2017 Ford Fusion transmission: CVT or automatic?

Some do: the 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo uses a 6-speed automatic; the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo uses a 6-speed automatic; the 2.0L 4-cylinder hybrid uses a CVT (continuously variable); the 2.0L 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid uses a CVT (continuously variable); the 2.5L 4-cylinder uses a 6-speed automatic; the 2.7L 6-cylinder turbo uses a 6-speed automatic.

Key takeaways

  • 7 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2017 Ford Fusion.
  • CVTs need CVT-specific fluid - never top one up with ordinary automatic transmission fluid.
  • The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.

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2017 Ford Fusion: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineTransmissionEPA codeDrive
1.5L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)FWD
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)AWD
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)FWD
2.0L 4-cylinder hybridCVT (continuously variable)Automatic (variable gear ratios)FWD
2.0L 4-cylinder plug-in hybridCVT (continuously variable)Automatic (variable gear ratios)FWD
2.5L 4-cylinder6-speed automaticAutomatic 6-spdFWD
2.7L 6-cylinder turbo6-speed automaticAutomatic (S6)AWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

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