Ford Fusion 2006–2012
1st generation · CD3
NHTSA data through 13 August 202618,632 complaints, 13,502 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
- Reports with mileage
- 13,502
- Median of reported failures
- 73,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Steering (24.9%)
- Recalls
- 13
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 46,000 and 109,000 miles.
Figure 1 · Ford Fusion 2006–2012 · 13,502 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 694 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 213 complaints (1.6%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 28,000
- 25%
- 46,000
- Median
- 73,000
- 75%
- 109,000
- 90%
- 146,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 363 | 2.7% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 167 | 1.2% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 173 | 1.3% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 186 | 1.4% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 235 | 1.7% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 332 | 2.5% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 389 | 2.9% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 606 | 4.5% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 664 | 4.9% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 694 | 5.1% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 642 | 4.8% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 617 | 4.6% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 660 | 4.9% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 593 | 4.4% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 586 | 4.3% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 513 | 3.8% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 566 | 4.2% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 485 | 3.6% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 475 | 3.5% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 448 | 3.3% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 475 | 3.5% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 309 | 2.3% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 291 | 2.2% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 289 | 2.1% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 372 | 2.8% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 264 | 2.0% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 268 | 2.0% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 200 | 1.5% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 226 | 1.7% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 169 | 1.3% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 236 | 1.7% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 117 | 0.9% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 169 | 1.3% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 115 | 0.9% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 94 | 0.7% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 74 | 0.5% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 93 | 0.7% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 58 | 0.4% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 48 | 0.4% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 28 | 0.2% |
| 200,000+ | 213 | 1.6% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 18,632 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006–2012 Ford Fusion, and 13,502 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 46,000 and 109,000 miles. The median is 73,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the steering (24.9% of complaints, typically around 92,000 miles), the airbag system (17.5% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles), the brakes (9.7% of complaints, typically around 104,000 miles).
13 recall campaigns cover this generation. 4 of them carry a severe NHTSA advisory.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2006–2012 Ford Fusion last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2006–2012 Ford Fusion were filed by 73,000 miles and 90% by 146,000 miles — figures drawn from 13,502 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
213 reports (1.6%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Fusion reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2006–2012 Fusion: the 3-minute check
Generated from 13,502 mileage-tagged complaints, 13 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at any dealer.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 13 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check steering on 2010–2012 (EPAS introduced with the 2010 refresh; 4–cylinder cars) cars. Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) sudden loss of assist. Conformal-coat contamination and ribbon-cable pin misalignment inside the steering gear motor cause loss of the motor position sensor signal, dropping…
- Check transmission on 2010–2012 cars. 6F35 six-speed automatic harsh/delayed engagement, shudder and internal failure after the 2010 changeover from the Aisin 5-speed.
- Check engine / fuel system on 2006–2009 cars. Electronic throttle body failure on the Duratec V6 producing wrench-light limp mode and stalling.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 46,000 and 109,000 miles, with a median of 73,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the steering and the airbag system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The airbag system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 85,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Ford Fusion 2006–2012
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Throttle and speed control1,258 reports52,00038,000–69,000Throttle and speed control: 1,258 reports, median 52,000 miles, middle half 38,000 to 69,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline1,619 reports54,00037,000–78,000Transmission and driveline: 1,619 reports, median 54,000 miles, middle half 37,000 to 78,000 miles.
- Engine1,259 reports56,00040,000–80,000Engine: 1,259 reports, median 56,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 80,000 miles.
- Electrical system866 reports66,00042,000–97,000Electrical system: 866 reports, median 66,000 miles, middle half 42,000 to 97,000 miles.
- Airbag system3,263 reports85,00057,000–120,000Airbag system: 3,263 reports, median 85,000 miles, middle half 57,000 to 120,000 miles.
- Steering4,633 reports92,00062,000–129,000Steering: 4,633 reports, median 92,000 miles, middle half 62,000 to 129,000 miles.
