Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Ford Fusion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Ford Fusion has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 730 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V158000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V904000 ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14E028000 Driver Side Accessory Floor Mat may Trap Pedal NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 319 complaints
- Power Train 150 complaints
- Structure 74 complaints
- Electrical System 71 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 37 complaints
Of the 730 complaints on file, 38 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 730 complaints, owners report 33 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Ford Fusion has a below-average rating due to significant airbag and powertrain issues, as evidenced by 730 complaints and 5 recalls. The high volume of complaints suggests reliability issues, especially with airbags and powertrain components. Recalls show common safety concerns, impacting overall reliability perception.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Transmission | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive transmission
- Airbag warning light
- Braking issues
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Ford Fusion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.