CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Ford Fusion has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 730 complaints with NHTSA, including 38 crashes, 4 fires, 33 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (321 reports).
2006 Ford Fusion recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Shards
The driver's side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture.
Brake Valves May Fail to Close, Increasing Stopping Distance
The anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit valves can react with brake fluids that contain certain corrosion-preventive additives.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture in a crash that deploys the air bag.
Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture in a crash that deploys the front airbags.
Most common 2006 Ford Fusion problems
Problem areas named in the 730 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 321 |
| Power Train | 152 |
| Structure | 76 |
| Electrical System | 71 |
| Engine | 47 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 |
What owners report
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
2006 Ford Fusion questions
Does the 2006 Ford Fusion have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2006 Ford Fusion: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Shards; Brake Valves May Fail to Close, Increasing Stopping Distance; Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag may rupture and spray metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Fusion?
Based on 730 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (321), Power Train (152), Structure (76).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Ford Fusion has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.