The Good:

I purchased this vehicle in 2009 with 20K miles. I am the second owner. I purchased from the local Chevy dealership as a certified pre-owned.
This car has 142k miles currently, primarily highway, since I was traveling around TN and AR for my company.
The adherence to the regular scheduled maintenance on this vehicle has been taken very seriously. All oil changes (Full Synthetic), system maintenance and tire purchases/rotations have been thoroughly documented.

The same meticulous care has been given to the interior and exterior upkeep.

This is a smoke free, pet free car.
The cabin trim is extremely comfortable and quiet. It has all leather seats, with heated driver and passenger seats.
The car is equipped with Microsoft's SYNC technology, which means you will be able to connect your smartphone via Bluetooth and USB interfaces. The voice activated commands allow you to navigate music, phone calls, and GPS directions.
The speakers that deliver this technology are extremely satisfying! I typically upgrade my autos stock stereo systems and was prepared to do so on this car, but when I first heard the sound quality of this Fusion, I was instantly satisfied, and impressed. Rich bass, definitive highs, along with speed volume control make this auto system enjoyable to use everyday.
The buttons and controls on this model are all so intuitively placed and operation of features like cruise control, sunroof, temperature control, and radio are all made extremely simple and convenient. The cruise control is sensitive and accurate.

Other trim amenities include:

Plently of cup holders.
12V power adapters in both the dash and the armrest. USB charging and interface in the armrest.
Trunk access from back seats allows for a large increase in cargo space.
All of the floor mats are present and in good condition. I also use seasonal all weather mats during the winter months.

Bottom line, this car has been one of the most reliable, and enjoyable vehicles I have ever owned. There have not been any major mechanical issues. Brakes are solid still. Tires are about 2/3 through their life. Interior and exterior aesthetics have been carefully maintained.

The Bad:

I have had the front bumper professional repainted using the OEM color because of an accumulation of chips and scratches from road debris.

I have to replace the front left headlamp assembly because it has started to accumulate moisture.

The driver seat is beginning to show its wear through minor cracks in the leather.

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Ford dealers offered discounts on tools to fix aluminum

Mon, 27 Jan 2014

With the introduction of the aluminum-bodied 2015 Ford F-150 (and the likely use of aluminum in future Ford products), Ford is looking to help its dealerships reduce costs related to repairing this more labor-intensive material. Automotive News is reporting that Ford dealers with body shops will require an estimated $30,000 to $50,000 in equipment and training to work on aluminum, and to help alleviate the financial burden of the new F-150, Ford has announced a special 20-percent discount on this equipment.
Dealers will be able to save up to $10,000 on tools such as welders, air-filtration systems and rivet guns and to create aluminum-specific work stations. The new F-150 goes on sale in the fourth quarter, and dealers have until October 31 to take advantage of this deal, according to the report.

Ford Australia pulls the ol' talking car prank

Mon, 07 Apr 2014

Siri from Apple has proven that being able to talk to your technology doesn't always work perfectly. But what if it could eventually go far enough to give a personality to inanimate objects like our cars? Ford took just this path to comedic effect by playing a prank on many unsuspecting Australians, in a new commercial for its EcoSport compact crossover.
The Aussies seem very nonchalant about having a random parked car talk to them, and they seem surprisingly game when it asks them to get in, call a celebrity and tell a joke. (We're guessing there are some hilarious outtakes, too.) Scroll down to watch some folks from Down Under have a conversation with Ford's CUV.

J Mays on the 2015 Ford Mustang

Thu, 05 Dec 2013

J Mays, head of design at Ford, may be retiring from the company after 16 years, but not before showing the world his swan song: the 2015 Mustang. Ford officially revealed its new coupe and convertible to the public at events around the world on Thursday, including a live unveiling on ABC's Good Morning America, and Mays was in attendance at the automaker's home event in Dearborn, MI, which is where we caught up with him for a few words about his new baby.
"It's a joy" to design the Mustang, Mays told Autoblog, adding that this sixth-generation coupe is his "favorite design so far." Of course, the 2015 model takes cues from all of the generations that came before it, but Mays said it was important to edit down the specific elements from previous models, leaving just enough off to let the customer "participate and fill in the blanks."
"If it doesn't sell itself, you probably aren't a Mustang fan."

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