Improved Ford Fusion Suspension. Photo

In 2002 Ford Europe developed a brand new ford car Fusion. The model brought in automotive world many innovations. Ford Fusion was one of the first examples of a car that combined the properties of a hatchback and an SUV. We can say that with the advent of the model, a new star has appeared on the global automotive horizon, called the “urban crossover”. At first, it was difficult for experts to identify a novelty in a certain market segment. This is how a new subclass of city cars was born.

The car fell in love with domestic drivers. Today, the popularity of Fusion is comparable to the legendary Focus. Russian motorists highlight the following advantages of an urban crossover: availability, relatively cheap maintenance, high ground clearance. We can say that Ford offered the buyer one of the best combinations of price and quality on the market. The production of the model continued for ten years in three trim levels. And since 2012, the production of the second generation has been underway. Car enthusiasts who are thinking about buying this car or not, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with what the resource of the Ford Fusion engine is.

Engineers of the automobile plant in Cologne decided to borrow a line of power units from Ford Fiesta. However, the subcompact van itself was designed precisely on the basis of the front-wheel drive representative of the B-segment. The range of Fusion engines available for purchase was replenished with installations of 1.4, 1.6 and 2.5 liters. The first version of the modification is considered the most popular and in demand, models with a 1.6-liter engine under the hood are somewhat less common. 2.5 liter engine with a capacity of 175 Horse power appeared relatively recently.

The main characteristics of the motor 2.5:

• working volume - 2.5 liters;
• number of valves - 16;
• number of cylinders - 4;
• location - row;
• power - 175 forces.

The model was equipped with 1.4 and 1.6-liter diesel units. However, there were no official deliveries of modifications with a diesel engine under the hood to the CIS countries. Motors 1.4 and 1.6 belong to the Duratec family, units are aggregated with 5-speed mechanics. 4-band available automatic transmission gears in a modification with a 1.4-liter engine. Concerning diesel versions auto, then basically they were equipped with a “robot” in five steps. The model has been modified several times. The most significant was carried out by Ford in 2005. However, mainly the outer part of the car was restyled, but the power plants remained unchanged throughout the production of the subcompact car.

A distinctive feature of Duratec power units is two top-mounted camshafts. These are reliable installations with a toothed belt installed as a timing drive. Its tension is provided by a special roller, which is also recommended to be replaced during the regulated maintenance of the car. The belt is resource-intensive, it is reliable - on average it lasts for 80 - 100 thousand kilometers. It is necessary to constantly monitor its condition due to the fact that the stretching of the product can occur ahead of schedule due to various circumstances.

The cylinder head is made of aluminum alloy. The cylinder block is aluminum, it is afraid of overheating. Major repairs are possible, but rather complicated and time-consuming. On the previous versions Duratec motors, the block was made of cast iron, which somewhat facilitated the overhaul procedure. The rest are reliable power units, without serious technical flaws. The manufacturer claims that Duratec gasoline engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters are capable of traveling at least 250,000 kilometers. In practice, there are cases when Ford Fusion 1.4, 1.6 overcame 300 or more thousand kilometers.

This power unit is worth talking about separately. Complete Ford Fusion installation of Duratec 2.5 I4 started in 2012. The first version of the installation appeared back in 1996: it was a V-shaped 24-valve “six”. The main elements of the engine are also made of aluminum. A distinctive feature is the presence of a turbine. The cylinder block consists of three parts: the oil boat, the crankcase section and the block itself. Cast iron sleeves are susceptible to overhaul, more resistant to various adverse factors. A fairly reliable timing belt also acts as a drive. On average, its resource is 100 thousand kilometers.

The installation resource is 300,000 kilometers. So far, there are no copies of the Ford Fusion on the roads with the Duratec 2.5 I4 engine that has passed such a mileage. But, if you look at the history of the engine, look at which models it was previously installed on, then you can come to the appropriate conclusion. There are no complaints from car owners about the quality of the motor assembly. Also, in rare cases, owners complain about factory defects or any “chronic” engine diseases. The main weakness of Duratec 2.5 I4 is the susceptibility of fuel quality. Despite the fact that gasoline plants are inherently resistant to low-quality fuel, Ford Fusion owners with a 2.5-liter engine should be more serious about choosing a fuel supplier.

Owner reviews

Diesel power plants under the hood of the Ford Fusion are rare. There is only one reason - they can hardly tolerate domestic diesel fuel. Already after 100 thousand kilometers, wear of the piston group is noted, which is accompanied by increased oil and fuel consumption. Repair and maintenance of such a motor is several times higher than the cost of carrying out similar operations on gasoline counterparts. The weak point of the diesel crossover - fuel injectors. In case of unsuccessful refueling, they fail. Replacing them will require a lot of money and effort. The owners of the car will tell you in detail about the resource of the Ford Fusion engine in practice.

