tizeye wrote:
WILDEBILL308 wrote:
carringb wrote:
WILDEBILL308 wrote:
I had a Ford Fusion 2.7 ecoboost Platinum last week for a rental
Note: the Platinum model only comes with a 2.0 EcoBoost (hybrid optional). The 2.7L adds AWD and another 85 horsepower, but only comes in the Sport trim. The Sport trim also adds magnetic fluid shock absorbers, with a pot-hole algorithm to hold the tire above the hole!
All I can tell you is what it said on the paperwork and on the car. It was a little pocket rocket in sport mode.It was a 2017.
Bill
No doubt the 2.0L is very responsive compared to the base gas engines in the Fusion, however, when shopping Ford automatically rule out the 2.0L PERIOD! No vehicle using it, such as Fusion and Edge, is 4 down flat towable. For the Fusion/MKZ plus C-Max the only models flat towable are the 2 hybrid engines (top 3 trims only) and the 2.7L (Sport trim only).
While I am transitioning to the RV world as I retire, my research is to get the "correct" vehicle as VW buys back my diesel, and preferably not dolly tow. Initially considered the Fusion but realized want to sit higher, but otherwise great - and better than the base engine (only) Malibu which is the closest alternative. Just tired of climbing out of a sedan and want to sit over. Concentrating on smaller (less than 4000 lb) SUVs. May relook at CMax, but 4 down short list is the 3.5 or 2.7L Edge (or MKX equivalent) again ruling out the 2.0L base engine in the Edge and only engine in the MKC. The other on the short list is the slightly smaller Buick Envision where all variations - 2 engines and FWD/AWD - are 4 down towable. Ruled out the Chev Equinox/ GMC Terrain twins as they are ancient with 2018 replacements announced based on the Buick frame, plus the current base engine is lethargic with the V6 very inefficient compared to Fords, and no announcement if any of the 3 engine choices in the replacement will be flat towable.
Let me help you understand something. When I tell you what car I had as a rental(Ford Fusion 2.7 ecoboost Platinum) I definitely don't need you to tell me I didn't And I can assure you when I say it was towable 4 down I have checked with FMCA and Remco along with the owner's manual.
Bill