NHTSA attached 2 advisories to recalls on this vehicle. Advisories apply to specific production runs — check your VIN with the manufacturer or at nhtsa.gov/recalls before driving it.
When it fails
07600076,000 milesMedian miles at failure
429 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,000–75,000 miles.
Most common 2006 Ford Fusion problems
315 of the 730 complaints (43%) are about the airbags.
Component
Reports
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Air Bags · airbags
309
20
0
20
Power Train · transmission
76
2
0
2
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · transmission
51
0
1
0
Electrical System
43
1
2
0
Engine
27
0
1
0
Latches/Locks/Linkages · door locks and latches
23
0
0
0
Structure › Body · body and frame
20
1
0
0
Service Brakes · brakes
20
3
0
0
Unknown or Other
15
0
0
0
Structure › Body › Door · body and frame
15
0
0
0
2006 Ford Fusion airbags problems
43% of all complaints
315 of the 730 complaints are about the airbags. This is what owners describe:
shows an airbag warning light7% · 23
did not deploy its airbags in a crash5% · 17
sets off warning lights on the dash5% · 15
Share of the 315 airbags complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.
“Tl* the contact's mother owns a 2006 FORD fusion. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning light remained illuminated while occupied or unoccupied. The contact stated that the failure had began soon after the takata air bag was replaced in the vehicle.”
Owner complaint, filed Dec 4, 2020 at 89,000 miles
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 FORD fusion. While driving 20 MPH, the passenger frontal air bag deployed without warning or impact. Also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact sustained arm, leg, and eye injuries that required medical attention. The front passenger also sustained face, chest, leg, and eye injuries, but did not require medical attention.”
Owner complaint, filed Mar 13, 2019 at 204,789 miles
Complaints and recalls over time
By year of filing
All complaintsAbout the airbagsRecall (red: the airbags)NHTSA investigation opened
Complaints about the 2006 Fusion peaked in 2017, with 163 filed that year. Owners had filed 18 complaints about the airbags before the first recall that covers it, 16V384000 in May 2016; 297 more have come in since. In 2026 owners filed 1 so far.
5 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module21V158000
Filed Mar 10, 20212,602,668 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module19V904000
Filed Dec 18, 2019600,166 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Risk. If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module17V024000Do not drive
Filed Jan 10, 2017654,695 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V384000Do not drive
Filed May 31, 20161,892,343 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Filed May 29, 201482,579 vehiclesFord Motor Company
Defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Risk. The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07. NOTE: Vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped with the same floor mats, are equipped with a Brake Over Accelerator (BOA) feature that prevents simultaneous accelerator and brake application, allowing the vehicle to be safely stopped by pressing firmly and steadily on the brake pedal.
All 5 campaigns on file, newest first.
NHTSA investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. One names the 2006 Fusion.
Floor mat interference with acceleratorEngineering analysis EA12009Closed
Opened Dec 12, 2012Closed Jun 12, 2014throttle and acceleration
On May 27, 2014, Ford Motor Company submitted recall 14E-028 (Ford recall #14S07) to correct a safety-related problem with certain driver's side Ford optional all-weather floor mats sold for use in model year 2006 through 2011 model year Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant (HAP) from November 9, 2007, to October 31 ,2010.NHTSA testing determined that the original accessory all-weather mat with a single retention clip (Figure 1), may interfere with accelerator pedal return to idle with the mat retained by the clip and rotated …
Technical service bulletins
24 on file
Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2006 Fusion. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.
engine 5airbags 5transmission 5electrical system 3brakes 1steering 1seats 1door locks and latches 1
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Updated Ranger Technical Information to include images of a pass and fail airbag inflator inspection for 2007-2011 model years.
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor Company has determined that some vehicles claimed by dealers as repaired under Takata Airbag Safety Recalls 15S21, 17S42, 18S02, 19S01, and 21S12 …
Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version tested
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
2006 Ford Fusion 4-DR.
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★★★★★
9.2%
2006 Ford Fusion 4-DR. w/SAB
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★★★★★
9.2%
New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Air Bags
Filed Jul 21, 2026NC
The contact's wife owned a 2006 Ford Fusion. The owner received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V001000 (Air Bags) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The contact's wife no longer owned the vehicle. The manufacturer was unreachable.
