2018 Ford® Fusion Sedan | Performance features

Performance

The 2018 Ford Fusion respects the driver and commands respect from the road. With three stunning models and five different trims, with FWD and AWD, ranging from gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid, Fusion offers plenty of ways to meet and exceed your driving needs. Whether you’re looking for power, efficiency or both, you’ll find a choice of three available EcoBoost^® engines. The V6 Sport comes standard with a 2.7L EcoBoost^® engine. Driving a Fusion allows you to express yourself, wherever you go.

V6 Sport

The 2018 Ford Fusion V6 Sport has a powerful 2.7L turbocharged EcoBoost^® V6 engine that kicks out 325 hp¹¹ with 380 lb.-ft of torque¹¹ and standard AWD. Fusion also features continuously controlled damping (CCD) that uses an advanced suite of sensors to constantly monitor the vehicle’s suspension motion, body movement, steering and braking to adjust the suspension damping in milliseconds to help keep the body of the vehicle quiet and smoothly. Fusion has a special pothole mitigation system mechanism within its standard CCD suspension, which can provide some protection against jarring impact and costly wheel and tire repairs from road imperfections.

Available EcoBoost® Engines

The 2018 Ford Fusion has three available EcoBoost engines to choose from: the 1.5L with standard Auto Start-Stop Technology; the 2.0L; and for the Fusion V6 Sport, the 2.7L EcoBoost® V6. All combine three different technologies – turbocharging, direct injection and twin independent variable cam timing (Ti-VCT) – to enhance performance and efficiency. Each of these engines provide direct fuel injection, piston cooling jets for durability and paddle shifters.

Ride and Handling

A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard with available steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters with SelectShift^®. European-inspired independent MacPherson strut-type suspension with a stabilizer bar to help reduce road noise and vibrations and reduce body roll while cornering. There’s also electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) with pull-drift compensation to help continuously correct for road irregularities and to improve overall steering feel, especially when driving on crowned roads or in heavy crosswinds. Also, continuously controlled damping is exclusive to V6 Sport and delivers controlled cornering and a smooth ride.

Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive

Intelligent AWD sensors balance torque between the front and rear wheels to enhance handling and maximize traction, typically before wheelslip can even occur. AWD is available on SE, Titanium and Platinum* and standard on V6 Sport with the 2.7L EcoBoost^® engine. Not available on the Fusion Hybrid and the Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid.

*When equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost^® engine and 18-inch wheels.

Available Auto Start-Stop

You can help reduce vehicle emissions with available Auto Start-Stop Technology. When the vehicle comes to a stop in city driving, the engine is automatically shut off. The air conditioning and radio stay on, keeping you comfortable. The engine seamlessly restarts when your foot leaves the brake pedal. Standard on the 1.5L EcoBoost^® engine.

Only on the 1.5L EcoBoost^® engine.

Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)

Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) automatically adjusts to deliver the precise feel and control you need at higher speeds, as well as the assistance slower speeds require.

EPAS features drift control and active nibble control. Drift control technology detects road conditions – such as a crowned road surface or crosswinds – and adjusts the EPAS to compensate. The active nibble control feature uses the EPAS motor to reduce unwanted vibrations in the steering wheel. The result — a comfortable driving experience and responsive steering.

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