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October 27, 2008
Infusing the Fusion with More Features
Production of the 2010 Ford Fusion is scheduled to begin on 12/20/08. There are some pretty significant changes from the 2009 model. The most notable are the introduction of the Flexible Fuel (FFV) V6 and the Fusion Hybrid. The following are some of the significant features and changes to the 2010 Ford Fusion.
2010 Fusion New Features and Changes vs. 2009
Powertrain
Standard 2.5L I4 Engine w/ 175 HP (replaces 2.3L I4 engine w/ 153 HP)
Standard 6-Speed Manual (replaces 5-speed Manual)
Optional 6-Speed Automatic (replaces 5-Speed Auto)
Optional 3.0L V6 Engine w/ 240 HP (increased from previous 221 HP)
FFV (E85) vehicle w/ "Road and Leaf" badging
6-Speed Select-Shift Automatic (replaces 6-Speed Auto w/out Select-Shift)
New Available Hybrid includes the following:
2.5L Atkinson I4 Hybrid Engine w/ "Road and Leaf" badging
Aisin Powersplit E-CVT Automatic Transmission
330V Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery
Permanent Magnet Electric Motor
Regenerative Braking System
Hybrid Gauge Cluster with Twin LCD Instrumentation and Message Center
Includes unique Eco-friendly seating fabric and door trim inserts (cloth only)
New Optional Sport Model with 3.5L V6 Engine w/ 265 HP
6-Speed Select-Shift Automatic
Unique Interior
Modified Sport-tuned Suspension
Functional
- Standard AdvanceTrac - ESC with Brake Actuated Traction Control (optional depending on series/powertrain in 2009)
- New Easy Fuel™ (Capless Refueling)
- New Optional Rear Camera (in rearview mirror unless ordered with Navigation system)
- New BLIS™ (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert
- All-Wheel Drive available on SEL and Sport only (available with SE and SEL in 2009)
Interior/Exterior
- New Standard Cabin Air Filter
- Message Center with Trip Computer (SE and SEL only for 2009)
- Power Driver 1-Touch up/down window (replaces Power 1-Touch down only)
- Optional Voice-activated Navigation System (replaces previous DVD Navigation system)
In-dash screen and Single DVD/CD/MP3 Player, DVD-audio, DVD-video capability. Internal hard disk drivefor map, POI storage and 10 GB Music Jukebox and Integrated SIRIUSŪ Travel Link. Includes 6-Month Pre-Paid Subscription (48 Continuous States). Service Not Available In AK/HI
- Optional Ford SYNCŪ Voice-activated Communications and Entertainment System includes 911 assist and vehicle health report (replaces original SYNC)
- Sony 12-Speaker Premium Sound System (replaces Premium 6 speaker system)
- Dual-zone EATC (replaces single zone automatic climate control)
- Exterior Color Changes
- Wheel Design Changes
Production of the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan will begin on 12/23/08.
Ford’s MyKey™
Ford Motor Company is introducing an innovative new technology – called MyKey – on several popular Ford fleet vehicles next year that allows fleet customers to limit top speed and radio volume, set speed warnings and assure important safety systems remain engaged to help protect drivers and vehicle inventories.
The MyKey system allows the fleet to program any key through the vehicle message center, which updates the SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system. When the MyKey is inserted into the ignition, the system reads the transponder chip in the key and immediately identifies the MyKey code, which enables certain default driving modes, including:
- Persistent Ford Beltminder™ with audio mute. Ford’s Beltminder system typically provides a six-second reminder chime every minute for five minutes. With MyKey, the audio system is muted with the first Beltminder chime and the chime continues at the regular interval until the safety belt is buckled. A message center display “Buckle Up to Unmute Radio” also appears on the instrument cluster.
- Earlier low-fuel warning. Rather than a warning at 50 miles to empty, MyKey provides a warning at 75 miles to empty.
- If MyKey is in the ignition, features such as Park Aid and BLISTM (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross Traffic Alert cannot be deactivated.
Additional MyKey features that can be programmed through the vehicle’s message center setup menu:
Limited top speed of 80 mph
Traction control system, that limits tire spin, cannot be deactivated
Limited audio volume to 44 percent of total volume
A speed alert chime at 45, 55 or 65 mph
Using MyKey to help avoid speeding can provide an added benefit – improved fuel economy. Ford research shows that driving 55 mph instead of 65 mph consumes 15 percent less fuel, and mastering other eco-driving habits such as avoiding jackrabbit starts and excessive idling can help improve fuel economy by more than 50 percent.
Ford internal research helped identify the preferences fleet managers consider most useful, with Persistent Beltminder and speed limit restrictions at the top of the list. Ford also reviewed MyKey with fleet managers representing pharmaceutical, insurance, utility and a variety of other businesses that rely heavily on fleet operations.
Fleeting Tidbits
It looks like the 2009 model year will set some sort of record for early build-out of many models. Our 2009 MY Final Fleet Order Date page contains the latest information regarding final order dates for each manufacturer.
The 2010 Start of Production page lists the initial date you may place orders for a specific 2010 model and the Job #1 date for that model.
Chrysler Fleet has an interesting and informative selection of videos at its website comparing the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram against Ford and Chevrolet pickups.
https://www.fleet.chrysler.com/fleetcda/portal?pageid=86dca9e20f6fc110VgnVCM100000e9261c35RCRD§ionid=e1ed3c343c016110VgnVCM10000091f4e735RCRD&ptitle=Competitive%20Comparisons
Taillights
What is the difference between a Yugo and a golf ball?
You can drive a golf ball 200 yards!
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