2006 Ford Fusion Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Ford Fusion. Part of Generation 1 — 2006–2012.
Worst 2006 Ford Fusion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Ford Fusion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 313 | 21 | — | 93,451 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 94 | 2 | — | 85,496 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 62 | 1 | 2 | 102,866 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 52 | — | 1 | 65,116 mi | |
| ENGINE | 47 | 4 | 1 | 96,450 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 31 | — | — | 48,291 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 28 | 4 | — | 95,866 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 27 | 7 | — | 109,308 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 25 | 3 | — | 92,621 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 25 | — | — | 72,838 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | 1 | — | 74,791 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 18 | — | — | 88,273 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 14 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | — | — | 76,259 mi | |
| STEERING | 11 | 1 | — | 91,516 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 10 | 1 | — | 83,700 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | 1 | — | 77,883 mi | |
| SEATS | 9 | — | — | 44,688 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | 1 | — | 63,681 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 8 | — | — | 49,044 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 8 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 67,686 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 6 | — | — | 34,750 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 6 | — | — | 77,900 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | 2 | — | 50,263 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 4 | — | 30,075 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 29,658 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 110,891 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | 125 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 2 | — | 47,622 mi |
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Recalls for 2006 Ford Fusion
16 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~36,981,888 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+ 6 more recalls
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