The Ford Fusion was discontinued years ago, but since then, the sedan has been recognized on many occasions for being a fantastic used vehicle value, as well as a suitable ride for younger folks. In fact, Consumer Reports previously highlighted the Ford Fusion on multiple occasions as one of the best choices for teens thanks to its low cost of entry, strong reliability, and safety. Thus, it comes as no major surprise to see the Ford Fusion land on a new list of the best used vehicles for teens, too.
This list comes to us from the IIHS and Consumer Reports, and it aims to provide parents with a range of suitable used vehicles that teens can drive with a little extra peace of mind – not to mention, models that won’t break the bank, either. The list contains both “Best Choices” and more affordable “Good Choices,” with starting prices for recommended used models ranging from less than $5,000 up to around $20,000.
All of the vehicles on this list have a curb weight greater than 2,750 pounds, have earned good ratings from IIHS in its original crash testing, and have average or better scores from CR in the categories of braking and emergency/routine handling, along with higher usability scores for displays and controls.
To make the cut on this list, vehicles must have automatic emergency braking systems included as standard, earn an advanced or superior rating from IIHS in its original vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test or the daytime pedestrian front crash prevention test, and have headlights that earn a good or acceptable rating. In that regard, the 2017-2019 Ford Fusion made the cut as a “Good Choice” with an average price tag of just $7,500. It joins the 2020+ Ford Explorer and the 2021+ Ford Bronco Sport, both of which were highlighted as “Best Choices” on this new list.
“Given consumers’ economic anxiety and the uncertainty around future vehicle prices, the availability of a wide range of safe, affordable used options is welcome news,” said Jessica Jermakian, IIHS senior vice president for vehicle research. “Helping your kid achieve a milestone of independence shouldn’t require compromising on safety.”
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Not only for teens. If you want a sedan from Ford, this is the option. Not everybody likes SUV’s or crossovers or is willing to buy one no matter what.
Great, but the flaw in this is that AEB was not made standard until 2019.
Great Vehicles, should have kept them in production.
Big mistake to kill this car.
My 2014 Fusion Hybrid runs as good as new. I will keep it another ten years.
I averaged 66 mpg with the 2014 used Fusion PHEV I owned. To bad Ford executives don’t read this forum. They might learn from their mistakes. Seems the Edge also gets great reviews. I owned over of those also. Traded for a PHEV Santa Fe Limited. 82.4 mpg with it.
Once, I bought one Ford Fusion Hybrid 2015.
I am planning to buy one more for my wife.
I suffer due Ford discontinued Fusion (((