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2006 Ford Fusion
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| Ford Fusion in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 10000 | 0 | Driver interior door handle was starting to "bubble" in appearance. Dealer ordered new handle and will call when handle arrives. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Fusion in Tamaulipas, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Driver seat Lumbar control cover by Warranty | |
| Aug | 2007 | 5 | Back left turn bulb | |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Automatic Climate Control sensor and A/C blower motor relay cover by warranty | |
| Ford Fusion in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | CD player died, it wouldnt take any CD's so had it replaced. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Took the car to the dealership for two TSB's: Front door rattle (passenger side) and front end clunk (suspension noise in right front side). No other problems until now. | |
| Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | The plastic trim on the moon roof that hides the gears disconnected from the window and interfered with operation of the moon roof. |
| Oct | 2008 | 24000 | 50 | The sunroof guards that hide the metal gears and parts had broken. The repair was fast and covered completely under warranty. |
| Aug | 2011 | 66000 | 1300 | Compressor needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 96720 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 102300 | 200 | air sensor to the carb was not functioning and effected starting the car |
| Jun | 2012 | 109740 | 500 | replace moonroof motor to open and close. Checked fuses and contact switch for functioning and both were not the problem. |
| Jul | 2012 | 112240 | 50 | Dealer opinion on why the moonroof motor was not working. Need to replace moonroof motor that is hidden between the inside ceiling of the roof and the outside metal roof. Major job that requires the whole inside ceiling to be removed. |
| Oct | 2012 | 119660 | 250 | remove complete inside roof to interior to get at the moonroof motor to just close the moonroof from a vent position to complete closure. Did not replace the motor as the cost for this was not acceptable from the dealers. |
| Dec | 2012 | 123380 | 350 | struts replaced. |
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 16000 | 0 | A faulty transmission control module caused intermittent stalling and various drivability problems. |
| Mar | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | A "buzzing" noise was heard from the firewall area of the car that usually occurred within 15-20 min. after starting. The noise was most prominent at idle and low speeds but generally abated at speeds>40 mph. |
| Jul | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | "Ticking" noise heard from engine within first 15 min. of driving or until engine reaches normal operating temp. |
| Aug | 2009 | 29000 | 180 | I perceive the noise as being related to the lifters or perhaps some reciprocating part in the top end. The engine sounds as though it is slowly coming apart. Everyone who should take responsibility assures me that this is normal but it isn't. |
| Sep | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | ticking sound from engine after warmup was bothersome. The dealer did not find anything unusual. |
| Aug | 2010 | 39000 | 332 | Since new this car has emitted a diesel-like clatter from the engine that becomes more strident with activation of the a/c compressor. A NY based dealer diagnosed a faulty A/C compressor and replaced same including all pulleys. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 45300 | 5 | Right rear turn signal went out. Replaced both rear signals. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | The Fusion had a computer reflash in early August. I didn't have any problems, but I read on forums that it improves shifting so I had it done. I didn't mind the shifting before, but it does seem to be smoother now. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 76000 | 122 | Motor and Regulator for the Right Front Passenger Door went out (became inoperable). Ordered the parts and replaced. Note: ordered Regulator did not fit properly. Forward rail upper bolt hole did not align and new hole was drilled in the alum panel. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 33000 | 107 | Took it to Shepard Ford as front left bearing needed replacing. They told me it was the brakes that needed repairing. I said it was not. Upon them furthing inspecting the car, they saw I was right. It was NOT the brakes!!!!! |
| Sep | 2010 | 42000 | 1 | I had to have the brakes replaced. Not under the extended warranty. |
| Jul | 2011 | 60000 | 600 | The front brakes needed to be replaced. Took the car in and they replaced them. |
| Dec | 2011 | 64000 | 135 | It was the thermostat. It failed to work. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 75500 | 500 | Rear brakes and rotors were replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 68200 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 68820 | 80 | Check battery light randomly illuminated/went out twice while car was being driven with no accessories running. Dealer reported no codes, load and voltage tests OK, visual inspection of wiring OK. |
| Jun | 2012 | 79980 | 150 | Spring in FL door lock mechanism broke, cracking inside door handle and dislodging entire assembly. Door would open/close, but not lock. |
| Nov | 2012 | 86420 | 0 | Power steering fluid low with no obvious sign of leak. Fluid topped up and will be re-checked at the next interval, including dye injection if levels are low again. |
| Apr | 2013 | 91760 | 0 | LF amber light does not light when activated for turn signal. No fast blink/error message and mechanic confirmed light is not reaching socket on blink. Other lights unaffected. Possible 'control unit' malfunction. |
| Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 97000 | 0 | Gasket came off of sunroof glass due to rust in the gasket spine. Ford offers no spare part -- the entire glass must be replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 98000 | 135 | replaced rear pads and rotors |
