Used Ford Fusion for Sale in Denver, CO

My car was amazing when I drove it off the lot. It was quiet on the roads, comfortable for five of us, looked great, and got amazing gas mileage. Having the ability to keep track of the actual MPG my car was capable of gave me good feedback on how often to fill the tank (and where.) Maintenance was a breeze at the dealership, and my car was always reliable. Cosmetically, the low-profile tires look good, but they are a pain! I've had to replace my tires more than six times in the seven years I've owned the car. Also, over time the car began to have issues; specifically the transmission slips, hard. This car started out so great, but the troubles started about two years in and have only gotten worse.

The Fusion fulfilled my need for a good sized trunk, good handling and response, good pick-up acceleration and a few features like the trunk opening feature (fob-based). I like the room in the back seat, since I needed it initially for packages and bulkier stuff. Over time it seemed as if the materials used, especially exterior and interior trim, were of poor quality. I don't think I've ever had so many plastic and vinyl pieces fail and become brittle/break in a car or truck. The upholstery also seems to be difficult to clean or restore to the point where I gave up on some parts (seats) and simply covered them with better quality aftermarket options. The vehicle was a fleet or rental vehicle when I purchased it and had only 34k miles on it. Looking back it seems that a few things (seat cushioning, springs, visors, exterior trim, alignment, paint) all showed signs of fatigue and wear that didn't make much sense. Under the hood, I liked the layout for the most part, but (as usual!), some parts, in particular the air filter housing, were virtual torture to work with. Thank God, it was only a twice-a-year punishment at best! Engine performance was always good, but other powertrain components were another matter. Transmission shifting was increasingly rough, especially at lower speeds or downshifting. Sensors on the transmission seem to be incredibly expensive to replace, and eventual (premature?) wear on bearings and running gear still leave a bitter taste. Mileage is good - very good actually in most circumstances, but better traction technology could have helped. Brakes were steady, requiring minimal maintenance over time. The air bag recall problem was a comedy of errors - after 3+ years we're finally getting that repaired!