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Recently, on a trip to Florida, I was having a discussion about my 2015 Ford Fusion Titanium. The gentleman next to me on the flight had worked in the automotive business for years. He mentioned the only thing he disliked about my car was the placement of the gear shifter and cup holders. Whenever he had coffee, he tended to bump into it when shifting into park.
He smiled and said I should be prepared, just in case I ever had a hot beverage. He spilled coffee one day, trying to put a rental Fusion into park.
I always wash my car when I get home from a business trip. I shine it up, then take a cruise on M-10 or down Woodward Avenue. Also, I’m rarely without my Detroit Lions plastic mug with a bright blue straw. I fill it with water before I go anywhere. It’s my adult tippy cup. Don’t judge . . .
I swing into Classic Auto Wash in nearby Allen Park and, as I reach for the gearshift, slam my hand (for the first time mind you) right into my Lions mug. Ouch! I flashed back to the guy on the plane and saw him laughing like a mad scientist. Thanks to our conversation, I am now a center console hypochondriac, fearful I will jam my hand again.
2015 Ford Fusion Interior
Cupful of Comfort
Believe it or not, cup holders are just as important as engine performance, ride quality, and fuel efficiency. Ford has changed the 2017 Fusion accordingly, replacing the traditional shifter with a rotary dial. The new cup ho...