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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

993

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Turbocharged Gas I4

Displacement

2.5L/152

2.0L/121

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

191 Combined

200 @ 5100-6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

207 @ 1700-5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

44H

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously Variable Ratio

Automatic w/manual shift

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.57

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3756 lbs

3124 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Short/Long Arm

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

0.9 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.7 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.3 x 1.0 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

10.7 x 0.4 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 X 7.5 in

17 x 7.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 X 7.5 in

17 x 7.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

T7C

Rear Tire Order Code

T7C

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

225/45R17H

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

225/45R17H

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

36 MPG

32 MPG

Cruising Range - City

717.50 mi

348.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

41 MPG

24 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

39 MPG

27 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

630.00 mi

464.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

17.5 gal

14.5 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

4.7

6.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.0

16.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

37.5 ft

38.1 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

99.0 ft³

94.1 ft³

Front Head Room

38.7 in

38.2 in

Front Leg Room

42.3 in

41.2 in

Front Shoulder Room

57.2 in

55.2 in

Front Hip Room

54.0 in

Second Head Room

37.8 in

37.1 in

Second Leg Room

36.7 in

38.1 in

Second Shoulder Room

55.8 in

53.6 in

Second Hip Room

53.5 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

107.4 in

104.4 in

Length, Overall

189.8 in

182.2 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

72.2 in

70.0 in

Height, Overall

56.9 in

57.2 in

Track Width, Front

61.3 in

60.1 in

Track Width, Rear

61.0 in

60.4 in

Min Ground Clearance

4.9 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

11.8 ft³

15.5 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

140

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

8.5 qts

9.1 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

2.5L 16-valve I4 Atkinson hybrid engine.

Aisin powersplit e-CVT automatic transmission.

Permanent magnet electric motor.

Front wheel drive.

275V sealed nickel-metal hydride battery.

150-amp alternator.

4-wheel independent suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes.

Regenerative braking system.

Dual exhaust system w/chrome tips

2.0L turbocharged TSI I4 engine.

6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic & sport mode.

Front electronic differential lock (EDL).

Front wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.

Multi-link rear suspension -inc: coil springs, telescopic pressurized gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.

Sport suspension tuning.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Front/rear disc pwr brakes -inc: red calipers.

Dual exhaust tips

EXTERIOR

17" x 7.5" 9-spoke machined aluminum w/painted pockets.

P225/50VR17 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

High-gloss black roof ditch.

Chrome beltline molding.

Split-wing grille.

Quad headlamps w/autolamp on/off delay control.

Front fog lamps w/bright bezels.

LED tail lamps.

Pwr heated mirrors -inc: chrome accent caps, security approach lamps, integrated spotter mirrors, memory, driver-side electrochromic.

Solar tinted glass.

Acoustic laminated windshield.

Variable speed wipers.

Chrome door handles.

EasyFuel capless refueling

17" alloy wheels.

225/45HR17 all-season tires.

Sport body-color bumpers.

Sport body-color side skirts.

Chrome window trim.

Black grille w/chome accents.

Dual-reflector halogen headlamps.

Darkened taillights.

Front fog lamps.

Body-color heated pwr mirrors.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Body-color door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD/MP3 changer -inc: (9) speakers, aux input jack, SIRIUS satellite radio w/6-month pre-paid subscription *Satellite radio N/A in Alaska or Hawaii*.

SYNC voice-activated communications & entertainment system -inc: Bluetooth capability, USB port, audio input jack, 911 assist, vehicle health report, turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic, AppLink

Premium VIII AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer -inc: (6) speakers, touch-screen, MP3/WMA readability, media device interface (MDI), SD memory card reader, iPod adapter cable, aux input, anti-theft coding.

Window diversity antenna.

SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: 3-month complimentary subscription, roof-mounted antenna.

Bluetooth connectivity

INTERIOR

Bridge of Weir leather trimmed seats.

10-way pwr heated/cooled front bucket seats -inc: 2-way pwr lumbar, driver seat memory.

Rear fixed bench seat -inc: integrated head restraints, center armrest.

Center console -inc: armrest, storage, (2) pwr points, (2) cup holders.

Front/rear floor mats.

Leather wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel -inc: wood accents, speed control, redundant audio controls.

Instrument cluster -inc: message center, tachometer, turn signal outage, low oil pressure, door/decklid/hood ajar, SmartGauge w/EcoGuide.