- Brakes1,812 reports104,00080,000–135,000Brakes: 1,812 reports, median 104,000 miles, middle half 80,000 to 135,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4,633 | 24.9% | 92,000 | 62,000–129,000 |
| Airbag system | 3,263 | 17.5% | 85,000 | 57,000–120,000 |
| Brakes | 1,812 | 9.7% | 104,000 | 80,000–135,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 1,619 | 8.7% | 54,000 | 37,000–78,000 |
| Engine | 1,259 | 6.8% | 56,000 | 40,000–80,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 1,258 | 6.8% | 52,000 | 38,000–69,000 |
| Electrical system | 866 | 4.6% | 66,000 | 42,000–97,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 758 | 4.1% | 57,000 | 42,000–83,000 |
| Body structure | 528 | 2.8% | 70,000 | 50,000–96,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 482 | 2.6% | 80,000 | 51,000–109,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Ford Fusion 2006–2012 · 13,502 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 38% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 63% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 80% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 98%: the remaining 1.6% of reports (213) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
38% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
In the reporting window
- Airbag system — middle half 57,000–120,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 37,000–78,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 40,000–80,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — middle half 38,000–69,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 42,000–97,000 mi
Mostly reported later
- Steering — middle half 62,000–129,000 mi
- Brakes — middle half 80,000–135,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
63% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 54,000 mi
- Engine — median 56,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 52,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Steering — middle half 62,000–129,000 mi
- Airbag system — middle half 57,000–120,000 mi
- Brakes — middle half 80,000–135,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 42,000–97,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
80% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Airbag system — median 85,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 54,000 mi
- Engine — median 56,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control — median 52,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 66,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Steering — middle half 62,000–129,000 mi
- Brakes — middle half 80,000–135,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 73,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The steering accounts for 24.9% of complaints (4,633 reports, 3,709 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 92,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 62,000 and 129,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 17.5% of complaints (3,263 reports, 794 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 85,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 57,000 and 120,000 miles.
The brakes account for 9.7% of complaints (1,812 reports, 1,380 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 104,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 80,000 and 135,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 8.7% of complaints (1,619 reports, 1,464 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 54,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 37,000 and 78,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 6.8% of complaints (1,259 reports, 1,162 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 56,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 80,000 miles.
Throttle and speed control accounts for 6.8% of complaints (1,258 reports, 1,165 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 52,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 38,000 and 69,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2010 model year drew the most — 7,026 complaints — while 2006 drew the fewest at 920. The median year sits at 1,533.
That makes 2010 an outlier: roughly 4.6 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 13 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
4 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (7), the hydraulic brake circuit (1), the fuel system (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 18,632 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 746 (4.0%)
- Fires
- 64
- Injury reports
- 358
- Fatality reports
- 12
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Steering 2010–2012 (EPAS introduced with the 2010 refresh; 4–cylinder cars)
Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) sudden loss of assist. Conformal-coat contamination and ribbon-cable pin misalignment inside the steering gear motor cause loss of the motor position sensor signal, dropping assist without warning. NHTSA recall 15V-340 / Ford 15S18 covered ~394,000 vehicles built Sep 2010-Feb 2012; NHTSA PE14-030 had earlier examined 2010 Fusion EPAS complaints.
Transmission 2010–2012
6F35 six-speed automatic harsh/delayed engagement, shudder and internal failure after the 2010 changeover from the Aisin 5-speed.
Engine / Fuel System 2006–2009
Electronic throttle body failure on the Duratec V6 producing wrench-light limp mode and stalling.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 920 | 582 |
| 2007 | 1,277 | 696 |
| 2008 | 1,533 | 891 |
| 2009 | 1,168 | 720 |
| 2010 | 7,026 | 5,675 |
| 2011 | 3,654 | 2,803 |
| 2012 | 3,054 | 2,135 |
Recalls (13) — is your car included?
Apr 2021 · 2006–2012 · Air BagsAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.
