2006 Ford Fusion Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“Ac / climate control evaporator temperature sensor (eatc) fails to register set temperature causing loss of compressor operation for the purpose of defogging the windshield creating a visibility hazard, as well as the inability to cool the passenger compartment. System blows only warm / hot air, fogging the windshield and creating a visibility hazard.”

“Motor mounts: all three mounts have been replaced. 6 total. One has been replaced twice. One three times. Electric door locks & window regulators: front driver and rear right passenger have failed. Driver floor mat: slides.”

“Windshield cracked horizontally on a 20 f day (no ice or water involved). Car had warmed up for approx. 10 mins. Before driving. Drove half a suburban block, heard a popping sound and noticed a crack that developed about 4 inches above the windshield wipers and is about 24 inches long.”

“Low visibility out of the rear windshield can pose a danger when backing up in parking lots or out of driveways since sometimes the road cannot be seen and distance to other vehicles cannot be estimated. No backup warning system was available as an add-on like the Ford explorer and other Ford models. This should be a standard feature in all models of the vehicle as it would provide safety in backing of the vehicle if not at least an option to add to the purchase.”

“My windshield had serious distortions throughout the entire glass. Varying degress of magnification caused eye strain and headaches. It was dangerous driving the vehicle in this condition and not a pleasant experience. My dealership replaced the windshield only to have the new one be even worse. The new windshield is so bad it's as though I'm looking through a wet windshield that has not been wiped. The dealership has acknowledged the replacement is bad and that it might be indicative of a larger problem. They plan on contacting Ford. …”