How high is a Ford Fusion off the ground?
The Ford Fusion typically sits about 5.3 inches (135 millimeters) off the ground, but actual clearance can vary between roughly 5.0 and 5.7 inches depending on year, trim and wheel/tire setup.
Ground clearance is the distance from the road surface to the lowest point of a vehicle’s undercarriage. For the Fusion, this figure matters for obstacle clearance, approach and departure angles, and how the sedan handles rough pavement, speed bumps, and driveways. Because the Fusion was produced across multiple generations with different suspensions, wheel sizes and options, the exact clearance isn’t identical across every model year or trim.
Typical ground clearance
This section outlines the most common, stock ground-clearance figures you’ll see for Ford Fusion models, noting the spread across years and trims.
- Baseline: about 5.3 inches (135 mm) for the standard, unmodified configurations common to many trims.
- Lowered or sport-oriented setups: roughly 5.0–5.2 inches (127–133 mm) on some sport-tuned suspensions or with lower-profile tires.
- Hybrids and other variants: often similar to the baseline, though wheel/tire choices can shift it slightly (around 5.3 inches or nearby).
In practice, the numbers above cover the range you will encounter on stock Ford Fusions, though exact figures depend on the specific year and equipment.
What can cause deviations from the typical numbers
The following factors can lead to measurements that differ from the standard range.
- Wheel and tire size: Larger wheels or lower-profile tires can lower the ride height slightly, while taller tires or different tire aspect ratios can raise it.
- Suspension tuning and trim: Sport or performance suspensions are often stiffer and may sit lower than standard configurations.
- Vehicle load: Heavier passengers or cargo compress the suspension, reducing ground clearance by a few tenths of an inch.
- Model year and design changes: Each generation and some trims may feature different bumper geometry or underbody shielding that affects clearance.
- Aftermarket modifications: Lift kits, air suspensions, or modified wheel/tender setups can alter clearance outside factory specs.
For an exact figure, check the owner’s manual or Ford’s official specifications for your specific year, trim, and wheel configuration, or measure the clearance with the vehicle on level ground.
Summary
The Ford Fusion generally stands around 5.3 inches (135 mm) above the road, with a typical range spanning about 5.0 to 5.7 inches depending on year, trim, wheel size and suspension. Since production ended in 2020, precise specifications should always be verified against the exact vehicle’s documentation or Ford’s official spec sheets for that year and configuration.
