The Ford Fusion was discontinued a few years ago, a sad byproduct of The Blue Oval’s decision to stop selling sedans in the U.S. However, the Fusion remains incredibly popular among used vehicle shoppers and fans of what was an excellent, reliable, efficient, and affordable model to begin with, and it’s still a tremendous value in that same market, even today, as prices, in general, have skyrocketed to new record highs. Thus, it also isn’t terribly surprising to learn that the Ford Fusion was among the top 10 used cars in 2024, too.
This news comes to us from Experian’s Q4 2024 Automotive Consumer Trends & Analysis Report, which reveals that the Ford Fusion was the seventh most popular used passenger car in the U.S. last year, accounting for 2.45 percent of that market. The Toyota Camry led the way at 5.97 percent, followed by the Honda Accord (5.85 percent), Honda Civic (5.83 percent), Toyota Corolla (4.62 percent), Nissan Altima (3.72 percent), Chevy Malibu (2.58 percent), the Fusion, Hyundai Elantra (2.18 percent), Ford Mustang (2.14 percent), and Hyundai Sonata (2.11 percent).
While most of these models remain in production to this day, the Fusion was discontinued for the North American market following the 2020 model year, which makes this performance all the more impressive. The Ford Fusion has also ranked highly in a number of recent studies, proving to be quite popular with Generation Z, for starters, and also ranking as one of Kelley Blue Book’s 10 best all-wheel drive vehicles priced under $20k, too. In that report, the 2019 Ford Fusion ranked seventh, behind the 2018 Subaru Outback, 2016 Toyota RAV4, 2016 Honda CR-V, 2015 Toyota Highlander, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, and 2016 Mazda CX-9, as well as ahead of the 2021 Mazda 3, 2018 Nissan Rogue, and 2019 Subaru Impreza.
The Fusion has also proven to be quite reliable in general, as it previously ranked among the top 25 vehicles that remain in operation on U.S. roads today, according to Experian’s Q4 2023 Automotive Market Trends report, as it accounted for 0.8 percent of all vehicles on U.S. roads at the end of 2023.
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Yes, it could be that it’s because I own a 2017 (bought new), but I sure see a lot of Fusions around. And seeing how my trade-in value absolutely tanked last year, I know why. Reliable? If you consider needing to replace engines (which I haven’t had to, so far) reliable, then sure.
We have a 2010 and 2017 Fusion in the family fleet and both have been bulletproof through their first 130,000 miles. We will drive them until they no longer run, and the 2017 with 2.5 I4L will most likely exceed 250,000k before we are done with it. It was a monumental screw-up by Farley to drop this vehicle.
I recently bought a ’15 with the 2.5L engine and 42K, and it looks great and has that magic carpet ride. It is a shame that Ford stopped making the Fusions. They are still truly nice cars.
My 2014 Fusion Hybrid is my best vehicle ever! I have been driving since 1967 and own vehicles since 1971 (my first was a 1965 Rambler American). After 11 years, it had no failures, abd only three recalls (sterring bolt, door latches, and shift csbke busing). The 2.0L engine has been flawless, only needing one oil change a year. The only parts replaced were the oil filter, one air filter, one 12V battery, wipers, and tires. Everything else is factory original, even the brake pads
which get little wear as a hybrid. There are no pulleys or belts in the engine bay as every accessory is electric. The HV traction battery still charges as new, and zi gdt over 40 MPG evdry day. My best was 56 MPG!
Bring the Fusion/Mondeo back!
I had a 2017 Fusion then traded it in 2020 for a new Fusion..Love this car..Great mileage and comfortable smooth ride..Ford definitely made a mistake by discontinuing the Fusion..I think it is currently sold in China..Bring it back to the USA!!
My 2011 Fusion still rocks. Only Farley is stupid enough to screw over customers like that. Why isn’t he gone by now?
Please bring back these beauties, why do you think they are in the Top 10 it’s because people loved them. Ford Motor Company should think long and hard and bring back this mid-size sedan. Ford needs a sedan to sell, hello Mr. Farley are you listening?
Discontinuing the Fusion was one of Ford’s biggest mistakes. Exterior still looks contemporary. A bit of new tech inside and this would still be a very viable car. I haven’t bought a Ford since it became an all truck / SUV company and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.