“The Fusion and Fusion Hybrid exemplify the new face of Ford
vehicles and demonstrate Ford’s commitment to safety in all its vehicles
across the globe,” said Steve Kenner, Global Director of the Ford
Automotive Safety Office (ASO).
The new five-star safety award from NHTSA is in addition to the
2013 Fusion being named a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety (IIHS) last month. The Top Safety Pick + designation
is the highest rating the organization has for vehicle safety.
The all-new Fusion features the Personal Safety SystemTM with new safety belt technologies and front impact airbags.
The Personal Safety SystemTM is a network of components
that work together to tailor the deployment of the front airbags during
frontal collisions. The restraint control module (RCM) translates
information collected by the front crash sensors, front outboard safety
belt buckle switches, driver-seat track position and passenger seat
weight sensor. Using this information, the RCM activates the safety belt
pretensioners and determines how the dual-stage front airbags will
deploy. This tailored airbag deployment is based upon system inputs
received about the size, seat track position and safety belt usage of
the front seat occupants.
The redesigned seat-mounted side airbags deploy lower in the pelvis
area and incorporate new venting technology. The side airbag’s venting
technology takes into account the size of the occupant, and varies the
pressure so smaller occupants receive a lower pressure.
The tunnel vent is lined up with the shoulder area of the occupant.
On larger passengers, the shoulder engages the vent and keeps it from
venting so the gas stays inside the airbag. On smaller passengers, the
effect is just the opposite: Because the occupant’s shoulder is below
the vent, the gas vents out of the airbag.
The driver’s airbag uses a reconfigured curve-shaped tether system
that pulls in the lower section to create a pocket that help to lessen
the impact of the airbag on the driver’s chest and ribs in frontal
crashes. Deploying at the same time is a driver’s knee airbag.
Top fuel economy, driver assist technology
The Fusion and Fusion Hybrid boast leading fuel economy and
numerous technologies that help enhance the driving experience, reduce
stress and assist the driver.
Fusion brings the broadest selection of fuel-efficient powertrains
in the midsize car segment. Consumers have the choice of a pair of
EcoBoostfour-cylinder engines, a normally aspirated four-cylinder
engine, an automatic start stop system to shut off the engine at
stationary idle, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive applications, and
a choice between automatic and manually shifted six-speed
transmissions.
Maneuvering parking lots and traveling open roadways becomes less stressful with Fusion’s available sensor-based BLIS®
(Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert. The system
uses radar to identify and alert the driver if a vehicle is detected in
the vehicle’s blind spot. Cross-traffic alert provides audible and
visual alerts if traffic is detected approaching from the sides, such as
when backing out of a parking space.
Available Active Park Assist makes parallel parking virtually
stress-free. With the press of a button, the system detects an available
parallel parking space and automatically steers the vehicle into the
space. Drivers control only the gas and brake pedals and transmission
gear position.
Other driver assist technologies available on the Fusion include:
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Rearview Camera
- Hill Start Assist
- Electronic Parking Break
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