2006 Ford Fusion: check engine light

Filed Feb 7, 2018 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. While driving between 20-38 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift gears, jerked severely, and the check engine and transmission warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to anderson ford lincoln (3601 stockton hill rd, kingman, az 86409, (928) 757-3131) where it was diagnosed that the 4th and 5th gears were incorrect. While the vehicle was at the dealer for the gear repairs, it was also diagnosed that the valve body and solenoids needed replacement, and the PCM and TCM needed reprogramming. All the repairs were completed, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent transmission facility where it was diagnosed with the same failure and parts as the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was once again repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another independent transmission facility where it was diagnosed that the entire transmission needed replacement and the failure was a known issue with ford. The contact stated that the transmission was not replaced because he already spent money to have the transmission repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Aug 13, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 77,000 miles · TX

While driving my engine intermittently shuts off. The car will still be "on". In the sense that the AC and radio and other features are still working, but the car will not accelerate or move. I have to put it in park. And restart it. "check engine" and "check charging system" indicator lights pop up on the dash. I have done several things, change belts, changed alternators, changed cam shafts, and finally after that thousand dollars was spent the code I'm getting read from my mechanic is for the throttle body shut down.

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Airbags, Seat belts · TX

Seat belt on passenger side light want go out....engine light stays on...hum sent a message feb 1st statingpower train 1 alert.

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 152,000 miles · WY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle's speed increased very slowly and shifted abnormally. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage on the rebuilt engine was approximately 90,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · TX

Our ford fusion engine suddenly started dying in traffic. When stopping at a light or stop sign in traffic, the idle would drop below 5000 rpms, then suddenly the engine would die. After placing the vehicle in park, we would have to restart the engine. Usually would die after sitting still after about 10 seconds. Sometimes the vehicle wouldn't start backup right away, so we were stuck on the road until it finally decided to start. No check engine light or wrench would display. We took it in to ford dealer and they determined the throttle body was defective. Apparently this is an issue with most ford fusions, as well as other models that use the same throttle body. The vehicle has 80,000 miles on it. Repair costs were over $1000. When is ford going to address this issue for the fusions that were made before 2009? Thanks, [xxx] 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 121,759 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle accelerated and decelerated independently as the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ECM failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,759.

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Fuel system, Transmission · 49,000 miles · NC

In 2013 I experienced a loss of speed/power on my 2006 ford fusion. I pulled into a parking space at a shopping center and turned the car off. When the incident happened the wrench light and the traction light where lit on the dashboard display. When I started the car back up the lights were off on the dashboard and the car seemed to run fine. I did not have another incident until 2014. This time the check engine light came on as well as the wrench and traction lights. I took it and had a diagnostic done and was told it was the p code indicating the throttle. I drove the car back home and looked up the p code and found hundreds of complaints regarding this part. It was also being said that this part was defective and that ford had issued a 10 year extended warranty (from time of purchase) on the part. Again, after starting the car the next day it was running fine, no check engine light or any other lights on. It ran fine until june 2015. At this point I had had enough and called the ford dealership where I purchased the car. Mind you, my car only has 51k original miles. I made an appointment and dropped it off on june 24th, 2015. I was called that day and told that ford would not be covering the throttle body because my VIN# was not one listed. I questioned this because the information I found regarding the warranty for the part didn't mention specific vins only. The service person stated that they would fix it but only if I paid for the throttle body part and labor. I picked the car up today, june 25th, 2015 and paid a shocking 788.94 for this part and labor and the 39.99 oil change and tire rotation special. This is insane. I was not in a crash or wreck however it did surge and drop speed to 20 miles an hour with cars behind me slamming on breaks. When will ford decide to do the right thing and cover the cost of this part/repair, when someone is killed?

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Engine · 159,070 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light and electronic throttle control warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle body failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,070.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Transmission · 96,500 miles · NC

When driving the wrench light comes on and the car looses power. I can't accelerate. If I pull off the road and turn off the car and turn it back on it fixes it. Sometimes the check engine light comes on after that.

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Fuel system, Transmission · 32,000 miles · NC

In 2013 I experienced a loss of speed/power on my 2006 ford fusion. I pulled into a parking space at a shopping center and turned the car off. When the incident happened the wrench light and the traction light where lit on the dashboard display. When I started the car back up the lights were off on the dashboard and the car seemed to run fine. I did not have another incident until 2014. This time the check engine light came on as well as the wrench and traction lights. I took it and had a diagnostic done and was told it was the p code indicating the throttle. I drove the car back home and looked up the p code and found hundreds of complaints regarding this part. It was also being said that this part was defective and that ford had issued a 10 year extended warranty (from time of purchase) on the part. Again, after starting the car the next day it was running fine, no check engine light or any other lights on. It ran fine until june 2015. At this point I had had enough and called the ford dealership where I purchased the car. Mind you, my car only has 51k original miles. I made an appointment and dropped it off on june 24th, 2015. I was called that day and told that ford would not be covering the throttle body because my VIN# was not one listed. I questioned this because the information I found regarding the warranty for the part didn't mention specific vins only. The service person stated that they would fix it but only if I paid for the part and labor. I picked the car up today, june 25th, 2015 and paid a shocking 788.94 for this part and labor and the 39.99 oil change and tire rotation special. This is insane. I was not in a crash or wreck however it did surge and drop speed to 20 miles an hour with cars behind me slamming on breaks. When will ford decide to do the right thing and cover the cost of this part/repair, when it's to late and someone is killed??

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · MA

When driving on the highway and roadway, such as bridges this summer, my vehicle stalled several times, lost power coming almost to a complete stop, putting my family and I at risk. When I pressed on the gas to accelerate, the engine begin to race, causing the "check engine light" to come on. It also jerked and skidded as I tried to maneuver the steering. To avoid accidents on these occasions, the vehicle had to be pulled over and subsequently, parked. Highway driving was also avoided most of the summer for safety and concern. There is also an issue with the front driver side airbag, as recent as this summer, the seal became distorted, twisted and cracked in the dashboard. Lastly, about 2 weeks ago, the rear door lock on the driver side no longer works, the door must be opened manually from the inside of the car. These are valid vehicle defects and safety issues and ford must step up and do the right thing for all parties of interest.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Transmission · 112,000 miles · MO

My 2006 ford fusion with a 3.0 v6 and automatic transmission has had the following same issues over the past 18 months: - loses power at city, highway and parking lot speeds without warning .... At least a half-of-dozen times - engine still idles/runs rough, but will not accelerate beyond 15-20 MPH - wrench light indicator comes on, (sometimes engine light too). When I turn the engine off and restart the vehicle, it will operate fine most the times. It has done it repeatedly a couple of times. The wrench light indicator will go off after restart, but the check engine light will remain on for a couple of days then go out. - ford claims that the 2006 fusion is not covered under customer satisfaction program #13n03 which covers newer fusions and other ford models. Ford advise to have the repair made and they will reimburse customers of the repair expense at a future date, if ford should ever issue a csp program for the 2006 fusion. - I have had this happen at highway speeds on interstate highways and rural highways without shoulders to pull over. This is obviously a dangerous situation and needs to be rectified asap. - I have had several incidents where I was almost hit from behind due to this issue and it's just a matter of time before someone is seriously injured due to this issue. My research shows that this is an ongoing problem for people with certain ford products. - ford.....due the right thing and make it right for all!