Noise isolation Ford Fusion

Noise isolation Ford Fusion will help turn driving this car into a more comfortable pastime. Soundproofing Ford Fusion is a very important and weighty procedure.

Thanks to properly carried out noise insulation, it is possible not only to increase comfort, but also to insulate the car body, eliminate various shortcomings (squeaks and vibrations of plastic elements), and most importantly, improve the acoustic properties of the passenger compartment.

What is the procedure

Why do doors receive the most attention when carrying out sound insulation?

The fact is that it is here that the car speakers are installed, which are responsible for playing music. If the doors are not insulated well enough, then there is no need to dream of any high-quality sound.

The procedure for insulating doors, in principle, is not difficult at all. It is for this reason that many decide to carry out the Shumka with their own hands, realizing that the service station will take a lot of money from them for such services. Saving money is not the only reason for choosing a do-it-yourself installation.

No one, except the owner himself, will make the noise insulation better (provided that the owner of the car is endowed with the necessary knowledge). Professionals, on the other hand, think more about how to make money than to do their job well (here in Russia it is difficult to argue with this statement).

So, below is a step-by-step algorithm for installing soundproofing material on a Ford Fusion door.

Algorithm for installing noise insulation on the door

First, let's find out what materials we need:

• It is recommended to use the material "Shumoff 3M" as an insulator of vibrations.... It will take about 25 sheets, although it all depends on the size, and most importantly, the ability to work with the material. As a rule, beginners and unskilled people spend much more material than experienced craftsmen and specialists (this must be taken into account);

• It is recommended to take 6 mm Polyfoam as a sound insulator. About 6 sheets will be sufficient;
• Be sure to purchase White Spirit, which perfectly degreases surfaces before gluing materials;

• A construction or technical hair dryer will help warm up the material to the desired temperature.

Note. By the way, in the service station, a special oven is used for heating, in which the materials are in advance at the required temperature. This saves a lot of time. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to use this method at home. But the hair dryer will not let you down either, as it quickly heats the materials to the required temperature.

• A roller is also required, with which it is easy to smooth the glued sheets. This must be done so that no air bubbles remain under the material, which will further negatively affect the service life of the material and its efficiency;
• It is necessary to prepare screwdrivers, preferably a set in which there are TORX type tools (asterisk);
• It is also recommended to arm yourself with a set of socket / spanner wrenches.

We figured out the materials and tools, now to the most important:

• First of all, you need to remove the trim from the door. It is clear that the door must be opened to make it easier to work;
• Next, disconnect the cable;
• We unscrew and dismantle the speaker supplied at the factory (as a rule, this sound emitter cannot provide a decent sound level and is changed to a more efficient one).

Note. It is recommended to use Torx wrenches (asterisks) for dismantling. Some bolts may not be difficult to remove at all. But there are also those, work with which will make you feel like an amateur (you have to suffer, but the result is worth it).

We continue:

• It is now necessary to turn off the STKPD motor;
• Then completely remove the door card, trim;
• We get direct access to the inner parts of the door, with which we will have to work;
• We process the surfaces of the outer inner part of the door (the part of the door that looks out onto the street) with White Spirit;
• We are preparing a vibration isolator by cutting it to fit the size of the door, and then warming it up with a hairdryer.

Advice. If it is not possible to find a technical hair dryer, you can use a blowtorch. But you need to act with it extremely carefully, observing safety measures!

• We put the vibration isolator sheets on the door;
• Now we take on the "Shumka". But in this case, you will not need to heat anything. The material has an adhesive layer and it is enough just to remove the protective film to carry out gluing;
• We process the inside of the door from the passenger compartment in the same manner;
• Putting everything back, installing the trim, the motor and a new speaker in place.

Little things decide a lot

Here's what to do:

• Treat all problem areas of the door with the remaining vibration-insulating material;
• Add anti-squeak to the area near the mirror;
• Treat the door trim (also anti-squeak).

Basically, that's all. Video and photo materials will help in the implementation of the event, give a practical understanding of what is happening. The instruction can be supplemented with information from other sources (on our portal you will find many interesting articles on the topic of noise insulation).

The cost of the procedure will not be high if you work with the material carefully and economically.

