2006 Ford Fusion Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 730 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,063miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Ford Fusion, 2% of the 730 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,063 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“-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“While on my way to winston salem nc I was driving my 2006 Ford Fusion. Then I felt the car going towards the right. I tried to straighten up the car but the steering wheel was stuck. With the steering wheel stuck and my car still going towards the right I struck a parked car on the shoulder of us 52 at about 60 MPH. My vehicle came to a stop but the vehicle that I struck went across two lanes of traffic and down an embankment. My wife, daughter and myself were rushed to the hospital along with the driver of the other vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10885694, filed 2016-07, 160,000 miles“The power steering on my car failed today. On my way to work the steering became difficult. At lunch, the steering started to really be difficult and locked up as I pulled into the lot. We checked the power steering fluid and it was full. After work, I headed home. The car was okay to begin with but the longer I drove the harder the steering became- it became increasingly hard to turn corners. I started having to use two hands to turn the wheel. Finally, while turning right, the power steering failed.the steering wheel locked up wouldn't turn the wheels at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10655155, filed 2014-11, 109,215 miles“At less than 5000 miles my car would hesitate when going to accelerate. I have taken my car to the dealership at least 4 times for this issue. It is now in the shop again because when I would turn left something in the steering column was loose.”
NHTSA complaint #10183588, filed 2007-02, 5,000 miles“There is a creaking noise from the front end of the car, which appears to be a crack subframe in my 2006 Ford Fusion se v6. There is a technical service bulletin (TSB 06-24-7) for the 2006 Ford fusions, 2006 zephyrs and 2006 milans. It states that the repair is eligible under provisions of new vehicle limited warranty coverage. My car is still under this warranty, and Ford (fette Ford, clifton nj) has refused to aid me in any way. I purchased my vehicle from sawgrass Ford (sunrise, fl). They claim this is not under warranty, and are trying to charge $2100 for the repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10280772, filed 2009-08, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021218Dec 1, 2007Power steering fluid leaks from steering rack and pump attachment joints. *kb updated 2/27/08.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 | 6% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 | 52 | 5% |
| 2016 | 176 | 11% |
| 2015 | 163 | 16% |
| 2014 | 329 | 25% |
| 2013 | 389 | 22% |
| 2012 | 1,474 | 59% |
| 2011 | 1,435 | 51% |
| 2010 | 1,662 | 32% |
| 2009 | 16 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 21 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 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 complaintsFuel system
15 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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