedan."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Very good acceleration. Handling is fine too."
Anonymous, SK (2016 Ford Fusion)"Nimble handling and responsive engine when maneuvering in traffic."
Anonymous, TX (2016 Ford Fusion)"acceleration is responsive with only minor jerking when stepping hard on accelerator. Had to react quickly on a cross-country trip in a construction zone with heavy traffic. Car responded well without too much sway or a sense of losing control."
Anonymous, CO (2016 Ford Fusion)"it handles well and has a great road feel though the tires are noisy"
Michael B., IL (2016 Ford Fusion)"The Fusion blends a good amount of quiet comfort and sporty handling for a car in its class. I'm always surprised when I take on an on-ramp at a higher rate of speed. Acceleration is good, there is plenty of around town punch. The engine runs out of steam earlier than I would like but you would never know it if your commute is regularly around 30 mph - 50 mph. One thing I certainly don't like is the clunky feeling transmission and it occasional hesitation when demanding full power. The lag in the turbo + hesitation down shifting make gunning for open spots in slower traffic terrifying - You just can't be sure it's going to give it all it's got. In summary, the torquey motor is fun and advantageous enough, feels quick even though it isn't always fast."
Anonymous, CT (2016 Ford Fusion)"VERY GOOD ACCELERATION & HANDLING FOR A HYBRID."
Anonymous, PA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Handles very well for me. I do a lot of highway driving and the acceleration is good."
Anonymous, MA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Drives well very smooth"
Anonymous, PA (2016 Ford Fusion)"The acceleration is smooth and responsive."
Rodney M., CO (2016 Ford Fusion)"the ride is what would be a comfortable ride, not a sport ride and acceleration is fine, easy to access the expressway. The warning system for vehicles ahead that may have stopped is very useful."
Anonymous, FL (2016 Ford Fusion)"Responsive engine, handles well, poor gas mileage"
Daniel C., FL (2016 Ford Fusion)"great acceleration and handling; like the electric steering; like the automatic downshifting descending hills upon applying brakes twice & uses engine breaking saves brake pads; like rear view camera; like the automatic headlights"
Klaus K., BC (2016 Ford Fusion)"it has good pick up and good. This is the eco model. never had a problem merging with s 1.5 liter engine"
Paul A., TX (2016 Ford Fusion)"For a small engine this car has excellent quick pickup passing acceleration."
John S., VA (2016 Ford Fusion)"I have an Energi Hybrid. When driving at home, I charge it overnight. I have gone for up to a month just driving on my overnight charge. Until I started a road trip on Monday, my vehicle gave me an average 110+ mpge!"
Anonymous, PA (2016 Ford Fusion)"very good"
Anonymous, NY (2016 Ford Fusion)"Acceleration is good with the 2.0 and AWD on my Titanium"
Anonymous, NY (2016 Ford Fusion)"2.4L engine is fine for highway and casual city driving, but if you need good acceleration, like merging with freeway traffic or passing on a 2 lane road. this vehicle/engine combo is not the one you want. other than this, i am very well pleased with all other aspects."
Anonymous, GA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Poor acceleration."
Anonymous, ON (2016 Ford Fusion)"All is good except it doesn't ride as good as i think it should. Different tires might might make a difference."
Luther B., OH (2016 Ford Fusion)"Handles very well at all speeds. Have run on fast curvy roads and 2 "track" country roads. Turning 180 degrees in narrow single lane road easy. Ride comfort good to excellent depending on road surface. Hit piece of concrete with front tire at 75+ mph on expressway & blew out instantly, had no trouble controlling and pulling off road with 2" hole in one front tire."
Thomas F., IL (2016 Ford Fusion)"I don’t recommend the 2.5 l engine. It’s sluggish. Go with the 1.5L Eco-boost. Better mileage and more hp and torque which translates into better driving experience performance wise."
Thomas L., TN (2016 Ford Fusion)"Like my grievous German car"
David S., WA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Nimble handling, fun to drive."
