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As murphy already pointed out the spare compact item # CV6Z-1015-B does not work for the Energi since it will hit the brake caliper.

 

I saw this post from Steve Smith (http://www.fordfusionenergiforum.com/topic/2049-temporary-donut-spare-tire-search/?p=13352) that pointed out the tire works using a T155/70R17 with 5 x 4.25 bolt pattern. It appeared it required some customizing to make work, which most of us won’t want to do.

 

It appears the 2013 Escape spare uses a T155/70R17 5x4.25 bolt pattern I am going to try and find one and will let everyone know how it goes if I am able to get it to work. Part # (CJ5Z1015B). Even if it works storing it in trunk may be a problem.

 

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I finally got a 2013 Escape spare tire and can confirm it will work for the Energi. No problems driving around on it besides the TPMS warning. *Has to be a 2013 or higher ford Escape, 2012 and below Escape spare tires have different bolt patterns.

 

It will fit in the trunk but we only take it when we drive to Arizona or Vegas. I would rather not wait for a tow truck being in the middle of no where.

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It looks like there are scrape marks the whole way around the inside of the rim.  Are you sure it clears the brake caliper?

 

It is a 17inch rim so it matches with what is on the car now. I put it on the front driver side and it looked like it cleared the brake caliper and took it slow around the neighbor, I didn't notice or hear any problems/scraping.

 

I'll double check the rim tonight for any wear marks and may test it some more this weekend. I'll try and get some more pictures once I get it on the car again.

 

 

 

Will it happen to fit on the top shelf if you take the air out?

 

Gary

I tried but it would only go in about a quarter of the way, there was some stuff that is towards the top of the trunk that blocks it.

 

That top shelf area would be perfect for storing it.

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Nice work! Though I think it showing of how pour ford organization is that an owner had to find this out for other owners. That ford has a spare tire that will fit our vehicle and fit in the trunk but no one at any level of ford knows this.

 

In fact, because this or any tire is not labelled as a fusion energi spare in their parts catalog, they would tell you no such wheel and tire exists.

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I finally got a 2013 Escape spare tire and can confirm it will work for the Energi. No problems driving around on it besides the TPMS warning. *Has to be a 2013 or higher ford Escape, 2012 and below Escape spare tires have different bolt patterns.

 

It will fit in the trunk but we only take it when we drive to Arizona or Vegas. I would rather not wait for a tow truck being in the middle of no where.

 

So I began scouring local junk yards for this wheel, and found not 1, but 3. One is aluminum, so lets discount that, but the other 2 listed as temporary spares supposedly come in 2 sizes, 17X4 and 17X4.5.

 

Is the spare you are using successfully 4" wide, or 4-1/2"?

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How thick is the assembly, ie how much clearance would you need on the top shelf?

 

Gary

 

I measured it tonight I have been busy sorry for the delay. Whatever that black plastic part that goes across towards the top of the trunk area on that shelf is 17inches wide and about 4.5-5inches tall. I have tried taking all the air out of the tire to make it fit up there but no luck, rim measures about 18inches from side to side but height is no problem.

 

It also looks like that black plastic part is held on by 4 screws when you let the rear seats go down, not sure what is in it. I attached more pictures. When we go to Vegas we put the tire in and have some room to the right for a small bag or two.

 

I also was thinking about it the other day what would happen in a rear end collision with that tire in there. Not sure about the safety aspect of it.

 

 

Nice work! Though I think it showing of how pour ford organization is that an owner had to find this out for other owners. That ford has a spare tire that will fit our vehicle and fit in the trunk but no one at any level of ford knows this.

 

In fact, because this or any tire is not labelled as a fusion energi spare in their parts catalog, they would tell you no such wheel and tire exists.

 

Yea it sucks, I have heard they try and just give people the regular fusion spare tires but they don't work on the Energi. 

 

 

So I began scouring local junk yards for this wheel, and found not 1, but 3. One is aluminum, so lets discount that, but the other 2 listed as temporary spares supposedly come in 2 sizes, 17X4 and 17X4.5.

 

Is the spare you are using successfully 4" wide, or 4-1/2"?

 

I am using a 17x4.5 that's what it says on the rim. 

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It looks like there are scrape marks the whole way around the inside of the rim.  Are you sure it clears the brake caliper?

 

I tested it today and didn't have any problems and looks fine when I put the tire on. I tried to take some pictures while it was on to show the distance to the brake caliper, it is slightly closer compared to the OEM tire.

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Received my spare wheel and tire (temporary donut) yesterday, jacked up the car today, swapped out driver side front, drove it up and down the street, everything seemed to work fine, put it all back together. Had more trouble with a scissor jack than anything else. Temp wheel and donut came from a 2014 Ford Escape, as previously mentioned. 

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Received my spare wheel and tire (temporary donut) yesterday, jacked up the car today, swapped out driver side front, drove it up and down the street, everything seemed to work fine, put it all back together. Had more trouble with a scissor jack than anything else. Temp wheel and donut came from a 2014 Ford Escape, as previously mentioned.

I was thinking about this today while driving my 1-week old Fusion. 2014 Escape temp spare... no modifications required?

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