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Ford Fusion 2.5L
is it a safe used buy?

The naturally aspirated base engine on this Fusion generation, offered alongside turbocharged EcoBoost options — the same simple, dependable design covered on the related Escape's page.

GENERATION2nd gen base (2013–2016)
ENGINE2.5L
POWER175 hp
USED PRICE$8,000–14,000

How the engine fits this car

The naturally aspirated base engine on this Fusion generation, offered alongside turbocharged EcoBoost options — the same simple, dependable design covered on the related Escape's page.

A sensible, low-drama choice for buyers who don't need the EcoBoost's extra performance.

Ford Fusion-specific pros and cons

This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.

WHAT HOLDS UP WELL

  • No turbo-related wear points to consider
  • Shares its reliability profile with the related Ford Escape's base engine
  • No chronic issue of significant scale documented
  • Lower purchase price than EcoBoost-equipped examples

WHAT TO WATCH

  • Noticeably less power than the EcoBoost turbo options on the same generation
  • Fuel economy advantage over the smaller EcoBoost is modest in real-world use
  • Less commonly discussed online than the EcoBoost versions
  • Only offered on base and mid trims, limiting feature availability

Pricing on the used market

Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 60,000 mi
$11,500–14,000
Lower-mileage, well-kept examples
60,000–100,000 mi
$9,500–11,500
Sweet spot, minimal additional risk
100,000+ mi
$8,000–9,500
Still a confident buy with documented maintenance

The engine itself

This Fusion shares its naturally aspirated 2.5L with the related Ford Escape. Full detail lives on the dedicated engine page.

FULL ENGINE BREAKDOWNFord 2.5L Non-Turbo — Reliable or Not →

Pre-purchase checklist for this generation

Beyond general maintenance history, there's little engine-specific risk to flag.

If performance matters most, compare directly against EcoBoost-equipped trims.

Test drive to confirm the power level suits your needs.