The catalog of materials of the site contains all the necessary information for those who want to make repairs at Ford Fusion with their own hands. Photo reports, articles, videos, instructions, tips and tricks will help in the repair and operation of Ford Fusion. If the required material is still not found, it is highly likely that it will appear soon. Or you can ask a question of interest community of drivers and auto mechanics in the section "Questions / Answers." Thus, the Ford Fusion repair and maintenance manual has a worthy 21st century alternative in the form of a portal site.

The site pages contain many helpful instructions such as periodic maintenance procedures :, and on the Ford Fusion. Or - or glass replacement - not a single driver is immune from this. Of course, there are procedures that are not so easy to do yourself - or replacing a bearing, for example. Even so, it is better to have an idea of ​​how they happen.

A quick overview of Ford Fusion

Ford Fusion begins its history in the 21st century. In 2002, to be precise. The car by its very name (alloy, fusion - English) underlines what the developers wanted to embody in it - a cocktail of an SUV and a golf-class hatchback.

How successful they were can be judged by the popularity of sales - among Ford cars in Russia, Fusion was second only to Focus, following him in an honorable second place. Why did the Russians like Fusion so much? Yes, with its pragmatism - an excellent price / quality ratio, high ground clearance, a spacious luggage compartment (337 liters).

At the same time, the car was supplied in three trim levels:

• Core;
• Trend;
• Elegance.

If the first was a basic set, then the second and third already significantly expanded the package, adding light-alloy wheels, metallic body paint, rain, light, parking sensors, heated seats and windshield, air conditioning, power windows, and others, in general then, not obligatory, but comfortable things.

As for the engines, then 1.4 and 1.6 were presented in Russia Duratec TDCi variants, both diesel and gasoline camp. All were equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed robotic (except for the petrol 1.6) gearbox. The 1.6 petrol engine also had automatic transmission options.

Despite its 14 years old, Ford Fusion has only one generation and one restyling, which took place in 2005. Restyle brought change in the appearance of the instrument panel, bumpers, moldings and headlights.

Despite all the advantages of this car, it is not insured against breakdowns. Therefore, the virtual guide to the repair and operation of Ford Fusion, which is provided by our website, can be very useful to car owners who prefer to do their own repairs.

It lived up to its name and combined in itself what could not be achieved either from a crossover, or from a station wagon, or from a compact city car. A separate class of cars was even invented for him - UAV, Urban Activity Vehicle, that is, a car for an active lifestyle in the city. Ford Fusion is built on the basis of the Fiesta and this makes it somewhat easier to repair, although even after years, the car is kept strong. There are problems, like every old car, but Fusion gets around them in its own way. Nevertheless, sometimes you need to help him with this.

Main characteristics of Ford Fusion, body and engines

The Fiesta base and crossover features have merged in the Ford Fusion into one ammunition load, which is quite tightly held in a pile. A spacious interior and a large trunk have added fans to the car, who do not particularly pay attention to the harsh plastic of the interior. The loading height of the cabin is only 53 cm, and the boot volume is 337 liters, if the backrests are not folded. Without the seats, the boot space rises to 1175 liters for a Class B car - a success.

We had only 1400 and 1600 cubic meters motors available, although in Europe two more units were offered - equal-volume economical turbodiesels. They also come across on our roads, but not as often as officially imported cars. At the base, the car had a standard, simple and reliable 5-speed manual transmission. There was a variant of using the robot in tandem with 1.4-liter gasoline and diesel cars, but it was not in great demand. The suspension seemed too intrusive to many when it reminded of bumps, but for a loaded car this was not critical. But in the corners the car held up excellently, not inferior to the nimble Fiesta.

Disadvantages of the Ford Fusion design

The most common reason for a warranty appeal to an official for owners of gasoline modifications was the failure of the ignition coil. In Europe, too, not everything began smoothly, because many diesel cars were recalled due to problems with the fuel system and injection pump. Cars produced in 2003-2004 had frequent problems with unreasonable failure of the ECU, which, however, was immediately changed under warranty.