| Feb | 2013 | 102000 | 60 | Driver's door handle broke and trapped me inside. From the internet, this is a common problem with a badly designed handle mechanism. I bought a new handle from the dealer and installed it in an hour. Door inside is beautifully engineere |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 109000 | 195 | technician found and replaced worn sway bar links. preventative maintenance, 100k service replaced spark plugs, flushed coolant system and transmission. |
| Jun | 2011 | 112000 | 270 | replaced worn out front brake pads and rotors |
| Aug | 2011 | 115300 | 50 | drivers door inner handle snapped causing the door not to lock and unable to exit the vehicle with the window closed |
| Jan | 2012 | 124000 | 0 | front turn signals went out and one marker stayed lit shorted to power the smart junction block needed replacement at $1,100 |
| Ford Fusion in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 52080 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 81860 | 445 | Front engine seal was replaced, along with serpentine drive belt Remote start control module replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 106640 | 750 | Tie Rod end was worn, replaced and wheel alignment done by dealer. I purchased new brake pads and rotors from dealer, then installed them myself as well |
| Mar | 2013 | 130200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 44000 | 100 | buzzing noise coming from behind the steering column. |
| Jan | 2011 | 53000 | 70 | rubbing/bumping sound in front, right of car near tire Busted button and mechanism on front dash compartment. Too costly to fix. Will live with it. Am not happy with the quality of the Fusion plastic interior (dash, door, etc). I expect better...especially for the price paid. |
| Jun | 2011 | 55000 | 0 | The inside driver's door handle broke. I cannot open the door from the inside; I roll down the window and open it from the outside. I decided not to repair the door handle because of the cost. |
| Apr | 2012 | 64000 | 100 | Car was having problems with acceleration and at times would jump sporadically while changing gears. The transmission had to be completely replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 12400 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 16120 | 45 | "low brake fluid" warning message. Dealer said no code present. Took it in when light finally went on near dealer store. Dealer said master cylinder sensor bad. (ya think?) On repair invoice described part as brake switch. Paid labour only. |
| Jul | 2011 | 25800 | 98 | Inside driver's door handle stuck out after use. Remote would not lock door. Automatic locking after car starts moving would not lock door. Shop ordered new part from Ford, removed and replaced part. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60140 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 81000 | 80 | Power Steering fluid leaking from the pressure sensor. Replacement entailed removal of the fender well liner, passenger front tire, and replacement part cost $42 from Ford dealership and 1 hr labor. |
| Feb | 2012 | 97700 | 560 | Both front hubs replaced, passenger hub mount also replaced as hub was seize-rusted on. Also replaced oil pressure switch. |
| Apr | 2012 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Auto temperature control sensor for AC failed. Replaced under original factory warranty. This was the first repair of any kind on this car. |
| Aug | 2009 | 46000 | 40 | Driver's inside door handle broke. Replaced the door handle mechanism. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 53000 | 0 | Transmission slipping. Car went to shop and parts were ordered. They will be installed (new transmission) next week. Not under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | 75000 | 465 | Transmission slipping--cooling lines had to be replaced |
| Sep | 2011 | 78000 | 150 | Starter and battery replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 11000 | 0 | Had to replace the left rear turn signal bulb. |
| Jun | 2007 | 15000 | 0 | Door rattle. Rusted panel above license plate. Worn floor mats. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 12000 | 0 | Air leak in drivers window; door rattle; dash rattle |
| Sep | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | Front rotors needed turning, front calipers needed adjusting. |
| May | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | Front brake rotors needed turning again. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 175 | Replaced throttle body. | |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 27000 | 0 | Still Waiting on Dealer to Fix Broken Lumbar Support in Drivers seat. 2nd Visit, still no satisfactory results. Still Waiting on Dealer to Fix Ignition switch that thinks the key is always in it. 2nd Visit, still no satisfactory results. |
| Jul | 2007 | 33000 | 0 | Fixed ignition switch. |
| Oct | 2007 | 36700 | 0 | Lumbar support fixed |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 6200 | 0 | squeaking brakes |
| Oct | 2007 | 12180 | 0 | Replaced lumber support, |
| Nov | 2008 | 19220 | 0 | Power window regulator faulty. |
| Feb | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | re-torqued the top end. | |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | changed a swith in the AC | |
| Jun | 2007 | 0 | Changed side curtain air bag because it was seperating from the seat. | |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Changed the gear shifter after the key became stuck in the ignition. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 100 | changed side curtain airbag a second time. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 5000 | 0 | TSB for throttle response and transmission shifting issues. TSB for rattle on fire wall between 30 and 40 MPH. Rattle still present. |
| Feb | 2007 | 8000 | 0 | bumper adhesive let go on top of rear bumper 2 days after i bought the car |
