Originally posted by Big_B:
Originally posted by TourDeForce:

"the Fusion's score resulted from damage to a test dummy's ankle during the Fusion's crash test, and that Ford had not been able to repeat the results."

Seems like a fluke. I wouldn't be concerned about buying a Fusion. Get into a front end crash driving an S-10 and you may be lucky to keep your legs.




Be concerned about your insurance rates, however. My mom bought a Fusion and was then shocked to receive her insurance bill. Just over $1000 every six months. My mom has never had an accident or a speeding ticket in her life. Insurance on her 2001 F-150 SuperCrew was never more than $600, even brand new.

The insurance company referenced this very test as the reason for the rate.



You're also comparing two VERY different vehicles. Compare weight, ride height of the driver, and the fact that the truck is on a box beam frame and not a uni-body will make a WORLD of difference. Compare rates between a Fusion & an Accord or Camry. Those should be similar.

Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.