Engine 1.4

1. Igor, Voronezh. Auto produced in 2004, mileage 230 thousand km. Always fill only recommended engine oil, and monitored the quality of the fuel. Recently tapped valves. The situation is complicated by the fact that the motor is not equipped with hydraulic lifters, you have to adjust it manually. Nevertheless, he independently completed the task, spent a lot of time and effort. The car was immobilized for several days, but now the engine is working properly, no noise is heard during driving. Nevertheless, there are not enough hydraulic lifters in this installation, so I consider this the main drawback.
2. Stanislav, Sochi. Properly operate your car, and then there will be no problems with it. I have a Ford Fusion with a Duratec 1.4 engine, one of my friends has Ford Mondeo 2.0. It seemed that the Mondeo engine should go more, have the appropriate resource. Surely that's the way it is. But from improper handling of the motor, a friend had to do a major overhaul after 100 thousand. I drove with a destroyed catalyst, the remains of ceramic honeycombs fell into the cylinders and wore out the CPG. Inspect the condition of the engine, change the timing belt in time and use the original repair kit.
3. Maxim, St. Petersburg. Specifications The 1.4-liter engine attracted me the most. Yes, small volume and power, but at the same time the engine consumes a small amount of fuel, is reliable and unpretentious. For all the time of owning a car, which is 12 years, there was an unpleasant incident once. I was driving along the highway, the speed was around 100 km / h, the speed was average, suddenly the engine began to triple, the traction completely disappeared. It stalled, stopped, subsequent attempts to start the engine did not turn out to be a success. Blue smoke was pouring out of the chimney, so we had to call a tow truck. The car was taken to the service station, it turned out that the exhaust valve had blown. Valves and valve train gaskets needed to be replaced.

Ford assures that the 1.4-liter Duratec runs smoothly for 250,000 kilometers. The engine can upset the car owner if the deadlines for scheduled maintenance are violated. This is not the worst version of the Ford Fusion power plant. Known cases of piston jamming, as well as burnout of the exhaust valve. The reason is the use of unsuitable engine oil.

Engine 1.6

1. Egor, Moscow. Been driving a Ford Fusion since 2007. Outwardly, I liked the car, while it has amazing technical properties. No complaints about reliability. The 1.6-liter engine is qualitatively assembled, there is practically no weaknesses. I recommend purchasing this particular modification, because it has 100 horses, which is quite enough for a comfortable daily movement. Today on the odometer mileage is 250 thousand kilometers. The motor resource has been exhausted, according to the official data of the manufacturer. But in fact, the engine is still “peppy”, however, candles do not live longer than 20 thousand. During this time I changed the belt twice, always put the original one.
2. Andrew, Tula. During the operation of Ford Fusion, I recommend using only the original lubricant, as well as refuel on proven petrol stations. I prefer Lukoil, I fill only AI-95. With this fuel, the Duratec 1.6 engine feels comfortable, which is immediately felt by the behavior of the car. I pour only Ford Formula F 5W30 oil - from replacement to replacement. You don't have to top up. Consumption is also normal. Auto 2008, passed 150 thousand. I replaced the timing belt, put a non-original, but high-quality analogue. So far, the flight is normal. Replacement with rollers and pump. Also adjusted the valves after 100k. A reliable engine, I like it for its throttle response and engine life, which, according to experts, exceeds the mark of 300,000 km.
3. Eugene, Chelyabinsk. In my opinion, Ford Fusion with a 1.6-liter engine is, if not the best, then the most optimal choice that's for sure. A resource of 300 thousand kilometers at least. For a small installation, this is an excellent indicator. Are there any cons? Where do without them. Engineers of leading companies have not yet invented the ideal engine. The disadvantages are still a little power. Yes, if you drive “empty”, then 100 horses will be enough, but when the car is partially / fully loaded, there is a shortage of horses. On his car has already passed more than 200,000 kilometers. There were bugs, but they were minor.

one of them the best options power plants Ford Fusion, according to most car owners. The engine is hardy, endowed with a great resource and potential. Requires proper maintenance and attention from the owner. With the proper attitude, the motor is able to cover over 300,000 kilometers before the first overhaul.