The transmission has always been at a level, if you follow the maintenance schedule, but on some cars that had to carry heavy loads, the clutch burned ahead of schedule, and at high loads, the head gasket could burn out. ABS inductive sensors are very dust-resistant and need to be cleaned frequently. The interior trim in inexpensive modifications was wiped off pretty quickly. Otherwise, all Ford Fusion diseases are treated as they arise. We will look at the main reasons for interfering with the densely packed body of the Urban Fctivity Vehicle Ford Fusion.

Changing the oil in the engine and transmission

Actually, everyone who has driven 30 thousand km in a Ford Fusion is faced with an oil change. Drain the oil on a hot engine while it is still hot. To access the filter, it is best to remove the protection of the engine compartment, if it is installed, then complete freedom of action opens up. It can be removed simply, just unscrew the four bolts. When unscrewing the plug, it is worth looking at the O-ring. You never know what.

Oil drips are not always visible under the protective cover. Moreover, the ring is not eternal and can withstand four oil changes at most. And when the protection is installed in place, it is necessary to check that the air conditioner tube does not fray from contact with time.

Ford Fusion Gearbox Service

In a manual transmission, the oil does not change, so it is enough to check its level. The level control plug is hidden behind a plastic cover that can be removed by snapping off four latches. There is another similar nut, it fixes the stem, so it's better not to confuse them. The retainer nut is slightly below the plug. Do not confuse the nuts, because when loosening, the fixing nut will simply loosen the clamps and they will spill out into the gearbox housing. Then you have to remove and disassemble the box. The oil should be at the level of the lower edge of the filler hole, if less, then add only native oil - WSD-M2C-200-C.

The automatic transmission requires special attention. The oil in it is also, in theory, lifelong, but you don’t need to blindly believe in it if you don’t want to carry out expensive repairs. The brand of the brand oil is WSS-M2C-924-A. Usually, vigilant and business drivers change the oil after 100 thousand run, but if it smells burnt during the audit, it is better not to pull, but replace it immediately. It will not be possible to drain all the oil without dismantling, but if about 3 liters spill out, then this is already a success. The same amount needs to be added. Next, consider some of the nuances that are caused by the repair of Ford Fusion with your own hands on the chassis.

A fairly common procedure in difficult operating conditions is the replacement of a CV joint with a Ford Fusion. The procedure takes enough time, but if you do everything wisely, you can do without unnecessary body movements. Grenades with a different number of splines were installed on the car at different times, so before changing the CV joint for Ford Fusion, you need to know this parameter exactly. No special tools are required for this, but only strict adherence to the instructions will lead to a quick and problem-free replacement. It's simple:

Installation is carried out upside-down.

Usually, the replacement of CV joints and wheel bearings is carried out if necessary, and the rear wheel bearing can be replaced if the studs become acidic when replacing the rear brake pads. This happens if sufficient attention was not paid to lubrication and maintenance of the rear axle during routine maintenance.

In general, the Ford Fusion car is an excellent assistant in a big city and does not lose its relevance over time.

Tuning Ford Fusion with your own hands quite a feasible task. At some point, every car driver concludes that his Fusion needs tuning. To do this, you have to search for the necessary parts, components and accessories. The market provides the buyer with a wide variety of imaginable and inconceivable new products, among which any novice in tuning is lost, it is difficult for him to choose from this variety the necessary thing that can successfully modernize his car.
So that you don't have to find yourself in a similar situation, you need to familiarize yourself with a few of the most essential accessories for tuning your Ford Fusion.

For decorative decoration of the salon, overlays imitating wood are highly popular. They ennoble the interior of the passenger compartment, add solidity, which is typical for a car of a higher level. To install decorative overlays, you first need to degrease the surface on which the overlay will be installed, and then warm this surface with a hairdryer.
To avoid damage to the engine, and other units located in the engine compartment, Ford Fusion offers steel protection. It is equipped with stiffeners, has special mounting brackets for this car model and is painted black.

Tuning Ford Fusion is easy to perform also because in car dealerships, there are a large number of different decorative overlays. Among them are well-demanded covers for door curtains, decorative covers for mirrors, for the fuel filler flap, on moldings, on door handles, a decorative strip for the trunk lid above the number. All of these accessories are easy to install.