Ronald J., WA (2016 Ford Fusion)"good acceleration and handling, especially at freeway speeds"
Anonymous, NJ (2016 Ford Fusion)"It takes off on hills here in GA. NO hesitation like my other car"
Marika C., GA (2016 Ford Fusion)"I replaced a six cylinder car with the four cylinder Fusion and I seldom miss the six. The handling on the Fusion is impressive for a car in this price range."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Ford Fusion)"The engine responds guickly and the steering responds to the touch"
Don M., UT (2016 Ford Fusion)"Car is very quiet & comfortable. Handles well. I think the acceleration is a little weak."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Ford Fusion)"The power is there where I need it, no hesitation when accelerating. The ride is smooth. The front end is too low and something scrapes the pavement when going into parking lots, driveways that are on an incline. There is a hard flap (similar to a mud flap) between the front bumper and front tires under the car. The Ford service department says they cannot do anything about it. I would had gotten larger tires to eliminate that scraping of pavement if I knew about this."
Anonymous, MI (2016 Ford Fusion)"My vehicle is equipped with the 2.0L Ecoboost engine. It provides good acceleration and good fuel economy."
Anonymous, PA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Our Ford fusion drives great, handles great and has outstanding acceleration with the eco-boost. We are very satisfied with this car!"
Anonymous, MT (2016 Ford Fusion)"For a 4-cyl. engine, it has very adequate acceleration and is VERY responsive when steering, a real joy to drive."
Anonymous, TX (2016 Ford Fusion)"The 2.0 EcoBoost is a smooth and powerful motor for this size of a car, when you are in the car the seats are very comfortable and support well."
Albert S., IA (2016 Ford Fusion)"acceleration is poor due to gear ratio ford should of turbo charged the 2.5 heavy car"
Douglas K., NJ (2016 Ford Fusion)"The pickup in town is great, thanks to the turbo-charged 2.0 L engine. It handles like a European sports sedan which makes driving engaging and fun."
Anonymous, FL (2016 Ford Fusion)"Inline 4 engine with turbo surprisingly strong, smooth, responsive. Sharp turning radius makes car nimble and easy to park. Stable handling in traffic and at highway speeds."
Anonymous, PA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Very good acceration and power"
Vincent M., WI (2016 Ford Fusion)"4 cylinder with EcoBoost: I didn't believe it until I drove it - it really gets up and goes!"
Anonymous, WA (2016 Ford Fusion)"The vehicle is a little to heavy for a small 2.0 liter turbo engine, it really hampers the driving experience."
Eliot L., OK (2016 Ford Fusion)"Exceptional ride with good control on cornering and maneuvering in traffic. Rear visibility is limited by cabin design."
John D., MD (2016 Ford Fusion)"The acceleration and handling of this vehicle is very smooth. No difficulties."
Anonymous, FL (2016 Ford Fusion)"Great"
Anonymous, FL (2016 Ford Fusion)"Acceleration is most impressive from 0 to 40 or so,."
William H., AZ (2016 Ford Fusion)"The car drives and rides exceptionally good. I've had two BMWs in the past we like this Fusion much better. On long trips we consistently get 31-33 mpg. has been very reliable. Maintenance costs are very low. best car I've owned in years."
Merry H., AL (2016 Ford Fusion)"Very nimble handling. Great for city driving."
Anonymous, CA (2016 Ford Fusion)"Breaking system is too touchy when the roads are wet. The breaks will cause the wheels to lock almost instantly; almost causes whiplash."
Jason M., IN (2016 Ford Fusion)"It has all the getup and go that I need. And can easily get you a speeding ticket anywhere in the USA."
Anonymous, CO (2016 Ford Fusion)"For a 1.5L turbocharged engine the performance is excellent. You would never know the engine is so small."
Adam S., OK (2016 Ford Fusion)"It has adequate acceleration and handles true and easily."
Anonymous, GA (2016 Ford Fusion)"very easy to handle"
Anonymous, FL (2016 Ford Fusion)"Pretty quick off the line on motor a bit sluggish on engine"
Gerald A., IL (2016 Ford Fusion)
"Love to drive this car it handles very well and acceleration is awesome."
DIANE W., KY (2016 Ford Fusion)