2006 Ford Fusion engine problems

Filed Jun 13, 2023 · Engine · 108,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jun 5, 2023 · Engine · MO

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.

Filed Mar 20, 2022 · Engine · OH

The serpentine belt keeps coming off or breaking. The idler pulley bolt keeps breaking off into the engine.

Filed Nov 18, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 205 miles · NJ · crash

The car has a problem with the brakes, it does not brake very well and is not safe to drive on the street

Filed Oct 2, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 102,000 miles · CA

2006 ford fusion: when driving after the car gets warm up it is starts slipping and shifting someone harshly like it just got kicked. I was on the freeway and couldn't speed up almost got rear ended. I see others have the same issue after doing a search I found different answer as what could be wrong. Found out what the issue is with the aisin transmissions slipping which were used in the 2006 fusion. It is due to valve bore wear in the main control. If the trans fluid isnt burnt (meaning there is internal trans clutch damage) then you are looking at $800-$1000 to replace the main control. If the clutches are burnt the whole trans will have to be replaced cost??? Something like $4000-$5000. The problem is that when ford bought the aisin trans, ford did not buy the service rights. So there are no service parts available or training avail on how to service this trans. The issue with the main control has been so common that aisin has agreed to supply ford with service main controls.there has been a technical service bulletin out there. See below tsb bulletin date: feb 2007 various driveability/transmission symptoms - PCM/TCM calibration updates 3.0l - aisin f21 auto trans. ( the federal safety agency item number - 10021277 ) as one person posted. Ford needs to make this right!!! Very unsafe*** our car is parked in the garage we can not afford to fix it or sell it with a bad transmission .ammco said needs new transmission.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 120,000 miles · CO

Takata recall have yet to get papers and get problem fixed. Intermitten failure of the electronic throttle body.

Filed May 14, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 15 miles · AL

Thermostat sticks open (cold) while driving. Sudden jumps to normal temperature range followed by drop to cold again. Vehicle has hard time starting when temperature gauge is on cold mark after running for any period of time. Thermostat has been replaced with no improvement. Throttle sticks on acceleration causing engine to bog down and almost choke out followed by sudden burst of acceleration that could lead to accident.

Filed Oct 30, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 100,000 miles · OH · crash · 3 injuries

Takata recall, body paint horrible, rusted early, transmission went went, electrical system horrible, turns like a truck

Filed Sep 12, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 131,426 miles · MD

While driving the car on the highway at typical highway speeds (60mph-70mph) the wrench indicator light comes on in the dashboard and the car looses the ability to accelerate any faster than about 10 miles an hour. We pull over, turn the car off and start it back up again and it appears to run fine. This can happen randomly one day and then not happen again for a few weeks or even a month or two then it does it again. Based on my research comparing other drivers posting about the same problem I believe this problem is due to a defective throttle body or what is sometimes called the etb = electronic throttle body. The problem is the result of the computer and sensors sending bad signals to the throttle body mechanism which then affects the air/gas mixture and adversely affects acceleration, this is dangerous and a safety issue. There was a recall on defective throttle bodies for ford fusions but it only included 2009 models and later models, but it did not include 2006 models. I have read of other people in earlier model cars from as early as 2005 posting on forums that they had the same issue, so I believe this wasn't only a problem on 2009's and later. Ford issues an extended warranty on the fusion of ten years or 150,000 miles. I don't know the name of the specific recall other than a reference to consumer satisfaction program 13n03. The problem sometimes is referred as the "limp home" mode. In conclusion, I would like our 2006 ford fusion to be included or qualified in the recall so I can fix this problem or at least get reimbursed once I get it fixed since it is a defect with the car.

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Engine · 60,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 (na) ford fusion. While driving the vehicle, smoke appeared and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle caught fire without warning. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact previously called a local dealer (crain ford of little rock located at 4601 colonel glenn plaza drive 72116 501‑542‑6041) stated that the parts for the repair were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.