| Apr | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | In for rattle in the rear of the car and previous TSB not done correctly (rattle on firewall). Blower motor clicking. Rattle fixed, TSB redone. Blower motor replaced. |
| Nov | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Floor mat worn, dealer wouldnt replace it. Called Ford customer care, Ford required dealer to replace it. Still pending parts. Driver's seat torn, ordered new seat cover. Replaced torn seat cover. IMPROPERY INSTALLED. Had upholstry shop fix. Need to replace trim broken in the process. Do not plan to have dealer do next repair. Floor mats still not in. |
| Aug | 2009 | 44000 | 0 | CD player stopped working again. seat torn fixed |
| Sep | 2009 | 46000 | 0 | Previous stereo replacement defective. Replaced with a new stereo which has since stopped working :( Update: turns out they only had to reprogram the ACM, which they failed to do in August. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | Passenger seat squeaks loudly when occupied. Dealership has not been able to resolve after 4 trips. |
| Aug | 2007 | 26000 | 0 | This was a continuation of the seat squeak problem noted previously. This time, a new seat track was installed but the squeak remains and now I have a new rattle when no one is in the seat. Before, it only squeaked with someone in the seat. |
| May | 2008 | 42000 | 100 | Seat squeak on passenger side. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 15000 | 0 | Had TSB 07-05-10 for wind noise at the B pillar performed. |
| May | 2007 | 15000 | 0 | Started to notice wind noise inside vehicle. I then did research and found the TSB for the B pillar wind noise. Noticed the wind noise was around this area. Took the vehicle to the dealership and they agreed. Part was ordered and arrived in about 2 we |
| Dec | 2011 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | Computer reflash for transmission shifting issues. | |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | Reflashed electronic temperature control to change the operation of the temp up and down buttons. Used to scroll when you hit the button. Now you have to hit it one time for each degree of change. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 1860 | 0 | Reflash PCM High idle speed at start up. No cost under warranty. |
| Jan | 2008 | 16120 | 0 | Vacuum lines under front dash in engine compartment would rattle when parked out in cold. Lines insulated and fastened securely as per TSB by Ford. |
| Feb | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Noise from driver side door. | |
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 33480 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 35340 | 180 | Transmission shift between 1 and 2, in traffic was slipping or grabbing. New flash update and changed fluid (just to be sure). |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 1000 | Bad plug coils | |
| Ford Fusion in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | The grease used in the cv joints freezes below 20 deg so they replaced both axles. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 55180 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 69440 | 0 | front: brake pads and rotors, rear: just pads |
| Jul | 2012 | 91140 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 74000 | 328 | Thermostat stuck open. After diagnostic, problem confirmed. Thermostat and housing replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 66500 | 120 | Though mostly functioning properly, the thermostat failed to bring coolant to correct temp level, causing check engine light to come on. Thermostat replaced, check engine light off. |
| Feb | 2012 | 69000 | 160 | Accessory belt and belt tensioner replaced after tensioner began squealing regularly |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 90000 | 1750 | complete rebuild of transmission assembly and casing |
| Jul | 2011 | 91000 | 40 | replaced side mirror control switch |
| Aug | 2011 | 92000 | 40 | replaced license plate bulb. took more than ten minutes, I'm a bit of a novice. |
| Jan | 2012 | 99000 | 500 | thermostat stuck in on position front passenger side CV boot torn causing metal rub and major squeak... had to replace whole axle because you can't buy just the boot |
| Mar | 2013 | 117000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 104000 | 1300 | Clutch went out. Throwout bearing failed. Starter. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 2480 | 0 | Poor handling on slippery roads (rain/snow). Car sliding side to side at speeds higher than 60 K. Even in the winter with new winter tires. Info. via word of mouth from other drivers discovered |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 58000 | 200 | cooling, thermostant out |
| Ford Fusion in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Squeaky passenger seat when 200+ pound occupant aboard. Driver's seat heater element burned out and was replaced. |
| Apr | 2008 | 33000 | 0 | Seat squeek returned, will go back in the shop in May. |
| May | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Plastic trim was rubbing on metal frame, was repaired by padding metal frame. |
| Jan | 2010 | 57300 | 430 | Replaced an engine sensor (and spark plug) due to a check engine light. |
| Jun | 2012 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 79000 | 300 | Rear brake pads worn, replaced pads and rotors. Went with Ford OEM pads from parts dept at dealer where I work. Severe throttle lag, stumbling idle when cold, repeated Check Engine Light on for temperature not getting warm enough. Reflashed PCM for throttle concern to latest update. Concerns appear to be gone for the past few weeks. |
| Dec | 2011 | 96000 | 120 | Thermostat. Vehicle has had on and off problems with running too cold. P0128. Clunk in steering and during acceleration and braking. |
| Ford Fusion in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 45000 | 0 | At 48,000 miles, the engine develops a metal-on-metal "knock". One of the valves broke off the rod, severely damaging engine. Had to replace whole engine. Traded car in right after getting it back. |
