Roach 209 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Hi, asking a huge favor to Fusion owners of the first gen, second facelift model. Can someone give me measurements of the fog light housing opening? How long it is, how wide it is at the thin part, and how wide at the widest part? Much much appreciated if anyone can! Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mmmfloorpie 110 Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Hi, asking a huge favor to Fusion owners of the first gen, second facelift model. Can someone give me measurements of the fog light housing opening? How long it is, how wide it is at the thin part, and how wide at the widest part? Much much appreciated if anyone can! Thanks! My dad has a '10 but he's out of town at the moment... Otherwise I'd measure for you. Also, isn't that technically the "second generation" of the Fusion? Like the second generation of Taurus was just a warmed over first generation... Same with the fourth generation just being a warmed over third generation... Not to nit pick tho lol. Edited September 21, 2014 by mmmfloorpie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
it'sthatcar 150 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 My dad has a '10 but he's out of town at the moment... Otherwise I'd measure for you. Also, isn't that technically the "second generation" of the Fusion? Like the second generation of Taurus was just a warmed over first generation... Same with the fourth generation just being a warmed over third generation... Not to nit pick tho lol. That should be the case, but it isn't. 2006-2012 is all first gen, but 2010-2012 is considered a mid-generation facelift. Same platform, but the engines were tweaked and features added. Really, though, it should be considered gen 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull Geek 812 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Sorry - but a 06-09 Fusion is not anywhere near the same as a 2010-2012 Fusion. The bodies, interiors changed drastically. So did motors, so did suspension setups. That's like the same foolishness of calling a 1st Gen and 2nd Gen Taurus the same Gen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
it'sthatcar 150 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I know, but according to Ford, Wikipedia, any automotive magazine, auto website, etc. they're the generation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
machausta 155 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I don't know anyone with one of those cars, sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull Geek 812 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I know, but according to Ford, Wikipedia, any automotive magazine, auto website, etc. they're the generation. Which they all do for the Taurus, lol. The clubs/orgs don't always follow them. I'm sure the same holds true for Camry, Accord, and other groups :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
machausta 155 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 What further complicates the suspension question is the difference between the 'standard trim' and the sport/appearance package version. Its like the difference between s**t and chocolate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 The interiors are actually very similar, all that changed were the electronics and instrument cluster. Doors and body are the exact same, the dash is pretty much the same, just new front and rear ends. It's exactly like the gen 3 to gen 4 Taurus. If you broke it down by content I would bet that over 50% is carried through from the 2009MY. That does not justify a "redesigned" car. I personally only consider it a facelift as Ford themselves called it a model refresh, not an all new car. Let's not be like GM and call the same thing "all new". At least Ford did give it 2 new motors and made sure the changes were big enough to make the car far more attractive to buyers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaurusKev 1089 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Well, a Gen 1 and Gen 2 Taurus are very similar. Body panels are very similar, I think only things that truly changed between a Gen 1 and Gen 2 is the front clip, rear clip, and the dashboard along with some controls. Obviously small changes in powertrain was done, AXOD-E for example, addition of Essex in Gen 1, removal of the 4 banger.But, I think at THAT time, Ford wanted to advertise it as a whole new car since it was out for awhile and keep it fresh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roach 209 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I don't know anyone with one of those cars, sorry. You are a lifesaver! Hate to ask three more measurements, one from the far left side up and down of the opening (the grill part not just the projector) and far right up and down where it widens up at an angle. And the measurement left and right of the opening of the housing itself, not just where the projector sits. Thanks man a ton! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
it'sthatcar 150 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Ford themselves called it a model refresh, not an all new car. Right. I agree that I can see why they could be considered different generations but that's not what Ford planned or said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
machausta 155 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hopefully this evening it wont be pouring rain and I can get the measurements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roach 209 Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Thank you!! No rush! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaurusDailyDriver 178 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 I can also get some measurements in the morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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