Instrument panel storage bin.

Delayed accessory pwr shut-off.

Pwr windows -inc: driver/front passenger one-touch up/down, global open with key.

Pwr door locks.

Remote keyless entry -inc: integrated key fob, illuminated entry, trunk release, Securicode keypad.

Universal garage door opener.

SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS).

Perimeter anti-theft alarm.

Dual zone electronic automatic temp control (DEATC) w/air filter.

Rear window defroster.

Wood interior door appliques.

(8) cup holders.

Glove box.

Front door storage pockets.

Electrochromic rearview mirror.

Overhead console -inc: sunglass holder, maplight.

(2) front & (2) rear assist handles.

Illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Front/rear dome lamp.

Leather wrapped shift knob.

Seat back map pockets.

Grocery bag hooks in trunk

6-way manual sport front bucket seats -inc: manual driver lumbar, rear-impact optimized height-adjustable locking head restraints, red stitching accents.

60/40 split-folding rear bench seat -inc: center armrest w/pass-through, height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, red stitching accents.

Cloth seating surfaces.

Front center armrest -inc: storage compartment.

(2) front cup holders.

Sport pedals.

Sport door sills.

Carpeted front/rear floor mats.

Tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel -inc: wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, outside temp, seatbelt reminder, fuel cap seal indicator, warning lights, digital clock, white & red illumination, headlights-on warning tone, compass.

Trip computer -inc: trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty.

Pwr windows -inc: 1-touch auto up/down, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature.

Pwr door locks -inc: auto-lock, front/rear central locking controls, auto-unlock upon airbag deployment.

Remote keyless entry -inc: (2) remote transmitter key fobs, rear trunk release, panic button.

Cruise control.

Immobilizer theft-deterrent system.

Manual air conditioning -inc: front vents, pollen filter.

Rear window defroster.

Soft-touch dashboard.

Front/rear 12V pwr outlets.

Chrome accents.

Cloth door panel inserts.

Front/rear door panel armrests.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Assist handles -inc: (2) front, (2) rear.

Leather-wrapped shift knob & sport handbrake grip.

Fully carpeted/lined luggage compartment

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS).

Brake actuated traction control.

Advance Trac w/electronic stability control.

MyKey system -inc: top speed limiter, audio volume limiter, early low fuel warning, programmable sound chimes, Beltminder w/audio mute.

Dual stage driver & front passenger airbags w/occupant classification system.

Driver knee airbag.

Front side impact airbags.

1st & 2nd row side curtain airbags.

Reverse sensing system.

SOS post crash alert.

Personal safety system -inc: crash sensing system, restraint control module.

Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).

Rear door child safety locks.

Emergency trunk release.

Tire pressure monitor system (TPMS)

Anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Hydraulic brake assistant (HBA).

Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD).

Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

Engine braking assist (EBA).

Hill hold control (HHC).

Electronic stability control (ESC).

Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams.

Daytime running lights.

Dual front airbags w/passenger occupant detection.

Driver & front passenger side thorax airbags.

Front/rear side curtain airbags.

3-point safety belts in all seating positions -inc: emergency locking retractors (ELR), front pretensioners w/load limiters, front height adjustment.

Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).

Child safety rear door locks.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Collapsible steering column.

Trunk escape handle

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
6.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
70,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Hybrid/Electric Components Years:
8.

Hybrid/Electric Components Miles/km:
100,000.

Hybrid/Electric Components Note:
Applies to hybrid vehicles only.

Roadside Assistance Years:
6.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
70,000.

Maintenance Years:
4.

Maintenance Miles/km:
50,000

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
3.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
36,000.

Maintenance Years:
3.

Maintenance Miles/km:
36,000.

Maintenance Note:
Carefree Maintenance Program

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V024000.

Mfg's Report Date:
January 10, 2017.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
654,695.

Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, L....

Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available are expected to begin February 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S01..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V340000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 02, 2015.

Component:
STEERING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
393,623.

Summary:
Ford Moor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault..

Consequence:
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash..

Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on July 20, 2015. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Overall Rating:
* * * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * *.

Frontal Crash Test Note:
Not Applicable.

Note:
Not Applicable.

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* * * *.

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
* * * *.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
* * * * *.

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
* * *.

Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
10.5%.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * * * *.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
* * *.

Side Barrier Rating Note:
Not Applicable

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