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I've had to tow my Energi Titanium to the dealer twice so far. It's in the second time in a week. Left the house one morning, got about 2 miles down the road, and the engine started vibrating (misfires). Turned around and got home on the battery (EV only mode). A friend let me borrow a code reader, and it had 4 codes: P0302, P0301, P0300 and P0201. After the first appointment, all they did was replace the spark plugs under warranty (did 100K service last November, car has about 93K miles). Got the car home fine (about 12 miles), but when I went out a few days later, got the same issue about 3 miles from home. Again, thank you EV mode, I got home safely. Car is in right now and yesterday they reprogrammed the PCM and possibly other components from a service bulletin. I don't feel great about this, so I told them to keep the car overnight and drive it today. What do you think? I guess they are testing the voltages of everything, but I don't feel good about this. Should I force them to do something, like shift the coils from 1 & 2 to 3 & 4? Also could be a flaky fuel injector. I think by they time they look at it, the car has the codes, but it is running fine in the shop and when they test.

What does everyone think of using something like this when parked for about 1 week in the sun. https://www.amazon.com/SUNER-POWER-Battery-Charger-Maintainer/dp/B07DFCDKLJ/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAiA3abwBRBqEiwAKwICAwhRieNkOFziwLsycghl8oKKrb0TaZB34vaiOmxKpBZW7lZLw2OzVxoCookQAvD_BwE&hvadid=323341307659&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9007526&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15867993081364324928&hvtargid=kwd-389405571517&hydadcr=272_1011697974&keywords=12+volt+solar+battery+trickle+charger&qid=1577716824&sr=8-1 What size would you need? Could I just plug into the cigarette lighter?

Are the clamps on any of these small portable chargers small enough to get around the bolt on the positive terminal? The one I use is very difficult to get around this.

My 12 volt died again last night. Fortunately the car was in a parking garage (fortunately because it was raining). 2013 Fusion Energi. It happened over the summer when I was away using another car. Energi was just sitting in the driveway unplugged. I had the 12 volt replaced since this has happened a few times, and sure enough, it happened again last night when the car was sitting in a hotel garage for about 8 days, unplugged. I wish I knew what was draining the battery. Has there been any software updates to fix this? I have to keep a portable jumper in the back seat. The car should have come with one. LOL

I had battery drain problems when I first got my 2013 FFE Titanium. It was a wire bundle short in the back (I suspect the rubbing problem someone mentioned above). They replaced the battery once, before finding this problem. No problems really since then except when I parked at an airport for a week, unplugged, outside in the heat. Fortunately the parking lot could give me a jump. Fast forward to last Monday. I was gone for 1 week, and had the car parked outside in the blazing heat in MD, unplugged in my driveway. When I got home, the battery was dead. I have a portable jumper I used to bring it back to life. Not sure I have the updates... could anyone tell me what they charged you to do the software updates related to the 12v battery? Car is out of warranty and extended warranty since March. Car had been fine for the last couple days, but I still may replace the battery since it is now about 6 years old. Can anyone recommend a jumper with narrow clamps that will fit the tight space under the red rubber thingy?

My dealer in Waldorf, MD wants to test mine. WTF? Recall says replacement (unless they don't want to replace before parts come in). Do they really want that liability. I haven't used mine for years, but I now have access to a plug in a parking garage (which by the way, I don't want to burn down). I'm assuming they want to test because the parts/service will be decided in the 1st quarter of 2019, which we are almost 1/2 way through. But, I thought they told people to stop using these. I'm assuming the problem will reveal itself when you try to use an extension cord or if your outlet/connection is bad.

Anyone get this yet? Still waiting for them to contact me after getting the notice last year.

I really didn't use it much, but it will be nice to have a new one.

Someone told me there might be a bulletin for repairing the HD radio (not satellite). Has anyone had problems and gotten a fix?

I'm taking my car in for service soon, but was wondering if anyone has had to have their suspension fixed after a rough winter of navigating potholes and rough roads. They are terrible here in Maryland, and not too long ago I drove fast over some rough pavement near a new development going in. When I pull into my driveway (which is on a slight incline) and turn the wheel, I get a creaking sound. I watched some youtube videos of other cars, and it's possible it is one or more CV joints. Or, something related to the suspension. Anyone experienced any problems like this. The car alignment is fine and there is no pulling to one side or anything like that. Just wondering if what I have is the start of the problem, since it doesn't happen every time I turn the wheel.

