YearToAvoid

2006 Ford Fusion Engine Problems

NHTSA has 73 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Ford Fusion, 10% of all 730 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest engine complaint count among 15 Fusion model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 93,000 miles.

Engine complaints
73
10% of 730
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
93,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Fusion engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 26, 2007, latest Jun 13, 2023.

2006 Ford Fusion engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2007Sep 2011Feb 2013Sep 2013Aug 2014Aug 2015Aug 2017Oct 2018
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2007 to Jun 2023; peak Jul 2013 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Fusion model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200673 (10%)
  2. 200797 (9%)
  3. 200858 (4%)
  4. 200963 (6%)
  5. 20101,320 (26%)
  6. 2011451 (16%)
  7. 2012181 (7%)
  8. 2013468 (26%)
  9. 2014247 (19%)
  10. 2015318 (32%)
  11. 2016564 (35%)
  12. 2017509 (46%)
  13. 2018273 (62%)
  14. 2019203 (64%)
  15. 202060 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Fusion have engine problems?
NHTSA has 73 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Ford Fusion, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 93,000 miles.
Which Ford Fusion year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Ford Fusion has the most engine complaints (1,320), compared with 73 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Ford Fusion?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Fusion is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.