Often during the operation of the car, damage occurs on its internal sills. The embarkation and disembarkation of passengers is also reflected in the appearance of the thresholds, scratches appear on them, sometimes paint chips are possible. The repair of the above-described small, but very unpleasant damages is quite expensive, because in order to remove a small chip of paint on the surface, the entire surface has to be repainted later, and this is expensive. It is much cheaper to protect the thresholds from this damage with pads. They are attached to the inner surface of the threshold using double-sided tape, which is included in the kit with the overlays. On the front pads there is an inscription of the car model.

The thing constantly used by any motorist is the ignition keys. Intense work spoils their appearance very much. And modern smart keys especially suffer, as they can fail from getting scratches or falling, which will necessarily entail expensive repairs or their replacement. To avoid such an unpleasant incident for a motorist, you should use case-key holders made of high-quality genuine leather. Each case is individually made for a specific key, taking into account the geometric shape and dimensions, the placement of control buttons for signaling, opening and closing doors.

In this way. tuning Ford Fusion do it yourself can be completely done without resorting to the services of car services.

Do-it-yourself Ford chip tuning involves replacing the standard firmware of the engine control unit. As a result of a competently performed operation, the engine power will increase by 20-30%, the dynamics of the machine will increase, and fuel consumption will decrease by about 10%. To achieve optimal performance of all vehicle systems, there is no need to radically change their operation. It is enough to move the calibrator sliders slightly in the direction that suits your riding style. For flashing, you will need to use:

• K-Line adapter,
• notebook,
• firmware January 7.1,
• Chiploader program.

For chip tuning, we need a computer with Windows XP, since all other versions of operating systems do not allow us to reflash car ECUs with our own hands. The car engine control unit is located behind the car's glove compartment. We dismantle the inner cover of the latter, after which we connect the adapter to the K-Line block. We connect it to the programmer, which must be connected to the laptop. Next, launch the Chiploader program, look for the January 7.1 utility in its root folder and start installing the latter. After starting the firmware, Chiploader will indicate the need to calibrate the available Fusion parameters. We agree and start setting up the work of the parts.

It is very important not to overdo it during the calibration process and adjust each of the parameters correctly. To do this, the Chiploader program gives hints on how hard to move the slider.

For example, if you move the slider to the left too much when adjusting the gearbox, then the car will work sluggishly in high gears, but it will become much more stable at low speeds.

After adjusting the settings, we agree and run the flashing. We are waiting for the download creeping line to turn green, press the OK button, and then disconnect the K-Line adapter from the engine ECU.

2 Tuning optics Ford

Enhancing the exterior of Fusion can be done in a number of ways. It all depends on the financial means of the owner of the car. The more you spend, the more spectacular the tuning will be. But if there are not enough funds, then the modernization will have to start with those parts that require it in the first place. These elements include the headlights of the Ford Fusion, or rather, foglights. Compared to other elements of the standard optics of the car, this part has obvious defects - not only are the lights made of very low-quality plastic, but also the lamps themselves are arbitrarily turned off. To remedy this situation, it will be necessary to replace the wiring of the standard optics and improve the lighting with the help of neon lamps. They can be purchased at car markets or in specialized stores.

To replace, you will need to dismantle the protective glass of the headlights and pull out the standard Ford lighting fixtures. After that, carefully glue double-sided tape to the back wall and mount the neons. Next, we connect new wiring to the foglights, the second part of which we stretch under the hood and connect it to the switch in the cabin. We check the result and if everything works, we assemble the optics in the reverse order.

3 Installation of felt insulation in the car interior

There are various car accessories on the market, the purpose of which is to make the ride more comfortable. But before you buy them, it's worth improving the part of the cabin that needs it the most. We are talking about the soundproofing of the Ford Fusion. To do the work with your own hands, you will need to use felt and flat pieces of foam.

If you decide to make tuning Ford Fusion, then two things must be included in it, if the engine is gasoline. And if diesel, then one more operation is added to them. What are these things? You will if you read to the end.

The first thing you need to do ...

1. The first layer is vibration-insulating.
2. The second layer is noise-absorbing.

It is advisable to process the entire interior and trunk with these materials. Why do this?