I use SiriusXM Traffic and it's set to expire at the end of the year. Since about 1-2 weeks ago, the traffic has not been appearing on the nav map. Has anyone else had this problem? I had this happen once before, but it came back after a few days. I tried resetting the satellite radio using the Sirius website, but it didn't do anything. I do get icons for traffic issues on the map, and things like the gas price finder still work. Anyone have any ideas what I can do?

The CMax forum might shed some light on this... http://fordcmaxenergiforum.com/topic/4620-modem-upgrade/page-6

All, you should check out the CMax Energi thread. Strange things were happening after the upgrade, like the App EV range was stuck. This may have been fixed as soon as today. It was a back end Ford issue with their servers. http://fordcmaxenergiforum.com/topic/4620-modem-upgrade/page-6

Dealer was telling me the modem was up front. He said the service guy mistakenly thought the Fusion Energi was the same as the Lincoln.

Ha ha ha (NOT)..... So the dilio with this is, yes, the modem for the Fusion Energi is under the rear deck, but in the Lincoln (hybrid?), it's up front. I tried to tell this to service before I dropped off the car. Obviously the first one they've done. They need to order the trim parts, which are a one way proposition. Once they come out, they can't be put back in. They need to be replaced. So, I have to pick up the car, wait for the parts, then take it back. Oh well.

I'll check with them again.

That's odd, the service rep. said it was under the console?

I received the letter in October, but most recently an alert on my phone from the My Ford Mobile system Does anyone know where this embedded modem is in the car? Not too long ago they had to replace the unit that communicates with the keyfob, which was under the headliner somewhere in the front. They got their dirty paws on my headliner.

Thanks!

Has anyone ever transported 4 full size tires in your car? Will they fit in the cabin with 1 driver, no passengers? Ford is not getting back to me on a price match, so I might just buy the tires at Costco and bring them to the dealer to install with some other service I'm having done. A friend tells me Costco installs may be iffy, per location. He had a balance issue.

