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3FAFP07166R••••••2006 Ford FUSION
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2006 Ford FUSION build (9 vs 6).
9on this build
610on the model
110builds in total
Most reportedVisibility 2Power Train 2Air Bags 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsSep 2017
Takata recall - I received a letter july 2016 stating that my airbag needed to be replaced in accordance with the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act. I have been with two ford dealers since then, but they said every time I brought my car in for an oil change that the…
EngineFeb 2016
Our ford fusion engine suddenly started dying in traffic. When stopping at a light or stop sign in traffic, the idle would drop below 5000 rpms, then suddenly the engine would die. After placing the vehicle in park, we would have to restart the engine. Usually would die after…
Electrical SystemMay 2014
The contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. The contact stated that while traveling 60 mph, smoke entered the vehicle from the front panel vents underneath the hood. The contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to stall…
Power TrainMar 2011
2006 ford fusion v6.... My wife was driving on the expressway with my two year daughter in the back seat when the transmission slipped out of gear as if it went into neutral going 60mph. She let off the gas peddle and the transmission engaged . Trying to get back up to speed she…
Exterior LightingJun 2010
Takata recall. My blinkers all would not go off. I was told it the relay is sticking in the relay box. To fix it with labor and all was 1400.00. I was unable to pay to get it fix. I have been driving with no blinkers, which is very unsafe. It affects my commute every day. I was…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FAFP07166R121053 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.