2006 Ford Fusion Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 5%of 730 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,875miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Ford Fusion, 5% of the 730 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,875 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I hit another vehicle in the rear when the brakes on my 2006 Ford Fusion failed. I was traveling about 30 miles an hour when traffic stopped and I applied the brakes but car didnt stop hitting another vehicle. I had called the local Ford to have the brake recall fixed but they did not have the parts at the time * (recall related incident) ts”
NHTSA complaint #11363543, filed 2020-10, 186,000 miles“My car is fire safety recall of the ABS system in first quarter of 2020 but Ford still has not provided the recall. My braking has failed several times when I braked hard; the brake did not put into effect until the pedal went all the way to the floor. It's a very dangerous situation and Ford has to offer the recall as soon as possible as it's already overdue for 4 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11350149, filed 2020-08, 124,200 miles“My car slips out fo gear, slows down on the highway, revvs at high RPM's, and won't accelerate again unless I slam the gas pedal down. It only does this sometimes. Also, I have been experiencing intermittent brake failure. I apply my foot onto the break, and it goes straight to the floor. Delays stop time substantially.”
NHTSA complaint #11373100, filed 2020-11, 63,000 miles“-steering-the steering wheel shakes eveytime I slow down the vehicle. -speed control-the vehicle skids/swerves as I'm driving. -brakes-the brakes are faulty as well. -electrical system- the charging system needs to be checked. (shown on indicator) -**vehicle is making a loud humming noise when accelerating/driving (front of vehicle) *there is already a recall for the airbags as well. -didnt pass safety inspection”
NHTSA complaint #11099095, filed 2018-05, 153,306 miles“I was on a city street, in motion, going about 10-15 MPH. I was braking in a construction zone, while going over a bump where the pavement dropped. It felt like the ABS engaged, then the brake pedal went to the floor. I pulled into a nearby parking lot where I could test the brakes. I was able to pump up the brakes, apply pressure, but then lost the brake pedal again. I repeated this process probably a dozen times until finally I had normal braking again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11021267, filed 2017-09, 110,550 milesRelated recalls
- 19V904000Dec 18, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic…Covers: Ford Fusion 2006–2010, Lincoln Zephyr 2006–2010, Mercury Milan 2006–2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10205727Dec 7, 2021Certain 2006-2010 Model Year Fusion/Milan/MKZ/Zephyr Vehicles Equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems DOT 3 Brake Fluid and Anti-Lock Brake System Function In some of the affected…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 5% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 102 | 9% |
| 2016 | 137 | 8% |
| 2015 | 125 | 13% |
| 2014 | 120 | 9% |
| 2013 | 73 | 4% |
| 2012 | 113 | 4% |
| 2011 | 194 | 7% |
| 2010 | 548 | 11% |
| 2009 | 531 | 52% |
| 2008 | 542 | 40% |
| 2007 | 147 | 14% |
| 2006 | 36 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Fusion
319 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
150 complaintsBody and structure
74 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
37 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.
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