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2006 Ford Fusion Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 150 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Ford Fusion, 21% of all 730 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest transmission complaint count among 15 Fusion model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 73,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
150
21% of 730
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
73,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Fusion transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2007, latest Jul 29, 2019.

2006 Ford Fusion transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter192007 Q32010 Q22011 Q32012 Q42014 Q12015 Q22016 Q42018 Q4
150 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q3 to 2019 Q3; peak 2010 Q3 (19).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 2006150 (21%)
  2. 200774 (7%)
  3. 200847 (3%)
  4. 200920 (2%)
  5. 2010894 (17%)
  6. 2011268 (10%)
  7. 2012158 (6%)
  8. 2013280 (16%)
  9. 2014235 (18%)
  10. 2015143 (14%)
  11. 2016310 (19%)
  12. 2017311 (28%)
  13. 2018106 (24%)
  14. 201969 (22%)
  15. 202067 (37%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Fusion have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 150 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Ford Fusion, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 73,000 miles.
Which Ford Fusion year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2010 Ford Fusion has the most transmission complaints (894), compared with 150 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Ford Fusion?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Fusion is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.