Ford Fusion TDCi -- feedback --2years on

A user review on Ford Fusion. Written by Imtiaz Khan on 02 February, 2008

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Version Reviewed : 1.4 TDCi Diesel
Purchased As : Used
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Good : great torque, powerful cooling, very spacious, reasonably good fuel efficiency
Bad : very bad service support, parts not readily available

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we've had a Paprika Red FF for the past 2years now, instead of going into a long winding description I'll just do some bullet points so that it's simpler to read:

PROS

  1. spacious nooks and a very usable boot
  2. 17-18kmpl on city roads in bad traffic. 20+ on the highway
  3. reasonably good pickup which coupled with the form factor ensures you're first out of a traffic signal almost always
  4. balance between power and efficiency is just right for city driving and those weekend getaways
  5. ride quality is very good even with the slightly higher CG. Roll is not as pronounced as you would expect which is probably because of the larger wheelbase. Drive is actually pretty smooth
  6. high seating ensures you have a better driving stance and getting in and out of the car for aged passengers, pregnant ladies and taller people is easier as it doesn't involve crouching.
  7. small thoughtfull knick-knacks all over the car make it a very comfortable ride.

CONS

  1. plastic quality is poor and there are typical Ford problems like wheel well noise, power window switch/winder motor failure which occur. The fact that these are known problems makes it simpler for the service people to fix them, if only ford could fix them for good :)
  2. Parts are always not available at the dealerships. so a one week wait is always expected. Once you get used to the "process" it's ok but personally speaking it's irritating to be told everytime that "the part will need to be flown in from Chennai"
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Imtiaz Khan on 22 Nov, 2009 at 10:31 PM

btw we are launching a campaign against Ford to make them change the attitude to service and workshop quality in general. Feel free to join the fist fight at http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/fordfusion

Imtiaz Khan on 22 Nov, 2009 at 10:23 PM

Yes Dr. Gyan Ford service is legendary.... the mechanics at the workshop more often than not do not know the car and as a result cause a lot of frustration to the end user. I have moved to a different dealers workshop after facing irritating staff at Bhavna Ford Nerul for close to two years.

Gyan on 22 Nov, 2009 at 09:58 PM

"MADE FOOL MYSELF"...from the first day of booking.! irritatting , poor service! all cheating as they dont do what they say n they dont know what they said ! in 3 months my fusion fall in love with its workshop that it has visted > 6 times to workshop appart from routeen servicing. otherwise the car is good in ride but i m affraid now that if i will ride it will mostly move to the service center !

Sumit on 03 May, 2009 at 09:25 AM

Hi it is a nicely written review.

Imtiaz Khan on 02 Feb, 2008 at 08:16 PM

Dear Friends,

I have written a review on Ford Fusion and look forward to your comments on it.

Review Link: Ford Fusion TDCi -- feedback --2years on 

Thanks.

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