2006 Ford Fusion Power Train Problems
- 94
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 94 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 13 records
- engine light · 10 records
- wrench light · 9 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- transmission slipping · 8 records
- back gear · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 39 |
| 30–60k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Driving on freeway 70 mph when all of a sudden there was nothing when i pressed on the gas...felt like it was in neutral. This car was purchased on may 29,2012 for our 16 year old daughter. Thank goodness i was driving the vehicle and not her. Very dangerous!! We didn't know ford fusion's had transmission problems; we never would have purchased the car in the first place. *tr
ODI 10473666
Power Train
I am having throttle body issues with my ford fusion (2006) the problem was first diagnosed in 2011 and again last year , both by two different mechanics/body shops (one was a ford dealer). I saw about a month ago on my local news of consumers who are having the same issues (throttle body,car loses power without notice,etc.) i emailed ford to ask about repair or even going half on the repair for my vehicle as my…
ODI 10545114
Power Train
I was driving up a steep hill when the transmission began to slip in and out of gear. Several very loud clunking noises were heard under the vehicle like the transmission was not working properly. I began to slow down on a busy road with several car behind me due to the fact that the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle directly behind me almost ran right into the rear end of the car with my 7 week old son in…
ODI 10466490
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle began to vibrate in a jerking motion. In addition, an abnormal noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the pcm and power train module was replaced under the service warranty. The failure recurred one year later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for…
ODI 10546646
Power Train
Car equipped with aisin f21 6 speed automatic transmission. When the automatic transmission down shifted there was a loud clunk and the car slowly came to a halt. The engine rpm increased as i tried to get the vehicle to move off to the side of the road. After shutting the car off and restarting it was able to get me home. The next time i drove it, it was fine for a while and did it again. Took it to the ford dealer…
ODI 10472495
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the gear shifter needed to be replaced. The dealer advised the contact that the problem was with the software not reading when the vehicle was in park. The contact stated that the door locks also failed as the failure occurred. The failure and the current…
ODI 10461831
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was accelerating as i was entering/merging onto the highway. The vehicle jerked violently and stopped with a loud thud. After the sudden stop, driving on the highway was erratic, meaning the rpm and shifting was all over the place. I exited as soon as the next exit was available. Then, even though the vehicle was in drive, it went "out of gear" and i was unable to propel the vehicle forward. I had the vehicle…
ODI 10486133
Engine · Power Train
Car has multiple issues with hard revs of the transmission. It has caused me to have to slow because it feels like the entire car shifts so hard that it is gonna break apart. Car now does not even rev. Reviewed hundreds of complaints online about same problem with the 2006 ford fusion and nothing is being done. It is horrible! Something needs to be done. There is no recall and even after replacing parts on the…
ODI 10459058
Power Train
Transmission slipping at downshift at around 35 mph. Dealer changed fluid. Helped for around 3 weeks and started again. Today 7/24/2012 transmission slipped out of gear entering highway rt 78 at rt 100 and almost involved in a crash, had to pull on to shoulder to avoid it. Ford clearly knows of the problems with the aisin transmission and should be held responsible for any repairs. The problem is with valve bore…
ODI 10467561
Power Train
HARD SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND. JUST WANT IT FIXED. *TR
ODI 10457922
Body · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact stated that the driver's side door handle detached from the vehicle. Prior to the failure, the vehicle also failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted regarding both failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileages…
ODI 10457462
Power Train
We started having problems with the transmission in our 2006 ford fusion in early 2012. We replaced the transmission in april when it had roughly 65,000, with a used transmission. It was fine for a few months, and now we are having hard shifting and transmission slippage. The car has around 70,000 miles now. I have heard of this issue by many fusion owners, and ford refuses to do anything about it. It is in my…
ODI 10504206
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle violently jerked forward for a few moments. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10450071
Power Train
Transmission jumps at low speed sometimes, as if it was trying to go into the next gear but misses. It will grab all at once and it feels like the engine is going to jump out of the car. We now have a rumbling like a bearing is going out. *tr
ODI 10446802
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission problems. Daughter was driving car and backing up from drive it popped and would not move in drive. It would reverse and drive slow at lower gear, but not drive in d. Mechanic said gears are fine and not transmission , but confirmed may be sensor in transmission. From reading similar comlaints, it is widespread problem and a potential road hazard. Recalls have been done on same make and model, but from…
ODI 10445133
Power Train
I bought the car in april of 2011 and the transmission was slipping a little. I had a mechanic, which was a previous ford mechanic, told me ford had a recall on the transmission for that type of car. I then called the dealership to have them check the vin# to see if my car has the recall. The dealership said there was no recall. But as i researched it, i found out that there were other vehicles of the same make and…
ODI 10451475
Power Train
2006 ford fusion sel v6 automatic transmission when trying to accelerate to enter the highway my car jerked violently when it slammed itself into gear it made a very loud noise when it shifted. I almost lost control of my vehicle. I took the car to a dealership to repair they said it was the throttle body and i have it replaced. Less than 30 minutes of leaving the dealership it did it again . I had the dealership…
ODI 10435610
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk sporadically while in motion. In addition, the vehicle would loss power and stall without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the power tran control module was defective and needed repair. The manufacturer was notified, but told the contact that the vin was not associated in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 10434921
Power Train
While driving on the on ramp to get on the interstate. When i went to accelerate the car jerked violently almost causing me to loose control of my vehicle. This continued until i could get of the highway. When coming to a stop and trying to accelerate to proceed forward the car continued jerking violently and now i am scared to drive my car. I contacted ford no recall on this problem, then i did further research and…
ODI 10434812
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to shift into gear when she attempted to accelerate from a stop. The vehicle eventually jerked into gear and began to accelerate. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10427229
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My transmission is slipping a lot. I will be accelerating my speed and all of the sudden my car acts like it is in neutral. I have read a lot of complaints from other ford fusion owners stating the same problem. This needs to be recalled. This is very unsafe. Driving on the highway and then all of the sudden your transmission slips and there are cars at fast speeds traveling next to you and behind you is not safe at…
ODI 10470017
Power Train
Transmission went completely out of gear when exiting the turnpike and entering the highway. The transmission had been slipping intermittently for months.
ODI 10419082
Power Train
Purchased 2006 ford fusion sel 6 cyl, new. And about year ago starting having transmission problems. Upon accelerating between 25-40, the transmission jumps in and out of gear, often making a loud banging noise and taking away all acceleration. In order for it to get back into gear, you have to completely let of the gas and it will eventually go back into gear. This allows for minimal accelerator at best when trying…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10464391
Power Train
After 3 months of purchasing my 2006 ford fusion i was experiencing transmission problems that causes my car to jerk and lock in gear. Thus, prevents me from driving on the freeway and main streets. A cautious driver is not a good driver. *tr
ODI 10475148
Power Train
I suffered the basic same complaints with the trans slipping out of gear after freeway driving and having it slam back into gear. It usually happens when i let off the throttle and need to re-accelerate. I have been lucky so far i usually can get it to re-engage in gear without causing any problems behind me. One time it locked into a high gear and i almost burned up the clutch because it would not downshift when i…
ODI 10448857