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The Fusion sold badly because buyers didn't get it and neither did the press. It's easy to see why; you could hardly call the Fusion a looker and to make things worse the car was just as bland inside, with a disappointing lack of versatility. However, with most of the Fiesta's good points in evidence along with a higher driving position, the Fusion is not without merit. |
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8/02: | The Fusion goes on sale, with a choice of 1.4 or 1.6-litre petrol engines, or a 1.4-litre turbodiesel. | | | 11/04: | There's now a 1.6 TDCi engine available, with 89bhp. | | | 10/05: | Ford ditches the 1, 2 and 3 trim levels for Style, Climate and Zetec instead. At the same time, a facelift brings new bumpers, lights and grille, extra equipment and a revised dash.
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| Checklist |
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Water gets into the engine bay, causing damage to the plugs, leads and coil pack.
- The end of the plastic dipstick of the 1.6 TDCI engine can break and drop into the sump; retrieving the errant part means removing the sump.
- The timing belt tensioner can fail on the 1.4 TDCi engine; listen for a whirring noise.
- The Durashift automated manual gearbox can be unreliable, as the system's brain can fail - expensively.
- The electronic accelerator control can fail on the 1.4 petrol engine.
- The pins holding the pedals in place can fall out, leading to an inability to brake or declutch.
- Clutches can appear to fail, when it's actually only a spring washer coming loose behind the pedal.
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We Like
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Good to drive
Elevated driving position
Affordability
Spacious cabin
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We Don't Like
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Dull design
Lack of versatility
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