2003 Ford Fusion reviews

Ford Fusion 1.4 Semi Auto Fusion 3 2003

Just bought this a couple of weeks ago with only 25,000 miles on it. Very impressed with the "manual" gear change, so smooth and the auto like wise. I do hope this is a durable set up, if it is I will be greatly impressed. I like the boot space and easy access to the cabin due to it’s height. I think the colour scheme is poor; charcoal grey outside and lighter shages inside...shrieks "BEIGE and BORING". The obligatory grey facia panel doesn’t help! I feel it is substantial and well built, solid clunk on the door closing. The mirror seems too low on the windscreen, I feel I want to be looking under it all the time incase I’ve missed something. Obtaining 5th gear in auto could be quicker to assist with the fuel economy, it is probably set up for town driving and a longer gap to get you up there on the duel carriageway or motorway. This is replacing a 1.2, 16v Corsa Club which was just a little underpowered for towing my micro caravan. I think the noticeably different pulling power of the 1.4 will make those BIG hills a doddle now. Only given three stars as I haven’t owned it long enough to make a full personal assesment. Oh before I go, the reversing sensors were a nice surprise, didn’t know they were working!