2012 Ford Fusion

US · Midsize Cars

The 2012 Ford Fusion is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFV), 2.5L 4-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: Varies by configuration: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Flex fuel, Hybrid
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

HYBRID

Power Output

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Peak Torque

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Combined Economy

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Drivetrain

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Transmission

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Capacity

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Exterior Dimensions

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFV), 2.5L 4-cylinder
Displacement	2.5 L to 3.5 L
Cylinders	4 to 6
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Flex fuel, Hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	6
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	38 mpg (6.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	41 mpg (5.7 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
Highway	35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

9 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 14, 2026.

21V158000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for…
Reported March 10, 2021. View on NHTSA
21E013000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford…
Remedy: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
Reported February 16, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V081000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer…
Reported February 16, 2021. View on NHTSA
19V001000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners…
Reported January 7, 2019. View on NHTSA
17V024000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall…
Reported January 10, 2017. View on NHTSA
15V340000: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no…
Reported June 2, 2015. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 14, 2026

Data verified: October 14, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

2011 Ford Fusion
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Flex fuel, Hybrid
Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder, 3.5L 6-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFV) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
38 mpg (6.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
2013 Ford Fusion
Varies by configuration: Hybrid, Gasoline, Plug-in hybrid
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.5L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; with Stop/Start Technology), 2.0L 4-cylinder (PHEV) · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
41 mpg (5.7 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2012 Ford Fusion have?

Varies by configuration: 3.5L 6-cylinder, 3.0L 6-cylinder (FFV), 2.5L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Ford Fusion?

Combined fuel economy is 38 mpg (6.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2012 Ford Fusion front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Ford Fusion?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 14, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.