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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%)

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2006 Ford Fusion suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

117000 mi

US $20
Tie Rod end (both) boot torn. Replaced. 
124500 mi

US $1
Right strut bearing made horrible noise. Injected lithium grease and all is fine. 
126000 mi

US $80
strut bearing (front right) replaced. 
134300 mi

US $100
all rear wheel bearings replaced 
137000 mi

US $262
Driver side lower arms replaced. Squeak is gone 
123380 mi

C $350
struts replaced. 
86420 mi Power steering fluid low with no obvious sign of leak. Fluid topped up and will be re-checked at the next interval, including dye injection if levels are low again. 
95800 mi

US $1100
Replace tires, struts and shocks 
1000 mi Took the car to the dealership for two TSB's: Front door rattle (passenger side) and front end clunk (suspension noise in right front side). No other problems until now. 
299000 mi

US $750
Needed new shocks...they were the originals! 
97340 mi

C $530
Damaged tie rod. Also need to replace brake disks. 
107800 mi

US $195
technician found and replaced worn sway bar links. preventative maintenance, 100k service replaced spark plugs, flushed coolant system and transmission.  
81000 mi

US $80
Power Steering fluid leaking from the pressure sensor. Replacement entailed removal of the fender well liner, passenger front tire, and replacement part cost $42 from Ford dealership and 1 hr labor. 
96400 mi

US $560
Both front hubs replaced, passenger hub mount also replaced as hub was seize-rusted on. Also replaced oil pressure switch. 
142000 mi

US $300
rack and pinion replaced with used oem 
82000 mi suggested replacement of bar. repair too expensive, so I decided against the repair 
103000 mi suspension creaking. mechanic idicates the control arm may need to be replaced 
106640 mi

C $750
Tie Rod end was worn, replaced and wheel alignment done by dealer. I purchased new brake pads and rotors from dealer, then installed them myself as well 
88440 mi

C $700
Replaced both tie rod ends. Replaced right side upper ball joint. 
33000 mi

US $107
Took it to Shepard Ford as front left bearing needed replacing. They told me it was the brakes that needed repairing. I said it was not. Upon them furthing inspecting the car, they saw I was right. It was NOT the brakes!!!!! 

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2006 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

92480 mi

C $1000
Front struts worn out 
96000 mi

US $120
Clunk in steering and during acceleration and braking. 

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2006 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

25000 mi Creaking noise in front suspension 
187000 mi

US $1000
as well as rear wheel bears. Also front right wheel bearing. 
110000 mi

US $1800
control arms replacement 
172000 mi

US $500
Replaced front struts due to noises. Still may have to replace tie rod ends. 
197000 mi

US $3500
Replaced, struts (4), front rotors and pads. A arms lower control arms (4), stabilizer links, tires 
98000 mi

US $360
wheel hub worn 
139000 mi

US $370
lower control arm (front right) replaced 
162000 mi

US $500
replaced front struts, worn 

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2006 Ford Fusion Suspension Problems

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