2006 Ford Fusion: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jun 8, 2015 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · OH

My 06 fusion has been shifting funny, but I didn't know what it was. While having my oil changed, I had a 6 point inspection done, and nothing came back except my tie-rods needing replaced. One night, while driving home, suddenly my car had a hesitation when shifting into second gear. It would rev up to 3 RPM, then shift hard into 2nd gear and run fine. Two stop lights later, the shift began to get harder. I finally made it home, but later had to run an errand. The shifting got worse. Now, it was as if I was about to get a neck injury from the shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. I realized that I needed to get home, because it was too late to go to the dealership. When heading to work the next morning, the wrench light popped up on the dashboard. Living only 7 minutes from work, I thought I was fine. But now, I no longer made it to 2nd gear. It stayed on first, and remained revved up to the point it was losing power. I was scared that I was going to get stuck in the middle of the road. Now, with my vehicle in the shop, I'm being told that the transmission needs an overhaul. The cost is $2800. When is the recall going to come into play?

Filed Dec 27, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 102,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle hesitated as the engine light illuminated. The vehicle then stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the main computer and ignition coil failed. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000...updated 02-04-14 *bf ..

Filed Sep 26, 2011 · Transmission · 47,000 miles · OH

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 was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2011 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · VA

When driven in town car will stall for about 10 to 15 second then jerk forward around speed between 25- 40mph with a sudden increase in speed up to 10mph. When entering highway and merged into traffic. I began speeding up to 60 MPH the transmission hesitatedthe stall for 10 seconds then jerked,like it finally shifted but then turn around and stall gain. The car would not respond to the gas pedal and was stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear one of them. I took the car to the dealer several times and the don't know what the problem, this sudden increased in speed is very dangerous during rush hour with traffic I nearly hit the car infront of me, the car stalling is very flighting when entering highway. This can cause a major highway accident.

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · IL

Entered highway and merged into traffic. Began speeding up to around 55 MPH and transmission hesitated and jerked, causing me to slow down to around 45 MPH. The car would not respond to the gas pedal being pushed and was stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear. I coasted to the next exit where I exited the highway and drove to a safe place to stop. The trasmission light came on and I had the car checked at a nearby autozone to see if safe to drive. They could not duplicate problem but after stopped and restarting car, it did not happen again and transmission light went out. 63,000 miles on the vehicle...I had my 3 children, all under 5 yrs old with me...definitely a serious safety issue.

Filed Oct 8, 2010 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting a right turn when the transmission exhibited a hesitation and began jerking abnormally. The RPM gauge displayed an extremely low reading. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. After waiting a few moments, the vehicle resumed at a low speed without experiencing the previous failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the complete brake system was replaced. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The failure was related to the transmission and the technician detected the that the gears were sticking. The vehicle was taken to an independent transmission shop for a second opinion where they stated the same diagnosis as mentioned by the dealer. The contact was waiting upon a response from the manufacturer regarding the transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · AL

I purchased my ford fusion in april 2006. Since then, I have had a number of problems. During the same year of purchase, the rear left tail light and a fuse blew. About a 1 1/2 years later the same rear light blew. In 2009, the driver side door handle broke from the inside of the door panel, the air blower began spontaneously coming on by itself when the air or the heat is not on,I replaced a battery and the car began to hesitate when accelerating. Last but not least in 2010, today actually, I park my car and was unable to remove the key from the ignition. I plan to go to the dealership tomorrow to determine the cause and resolution to this particular issue. I have paid over hundreds of dollars for all these repairs, which occurred right after my warranty was up.

Filed Dec 11, 2009 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · MA

Car jumping, and hesitating. It happened alot. Engine light would come on. Told that there was nothing wrong, and that if the gas cap or engine top wasn't on that it was cause the light to go on, and was told about the jumping of the car that the sensor needed to catch up to the engine, that is what is was suppose to do. Also car switching its gear by itself then slowing down and losing power on the highway. Would have to pull over put the car in park, then proceed to put it in drive then it wouldn't happen for a couple of weeks.

Filed Feb 26, 2007 · Engine, Steering · 5,000 miles · TX

At less than 5000 miles my car would hesitate when going to accelerate. I have taken my car to the dealership at least 4 times for this issue. It is now in the shop again because when I would turn left something in the steering column was loose.