Expert Answers about Ford Fusion

• Can the Cross Bars of a Sportrack Roof Rack for the 2012 Ford Fusion Be Trimmed
• You can cut cross bars if you determine that there is excess on either side of the foot pads. You will want to make sure you make the cut as square as possible so that the end caps install as securely as possible. A lot of people leave there roof racks on their roofs permanently. I would recommend you remove the rack every couple months to clean the surface where the rack sits on your roof and the foot pads of the rack to ensure that any debris that might make its way between the rack...
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• Trailer Hitch Installation Process For A 2013 Ford Fusion 2.0 Turbo Model With Dual Exhaust
• While in the standard installation instructions it really makes no specific reference to differences with the 2.0 Turbo Model with dual exhaust. I did contact Curt on your behalf to see if their tech team had some insights for installing the # C12091. They said there was no difference in installation except you're dropping 2 exhausts instead of one. Some Sport models of the Fusion are not a fit but your 2.0 Turbo they confirmed is a Sport model that still fits so you should be fine to...
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• 2018 Fusion Hybrid Curt Wiring Harness Installation Method
• I have attached a detailed video of our installer Rob going through all the installation steps of connecting the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item # C56351 to a 2017 Ford Fusion. The Curt wiring harness is a confirmed fit for all model Fusions, including the hybrid. I recommend following the installation instructions and just doing what they say to do. The reason being is that the harness plugs directly into your Fusions rear tail lights on...
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• Running a 12 Volt Power Wire through the Firewall on a 2012 Ford Fusion
• On your 2012 Ford Fusion, look for a grommet or another wiring harness that is already going through the firewall. You may be able to run the power wire through the same location though it will likely be a tight squeeze. I have a 2012 Ford Focus, not the same vehicle but similar. On the driver's side up against the firewall there is a wire running from the dash that goes through a square grommet through the firewall. Your Fusion likely has a similar set up. I took a picture of the one...
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• Will the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D Protect your Starting Battery?
• The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp # 331-BCDC1225D has a built in battery isolator function to prevent the charger from pulling power from the start battery when the vehicle is off. This will prevent you from draining your starting battery and leaving you stranded in the boondocks. You are correct in that if this function were not present it would cause issues, but they have accounted for that and built in the isolation to prevent that issue.
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• How to Tow a 2015 Ford Fusion S FWD Behind a Motorhome
• According to page 220 of the online version of the owner's manual for your 2015 Ford Fusion S you must use a tow dolly for a front-wheel drive vehicle. For your application I recommend using the Demco Kar Kaddy SS Tow Dolly # DM9713045 because it comes fitted with disc brakes, it has folding ramps and the tongue stows away for storage at home or the campsite, plus it has a steerable axle which allows your Fusion to track directly behind your motorhome. This is one of the best tow dollies...
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• Installing and Troubleshooting Curt C56351 T-Connector on 2016 Ford Fusion
• Are you sure the extra wire you're speaking of isn't black? The Curt # C56351 will have two connectors that plug inline with the connection between the factory taillight harness and the taillight assembly. The one on the passenger side will have a green and white wire, the driver's side will have a white and a yellow wire. The converter box will also have two additional wires, one blunt cut black wire and one white wire with a ring terminal. The white wire grounds to the vehicle body, and...
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• Will My Thule Crossbars On My 2017 Ford Fusion Work With My 2022 Ford Escape?
• No, but most of the stuff you already have will transfer over. The only thing you're going to need is a new fit kit # TH36RV. The Edge Clamp Feet # TH79SC you already have will work with both fit kits so as long as your new car has a naked roof as well that's all you're going to need. If your new Escape has flush rails, then you're going to need different feet # TH89SC and a new fit kit # TH96RV. It should also be noted that this is going to work the WingBar Edge crossbars, if you have...
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• Can Fascia Behind Rear Tires be Reinstalled After Installing Trailer Hitch on a 2015 Ford Fusion
• The center fascia can be reinstalled. Our installer mentions that to reinstall the fascia/appearance panel on the 2015 Ford Fusion it just has to be trimmed. Where to trim is also explained in the instructions which I have linked for you. The panels behind the 2 rear tires on the other hand were not meant to be reinstalled because the hitch is in the way and needs to be in direct contact with the chassis. If you trimmed those panels they could be reinstalled but you will need washers and...
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• Finding Torque Figures for Installing Curt Hitch 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid
• The If you check out step 5 of the install instructions link I attached for the Curt hitch # C12091 you'll see the torque figure. Right now the torque spec is 110 foot lbs (as of December 2019). Since our hitch manufacturers have told us this figure is subject to change at any time we don't go out of our way to post it on our site. Since our instructions link directly to the manufacturer's site they are always up to date in case of a change. So I would recommend you double check the instructions...