2006 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Fusion in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 50220 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 53940 | 200 | Brake pedal went down all the way and brakes were very weak. The service shop said that they bleeded the ABS system and if it happens again will have to replace it. |
| Nov | 2012 | 55480 | 100 | Brake pedal went down all the way and brakes were very weak. Replaced master cylinder and ABS module covered under extended warranty. |
| Apr | 2013 | 57660 | 100 | Front turn signals stopped working. Had to replace and reprogram the smart junction module. |
| Ford Fusion in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Driver side lumbar support on the seat broke. Replaced by dealership under warranty. | |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | steering wheel radio functions wouldn't work correctly | |
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 74000 | 400 | check engine light on, an emissions valve was bad, expensive small part at $300 |
| May | 2010 | 90000 | 125 | Original front brakes lasted 86,000. Unreal, this still remains a great car. |
| Jul | 2010 | 94000 | 0 | Rear brakes. |
| Oct | 2010 | 97000 | 400 | Oxygen sensor. Valve assembly. |
| Dec | 2011 | 111000 | 0 | Spring loaded idler pulley needed to be replaced. Replaced belt while at it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 125000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | CD player would not function. |
| Jun | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Creaking noise in front suspension Check engine light came on, problem was thermostat stuck open |
| Jun | 2012 | 59000 | 800 | Sensor in a/c system failed. Required removal of dash assembly to service. 30 dollar part, balance was labor. |
| Nov | 2012 | 63500 | 180 | Leaking valve cover gasket replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Gas intake problem. |
| Feb | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 39000 | 285 | Replaced canister vent valve assembly. |
| Oct | 2010 | 90000 | 45 | Driver inside door handle broke |
| Feb | 2011 | 98000 | 360 | wheel hub worn |
| Apr | 2011 | 101000 | 500 | Air pump valve replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 120000 | 230 | rear brakes replaced first time at 119K miles |
| Aug | 2012 | 125500 | 465 | Key would not come out of ignition. Replaced cylinder and lock |
| Oct | 2012 | 130000 | 195 | warped brake rotor, turned all 4 |
| Jan | 2013 | 135000 | 275 | belt idle pulley became noisy. Replaced pulley and belt |
| Mar | 2013 | 139000 | 370 | lower control arm (front right) replaced |
| Ford Fusion in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 18300 | 0 | Replaced transmission |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | transmission range finder was faulty causing transmission and engine to rev at high speeds. |
| Mar | 2011 | 54500 | 415 | Check engine light= thermostat failure. Also completed oil change/tire rotation and recently a trans fluid change (unsure why it was so dirty so early). |
| Mar | 2012 | 67000 | 260 | Ignition coil on #2 cylinder failed. Start the car, it runs briefly ok then starts to spit/cough/sputter, then sort of catches itself and the check engine light comes on. Ignition coil failure #4 cylinder; second IC failure in less than a month; very displeased!! |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 63000 | 250 | Check engine light indicated electronic thermostat was faulty. Replaced thermostat. Also changed front disc brake pads. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | Driver's interior door handle didn't work. Handle link broke, possibly from pulling too hard, but still covered under Manufacturer's Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. |
| May | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 7000 | 0 | drivers seat lumbar mechanism broken |
| Jun | 2011 | 130000 | 0 | MAF code, check engine light |
| Jan | 2013 | 172000 | 500 | Replaced thermostat to clear P0128 Code. Replaced front struts due to noises. Still may have to replace tie rod ends. |
| Mar | 2013 | 175000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 55000 | 250 | Thermostat |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | The button to release the shifter did not pop out, leaving the shifter free to move up and down. |
| Apr | 2013 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Fusion in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 83000 | 450 | Thermostat change, oil change, tire rotation |
| Feb | 2010 | 99500 | 500 | Replaced throttle body |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Fusion in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | Loose shift selector control handle. |
| Jul | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Transmission "reflashed" due to "late shift" from 1st to 2nd gear upon startup when vehicle sat for more than 5 hours. |
| Sep | 2009 | 37000 | 0 | Rear brake rotors badly "warped" replaced at N/C by dealer-customer paid for brake pads. Both front headlight assemblies replaced as they were becoming "cloudy" (warranty) |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Ford Fusion 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Fusion in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 11000 | 0 | Upon starting the car, the gear shifter would not come out of park. This was accompanied by a strange combination of lights on the instrument cluster. Car would run, everything seemed to work, but it would not leave park. Email 2-8-2007: another trip where didn't fix transmission issue; two others where not actually written up, just disconnect and reconnect battery. See above See above |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Ford Fusion 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Ford Fusion in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 19000 | 0 | Driver's seat lumbar support broke. |
| Aug | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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