Used 2016 Ford Fusion for Sale

The interior leaves much to be desired at some trim levels. The base model technology package is very outdated for 2016 standards, and this system can be seen on most of Ford’s vehicle line up, from SUVs to sedans and coupes alike. This system reminds me of a flip phone, where a small screen is atop a variety of buttons. Most competing models to this sedan are providing all trim levels with larger touchscreens, like the Toyota Camry and Chevrolet Malibu. The seats have two options: leather or a vinyl-like cloth. The vinyl like cloth is fine; it is much better than the soft cloth provided in previous years; however, it is very difficult to clean. The dust and dirt settles in, and since it is a woven cloth, it is difficult to remove. The choice of materials for the front end lower grille are difficult to defend. The material Ford decided to choose for this is a plastic, terrible, non-durable material. This material can be found at all trim levels. I ran over a milk jug, and this material broke into pieces. Not exactly a great decision to include such a thin vent design on the front bumper.

There are some things that I really wish were different on this vehicle. First, the navigation system is a little quirky. Nope, it is very quirky in so many ways. It looks sleek and techy on the display panel, but it has so many issues. The navigation system can be voice activated. However, it takes so many commands that need to be spoken in such a precise manner its almost not worth trying to get directions via voice. Another issue with the GPS is that the volume can be very low. If you have the radio on, you can barely hear the navigation over the radio. Turning up the volume button only turns up the radio, not the voice on the navigation system. In general, the navigation system is just not user friendly. In most cases, I just use the GPS app on my cell phone when traveling. Second, the other items on the control panel -- climate control and audio buttons are not user friendly either. It is awkward to even adjust the temperature while driving without losing focus on the road. They really take some getting used to. Third, and this just bewilders me -- the console space beneath the control panel is like a large abyss. It is deep and not designed with keeping in mind that a driver might want to easily reach things while driving. If you put your phone there, change, or whatever, you will have to reach down deep to retrieve it.