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• All Trailer Lights Come On With Headlights Turned On In a 2013 Ford Fusion
• I spoke with Curt and they informed me that you may have the incorrect trailer wiring harness. In order to confirm this I will need you to check the 10th digit of your VIN. If the 10th digit is a "D" then the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56351 is correct but if the 10th digit is a "C" then the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56048 is correct. The 10th digit represents the year the vehicle was manufactured. In the past, we have had issues with vehicle being...
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• How Much Air Dam Trimming is Required to Install 2011 Ford Fusion Base Plate Kit # 4420-1
• When installing the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 4420-1, on your 2011 Ford Fusion, you will need to remove a portion of the lower air dam on each side of the vehicle. I have included a photo that details the area to be removed. We also have installation instructions online, see link, for this kit. On the Fusion, the cutting is minimal and the area cut will be filled in for the most part by the receivers for the tow bar brackets. You should also refer to your vehicle owners manual...
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• Trimming Fascia on 2017 Ford Fusion Energi to Install Draw-Tite Receiver Hitch # 24897
• When installing the Draw-Tite Class I Receiver Hitch # 24897 on your 2017 Ford Fusion Energi (along with the other hitch models available for this vehicle) you will indeed want to trim the rear fascia instead of removing it completely in order to protect the battery. This really shouldn't add much if any time to the install process as it's just going to take the place of having to remove all of the nuts and screws that would be required to remove the entire panel. The fascia will just...
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• Do Rear Body Panels Need to Get Removed to Install a Hitch on a 2015 Ford Fusion
• The lower rear body fascia of your 2015 Ford Fusion will need to be removed to install the Curt hitch part # C12091 that you referenced. I attached a picture that shows the rear of a vehicle with the fascia removed. I also attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well that shows this panel getting removed.
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• How to Replace a Strap on a Rola Bike Rack Using Replacement Strap # 59405
• On the Rola bike racks that take strap # 59405 there is a simple procedure for replacing the strap. First, if you look at the cradles you will see they are held to the arms by the clamping force provided by a screw and nut. Remove the screw and nut. Then at the end of each arm, on the bottoms, there will be a small screw. Remove this screw. Then all you have to do is slide everything off the end of the arm. For each cradle assembly, the large strap, the one you are replacing, goes on...
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• Can the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Be Run To the Line From the Battery for the Braking System
• No, you cannot use the same wire you run for the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 to connect the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25. The wire for the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 will be pulling power from the battery while the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25 will be charging the battery. You will need these to be wired separately to the battery. You can...
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• Why Does Underbody Panel/Heat Shield Need Removal to Install Curt C12091 Hitch on 2018 Ford Fusion
• The shield/lower panel you speak of is removed because it completely blocks the area where the hitch would need to sit. The amount of trimming necessary to get that panel to fit around the hitch would be so extensive that there wouldn't be anything left of that panel one you're done. As far as the heat shielding properties of that part, the hitch will serve that purpose, preventing the heat radiated from the muffler from damaging the rear fascia/bumper cover. I've linked to a video showing...
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• Necessity of Routing Power Wire for T-One Wiring Harness # 118422 When Installed on 2010 Ford Fusion
• Although the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness you mention obtains its signals from plugging inline with the existing tail light wiring harnesses, the voltage to power the trailer lights needs to be drawn directly from the battery. The reason for this is twofold. First, the vehicle manufacturer has determined that any voltage drawn through the vehicle wiring over and above that needed to operate the vehicle tail light assemblies could overload the vehicle wiring system and damage it. Secondly,...
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• Does Underbody Panel Need to be Removed to Install EcoHitch on a 2017 Ford Fusion
• If you were to install the EcoHitch # 306-X7239 on your 2017 Ford Fusion then you would have to permanently remove the plastic underbody panel as you can see from the attached photo which is directly from the instructions. I have also attached a photo of how the trailer hitch looks after the installation. Removing the panel actually doesn't subtract from the look of your vehicle at all. I recommend using this trailer hitch simply because it has a 2" receiver that allows you to utilize...
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• What is the Crossbar Positioning of the # INXB130-138 on My Bare-Roof 2014 Ford Fusion?
• If you are using the Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 51" Long and 54" Long - Qty 2 # INXB130-138 on your 2014 Ford Fusion, the shorter (51-inch) crossbar will go in the front and the longer (54-inch) crossbar will go on the rear on your bare-roof 2014 Ford Fusion. If you are curious about the other components that you will need in addition to the crossbars, you will need: - Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 # INXS250 - Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200,...
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