Disappointing EV range... (same) http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/detroit-auto-show/2016/01/11/2017-ford-fusion-upgrade-detroit-auto-show/78306772/ "The hybrid systems have been improved slightly but not enough to change the basic stats: 19 miles of all-electric range and an extended range of about 500 miles. Take rate for the plug-in is only 3%-5% of Fusion sales, Jackson said." ========================================================= Edited to include press release: Ford Unveils Smartest, Most Technology-Packed Fusion Ever, Including Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid Versions of New Sedan For more multimedia and all news from Detroit visit our 2016 NAIAS Collection here Class-exclusive combination of all-wheel drive and twin-turbocharged V6 engine pushes Ford Fusion V6 Sport to leave other family sedans – including Honda Accord and Toyota Camry – in the dust; Fusion even out-powers the 2016 BMW 340Fusion Energi is the plug-in hybrid that stands out in a crowd – allowing customers to drive extended distances using just electricity, then operating as a conventional gas engine-powered hybrid when the battery runs lowFusion is the first Ford car in North America with a pedestrian detection system; other advanced technologies include hands-free parallel and perpendicular parking and SYNC® 3DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2016 – The new Ford Fusion continues to be a game changer among midsize sedans, with the most technologically advanced lineup ever – including two hybrid models and a new all-wheel-drive Fusion V6 Sport engineered to leave other family sedans in the dust. Fusion V6 Sport and the new Fusion Platinum add to a lineup featuring three EcoBoost® engine choices, along with two hybrids, Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid – something neither Toyota nor Honda offers midsize sedan shoppers. “Fusion offers people a lot more car – including helpful technology, beautiful design and a more rewarding driving experience than other midsize sedans,” said Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president and chief technical officer, Global Product Development. Fusion V6 Sport: Fusion V6 Sport is a performance sedan unlike anything in the segment with a twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 delivering a projected 325 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque. All-wheel-drive Fusion V6 Sport is projected to make approximately 100 lb.-ft. of additional torque and nearly 50 more horsepower than the 3.5-liter V6 engines in Toyota Camry and Honda AccordFusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi: New Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi lead America’s best-selling lineup of plug-in hybrids. New software in both hybrids delivers an even more refined and engaging drive for customers, while more efficient electric motors are expected to contribute to better fuel economy and a purer range of electric drivingFusion Platinum: Fusion Platinum is designed for those seeking even greater levels of refinement and craftsmanship in a midsize sedan. With available award-winning 2.0-liter EcoBoost and all-wheel drive, the real story is the interior experience. Instrument and door trim panels are wrapped in antiqued Cocoa leather, and the hand-wrapped steering wheel is finished in premium Venetian leather. A unique grille finished in Magnetic paint makes for an upscale design and 19-inch polished wheels return confident performanceTogether, Fusion V6 Sport, Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi, and Fusion Platinum offer three different flavors of an award-winning lineup for midsize sedan customers. Fusion V6 Sport adds continuously controlled damping for real-time suspension tuning based on setup and road inputs. The system features pothole detection technology that, in less than the blink of an eye, adjusts the shock absorbers to greatly reduce the severity of impact transmitted to occupants. Power and handling are complemented by unique, performance-inspired style inside and out. The look is distinguished by an aggressive exterior with deeper air intakes and a gloss black-finish mesh grille, 19-inch wheels, rear spoiler and dual twin exhaust outlets. Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi are technology-packed electrified vehicles that offer an advanced EcoGuide system to provide drivers real-time coaching to get even better fuel economy. Fusion Energi features a 7.6-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery for an expected range of 19 miles using electric power only. The car automatically switches to an efficient 2.0-liter gasoline engine when the battery is depleted, allowing customers to drive more than 500 miles. Ford continues to innovate and evolve with its lithium-ion batteries that save weight and take up less space than the less sophisticated nickel-metal hydride batteries found in Toyota Camry Hybrid. Neither Camry nor Accord offers a plug-in hybrid. Recharging Fusion Energi can be done overnight in just 2.5 hours. The car is smart enough to know when to begin charging to get electricity at the lowest price. It can even preheat or precool the cabin before drivers leave to save more fuel. Both electrified Fusions deliver impressive overall performance with electric-only speeds up to 85 mph. Regenerative braking captures up to 95 percent of the energy lost through heat during braking and recharges the hybrid battery on the move. Meaningful technology Fusion is the most technologically advanced midsize car Ford has ever built in North America – the first car sold here with Ford’s pedestrian detection system. Fusion also has hands-free parallel and perpendicular parking capability. The new high-tech gear shift dial results in a roomier cabin with easy-to-reach bins. Lane-keeping assist helps drivers maintain proper lane position using a small, forward-facing camera behind the rearview mirror that “looks” at the road ahead – monitoring lane lines to ensure the car is on course. Available Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert includes sensors in the car’s rear quarter-panels that can detect traffic in a driver’s blind spot, providing both audible and visual warnings if traffic – unseen by the driver – is detected. BLIS® enables cross-traffic alert, warning the driver of oncoming traffic when backing out of a parking space with obstructed views. In combination with the standard rearview camera, BLIS makes for confident maneuvering in parking lots. SYNC® 3, Ford’s new communications and entertainment system, is also available. It features faster performance, more conversational voice recognition, a more intuitive smartphone-like touch screen and easier-to-understand graphical interface. SYNC Connect, optional with SYNC 3, enables owners to remotely start their car, schedule future starts, or lock and unlock the car using their smartphone. The new Fusion arrives at dealerships this summer. Fusion V6 Sport follows a few weeks later.

40 seams a bit high, considering the room they have. They may be conservative and leave more room in the trunk. 40 would be nice though. I would expect something similar or a tad higher than the new Sonata PHEV. If they leave the same range, but leave more room in the trunk, I might still be disappointed. I think they are going to have to do both (range and room), but that could be challenging. Why not rock the industry with a Fusion BEV!!! I don't think anyone was expecting the Fusion plug-in, when they rolled it out at the car show in 2012.

2017 Fusion Energi? Surprise Fusion Energi BEV? What range on the PHEV would get you to upgrade? Or are you waiting for a 200 mile BEV?