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2006 Ford Fusion Air bags Problems

Complaints
319about this part
Share
44%of 730 total for the year
Median mileage
101,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 319 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Ford Fusion, 44% of the 730 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,500 miles. 25 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall I received an official safety recall for my 2006 Ford Fusion in july of 2016. I have checked with my dealership and with Ford motor company corporate offices and to date, almost 8 months later, no one can tell me any estimate timeline for this repair. I feel 8 months is totally unreasonable. Can anything be done to expedite the repair to correct this defect?”

NHTSA complaint #10948502, filed 2017-01, 125,000 miles

“Takata recall. Upon attempting to trade in the vehicle I was informed that it is worth one third of the book value since the air bag is apparently under recall and Ford is offering no fix for this problem so I am left driving a dangerous vehicle that I cannot sell or trade. No remedy is not an acceptable answer.”

NHTSA complaint #11034807, filed 2017-10, 105,000 miles

“Takata recall. I noticed about a month ago where my passenger airbag is located thedash is slowly coming up. Like the airbag is slowly inflating inside and pushing the cover up. Is it safe to keep driving the vehicle or will it one day soon explode and cause injury to me or my family. I noticed this as my car was parked.”

NHTSA complaint #10885667, filed 2016-07, 120,500 miles

“There is a recall on airbags and every time I call my Ford dealership they tell me they don't have the part to do the recall repair. Also recently my door handle had broke leaving it unable to lock. I work at a bar so I leave late hours I was very scared by a gentleman hanging around so I got in my car to lock the doors only to break my handle and find out this happens a lot and when the mechanism breaks the locks no longer work.”

NHTSA complaint #11154655, filed 2018-11, 114,000 miles

“I have been advised by Ford that my vehicle has a recall on the the takata airbag inflator, and Ford has replaced the inflator. However, your recall tool does not show any recalls for my make, model, and year. This does not lend credibility to your software.”

NHTSA complaint #11155909, filed 2018-12, 150,958 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202042%
201941%
201851%
2017283%
2016503%
2015394%
2014433%
20131016%
201240416%
201133012%
201059112%
200935935%
200863847%
200761558%
200631944%

Other parts of the 2006 Ford Fusion

Transmission and drivetrain
150 complaintsBody and structure
74 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
37 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Fusion

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology