With its spacious cabin and highly-praised infotainment system, the 2018 Ford Fusion is a solid midsize car. It's so trusted that it's used as a police car in metro areas such as Chicago. But while a sweet infotainment system is a plus, safety is the big factor for a new vehicle. So how does this one measure up? Read this 2018 Ford Fusion safety review from Winner Ford and decide.
Safety Ratings
The 2018 Fusion has a five stars out of five overall rating for safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This model also scored five out of five on frontal crash testing and four out of five in frontal crash and rollover testing by the NHTSA. That's a safety score to feel good about.
For the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests, this model received the highest possible rating of Good in the five standard crash tests. It earned top marks in the roof strength test, small overlap front test, moderate overlap front test, side impact test and rear crash protection results. The IIHS named it a 2018 Top Safety Pick.
Standard Safety Features
From the base S FWD trim and up, this model has driver, front head, front side, passenger and rear head airbags. It's worthy to note that not all cars offer rear head airbags as standard equipment. You'll also get peace of mind with a rearview camera, traction control and brake assist.
Ford's MyKey is also standard, an impressive bit of safety tech that allows you to control the speed limit settings for other drivers A four-wheel antilock brake system, daytime running lights and child safety locks round out the standard features.
Optional Features and Other Trims
For the mid-trim Titanium AWD, you'll get everything the S FWD offers, plus integrated turn signal mirrors. Some optional equipment includes blind spot monitoring, which alerts you to potential hazards in these areas, and lane departure warning, which lets you know you're no longer solely in your lane.
The Fusion's top trim, the Platinum AWD, has all this as standard and much more. Rear parking sensors aid in tricky parking navigation, and the adaptive cruise control minimizes impact risks during heavy stop-and-go traffic such as during rush hour. A pre-collision system includes forward collision warning, pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking.
Test Drive Today
As this safety review clearly shows, you couldn't ask for a safer mid-size car. So, if you're in the Middletown, Odessa or Dover areas, visit our showroom and see the Fusion for yourself. Our friendly sales professionals are ready to answer your questions and help get you behind the wheel of your own Fusion.
We know that you want information and to take that crucial test drive before you buy. And it's important to us that every customer at Winner Ford feels comfortable in our dealership. You won't get fancy double talk here: just honest answers and the best possible deals. Contact us online, or call or visit us today to see why the Fusion is right for you.
