2012 First generation (final model year)
2012 Ford Fusion Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2012 Ford Fusion, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x108. Lug nuts torque to 100 lb-ft.
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2012 Ford Fusion factory tire sizes
Check your manual| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| S, SE (16-in) | 215/60R16 | 32 psi | 95H |
| SEL, Hybrid, V6 (17-in) | 225/50R17 | 33 psi | 93V |
| Sport (18-in, optional) | 225/45R18 | 35 psi | 91V |
2012 Ford Fusion bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x108 |
| Lug nut torque | 100 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | Compact temporary spare (check trim) |
Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. Wheels seat as they are driven. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Which Ford Fusion model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Ford Fusion built from 2012 through 2012 — the First generation (final model year), mid-size sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012 Ford Fusion
- 2012Final model year of the original 2006-body Fusion before the all-new CD4 redesign for 2013.
2012 Ford Fusion tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2012 Ford Fusion take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 3 factory fitments exist, from 215/60R16 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with.
What is the bolt pattern on a 2012 Ford Fusion?
- 5x108. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately.
What should the tire pressure be on a 2012 Ford Fusion?
- 32 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it.
What is the lug nut torque for a 2012 Ford Fusion?
- 100 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Does the 2012 Ford Fusion come with a spare tire?
- Compact temporary spare (check trim).
Sources
- Wikipedia, Ford Fusion (Americas), first-generation 2010 refresh engine table
- Motor Trend, 2012 Ford Fusion Expert Review (engine lineup, MPG)
- Edmunds, Used 2012 Ford Fusion Specs & Features
- AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Ford Fusion 2.5L/3.0L/3.5L oil capacity & viscosity
- NHTSA recall 15V-340, power steering control module
- AutoZone / WiperBladesUSA, 2012 Ford Fusion wiper blade sizes
- OEM Parts Online, Motorcraft FP-67 cabin air filter (2010-2012 Fusion/Milan/MKZ)
- AutoZone, 2012 Ford Fusion battery (Group 96R)
