ZWExton
The Fusion at least wasn't saddled with the auto shift manual transmission in the Fiesta and Focus. At low speeds it would shudder like if you tried to take off in 3rd gear in a manual. Shifting would jerk also. Handling was nice and the car looked good, but over all meh. Sadly the Transmission issues were not well known when we bought it.
I can't even tell when the Honda shifts. Plus, the larger car with larger motor actually gets better highway MPG then the Focus.
Ford is stopping production of cars for the US market, at this point it is probably the right choice.
I rode in rented F150 this summer. When we stopped in traffic the engine would stop to save gas. Problem was it was HOT outside. AC would not work well with the engine stopped. GIVE ME AIR, MPG BE DAMNED!