2006 Ford Fusion vs 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 730 | 398 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 113 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 319 | 13 |
| Power Train | 150 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 144 |
| Engine | 47 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 71 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 78 |
| Structure | 74 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 27 | 46 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 37 | 21 |
| Shifting problems | 36 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 20 | 38 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 16 |
2006 Ford Fusion
2006 Mercedes-Benz E350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.