Engine 2.5

1. Kirill, Tyumen. I have a second-generation Ford Fusion, a new design, a technologically advanced 2.5-liter engine with 175 horsepower under the hood. I change the oil every 10,000 km, replacing the timing belt after 100 tyk, at the same time the rollers and the pump. In general, the pump “lives” a little longer, but it’s better to do all the work right away, the difference in the resource there is not so big. I fill the original Ford 5W30. The car has covered 120,000 miles to date. Like new, the motor runs stably, without knocks and other unnecessary sounds. There are enough dynamics, it is confident on the track during overtaking, it does not “suffocate”. I am sure that 300 thousand km will pass without the slightest problem, this is confirmed by the specialists of the service station.
2. Vyacheslav, Rostov. Ford Fusion 2011, mileage 150,000 kilometers. I change oil and filters according to the maintenance schedule. I do not save on purchases quality fuel and original oil. I change the lubricant even after not 10 thousand, but after 7-8 thousand km. The battery lasted three years, after which I bought a new one. There were many problems over trifles: I changed the stabilizer bar, did it after, replaced the thrust bearing. There were no engine failures.
3. Leonid, Yalta. The car was taken to secondary market three years ago. The car itself is a 2012 release with a Duratec 2.5 engine. At that time, the mileage on the odometer was 50 thousand, I think that they did not twist it. Today it is already 90 thousand km. Ford Fusion - just incredible reliable car. It is not picky, it will start in any weather with any fuel. But I don't recommend experimenting. Haven't even changed the timing belt yet. Consumption is normal - 8 liters per hundred in the city. I recommend the model to everyone who needs a car for everyday comfortable trips without any frills. power unit quality, many say that Duratec is a one-time engine. This is absolutely not the case, the installation can be overhauled.

The 2.5-liter engine will last a long time - 300 thousand kilometers. It is necessary to change working fluids in time, refuel at certified stations, try not to load the engine, then there will be no problems with it.

Front suspension Ford Fusion is an independent design with telescopic shock absorbers, springs, levers. A stabilizer is used to minimize roll roll stability. The rack is a guiding and damping element. And to dampen high-frequency vibrations, a rack support is built in.

Important parts of the front suspension can also be considered steering knuckles, levers, hubs with pressed bearings. According to our observations, many parts of the chassis become unusable after a run of more than 100 thousand km. After overhauling the Ford Fusion front suspension, we recommend that you immediately go to. This will positively affect the stability and handling of the car.

Typical malfunctions of the Ford Fusion chassis

Signs of breakdown	Causes of failure	Elimination Methods
Knocking noise while driving	The anti-roll bar is poorly attached to the body	Lifting the weakened threaded connections
	Rubber elements on the stabilizer and its struts are worn out
	Top strut mount worn
	Tie rod joints failed
	Broken spring
	Wheel imbalance	Balancing
Deviation of the car from rectilinear movement - withdrawal to the left or right	Tires are badly inflated, air pressure is different
	Sagging spring
	Violated tilt and camber angles	Adjustment
	Tire treads unevenly worn	Replacing a worn tire
Uneven tire wear	Violated installation angles and wheel alignment	Adjustment
	Worn lower ball joints, suspension bushings
	Shock absorber not working properly	Installing a New Rack

Rear suspension Ford Fusion: structure, operational wear, restoration

At the rear, the Fusion has a semi-dependent lever-spring type design. The trailing arms are attached to the body with the help of silent blocks and interconnected by a beam with a U-shaped section. The springs are barrel-shaped, rubber spacers are installed on the top and bottom. The beam is equipped with a torsion stabilizer bar. It is noteworthy that in the Ford Fusion rear suspension, the wheel angles are standard and cannot be adjusted, but the installation angles are subject to adjustment.

We carry out Ford Fusion suspension repairs of any complexity and have already managed to collect a database of typical faults, their causes and solutions. If while driving rear suspension makes noise, knock, you should check:

• Shock absorbers, their mounting, bushings on the eyes.
• Silent blocks of levers.
• Springs.
• Hub bearing (when replacing the Ford Fusion wheel bearing, you must be very careful with the magnetic ring, which affects the health of the ABS).

Signs of suspension failure include deterioration exchange rate stability and manageability uneven wear tires. To carry out the correct repair, a comprehensive diagnosis is required.

The design flaws include the fact that weak stabilizer struts were installed on the machines of the first years of production, which were subsequently upgraded by the manufacturer. A downside, many owners call a stiff suspension, which is noticeable on bad roads. This is a Fusion feature that gets rid of by replacing shock absorbers. For more details, call our technical center at the contact phone number.

It is quite obvious that any Ford suspension unit must be in good condition. This is especially true of the suspension, because unlike the engine, which can fail and the Ford Fusion simply does not go further, the failure of some suspension elements while driving can lead to a serious accident.