SuspensionCrash
Filed Jun 9, 2025NM
Tuve un Choque mi carro no freno y Choque a un carro que iba a dar vuelta a la izquierda, frene y mi carro no lo hizo , el impacto fue el que freno , mi carro se dano todo el frente , el punto es que yo lleve mi carro a remplazar las bolsas de aire al dealer , hace como 7 messes que porque estaban defectuosas ,, a mi carro no le hicieron ningun cambio de bolsas de aire solo las desconectaron , y al dia siguiente me prende en el tablero el foco De la bolsa de aire .no debieron desconectar eso no fue lo que me dijeron a mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Sep 13, 202365,000 milesCA
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake had to be depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The brake pads and rotors were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Engine
Filed Jun 13, 2023108,000 milesCA
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact became aware of an oil leak on the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that oil was leaking from the engine. The mechanic was unsure where the leak originated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
Engine
Filed Jun 5, 2023MO
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal creaking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired on several occasions due to the failure. The contact stated that each summer after the vehicle was repaired, the failure returned. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Air BagsCrash2 injured
Filed Jun 2, 2023MS
The contact's daughter owned a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that the steering wheel was locked, making it difficult to control the vehicle. As a result of losing control of the vehicle, the contact's daughter was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle, after which the driver's side air bags failed to deploy. The passenger-side air bags did deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it remained. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. A police report was filed. The contact's daughter was taken to the Emergency Room and treated for injuries to her head, left shoulder, and left leg. The other driver was also transported to the Emergency Room and treated for undisclosed injuries. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was not available.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 22, 2022MI
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the recall repair might be completed in the first quarter of 2023. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Air Bags
Filed Nov 5, 2022AL
Recall received for this vehicle. Dealership not willing to repair.was told by service department head that the part would have to be ordered and they would give me a call once it came in. Been over 3 weeks and no one has called. Service department manager told me he was new and needed more time to see what's going on.
Air Bags
Filed Apr 26, 2022CA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Engine
Filed Mar 20, 2022OH
The serpentine belt keeps coming off or breaking. The idler pulley bolt keeps breaking off into the engine.
Air BagsCrash2 injured
Filed Mar 15, 2022254,447 milesMO
The contact owned a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact's husband was driving in poor weather conditions speed unknown, hit ice and the vehicle skidded into a streetlight pole on the passenger side door. The vehicle caromed across the road and hit the opposite curb and rolled onto the roof. The contact stated she was not aware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact said that the driver’s side airbags did not deploy, and the passenger side airbags deployed but did not inflate. The police wrote out a traffic report and the driver were transported by ambulance to a hospital with injuries to his back, neck and head requiring emergency surgery. The passenger was being taken by the contact to a hospital today sustaining head pain and wrist pain. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle will not be repaired. The contact stated that she had received a recall letter for the air bags and that the vehicle had been taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,4447.
Exterior Lighting
Filed Nov 18, 2021ID
My front right turn signal suddenly stopped working. It lights up but won't flash. Due to this problem I have had numerous near crashes because other cars cannot tell that I am signaling to turn or change lanes. It was only because I double check where surrounding cars are that I have been able to avoid a crash. I have taken it to the dealers service center but they were not able to fix it in the three and a half days they had it. I finally had to go get it because I needed a vehicle to go to work and could not wait any longer. There were no signs that there was a problem until I noticed it wasn't flashing. The inside display and sound of the turn signal are all normal and I am unsure of when the problem first happened because the inside display has no abnormalities.
Electrical System
Filed Sep 13, 2021TX
Faulty evap temperature sensor on my 06 Ford Fusion I purchased a couple of months ago. It is a huge safety issue, the vehicle thinks it’s running ICE COLD when it’s over 100 degrees outside. It emits hot or fluctuating air at random and it’s giving wrong readings which can cause the car to overheat or not sense when it is overheating. I do not know if the needle is correct and if it’s about to smoke or not.
