2017 Ford Fusion Review

With its impressive engine, cutting-edge technology, and great safety features, the 2017 Ford Fusion is one of the most efficient mid-size sedans on the market today. How will drivers in the Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Scranton, Blakeslee and Pocono Pines area know if the Fusion is the right vehicle for them? In this review, we'll explore the vehicle's top safety, performance, and technology features, and teach drivers how they can test this vehicle for themselves at Ray Price Ford in Mount Pocono.

Let's start by looking at the safety features you'll find in the 2017 Ford Fusion…

Ford Fusion safety

In addition to a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 2017 Ford Fusion is a 2017 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. These ratings are due in large part to the sheer toughness of the Fusion, but can also be attributed to the many technology features that improve the vehicle's protection.

Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection¹ can sense oncoming hazards that may collide with the car's frontend while the rearview camera will alert of any hazards coming from behind. The 2017 Fusion also comes equipped with the new Cross-Traffic Alert. This feature watches behind you as you are backing out of a parking spot or driveway. If the sensors detect a vehicle approaching-from up to as much as 15 yards away-an alert will be sent to your dashboard. Cross-Traffic Alert also comes with the improved Blind Spot Information System.

Performance Specifications

The 2017 Ford Fusion comes equipped with more powerful and more intelligent performance specifications than ever before. The 4-cylinder engine can achieve up to 21 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway,² and perform with a powerful 175 HP and 175 lb.-ft of torque. The 6-speed automatic transmission is easier than ever to shift in and out of with its rotary gear shift dial. This new dial is ergonomically designed to fit in the driver's hand and makes shifting gears a rapid, smooth task.

Handling in the Fusion is fortified with the all new Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. The AWD sensors now balance torque between the front and rear wheels. This enhances handling and maximizes traction, often preventing wheel slips entirely. When Intelligent AWD is coupled with Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS), drivers have complete control over their vehicle.

Eco Technology

Among the many new technology features in the 2017 Ford Fusion are a host of features meant to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Auto Start-Stop technology is perfect for drivers hoping to achieve better mileage while driving through the city. With this technology, your vehicle's engine will switch off as soon your car comes to a complete stop. The engine will rapidly restart the moment you press on the accelerator.

EcoSelect engages an efficiency mode in your car that can reduce fuel consumption. When EcoSelect is on, the Fusion will accelerate more softly, and climate control will be less aggressive. Drivers also have the option of choosing an EcoBoost^® Engine for their vehicle. EcoBoost® engines incorporate turbocharging, a direct injection fuel system, and twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), to create the most fuel-efficient engine possible.

Learn More About the 2017 Ford Fusion

Hopefully this review has helped you learn everything you need to know about the powerful and highly efficient features in the 2017 Ford Fusion. The next step will be to try one of these vehicles for yourself! If you're in the Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Scranton, Blakeslee and Pocono Pines area, you can contact Ray Price Ford in Mount Pocono to learn more. Contact us today to schedule your test drive.

¹ Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment and the need to control the vehicle. While Pre-collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection may be especially helpful in unexpected situations, it does not replace the driver and has limitations, including nighttime, low and harsh lighting conditions, vehicles moving in a different direction and certain weather conditions.

² EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.