Ford May Be Planning to Stop Production of the Fusion in North America
There may not be a next-generation Ford Fusion for the North American market.
According to a recent report, production of the Ford Fusion in North America is scheduled to end at the end of the decade and the American automaker may not replace the model. Ford has begun notifying suppliers it will not build the next-generation Fusion in Mexico, where the car is currently manufactured, and it’s unclear whether Ford will stop selling the Fusion in North America, replace it with a different vehicle, or build it elsewhere. One thing is for sure, Ford will not import the Fusion from China, where the company currently builds the Mondeo for the Chinese market. The European Mondeo is currently built in Spain.
In an emailed statement to Automotive News, Ford said, “We have no plans to export the next-generation Fusion/Mondeo from China to North America and Europe. Fusion/Mondeo are an important part of the Ford car lineup. We will have more information to share about the next Fusion/Mondeo at a later date.”
SEE ALSO: 2017 Ford Fusion Sport Review
Ford executives have been suggesting the company’s sedan portfolio is due for a change, with plans of offering fewer car nameplates as the crossover and SUV segment continues to boom in North America. The company believes the shift from cars to crossovers and SUVs in America is permanent.
If the Ford Fusion does get the ax in North America, it could be one of the highest-volume cars to give way to the crossover and SUV segment.
[Source: Automotive News]
Discuss this story on our Ford Fusion Forum
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
More by Jason Siu
Comments
Join the conversation
Ford's CEO is a fool! There are Fusions galore on the road, and it's a great car! Instead of eliminating it, Ford should concentrate on a new model with hybrid high mileage battery. Many, many people want a full size SEDAN and they will just end up with a Chevy. Ford needs a CEO who is actually a "car man"! Does anyone remember Chainsaw Al who took Oster down, as well as several other companies?