2006 Ford Fusion Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 730 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Ford Fusion, 2% of the 730 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 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.
“I have a 2006 Fusion this problem started a year ago. First my car shakes, when driven 20mph and try to accelerate it has a hard time picking up speed it misses. So I had my spark plugs changed twice in the last year because I thought that's what was wrong. I took it to my local good year and they noticed that I've had my spark plugs changed with them twice so, the mechanic took my car apart and found that my 5th cylinder was bad and that it was burning through my coils. …”
NHTSA complaint #10538268, filed 2013-09, 89,000 miles“2006 Ford Fusion: two safety issues 1. The dashboard on the passenger side near the air bag is warped/bulged. The air bag indicator flashes on every once in awhile. I am concerned the air bag will deploy causing harm. This is a major safety concern. 2. Complaint: cracking and popping in my front suspension when turning or going over bumps. About two years ago I took my car to a Ford dealership and they stated there was a technical service bulletin and a sub frame assembly kit needed installed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555053, filed 2013-12, 50,000 miles“I am having loud creaking sounds coming from the front end of my 2006 Ford Fusion sel 3.0l. It creaks while just driving & creaks really loud when making turns.”
NHTSA complaint #10400993, filed 2011-05, 72,000 miles“The vehicle has a noise that is similar to a strut that is lose, that started out as slight noise and has subsequently gotten louder. The Fusion has a v-6 and is now out of warranty and was purchased new; the problem has existed for years with no dealer having a solution to the problem. That noise has been investigated by two separate Ford dealers, (one where we purchased the vehicle) the other an independent Ford dealer I purchased an explorer from. Neither could find the cause of the sound. It occurs over bumps sometimes and sometimes over smooth pavement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10405281, filed 2011-06, 33,725 miles“Tuve un Choque mi carro no freno y Choque a un carro que iba a dar vuelta a la izquierda, frene y mi carro no lo hizo , el impacto fue el que freno , mi carro se dano todo el frente , el punto es que yo lleve mi carro a remplazar las bolsas de aire al dealer , hace como 7 messes que porque estaban defectuosas ,, a mi carro no le hicieron ningun cambio de bolsas de aire solo las desconectaron , y al dia siguiente me prende en el tablero el foco De la bolsa de aire .no debieron desconectar eso no fue lo que me dijeron a mi”
NHTSA complaint #11665852, filed 2025-06Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 | 18 | 1% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 36 | 1% |
| 2011 | 29 | 1% |
| 2010 | 34 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 0% |
| 2007 | 9 | 1% |
| 2006 | 11 | 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 complaintsSteering
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Fusion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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