Service Brakes
Filed Aug 21, 2021GA
I've been hearing air in my brakes for two days and my brakes were not working as good as before. I haven't lost any brake fluid. As I was driving down the road and while braking to stop my brake pedal hit the bottom of my foot really hard and brakes went completely out and all I could hear was air and the brakes became almost impossible to press at all anymore.
Service Brakes
Filed Jun 18, 2021NY
Safety Recall Notice 19S54/NHTSA Recall 19V-904 Received recall notice April 2021 that the parts HCU (hydraulic control unit) for the antilock brake system is faulty. Brought to the dealer on April 21, 2021, Sayville Ford, Sayville NY and they told me to pick up the vehicle, had the same soft pedal. Drove it home and 2 weeks later hit an uneven surface and pedal went to the floor, had to pump numerous times to stop, almost hit a parked car. This had happened 2 times before I received the recall notice and both times ended up in the intersection. Brought it back to Sayville Ford they had it for 2 weeks and called me to tell me that Ford Motors Denied the claim and will not fix the problem. I bought this vehicle new in 2006 for my wife and I will not let her drive it. It is very dangerous to be driven on the road at this point. The vehicle has only 32,000 miles I spoke to Ford Motor Corp and they will not honor this Recall 19S54. Please help, I do not know where to go from here. My name is [XXX] and my wife name is [XXX], we live in Bohemia NY my phone #[XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Exterior Lighting
Filed Jun 7, 2021MI
The headlights are so foggy that night driving is dangerous. I applied a liquid to the exterior of both lights and that improved visibility for about a year. I believe this is caused by a reaction to the plastic used on the lenses. The vehicle is available for inspection however I have not taken it to a dealership for this problem. I have noticed this headlight problem on other vehicles.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Jun 1, 2021MD
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without warning. The contact had the brake master cylinder replaced by an independent mechanic however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact then called Century Ford of Mt. Airy (302 Century Dr, Mt Airy, MD 21771) where she was informed that part could be ordered. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Unknown or Other
Filed May 11, 202150,000 milesCA
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN ACCELERATING AND VIOLENTLY LURCHES THE CAR FORWARD. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND THERE'S NO REASON WHY THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE REPLACED. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO EXPERIENCES THIS, THERE ARE TONS OF REPORTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SAME ISSUES WITH THEIR 2006 FORD FUSIONS.
Unknown or Other
Filed May 11, 202150,000 milesCA
THERE'S A BLATANT TRANSMISSION SAFETY CONCERN FOR ALL 2006 FORD FUSIONS. ACCORDING TO MULTIPLE WEBSITES WITH FORUMS, HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION CONCERNS. THE ISSUE IS WHEN ACCELERATING, THE CAR SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND VIOLENTLY LURCHES FORWARD AND NO LONGER ACCELERATES, CREATING AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ONLY WAY, AT LEAST FOR ME, TO GET IT BACK INTO GEAR IS TO COMPLETELY STOP ACCELERATING FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN TRY ACCELERATING AGAIN. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A SAFETY HAZARD ON THE HIGHWAY AND STREET DRIVING. NO MECHANICS OR FORD MECHANICS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS ISSUE, ONLY RECOMMEND THAT THE TRANSMISSION BE REPLACED, WHICH IS NOT AN IDEAL REPAIR, ESPECIALLY WHEN THIS IS HAPPENING AS SOON AS 50,000 MILES HAVE BEEN PUT ON THE CAR. I'M SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR, ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE MY ACCELERATION IS LIMITED AND THIS COULD HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO MY CAR SINCE IT HIT 50,000 AND THERE'S NO WAY I CAN AFFORD A NEW TRANSMISSION, NOR SHOULD I HAVE TO REPLACE IT SINCE THIS HAS HAPPENED IN MULTIPLE 2006 FORD FUSIONS. THIS ISSUE HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO MY DRIVING AROUND TOWN. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS ON HTTPS://REPAIRPAL.COM/TRANSMISSION-PROBLEM-242 AND SOME ON HTTPS://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/FUSION/2006/TRANSMISSION/TRANSMISSION_FAILURE.SHTML AND HTTPS://FORDPROBLEM.COM/2006-FORD-FUSION-POWER-TRAIN-AUTOMATIC-TRANSMISSION-PROBLEMS-DEFECTS/AMP/
Air Bags
Filed May 4, 2021NY
2006 FORD FUSION. CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY NO LONGER OWN VEHICLE. *LD *JS
Service Brakes
Filed Apr 1, 202190,000 milesMI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY DEPRESS TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Mar 22, 2021LA
THE AIRBAGS NEVER WORKED THE CAR KEEPS SAYING CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM EVEN THOUGH MY BATTERY IS BRAND NEW AND ALSO MY FRONT RIGHT TIRE SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE METAL
Electrical System
Filed Mar 10, 2021120,000 milesNC
COMPUTER SHORT CIRCUITED CAUSING CAR TO MISFIRE MELTING THE COIL AND COULD HAVE SET THE CAR ON FIRE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. MY MECHANIC SAID THIS IS THE SECOND FORD HE HAS SEEN DO THIS. HE STATED IT IS DANGEROUS.
