Ford is one of the oldest car companies in the world. This American automobile
company was established in 1903. For over 117 years, they are offering high-
performance vehicles to customers.
Ford vehicles range from family cars to SUVs to station wagons. The company is also
involved in making luxury cars under the brand name Lincoln. But in this post, we are
talking about Ford Fusion I which is also known as Ford Fusion Americas.
Ford Fusion I is the first-generation range of sedans marketed by the company. It was
first manufactured in 2006.
Ford Fusion I: Second Generation
Ford Fusion I is a four-door, five-passenger mid-size sedan. From 2006 to 2012, the
company manufactured the first-generation Fusion. Currently, it is in the second-
generation stage.
Fusion I was built on Ford’s CD3 platform which was designed by Mazda. It was the first
car to feature the “new face of Ford” three-bar grille. The car was available in SE, S, and
SEL trims.
The car was equipped with a base engine of 160 hp. It was paired with a 5-speed
manual transmission. SEL and SE models were available with 221 hp with a 6-speed
automatic.
The Fusion has some of its parts common with Mk III Ford Mondeo, such as the seats
and the console. However, Fusion’s design was largely influenced by Mazda.
The company made several changes in the later years. They wanted to make the car
better and more comfortable. In 2007, all-wheel-drive was available on V6 models. They
included Sirius Satellite Radio as an option in the SEL and SE trims. Along with that they
also introduced the front passenger fold-flat seat.
In 2008, they included tire and ABS pressure monitoring. These were the standard
features included in Ford Fusion.
Ford Fusion II is one of the best and most popular ranges of sedans manufactured by the
company.