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2006 Ford Fusion repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 253 repairs.
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2006 Ford Fusion other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (85%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Fusion

Engine not specified

10000 mi Driver interior door handle was starting to "bubble" in appearance. Dealer ordered new handle and will call when handle arrives. 

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2006 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

25300 mi

C $98
Inside driver's door handle stuck out after use. Remote would not lock door. Automatic locking after car starts moving would not lock door. Shop ordered new part from Ford, removed and replaced part. 
88440 mi

C $20
Went in for oil change. Had a squeak in front wheel. Was sensor for air pressure sensor. 
68820 mi

C $80
Door latch not engaging properly on front right door, dealer had previously adjusted. Door closed but did not sit completely flush with body and door handle had extremely "light" touch. Some noise at highway speeds. Re-adjusted, OK. 
79980 mi

C $150
Spring in FL door lock mechanism broke, cracking inside door handle and dislodging entire assembly. Door would open/close, but not lock. 
27000 mi Still Waiting on Dealer to Fix Broken Lumbar Support in Drivers seat. 2nd Visit, still no satisfactory results. 
34000 mi Lumbar in Drivers seat broke. Manufactures Defect repaired under Original Factory Warranty. 
101200 mi

US $60
Driver's door handle broke and trapped me inside. From the internet, this is a common problem with a badly designed handle mechanism. I bought a new handle from the dealer and installed it in an hour. Door inside is beautifully engineere 
12400 mi Manual drivers seat bolster stopped working. New one installed under warranty. 
1860 mi Driver seat Lumbar control cover by Warranty 
20000 mi Changed side curtain air bag because it was seperating from the seat. 
48982 mi Changed the gear shifter after the key became stuck in the ignition. 
90000 mi

US $100
changed side curtain airbag a second time.  

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2006 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

2480 mi Poor handling on slippery roads (rain/snow). Car sliding side to side at speeds higher than 60 K. Even in the winter with new winter tires. Info. via word of mouth from other drivers discovered  

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2006 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

162000 mi

US $917
Replaced driver seat track (power seat) 
7000 mi drivers seat lumbar mechanism broken 

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2006 Ford Fusion 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

15000 mi Worn floor mats. 

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2006 Ford Fusion Other Problems

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