Air Bags
Filed Feb 6, 2021CA
I KEEP GETTING A RECALL NOTICE ON THIS CAR. I HAVE NOT OWNED THIS CAR IN OVER FOUR YEARS AND I WOULD LIKE TO RECALL NOTICES TO STOP.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Feb 2, 2021150,000 milesPA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN NORMAL BRAKING OPERATION AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. FAMILY FORD, INC. (30 NJ-183, NETCONG, NJ 07857) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air Bags
Filed Dec 4, 202089,000 milesCA
TL* THE CONTACT'S MOTHER OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE OCCUPIED OR UNOCCUPIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD BEGAN SOON AFTER THE TAKATA AIR BAG WAS REPLACED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INITIALLY HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO SIMI VALLEY FORD (2440 FIRST ST, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065) WHERE IT REMAINED IN THEIR POSSESSION DUE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PARTS REMAINED UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 89,000. *BF
Service BrakesCrash
Filed Nov 18, 2020205 milesNJ
THE CAR HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES, IT DOES NOT BRAKE VERY WELL AND IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE ON THE STREET
Service Brakes
Filed Nov 5, 202063,000 milesAZ
MY CAR SLIPS OUT FO GEAR, SLOWS DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY, REVVS AT HIGH RPM'S, AND WON'T ACCELERATE AGAIN UNLESS I SLAM THE GAS PEDAL DOWN. IT ONLY DOES THIS SOMETIMES. ALSO, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE. I APPLY MY FOOT ONTO THE BREAK, AND IT GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. DELAYS STOP TIME SUBSTANTIALLY.
Service BrakesCrash
Filed Oct 9, 2020186,000 milesKY
I HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR WHEN THE BRAKES ON MY 2006 FORD FUSION FAILED. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR WHEN TRAFFIC STOPPED AND I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT CAR DIDNT STOP HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAD CALLED THE LOCAL FORD TO HAVE THE BRAKE RECALL FIXED BUT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AT THE TIME * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Service Brakes
Filed Oct 8, 2020152,000 milesNJ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE REAR BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND DRUMS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED SMITH MOTOR CO INC (359 NJ-31, WASHINGTON, NJ 07882; (908) 835-8100) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 152,000.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Oct 1, 2020PA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER STATED HE HAS 2 FORD FUSION BUT CANNOT SELL UNTIL RECALLS ARE CLEARED.*JB
Unknown or Other
Filed Sep 26, 2020FL
SHIFT CABLE, DRIVER PARKED VEHICLE THE KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE. DRIVER COULD NOT LEAVE THE VEHICLE. DRIVER CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT LET THE DRIVER TO REMOVE THE KEYS, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS STILL BEING IN THE PARKED POSITION. DRIVER WAS THEN TOLD THE SHIFT CABLE WAS CAUSING THE ISSUES AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MISINTERPRET WHAT GEAR IT WAS IN. THE VEHICLE HAS TO HAVE IS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO JUMPING AND JERKING WHEN DRIVEN.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Sep 21, 2020OH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER KRIEGER FORD (1800 MORSE RD, COLUMBUS, OH 43229) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Sep 8, 2020106,000 milesPA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR WHILE DEPRESSED. NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Service Brakes
Filed Aug 18, 2020124,200 milesDE