1. In addition to the obvious safety, the chassis of the Ford Fusion is responsible for a comfortable ride and good handling. The most dangerous thing is that in this case there will be a high probability of loss of control, with the next collision with an obstacle that has arisen on the road. Only regular diagnostics running Ford Fusion will avoid this situation.

Ford Fusion chassis diagnostics includes checking the following elements:

• springs and shock absorbers;
• levers and supports (bearings on top, silent blocks on the bottom);
• Ford Fusion stabilizer bushings;
• steering rods and rack;
• wheel bearings;
• SHRUS.

2. For Ford Fusion owners with experience, it is not difficult to determine a malfunction in the suspension. Experience will tell them by the sound and its source what the problem is. In addition, the most common suspension faults sound almost the same in all cars.

Ford Fusion chassis diagnostics should be carried out regularly, even without any hint of a malfunction. It is better to do this on a lift, but it is also possible on an ordinary overpass or viewing hole.

3. It is important to remember how the Ford Fusion behaves in good condition, then any malfunction in the future will be obvious. To understand that something is wrong with a car, you don’t need to be an experienced driver at all, and even more so, an auto mechanic.

Most often, the following symptoms of a Ford Fusion chassis malfunction occur:

• the sudden appearance of noise, knocking, rattling of the Ford Fusion chassis, which can either disappear or remain even on a completely flat road;
• too large rolls when cornering and noticeable rocking of the body when passing bumps or when braking;
• arbitrary steering to the side, Ford Fusion leads away when driving straight;
• uneven tire wear.

4. Most often you can hear the knock of the Ford Fusion suspension, it indicates that the rubber elements have worn out or the fasteners that hold them have loosened. There are plenty of rubber elements in the chassis, by and large, almost any Ford Fusion suspension unit can knock, as a result, in order to accurately identify the cause of the knock, the car must be examined from below.

If a crunch is heard, especially when cornering or during a sharp acceleration of the Ford Fusion, then it can be said with almost certainty that the reason lies in the malfunction of the Ford Fusion SHRUS, the so-called grenade. A creak most often occurs after replacing the stabilizer bushings, often this indicates a poor-quality bushing.

5. If the Ford Fusion began to divert to the side, more often this happens after a hard passage of pits and potholes, then you may have to do a wheel alignment (Ford Fusion wheel alignment). At best, this will eliminate the trouble, at worst, upon impact, something could bend, starting from the tie rod and ending with the steering knuckle.

In the event of the occurrence of at least one of these signs, it is necessary to diagnose the running Ford Fusion as soon as possible. Even the rules expressly prohibit operation with a faulty suspension, not to mention the fact that it is simply dangerous.

6. Ford Fusion suspension bushing, which is not so expensive, if not replaced in time, can lead to breakage of the lever, with a price of a hundred dollars. Many drivers drive without paying attention to the sounds that have appeared in the Ford Fusion chassis, and drive until the sound becomes completely critical, or until something simply falls off, this approach is simply absurd.

7. Periodic visual inspection of the Ford Fusion chassis will help save money, after all, if a cracked anther or a cover is found in time, and a prompt replacement is made, then the element that was protected by the anther will last longer. If, when examining the Ford Fusion, an already torn anther was found, then you can be sure that this suspension element will soon need to be replaced.

After checking all the anthers, you should proceed to the diagnosis of the Ford Fusion front suspension elements. The front suspension is more complex than the rear, it is subject to heavy loads, as a result, it breaks much more often. First, we inspect the Ford Fusion shock absorbers, they should not have dents or oil leaks. You can also try to swing the shock absorber to the sides, the swing amplitude should be insignificant.

But the easiest way to check the health of this suspension element is to swing the Ford Fusion by pressing the corner where the diagnosed shock absorber is located to the ground. If, after pressing, Ford Fusion, returning to its original state, continued to rock up and down, then this indicates a malfunction of the shock absorber.

8. Next, the suspension springs of the Ford Fusion are inspected, often their turns break off, so you need to inspect them for cracks and the integrity of all turns. But here you can also determine the functionality of the springs without looking under the car. To do this, you just need to pay attention to the clearance of the Ford Fusion, if the car has become noticeably lower, then this already indicates a malfunction of the springs, they sank and can no longer properly perform their function.

9. Ball and silent blocks are checked only from the bottom of the Ford Fusion. To diagnose them, it is better to use some kind of metal lever to make it easier to check everything for backlash, they should not be in a working car. In the same way, the stabilizer mounts and traction Ford Fusion are checked. To check the wheel bearing, you need to shake the wheel, if there is play, then this indicates a poor condition of the bearing.