2006 Ford Fusion Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 730 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,666miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Ford Fusion, 2% of the 730 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,666 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving at 55 MPH, the car lost power, I pulled to the side of the road the wrench light came on, the engine made some rattling sounds. Then I shut the engine off and had it towed to my mechanics shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10593544, filed 2014-05, 160,950 miles“Vehicle losses propulsion at very inconvenient times ( I.e. Driving down the interstate, stopped at a stop light, and pulling out into traffic). I have attempt two fix the problem because mechanic said that it was my throttle body. I even called Ford, and they said if the wrench light is on it was the throttle body. I just want this problem to stop happing because I have done everything to fix it. Changed the spark plugs, battery, throttle body (twice), and even did the oil. Nothing works. …”
NHTSA complaint #10544867, filed 2013-09, 91,000 miles“The factory ignition coils began to short against the interior walls of the engine head above the spark plugs. As they shorted it burn the power control module (PCM). With no PCM my spark plugs failed to light, causing my engine become flooded with gasoline, which washed away the lubricants on my cylinder and heads causing all of my cylinders and heads to become damaged. As this happened before I was able to pull over my engine shut off. Causing me to lose power steering and all of the other electrical functioning components. …”
NHTSA complaint #10627360, filed 2014-08, 70,020 miles“In 2013 I experienced a loss of speed/power on my 2006 Ford Fusion. I pulled into a parking space at a shopping center and turned the car off. When the incident happened the wrench light and the traction light where lit on the dashboard display. When I started the car back up the lights were off on the dashboard and the car seemed to run fine. I did not have another incident until 2014. This time the check engine light came on as well as the wrench and traction lights. I took it and had a diagnostic done and was told it was the p code indicating the throttle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10730412, filed 2015-06, 32,000 miles“I was accelerating as I was entering/merging onto the highway. The vehicle jerked violently and stopped with a loud thud. After the sudden stop, driving on the highway was erratic, meaning the RPM and shifting was all over the place. I exited as soon as the next exit was available. Then, even though the vehicle was in drive, it went out of gear and I was unable to propel the vehicle forward. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The dealership stated that the valve body of the transmission would need to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10486133, filed 2012-11, 75,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | 7% |
| 2019 | 17 | 5% |
| 2018 | 30 | 7% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 92 | 6% |
| 2015 | 67 | 7% |
| 2014 | 82 | 6% |
| 2013 | 141 | 8% |
| 2012 | 65 | 3% |
| 2011 | 236 | 8% |
| 2010 | 705 | 14% |
| 2009 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 2% |
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 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsExterior lighting
21 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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