2006 Ford Fusion: headlights failing or too dim

5 of the 730 complaints about the 2006 Ford Fusion describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2020
1
2019
1
2017
6
2016
7
2015
7
2014
10
2013
17
2012
9
2011
8
2010
15
2009
3
2008
1
2007
4
2006
5

What owners say

Filed Jun 7, 2021 · Lights · MI

The headlights are so foggy that night driving is dangerous. I applied a liquid to the exterior of both lights and that improved visibility for about a year. I believe this is caused by a reaction to the plastic used on the lenses. The vehicle is available for inspection however I have not taken it to a dealership for this problem. I have noticed this headlight problem on other vehicles.

Filed Oct 4, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 156,000 miles · PA

The exterior paint chips of in 2" diameter. Also when I took car for the airbag recall on 9/15/2018, it drove good to coccia ford. It drove ok back to house after installation of new airbags. A few hours later after we had parked the car, we got call to go and pick up my hubby's medicine from walgreen, so we did. When rick got back to car, I tried to start it up. It bucked, made noise and I felt like I was riding a mechanical bull. I had pulled out about 3 feet, so I had to pull back up. I called my best friend's boyfriend who came and said he thought the car did this because timing chain broke and possibly did engine damage from sitting for 2 1/2 months while we drove a rental for same 2 1/2 months. Both my husband and I are disabled...he is in process of seeing a neurosurgeon dr. Deluna about his spinal cord stimulator and battery pack possible removal due to pain. We changed the oil in the car rabout 2 weeks before we had to park it, we had fixed the right headlight at same time and the car was inspected at same time. Car was in great shape when we parked it for the 2 1/2 months, and now I have no car for his appts. We are trying to get it fixed but I am not sure.how. It really wiped us out worrying about how we are gonna get through this. On top of that the paint chips off in chunks and both front door handles are broken. This is the crappiest car I have ever had. Not to mention that the motor mounts might also have caused the problem. They are terrible and in terrible shape now. I feel like this car is nothing but a death trap. If when I was looking for a car I had know what all was wrong with the 2006 ford fusion and the air bags recall, I would never have bought this car.

Filed Mar 18, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 81,015 miles · CO

The turn signals and high beams no longer work during operation. All fuses and relays were checked and all fine. The parking lights do work when head lamps are on, work when hazards are turned on, and also flash when locked with key fob. But when using turn signal stalk nothing happens and therefore can not signal to turn or change lanes. Also high beams do not activate in any position of the signal stalk. The sjb is the source of the problem.

Filed Jul 8, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 98,000 miles · WV

Front driver's side indicator/hazard light not working. Left rear driver side works. Consensus is either a smart junction box or headlight harness. Cost of repairs around $600 not including labor. Very costly for one turn signal. Big mistake on ford's part.

Filed Jan 31, 2006 · Lights · 2,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the third brake lamp which is located behind the rear seat blocks his view. At night you cannot see the headlights of other cars that are close. The contact feels the lamp should be relocated in the trunk deck or above the rear window. Updated 2/13/2006 - the consumer had one minor accident. He backed into a post that was only about 3-4' high. The post could not be seen because of the vehicle's high back design and the high mount brake light blocking his view.