In this case, the crickets will disappear. You will never hear again:

• rubber noise when driving on asphalt
• the sound from the suspension if you hit an uneven section of the road.

In addition, the doors will close more quietly, and not emit a resounding rumble.

The second thing you need to do is chip tuning

Here are the indicators your car will have after flashing:

• power (before / after) - 80/89 hp
• torque (before / after) - 127/140 Nm

2. Fusion 1.4 TDCI

• power - 68/88 HP
• torque - 160/200 Nm

• power - 100/109 HP
• torque - 150/165 hp

The price of chip tuning for gasoline engines is about 10,000 rubles, for diesel engines - 14,000.

But these are all numbers, below we will give the feelings that the real owners of this model received after chip tuning.

After flashing, it feels like Ford Fusion was driving with a trailer before, but now it was unhooked.

If before the chip tuning, moving along the highway with the air conditioner working, the engine did not have enough strength to overtake even the trucks, then with the new firmware overtaking is done once or twice (even with the air conditioner working at maximum).

The car accelerates much faster. You feel the pickup already at 1500 rpm, and not 3000, as before. In second gear, you can accelerate to 100 km / h, and the tachometer needle will not reach the red zone.

Fuel consumption has also decreased. The motor responds to the pedal faster.

By the way, about the reaction to pressing the gas pedal ...

On Ford Fusion, the pedal is electronic. This suggests that when you click on it, the signal goes first to the ECU. He processes it, and then gives the command to open the throttle valves.

It takes little time for the ECU to receive information, process it and give a command. But it is enough to feel that the acceleration does not start immediately, as expected.

Those who are bothered by such a slow reaction of the car to pressing the gas pedal can install JETTER.

And the third thing (it must be done by those who have diesel Fusion) ...

In our conditions, it breaks down earlier than it should be. A new one costs about 500 euros. You can, of course, clean the old one. But this does not always lead to the desired results. Therefore, the only optimal solution is to simply remove it, at the same time the motor will show everything it is capable of.

Doing it yourself is unlikely to work. Because it must not only be removed from the exhaust system, but also removed from the ECU program. And this cannot be done without special equipment and programs. If it is not removed from the ECU program, then errors will constantly appear in the operation of the control unit.

What driver doesn't dream of a comfortable, fast and reliable car? Domestic car brands have not attracted consumers very much lately. But imported cars are another matter! The best option that combines price and quality is Ford Fusion. Attractive appearance and good assembly will delight the driver for a long time. And although there are many such cars on the roads of Russia, tuning "Ford Fusion" will help to stand out from the crowd and give individuality.

For Russian roads, "Ford Fusion" is just for the future!

Indeed, the Russian autobahns leave much to be desired. Not all foreign cars are capable of withstanding such tests. Ford Fusion is a combination of an SUV and a hatchback that will suit a wide variety of populations for a variety of purposes, whether it is a family trip or traveling alone.

The car easily copes with the endless expanses of nature thanks to the powerful bumper and moldings. And taking into account the correctly selected mud rubber, you can safely go to any expedition on it. Ford Fusion also feels great on flat city roads. To improve the car and make it truly universal will help tuning "Ford Fusion".

The prices for such a pleasure are pleasantly pleasing. On average, the basic configuration of the car can be bought for 510 thousand rubles.

Individuality in the details

It is not surprising that all the roads in Russia are literally "teeming" with cars of this brand. The favorable combination of price and quality attracts consumers. Drivers who are accustomed to standing out should think about small modifications when buying a car. For example, external tuning "Ford Fusion" will help to emphasize the characteristics of the brand.

This tuning includes:

• Styling (tuning with special films: vinyl, armored film).
• Tuning with LEDs.
• Replacement or modification of the bumper,
• Installation of door sills.

Tuning "Ford Fusion"

If we talk about the finalization of the car as a whole, due attention should be paid to the interior. Especially when the driver has been driving for a long time.

So, the first step is to take care of the seats and pick up special massage covers. They will embellish the interior and keep your back in good shape. For the winter, you can buy heated covers that will keep you not only warm, but also healthy. But in the summer, bamboo capes will be appropriate, allowing the skin to breathe.

