Mr.Fusion Posted December 3, 2018 at 07:46 PM Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 at 07:46 PM Hey there. My name's Dan. I've owned Fords since the beginning, which for me was 1990. The wife's in a new Explorer. I also own a few other cars. My 2012 Focus Titanium Hatch was on its 6th clutch at 72k miles when I finally drew the line. I started the extremely long, infuriating 3 month process to have Ford buy it back under the terms of the Class Action Settlement for Focus / Fiestas with the dual-clutch automatic. They eventually cut me a check for over twice KBB on it, so it was worth it ? My local dealer had a cherry '17 Fusion Energi Titanium on the lot with 20k miles which they reserved, but the Ford RAV (Re-Acquired Vehicles) buyback process took so long that the dealer sold it out from under me. To make up for the mistake, they found me a new Ruby Red '18 SE Luxury Energi and transferred it up to me for free. I took delivery two weeks ago today. I installed a Webasto Ford-branded Level 2 charging station outside my garage to charge up "Mr. Fusion", as my son calls it, by tapping a new 40A breaker off my 220V garage subpanel originally for my welders / plasma cutter. I'm a DIY kinda guy. I'm also an old Pontiac guy. I restored a '64 Pontiac Catalina (visible in the corner of the pic of the charging station) and have owned a 2006 GTO since new, but that's not relevant here. Haven't put gas in it yet, still over 5/8 tank with 300 miles clocked. About 17 miles per charge, but there are a decent number of hills between me and work. Like the new MyFord Mobile app and Sync 3, but wish they had a port for Tizen to my Gear S3 instead of only just to WearOS devices. First projects on the list are: All-weather floor mats, sunshade, OE fog lights, and maybe a spoiler? Haven't decided yet! Anyway, hey there!Dan jj2me and Davidoo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbroncos Posted December 4, 2018 at 12:13 AM Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 at 12:13 AM I just took delivery, about 2 weeks ago, of a 2019 Ruby Red Fusion Energi. I love the extra 5 miles on the range as I can now make a round trip of about 27 miles on all electric! Right now my MPG is at 535. I love the heated steering wheel and the automatic lights that go to low beam when another car get closer. The safety features are great. All in all I love this car. jj2me and ptjones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted December 4, 2018 at 12:25 AM Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 at 12:25 AM Welcome Dan - a friend of mine has a 2013 Focus and those transmissions are simply the pits! Glad you found a much better car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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