MY CAR IS FIRE SAFETY RECALL OF THE ABS SYSTEM IN FIRST QUARTER OF 2020 BUT FORD STILL HAS NOT PROVIDED THE RECALL. MY BRAKING HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES WHEN I BRAKED HARD; THE BRAKE DID NOT PUT INTO EFFECT UNTIL THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. IT'S A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND FORD HAS TO OFFER THE RECALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS IT'S ALREADY OVERDUE FOR 4 MONTHS.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Aug 10, 2020CA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. FUTURE FORD LINCOLN OF CONCORD (2285 DIAMOND BLVD, CONCORD, CA 94520) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical System
Filed Jul 15, 2020NC
I GOT A 06 FORD FUSION THAT I READ ABOUT ,IT STAYED THAT FORD MOTORS WAS WELL AWARE OF THE E-VAP SENSOR FOR THE AIRCONDITON IT STOP MY COMPRESSOR FOR TURNING ON [THE CAUSE WAS EVAPORATOR DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR]FORD IS WELL AWARE THAT THE SENSORS ARE FAULTY"I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY MATTER BECAUSE OF THE HIGH HEAT TEMPERATURES. WHILE DRIVING WE SHOULD FEEL COMFORTABLE NOT TIRED FROM HEAT EXHAUSTION
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Jun 26, 2020OH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. NICK MAYER FORD (6200 MAYFIELD RD, MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.*DT*JB
Air Bags
Filed May 16, 202085,000 milesPA
THE AIR BAG SYMBOL APPEARS ON DASH WHILE CAR IN MOTION . THE SYMBOL GOES OFF AFTER CAR IS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESTART APPEARS AGAIN IN MOTION. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR AIR BAGS. TOOK IT TO LOUIS FORD GARAGE IN BEAVER FALLS PA.ON 4/11/2020 . THEY ONLY REPLACED PASSENGER SIDE. SAID THAT WAS THE ONLY ONE RECALLED. THE DASH SYMBOL IS STILL COMING ON FOR DRIVERS SIDE . VERY CONCERNED. IF THE RECALLED BAGS ARE DEFECTIVE WHY AREN'T BOTH BAGS BEING REPLACED? *TR
Service Brakes
Filed Mar 27, 2020140,000 milesPA
STARTED OUT BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR AND IT WOULD TAKE GREATER DISTANCE TO STOP . I HAD TO START USING THE E BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR BUT NOW I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES INCLUDING THE EBRAKE. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE BRAKES INCLUDING CALIPER AND STILL BREAK PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND NO BRAKES. WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF I PUMP THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GETS STIFF BUT AS SOON BBC AS I TURN THE KEY STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THE OTHER DAY I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME BECAUSE I LOST BRAKING COMPLETELY RESULTING IN ME RUNNING A RED LIGHT AVOIDING A TRAFFIC CRASH AND BEING PULLED OVER. NEEDLESS TO SAY I'M VERY DISPLEASED.
Service Brakes
Filed Mar 6, 202089,000 milesCA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELES TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY HAND BRAKE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO ADVISED NHTSA CAMPAING NUMBER: 19V904000 (BRAKE SYSTEM) WAS RECEIVED. HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PART NOT AVAILABLE
Air Bags
Filed Jan 22, 2020KY
I PAID CASH FOR MY CAR BEFORE I REALIZE THAT THE COMPANY HAD OVER 4 RECALLS ON THE CAR. 1ST RECALL I WAS IN A RENTAL FOR OVER A MONTH BECAUSE OF THE NAKATA AIRBAG IF DEPLOYED WOULD HAVE CAUSED HARM TO MY PASSENGER BY DEPLOYING GLASS-LIKE PARTICALS. AND NOW 2ND RECALL IS THE ANTI-LOCK BREAK WHICH CLAIMS IT CAN BE OPEN CAUSING YOU TO HAVE TO BREAKER SOONER POSSIBLE CAUSING A CRASH. I AM CURRENTLY NOT ABLE TO PURCHASE A NEW CAR AND WITH THE FORD SETTLEMENT HAVEN'T HEARD ABOUT THE SAFETY OF US DRIVING UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.
