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2014 Fusion Titanium

Started by dmharvey79, January 08, 2014, 07:19:05 PM

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dmharvey79

I took my 2013 SHO in to get the remote start and fuel pump seal fixed (2nd attempt for both issues) and the dealer gave me a 2014 Fusion Titanium loaner with 13 miles on the clock to drive for a few days...AWD, 2.0L EcoBoost, and all the bells/whistles. It is pretty nice car and I was surprised by the 2.0L engine, it definitely gets up and goes better than I expected.

The dealer also had a Tremor on the lot. He said it hasn't really gotten much interest from buyers even though it is parked front and center. I guess people just aren't familiar with the model yet? I plan to take it for a little spin when I go to pick up my SHO this weekend.

dcpatters

Nice.  Imagine the Fusion with the Focus ST aftermarket parts installed. Should be a sleeper with AWD.  As for the Tremor, I personally like it, but wish there was a bench seat like the Lightning.  For me, a two-seater is tough. 
2014 Explorer Sport LMS tune, 170 Stat, Airaid

dmharvey79

Yeah...that Fusion would definitely be fun, and still fairly practical for a daily-driver, with a tune and some bolt-on mods. I'd be happy with one but I still like my SHO better.

DJE624

Fusion would be my second choice after the SHO.  Get all those ST parts on there and you'd have a pretty hot ride.  If fact, I was bored last night and built a Fusion at Ford's site.  They are offering Darkside and it looks pretty sweet! 

SoCalSHO

I agree with Dave. The Fusion hybrid will be the car to replace the wifes Crown Vic CNG. They look like mini SHO's (Almost).
Robert
2010 Met White
GH tuned, 3 Bar, upgraded turbos, 91 Oct
K&N drop-in or airaid, Corsa Cat-back
1/8 Mile 8.380@83.42MPH

SwampRat

#5
Love the looks of the Fusion   ... just cant get past the 4 banger ... turbo or not.   Plenty of room in it . My previous car to my SHO was a 2011 3.5L Fusion Sport  .... LOVED IT  !!  If only the current gen Fusion had the 3.5 EB      AWD     .......                 O M G ! !
2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

dalum

I had a Titanium Fusion on order before I got my SHO.  It was better then my GrandPrix but still felt kind of weak, maybe it was just psychological because I knew it was a 4 banger.  I HATED the trunk on the fusion.  With the back glass being so long the trunk lid is very shallow.  So when you open the trunk its like you have to slide stuff in and out from straight back and can't look down into the trunk.
2013 Non-PP SHO

black99lightning

Quote from: dcpatters on January 08, 2014, 07:24:28 PMAs for the Tremor, I personally like it, but wish there was a bench seat like the Lightning.  For me, a two-seater is tough.

Exactly what is the purpose of the Tremor?  The drivetrain is nice, but if it's supposed to be a sport truck it needs to be lowered and have wider rubber.  Stock lightning tires are 295's. 
2013 Esport 13.44 @ 103.6
1999 Lightning 12.44 @ 108.4
2012 GT500 10.96 @ 130.6
2006 GTO 12.83 @ 107.8
2013 CTSV coupe 11.79 @ 119.7

dmharvey79

Still driving the Fusion and I'm starting to miss my SHO more and more.

BiGMaC

Quote from: black99lightning on January 09, 2014, 02:02:11 PM
Quote from: dcpatters on January 08, 2014, 07:24:28 PMAs for the Tremor, I personally like it, but wish there was a bench seat like the Lightning.  For me, a two-seater is tough.

Exactly what is the purpose of the Tremor?  The drivetrain is nice, but if it's supposed to be a sport truck it needs to be lowered and have wider rubber.  Stock lightning tires are 295's. 

... and save the 800lbs that the aluminum body on the '15 F150 will!

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

dmharvey79

Agreed, a 2015 Tremor could be very interesting. 295 tires and a 4WD launch doesn't sound too bad to me.

curry67

the tremor isnt marketed properly and really they should just have the option for a short box regular cab with a ecoboost...

dmharvey79

And...still driving the 2014 Fusion, haha.

SHOdded

Either the dealership is backlogged or they are really stumped!  No reason for you to not test drive the Tremor though :D
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

dmharvey79

I just spoke to them on the phone. It took a couple of days to get the new tank and now they're waiting on an o-ring for the fuel pressure sensor. I'll probably have this car until Tuesday or Wednesday. They probably would let me swap it for a Tremor since I got the car with 13 miles and it now has closer to 500 on the clock, haha.

My response was, "that's fine, take your time."