Apr 2021 · 2006–2010 · Service Brakes, HydraulicIf the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
What can happen. If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.
Mar 2021 · 2008–2012 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S05.
Feb 2019 · 2010–2012 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia,
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 19S01.
Nov 2018 · 2010 · Air BagsIf the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046. In the event of a crash requiring deployment of the passenger air bag, the bracket that secures the air bag inflator to the module housing may deform, allowing the gas that inflates the air bag to leak out.
What can happen. If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S34.
May 2018 · 2009–2010 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Mi
What can happen. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Feb 2018 · 2006–2012 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, De
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Feb 2018 · 2006–2011 · Air Bags do not driveAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain mode
What can happen. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.
Jan 2016 · 2010–2011 · Fuel System, GasolineThe pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 21, 2008, to March 4, 2011, and 2010-2011 Mercury Milan vehicles manufactured July 23, 2008, to December 10, 2010. The affected vehicles have fuel vapor canisters whose purge valves may not operate properly resulting in abnormal pressure changes in the fuel tank.
What can happen. The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle powertrain control modules and inspect the vehicle for any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for this issue and perform a leak test on the Canister Purge Valve (CPV). The fuel tank will be inspected for cracks. The CPV and fuel tank will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S34.
Jul 2015 · 2011–2012 · SteeringIf the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
What can happen. If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Jan 2012 · 2010–2011 · WheelsWhile driving, multiple stud fractures could occur at the wheel location, and the operator may experience…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury milan vehicles equipped with 17 inch steel wheels and built from april 1, 2009, through april 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through november 13, 2010. The wheel studs may fracture, potentially causing a wheel to separate.
What can happen. While driving, multiple stud fractures could occur at the wheel location, and the operator may experience vehicle vibration and/or wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake disc surface for flatness and replace the discs as necessary. Additionally, the wheel lug nuts will be replaced on all four wheels. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 24, 2012. Owners may contact the Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
May 2010 · 2010 · Power TrainA vehicle parked without an engaged park pawl and without an applied parking brake may have unintended…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 Fusion, milan, and escape vehicles manufactured from february 27, through march 26, 2010. The park rod guide retention pin may not have been properly installed which fails to conform to the requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "Theft protection and rollaway prevention".
What can happen. A vehicle parked without an engaged park pawl and without an applied parking brake may have unintended movement which may cause a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 and for the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (tdd). Representatives are available monday through friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm.
May 2010 · 2010 · SeatsIn the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 Fusion, explorer, explorer sport trac, and Mercury milan and mountaineer vehicles manufactured between december 15, 2009 through february 3, 2010 equipped with front seat manual recliners. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 202, "Head restraint." The recliner gear plate teeth may be out of dimension specification which could result in limited pawl to gear plate tooth engagement.
What can happen. In the event of a crash, the seatback and head restraint may move rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the manual recliners for both power and manual seats free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2010. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners reported
Thermostat sticks open (cold) while driving. Sudden jumps to normal temperature range followed by drop to cold again. Vehicle has hard time starting when temperature gauge is on cold mark after running for any period of time. Thermostat has been replaced with no improvement. Throttle sticks on acceleration causing…
2006 · 15 miles · Engine
Takata recall..I have a 2006 Ford Fusion se im making a complaint because i was driving in detroit mi on woodward ave when i hit a pot hole and the passenger air bag push up on the dashboard like it wanted to explode..Im scared to drive the car...Ford motor company sent me a recall letter stating parts are not…
2006 · 30 miles · Airbag system
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…
2006 · 250 miles · Visibility equipment
A michelin hxmxm4 225-50-17 installed on my Ford Fusion 2006 just lost all the tread area after just some 1500 miles on it. I called Ford and michelin and i got no answer. Since the tires are made in the USA and Ford is a us brand, i would like to file this complaint. I have plenty of pictures i might send to you in…
2006 · 1,500 miles · Tyres
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