Overview & Reviews
The Fusion is an all-new midsize family sedan from Ford designed to take on segment leaders. Both four- and six-cylinder engines are available, as is a six-speed automatic transmission.
- Cutting-edge looks, upscale interior, tight construction, confident handling, competitive price.
User Reviews:
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Dont buy a used 2006 Fusion - 2006 Ford Fusion
By danoct24 - March 22 - 9:08 pmI personally loved the car until I became victim of the 50k + transmission defect. There is a big problem with these transmissions. The car becomes outright dangerous to drive. Symptoms include, violent jerking when trying to accelerate to pass, followed by loss of speed. At times the tranny with simply drop out of gear, as if it went into neutral while cruising along on the express way. Thats always fun when there is a semi on your tail. There are ALLOT of complaints to Ford and government agencies, but they refuse to do anything about a known defect in certain transmission that is extremely unsafe.
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Transmission Problems at 70K - 2006 Ford Fusion
By Northern IL - July 16 - 2:37 pmI bought this used with 3K miles on it, have driven 80K. I really like the car. There are two issues, one is the lumbar support broke, the part is $35, but the seat would have to be taken apart. The real problem is the transmission. It will jump out of gear on hard acceleration, and wont downshift at times or when it does it clunks into gear. There is a module inside the transmission that is worn out, appears at about 70K plus miles. So youre out of warranty. It is about $2K to fix. Gas mileage is also lower than expected, but it is a heavy car. I get around 24 average (hwy and town).
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Never ever will I buy a Ford! - 2006 Ford Fusion
By wife of a police man - June 20 - 12:24 pmI bought my car with only a few miles on it. Fun looking, silver and loaded with black leather, sunroof, v6, very sharp! Rooters have been replaced, another part that i cant remember the name 250.00, and now my air conditioner has went out! it seems as soon as i get one problem fixed, its back at the ford company again! they all know me now by name and my voice over the phone! ugg! very aggravated!
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Paint, Paint, Paint - 2006 Ford Fusion
By AJ - April 8 - 9:38 amLove the looks of this car...when I can keep paint on it. Comes off it big (postage stamp) pieces. Primer sticks to the back of the paint. Bare metal is exposed and you know what that means rust. Ford will not help. I have repainted both fenders and one door (stripped to bare metal with a razor blade). Now I have another door pealing. Guess I will trade. Inside door handles bubbling as well. 11th Ford probably will take a break after this one.
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Happy with fusion - 2006 Ford Fusion
By brad - March 19 - 9:00 amThe fusion wasnt my first choice, it was a nissan maxima but I wanted to get a ford to make my family happy. Its a really nice car. Reliable, excellent "sharp looking" interior, a ton of options, a little sluggish with the 2.3 but you cant get a 5 speed with the 3.0 engine. I thought mileage would be a little better but Im not complaining. For a guy thats had audis and saabs my whole life. Overall easily a 8 out of 10.
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2006 Fusion - 2006 Ford Fusion
By Ruth - March 4 - 5:16 pmSeems to be some defects on vehicle that Ford is not addressing. Already replaced turn signals lights~ 4 times, Replaced all 4 rotors. Inside handles are bubbling,not yet pealing. Biggest thing is the paint is starting to peel off the hood from the underneath with some bubbling around the underneath. Windows dont seal good enough, sounds like air coming in when going down highway.
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Conflicted - Love it but frustrated too - 2006 Ford Fusion
By Lucky One - December 22 - 9:07 pm06 Fusion V6 SEL - I have had this car 3 yrs now & I really love it for the most part however, I am very frustrated with all the little things that have gone wrong with it. I have had to fix the ac temp control, rotors, passenger grab handle, 2 interior door handles, trunk gas shocks & the headlights need replacing because they are yellowing & seem like they are cracking. The moonroof is rusting also & the windows dont seem sealed tightly. I dont like the tilt & the fact this car doesnt have the peddle adjustment as an SEL. Increased the tire pressure & it finally turns alot better. Gas mileage not what I wish it was. Very roomy & comfy overall with a husband & two growing boys.
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Best Ford Sedan Yet - 2006 Ford Fusion
By Justin1998 - November 22 - 3:10 amWanted an SEL but none were available. Plenty happy with the SE Sport package. Got a great deal on the vehicle. Very quiet and stable going down the road. Brakes are very strong. The transmission shifts smoothly but sometimes hunts between 5th and 6th gears. Visibility out the rear window is not that great due to the high deck lid, but trunk room is enhanced due to it. Power seats and tilt/telescoping wheel add to comfort and the way I fit in the car. Sound quality of the 6-disc CD is good. Power from the 3.0 V6 is not the best but the 6 speed tranny picks the best gear to optimize acceleration. With traction control off the V6 will smoke the front tires for about 10 feet! Great car!
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GREAT CAR - 2006 Ford Fusion
By dadsjk - November 8 - 5:33 amI cannot believe this car is a Ford. Look forward to driving it everyday. Great handling. Very fun to drive with stick.
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Great Car / Bad Fuel Milage - 2006 Ford Fusion
By Paul - September 20 - 6:20 amReally like the car, the way it looks feels and responds. Just dont like the fuel mileage, we are only receiving around 14-16 mpg on the hwy and 10-12 in the city. Really disappointed in the projected fuel economy for this car because it is such a nice car to drive. I feel we will run the lease out and get something better on fuel mileage next term.