Service Brakes
Filed Jan 8, 2020NJ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ALL AMERICAN FORD IN PARAMUS LOCATED AT 375 NJ-17, PARAMUS, NJ 07652, (201) 262-4900, HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.*JB*DT*DT*JB
Wheels
Filed Jan 6, 20204,000 milesTX
SCEPTOR TIRE UAJR EMCR 2218 BOUGHT 9 MONTHS AGO MULTIPLE FLATS AND SIDEWALK COMPLETELY SHREDDED. NOT FROM MISUSES, COMPLETELY DEFECTIVE TIRE!!! SHOULDN'T BE ON ROAD!!! LESS THAN 90 DAYS MULTIPLE PATCHES FOR 'MICROSCOPIC' HOLES, SHEDDING OF TIRE WALL AND EVENTUALLY WAS ADVISED NOT TO PLACE BACK ON VEHICLE!!! TREAD MEASURED AT 6/32 WHEN PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM WALMART AND STILL AT 6 WITH NO SIDEWALLS. PROOF OF LESS THAN 4,000 MILES PUT ON TIRE
Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Dec 10, 2019226,000 milesSC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED, LEFT THE ROADWAY, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH AND SORENESS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A JUNKYARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. BALLENTINE FORD (1305 SC-72, GREENWOOD, SC 29649, (864) 223-6656) WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 226,000.
Electrical System
Filed Nov 12, 20192 milesCA
CITY OF DOWNEY CA L. DO NOT HAVE FIX PARKING PERMITS TO PARK AT THIS LOCATION? ADDRESS REQUIRES REPAVING DRIVE WAY...? AT: 11739 TRISTAN DR LOT#1234 BUCKLES ST DOWNEY, CA 90241-1551 USA
Power Train
Filed Jul 29, 2019133,547 milesIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED INTO FOURTH GEAR, OVERDRIVE, AND THEN DOWNSHIFTED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT MANAGED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,547.
Service Brakes
Filed Jun 28, 2019175,000 milesNC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FUSION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED CAPITAL FORD LINCOLN (4222 OLEANDER DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28403, (910) 799-4060) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Jun 3, 2019117,000 milesOH
FUSION HAS ISSUES ACCELERATING WHILE IN MOTION. THE ISSUE HAS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS. WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS PUSHED, THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE AND THE RPM WILL JUMP. THIS CAUSES SAFETY CONCERNS BECAUSE WHILE DRIVING, CAR WILL SUDDENLY NOT ACCELERATE IN TRAFFIC AND I HAVE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHILE THE TRAFFIC AROUND IS GOING AT A HIGHER SPEED AND HAS POTENTIAL TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR APPEARS TO HAVE TROUBLE SWITCHING BETWEEN GEARS AND CAR JERKS IN THE SHIFT.
Exterior Lighting
Filed Jun 2, 2019AL
THE DOME FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT HAS COME APART FROM THE MAIN PIECE OF THE TAIL LIGHT.
Complaints 1-50 of 730, newest first, reproduced as filed.
It is not among the Fusion years to avoid. Owners filed 730 complaints, against about 1,115 for a typical Fusion year. The most common complaint is about the airbags (43%).
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Ford Fusion?
The airbags: 315 of the 730 complaints (43%) are about it. Owners most often say it shows an airbag warning light (7%), did not deploy its airbags in a crash (5%) and sets off warning lights on the dash (5%). The typical report comes at 105,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Fusion have?
5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed Mar 10, 2021. 2 of them carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The largest, 21V158000, covered 2,602,668 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
At what mileage do 2006 Ford Fusion problems start?
Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 76,000 miles. For the airbags the midpoint is 105,000 miles.
Has NHTSA investigated the 2006 Ford Fusion?
Yes, once. EA12009 ("Floor mat interference with accelerator") was opened Dec 12, 2012 and closed Jun 12, 2014.
Are there service bulletins for the 2006 Ford Fusion?
The manufacturer filed 24 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the engine (5), the airbags (5) and the transmission (5). A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.
Reading this record
NHTSA has issued a do-not-drive warning for a recall on this vehicle.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Mar 10, 2021. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.