Jgrasham Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 I have found several topics of converting TO FWD, Has anyone converted FWD to AWD? I'm sure it is as "simple" as finding a AWD donor, and swapping in the parts, and I would think the electrical connections are already in the car. I just wanted to see if anyone has tackled it, and what to expect. Also thinking of a 2.3 swap if the 2.0 ever fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd92 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) I would guess it's MUCH cheaper to just trade your FWD for an AWD. Not to mention simple and not going to have all kinds of headaches. Edited December 10, 2020 by todd92 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Don’t assume the wiring is there. It probably isn’t. The PCM software has to be reflashed at a minimum. Not worth the hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackedDSM Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 I've done more than a few FWD --> AWD swaps on DSMs, and let me tell you the only reason to do it, is if you have a massive personal attachment to the original car, or you cannot find a rust free AWD shell at all. It requires about 10x than you would think. You may even have to weld the rear subframe bolts and suspension may be entirely different. If there's no spot for the rear diff, then you'll have to cut the rear floor pan out, and weld in one from the AWD vehicle. Potentially brake lines, fuel lines are all different..etc. And not to mention wiring, sensors, and everything else that may be different. I'd honestly just buy a clean AWD Edge, try to find one with a blown motor or something. Try to 2.3 swap it at the same time. Win-win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgrasham Posted December 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 Good points. I may just leave it fwd and make some more power and go with it. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Jgrasham said: Good points. I may just leave it fwd and make some more power and go with it. Thanks guys What year? Assume it's a 2013 or later? You can probably get a 2017 Fusion Sport with the 2.7L pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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