2006 Ford Fusion
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Ford Fusion is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 214 on record.
2006 Ford Fusion at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2006 Ford Fusion recalls 5
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford …
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, …
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, Ameri…
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners wil…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain all weather driver side accessory floor mats sold for use in model year 2006-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 9, 2007, through October 31, 2010. The affected floor mats may move and possibly interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement mats, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S07. NOTE: Vehicles built after October 31, 2010, while potentially equipped wi…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2006 Ford Fusion common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 730 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2006 Ford Fusion MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2006 Ford Fusion worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2006 Ford Fusion costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2006 Ford Fusion trims & engines on record
2006 Ford Fusion vehicles on record
2006 Ford Fusion SE3FAFP07Z46R195139
2006 Ford Fusion SEL3FAHP08Z96R136241
2006 Ford Fusion SE3FAFP07126R120515
2006 Ford Fusion SEL3FAHP08106R111593
2006 Ford Fusion SEL3FAFP08146R135113
2006 Ford Fusion SEL3FAHP08196R151705
2006 Ford Fusion SEL3FAFP08106R236374
2006 Ford Fusion SE3FAFP071X6R246556
2006 Ford Fusion SE3FAFP07136R108891
2006 Ford Fusion S3FAFP06Z06R197973
2006 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07116R152798
2006 Ford Fusion SE3FAFP07Z76R179047
2006 Ford Fusion SE3FAFP07Z56R235521
2006 Ford Fusion SE3FAHP07Z86R140315
2006 Ford Fusion SEL3FAFP08146R119686
2006 Ford Fusion SEL3FAFP08156R126663
2006 Ford Fusion SEL3FAHP08116R212495
2006 Ford Fusion SE3FAFP07Z16R159604
2006 Ford Fusion SEL3FAFP08116R211449
2006 Ford Fusion SE3FAFP07136R198849
2006 Ford Fusion SEL3FAFP08196R208685
2006 Ford Fusion SE3FAFP07Z66R117641
2006 Ford Fusion SEL3FAHP08156R109998
2006 Ford Fusion SE3FAFP07116R132803
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2006 Ford Fusion — frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Ford Fusion have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2006 Ford Fusion. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Fusion?
Based on 730 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, service brakes, engine.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Ford Fusion get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Ford Fusion at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway).
How much is a 2006 Ford Fusion worth?
Comparable 2006 Ford Fusion listings run roughly $1,600–$5,200, typically around $3,333 (from 212 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.