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2006 Ford Fusion engine problems

47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Ford Fusion6% of all complaints for this model year.

47
Engine complaints
6%
share of all complaints
100,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
4 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact became aware of an oil leak on the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that oil was leaking from the engine. The mechanic was unsure where the leak originated. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

    filed Jun 13, 2023

  • The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal creaking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired on several occasions due to the…

    filed Jun 5, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • When performing any transmission fluid change or topoff involving Motorcraft® Premium ATF, MERCON® V has replaced all versions of Motorcraft® Premium ATF and can be used going forward. Mixing Motorcraft® Premium ATF…

    SSM 52243 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 8, 2024
  • The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…

    SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016
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Engine problems in other Fusion years

YearReportsShare
2020 Fusion5028%
2019 Fusion15349%
2018 Fusion20146%
2017 Fusion39436%
2016 Fusion44127%
2015 Fusion27127%
2014 Fusion20415%
2013 Fusion38421%
2012 Fusion1114%
2011 Fusion27610%
2010 Fusion70014%
2009 Fusion303%
Fusion engine problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.