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Ford Fusion 2nd Generation

20132020 · sedan

Second-gen Fusion (CD4 platform). Engines: 2.5L Duratec I4 (175hp base, dropped 2018), 1.5L EcoBoost I4 (181hp), 1.6L EcoBoost (early), 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (240hp), 2.7L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (325hp, Sport 2017-2019). Hybrid (2.0L Atkinson + electric, 188hp combined) and Energi PHEV (~21 mi electric) carried through. 6-speed automatic; Sport got a SelectShift 6-speed. AWD optional on EcoBoost trims. Ford ended Fusion production 2020 when exiting US passenger cars.

Watch out: 1.5L / 1.6L EcoBoost coolant-intrusion head-gasket pattern — same engine family as the Escape / Fiesta ST 1.6 issue, extended warranty applied. 2.0L EcoBoost owners report timing belt failure if the belt-in-oil system isn't serviced on Ford's schedule (this is the 'wet belt' setup; ignore the interval and the belt sheds material into the oil pickup). Sport / 2.7 EcoBoost has the same intake-valve cracking pattern (NHTSA 24V-635 family) for early builds — though 2017-2019 Sport was largely pre-recall vintage.

Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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