It is also important to purchase climate control for the cabin. Such a system is irreplaceable at any time of the year. She is able to recreate several temperature regimes at once, which is perfect for families with children. Having installed climate control, you can forget about drafts, and with them about diseases.

Drivers who prefer to ride on mud tires should consider soundproofing the interior.

By the way, about rubber. Better to buy two sets: road and mud. The first is designed for quiet city driving, while the second is for off-road travel, and it also copes well with snow in winter. In addition, two sets of rubber will wear less.

For lovers of speed, you can tune the engines. Chip tuning is effective in this area - a complete flashing of the electric engine control unit. To do this, you need special equipment, and such modifications are only done in the salons.

On your own or in the salon?

Nowadays, tuning salons are found almost at every step. There, for reasonable money, they will do impossible things even with the simplest car! Tuning "Ford Fusion", photos of which are presented in catalogs, will delight every driver.

But on the other hand, most of the modifications can be made at home. This will require a special tool, material and free time. Tuning at home is less expensive. Besides, as the saying goes: "If you want to do something well - do it yourself!" And most importantly, do-it-yourself tuning of "Ford Fusion" is a great way to prove yourself.

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Ford Fusion is an urban subcompact van that is great for domestic needs and realities. Its main differences, which have gained the popularity of the model in the domestic automotive market, are its low price and high ground clearance. In terms of demand for cars, Fusion confidently ranked second among Ford cars after Focus. Even with the name Ford Fusion, the developers emphasized the idea of ​​"merging" the qualities of a golf-class hatchback and a "parquet" SUV. Hence, the conclusion suggests itself that it is possible to improve a car by increasing certain functions and forms in two directions. Ford Fusion, like other models of the brand, lends itself well to tuning. This applies to both its functional and exterior components. The availability of parts, especially for an external upgrade, as well as their ease of use, allow even inexperienced novice craftsmen and car owners to make high-quality tuning of the Ford Fusion with their own hands. The most common DIY model improvements are:

• engine chip tuning;
• improved optics;
• improvement of the braking system;
• increased clearance;
• adding external elements, both aesthetic content and functional load.

Engine

Obviously, real tuning implies real functional changes in the vehicle's powertrain. At the same time, it is clear that 99% of Ford Fusion owners will not be able to do this with their own hands. And most importantly, it is not necessary. Improvement in the control of the power system is quite sufficient. A qualitative influence on the electronic system that controls and is responsible for the operation of the engine, the so-called chip tuning, can have a tremendous complex effect. The result of such an intervention may be:

• increasing engine power without mechanical impact;
• improving the dynamics of the car;
• better response to driver actions;
• reduced fuel consumption.

If you have the necessary equipment, armed with skillful hands and detailed instructions, it is quite possible to tune the firmware of the control unit with your own hands. Of course, in this case, all responsibility for possible failures, malfunctions, incorrectly installed or configured firmware falls on the shoulders of the owner of the Ford Fusion. If the procedure is carried out in a specialized service, then the likelihood of problems decreases, and the demand, obviously, from whom.

Optics

Lighting devices are of great importance in a car. The technology of their manufacture does not stand still, but develops all the time. New methods of lighting appear, which are much more comfortable, more economical and more productive than the usual ones. In addition, optics can be improved not only in a functional direction, but also for aesthetic reasons. To do this, it can be used as standard model products, abundant in the auto parts market for Ford Fusion. In addition, digging around on forums, auto sites or showing imagination, you can improve the headlights of the car with your own hands. Such tuning will be the most original and will give the car individuality. For example, modular headlights are very popular, which can be given almost any shape and lighting can be arranged in the most convenient and presentable way. The part is made of fiberglass, which is easy to give the desired shape. In addition, due to the wide variety on the market, there is a choice of xenon, halogen or LED lights according to the taste of the Ford Fusion owner who conceived of tuning.

Brake system

The most common tuning of the Ford Fusion brake system. Which is quite possible to master with your own hands - replacing drum rear brakes with disc brakes. After which the braking process becomes more streamlined and clear. The brakes work smoother and have a wider range of dosing forces. The superiority is especially noticeable on bad roads or in mountainous areas when driving along serpentines. This improvement allows for significantly more agility, as the braking control is much higher than with native rear drum brakes.

