: It earned a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA. Standard safety features include a rearview camera (new for 2015) and Ford's Sync system for hands-free connectivity.

: Owners frequently report harsh or delayed shifting between 2nd and 3rd gears. Ford also issued a recall affecting over 56,000 vehicles for transmission-related issues.

: When inspecting a used Fusion, look for coolant intrusion (milky oil), swollen lug nuts, and listen for creaks over bumps, which may indicate suspension wear.