robertlane Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Ford Fusion ST - What Should It Be Like? Feedback Wanted! Your feedback on what a Ford Fusion ST should be like is wanted! Ideally, your comments, suggestions and opinions are appreciated if they are posted in one or both of the following places, please: • Ford Fusion ST Forum OR • Ford Fusion ST Facebook Page, here. Thanks and let's help create a killer Fusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) I know I shouldn't be posting here but whatever. I see no Sport version anymore just the ST. Sport versions can go to the CUV/SUV group. I think the Fusion ST should have the EB23, 6 speed manual and 6 Speed wet clutch DCT. The next gen transmission could be added later. Have the new AWD system with variable steering. Perhaps this would be a good time to introduce a longitudinal powertrain setup? Add miko suede seats or Recardos, lower cladding with diffuser much like the rest of the ST brethren. I think that covers it. Now for the RS: A hotter EB23 like the Focus RS. Definitely AWD if the ST sticks with TVS only. I think the standard differential could be upgraded to Quaifes. IMHO. Edited January 29, 2015 by Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydro Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 at the very least, an Auto Trans should be offered. I've been to many different sites and I'm not alone. They would move more performance division cars (bigger profits) if they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 6 speed manual and 6 Speed wet clutch DCT. Is there a button on the dash to switch between the two? :drool: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 at the very least, an Auto Trans should be offered. I've been to many different sites and I'm not alone. They would move more performance division cars (bigger profits) if they did. Given the fact outside of a compact or sporty coupes, the stick is an endangered species...I don't see Ford not offering an Automatic in a Fusion ST. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I don't see Ford not offering an Automatic in a Fusion ST. It's way too early for double negatives......... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 What Hugh said, I can see Ford building pretty easily with minimal fuzz. And of course, with an Automatic transmission and AWD. Maybe it can be the first vehicle to showcase a few more gears for the tranny. Now with this senario, I would hope they beef up the MKZ as well and give it a property power increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I fully expect the MKZ to get the 2.7L EB and/or a new 3.0L EB along with the MKX. 2.3LEB might become the base engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddysystem Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'd say the current Fiesta and Focus ST recipe works well. Perhaps make it more of a sleeper without a large maw face. EB23 or EB27 with 6 sp. AWD would be bonus. If it's an auto transmission only affair, don't bother. BTW, all STs and Ford Performance cars/trucks should be available in liquid blue! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) EB 2.3L with a stick, EB 2.7L with a selectshift automatic. Not at the same time. I don't see the need for an exotic DCT here - leave that for the Mustang. Edited January 29, 2015 by akirby 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Is there a button on the dash to switch between the two? :drool: "Quiet! Silly person." - John Cleese 'Life of Brian' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 EB 2.3L with a stick, EB 2.7L with a selectshift automatic. Not at the same time. I don't see the need for an exotic DCT here - leave that for the Mustang. As I drifted off to bed, I forgot about the EB27. I figured the MKZ could use that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) 2.7 eco, 375 ish HP 6 speed manual, RS version 3.5 eco with AWD paddles....name your own horsepower with that engine it seems............. Edited January 29, 2015 by Deanh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 If you're going to dream, you might as well dream big! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 damn right...and I keep thinking about that Fusion mule with the 3.5 eco, that apparently was a MONSTER. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I would be happy with a 2.3 EB, AWD with torque vectoring, and 6 speed manual... basically take the Focus RS drivetrain and install it in Fusion. Instead of 350+hp, maybe dial it back a little to 330hp for better MPG. But I suspect the market will be more receptive to something like 2.7 EB (also around 330hp in FWD layout), passive AWD, and 9 speed auto. It's also much cheaper route since MKZ will get the 2.7 EB, 9 speed auto is just a matter of time, and passive AWD is already available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97svtgoin05gt Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I was thinking an interesting combination would be the Nano 2.7 EB with a stick. At 325hp, that car would move along very nicely. AWD would definitely be a plus for many obvious reasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) Does anyone want to send this to the ST forums? I have so many accounts to keep track of \ Dear FoMoCo: Our feedback is here sorry... Edited January 29, 2015 by Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 damn right...and I keep thinking about that Fusion mule with the 3.5 eco, that apparently was a MONSTER. That would be cool however, I feel the next gen Taurus changing platforms (lighter?) hopefully with the SHO would answer that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 @Hugh....seeing as in the GT the HP of the 3.5 was dialed to over 600, wonder what HP the next SHO will have?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) @Hugh....seeing as in the GT the HP of the 3.5 was dialed to over 600, wonder what HP the next SHO will have?.... 450 on 87! 40 mpg combined and $40,000 CAD! Licenced to steal. Warning: 1st builds may qualify for the Escape EB16 fire sale. Edited January 29, 2015 by Hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Raptor is 450 hp, so that's a safe bet unless they have to dial it back due to platform constraints. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 If you're going to dream, you might as well dream big! In that case, I want a Coyote, 6-speed man trans, and RWD. Barring that, I'd like an EB V6 and a manual transmission, and maybe AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 In that case, I want a Coyote, 6-speed man trans, and RWD. Barring that, I'd like an EB V6 and a manual transmission, and maybe AWD. Put the Coyote in the Taurus and paint it Kodiak Brown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 If we're going that route, just give me the current Fusion and a new GT. Problem solved! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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