Clearance

In principle, the ground clearance of the Ford Fusion is itself an advantage of the car, since, unlike many other models, it is really high, which allows the car to have much more cross-country ability, in comparison, for example, with the Focus. Even the standard 15-18 cm allows Ford Fusion to overcome significant obstacles. However, if such indicators do not satisfy the driver, then you can try to increase it with the help of special dense spacers. This tuning is available with your own hands. However, it should be understood that an increase in ground clearance can impair the vehicle's stability and handling on the road. In addition, the height of the ground clearance may also depend on the load of the car, the size of tires and wheels, wear of shock absorbers and springs, and other factors.

Ford Fusion rightfully occupies a worthy place among cars that combine value and quality. The car really has an attractive appearance and has a good build. Car tuning will help you stand out even more in the city traffic.

To achieve the set task, you can send your iron horse to an auto center for several days, but if you have a desire and your hands are in place, then doing some work with your own hands will not be difficult.

How to improve your car

Drivers who are used to standing out in a crowd of cars should remember that any vehicle can be improved. This also applies to Ford Fusion. What can you do with a car and highlight its features?

Here are some examples:

• covering the body paintwork with a special vinyl film;
• LED and neon lighting device;
• dismantling the standard bumper and installing a new body kit;
• fastening decorative grilles, door sills;
• replacement of brake pads and suspension;
• making changes to the interior of the cabin;
• auto chip tuning;
• removal of old optics and installation of more modern

Advice. First, estimate how much money should be spent on all the work and whether the car will not work worse after the reconstruction.

Car technical improvements

To better feel the speed while driving, it is enough to adjust the operation of the power unit, namely, chip tuning of the engine. By the way, the procedure is not easy and must be carried out in special car services. The electronic control unit is being reprogrammed. The result will not leave you waiting long - the motor power increases by 20 percent, the dynamic characteristics increase, and the consumption of fuel and lubricants decreases. For electronic correction you will need:

• a computer with an installed firmware program;
• firmware;
• additional equipment: programmer and adapter.

In a Ford Fusion car, the ECM is located behind the driver's side glove compartment.

Advice. It is recommended to carry out work on the calibration of engine parameters only if there is sufficient knowledge and experience.

Salon change

The car interior requires special attention. On a long trip, the driver can get tired for various reasons, for example, an uncomfortable car seat. It is better to choose just such an instance, in which it will be as comfortable as possible, from another car. If the seat mountings will not fit, they can be remodeled. Another, simpler way to create a comfortable chair is to install special seat covers with massage inserts. Covers will not only be beneficial to the health of the driver, but also embellish the interior of the car. For winter driving, it is better to "put on" heated covers, and in summer - hang a bamboo cape on the seat so that your back does not sweat.

It will not be superfluous to install a new multimedia system on the dashboard.

Ford Fusion has poor sound insulation, therefore, it is recommended to take a number of measures to improve the interior of the body with high-quality sound insulation material.

Improving optics

The creation of an individual image of the car depends on the financial capabilities of the car owner and can be done in different ways. Of course, more investment will help create a more spectacular vehicle.

Replacing headlights is the first thing that will allow you to add variety to the appearance of Ford Fusion. Lens optics with neon illumination look very nice. A wide range of such lamps can be found in specialized car dealerships.

You can buy ready-made products or buy neon lights separately and put them in the headlights yourself.

Changes to the body structure

There are several ways to transform and improve the appearance of a car:

• installation of decorative body kits and door sills;
• the imposition of stickers on the body;
• fastening chrome accessories;
• airbrushing.

Due to body tuning, the car that we are used to seeing on our roads turns into a work of art, standing out in the general stream of cars, attracting the attention of others.

Another small detail that can improve the rear end of the Fusion is the chrome muffler.

How much finance is needed to create beauty?

A little about rubber. Better when there are two sets in the garage: road and mud. The first one is suitable for measured city driving, and the second one is suitable for off-road driving or snow-covered roads.

On the Internet, there is a photo selection of interesting tuning ideas for Ford Fusion, which can be taken as a basis.