Automatic Transmission problems of the 2006 Ford Fusion

06 Ford Fusion doesn't shift - I was travelling with my daughter from nv to az. After having driven 2 hours I exited the highway, stopped at a stop sign and was able to travel approximately a 100 feet when out of no where the engine revved up to 5000 rpms and stopped moving. The vehicles behind me were caught off guard because of my sudden stop in the middle of the road. I tried pushing the gas pedal to get us to the roadside before being rear-ended. The engine kept revving up and creeping toward the side. I pulled to the side of the road to let the cars behind me pass and waited 5 minutes before deciding I was not going to have my daughter and I in the middle of the night stranded on the side of the road. I pushed the gas pedal and got the car to very slowly excelerate and move without shifting but catching speed. Once the car was moving at 60 mph there weren't any problems, but if I had to slow down or come to a stop the car would take forever to begin catching speed. I was able to get us to a safe place 25 mins away and parked the car until the next day. Because it was a small town and a Saturday there were no mechanics available until Monday. I had to stay the weekend waiting for a mechanic. While waiting I did a google search and discovered the horrifying fact that Ford is fully aware of this issue caused by them purchasing transmissions with faulty valve's. I am a single mother and it is unbelievable to me that Ford can get away with selling a faulty product. I am taking my car to a transmission mechanic that was referred by a friend where I am going to determine if this issue can even be fixed. I only have 10 payments left on the car and am dumbfounded that I might have to spend 1/2 of what I owe on the car to fix a problem that Ford caused. What does it take to get a recall like they did with the 2010 Fusions?.

Transmission will not shift,this is the second time this has happened. The first time we took it to a repair shop and a rebuilt transmission was put in. Then 9000 miles later it happened again.

Automatic transmission sticks when in slow moving, stop and go traffic on the highway. In several cases, I have nearly been hit from behind because the car does not accelerate immediately after putting my foot on the gas pedal and when the car finally does accelerate, there is a strong thump and it feels as if the transmission is going to fall out or as if I had been hit from behind.

I have a 2006 Ford Fusion sel with 40,500 miles on it. Have to have transmission valve body replaced, $1800 repair. I've searched on line and found this to me a problem with many, many other Ford Fusions. Contacted Ford office and said there are no safety issues with the car. The tranny "kicked" so hard it brought my 14 year old daughter out of her seat, I do see this as a safety issue. It could cause a me to wreck, because you never know when its going to happen. Still owe 9000 on this car, it's a same us consumers are having to put such money into a vehicle. Ford needs to step up and make this right, this is an ongoing problem with this make of car.

2006 Ford Fusion s 2. 3 l with 5sp automatic transmission. . . With less than 20,000 miles I brought my car to a Ford dealer and was told nothing was wrong with the transmission. . . Now I know it sounds huge, but 3 years later hard shifting and sometimes refusing to shift for a car with an msrp of 19800 and 100000 more miles of extremely irritating shifting (clunking) I am up a creek without a paddle for a known faulty transmission. So either I pay on this car for nearly 2 more years for a yard ornament or pay out 4000 to fix it. This is a known and quite common problem. I was told it was normal and nothing was wrong. . . Really? I have had 10 yr old cars with 200,000 miles that shifted better than this car did after 15000 miles. Ridiculous. . . . . . . Ford knows of this problem and has refused service and replacement due to cost. They knew of this problem 4 years ago and still thousands are paying thousands of dollars to repair a faulty transmission.

When accelerating, merging into traffic, the transmission pops out of gear and the engine will continue to accelerate while the car coasts, and slows. The transmission will eventually engage a lower gear when it has slowed down, but only if you are patient and ignore the urge to accelerate as traffic bears down on you from behind. This is terribly frightening and dangerous as the vehicles which require the most room to stop, usually travel in the same lane one is merging on to. This occurs not only on freeway entrances, but on long uphills and anytime one lets off the throttle and then tries to accelerate again quickly. A diagnostic from an auto repair shop reveals nothing. I have contacted about 30 other same model car owners who describe the same problem. The fortunate few who have been able to get to the root of the problem have said that the defect is in the "valve body". Most have this problem after the 50,000 mile mark. Many, like myself, have had this problem for a long time. It is a matter of time before one of us gets rear ended and crash, or worse!.

2006 Ford Fusion, with 65000 miles, transmission getting stuck between second and third gear. When the transmission is stuck, the car will rev to 5-6k rpms and drop severely in speed. When moving from a stop position the care then takes about 40-60 seconds to get up to 25mph (because it is still in second or third gear). This occurred with me entering an on ramp to a freeway and driving from a stop light in a busy business district. I took the car into the dealership where the car was purchased and serviced since purchase 12/31/2005. After the first day in the shop the dealer told me the transmission is beyond repair and I need a new (rebuilt) Ford transmission. They wanted $80 freight for delivery of transmission and approx. $4500 fro the transmission and installation. When I bought out my lease last year I purchased an extended warranty on my car (the original ended at 36000 miles). It has now been five days with many phone calls, a rental car (only covered five days under my warranty), and a visit from a private inspector/adjuster. The warranty company is still "review the claim" and has not yet authorized the repair. Without authorization from the warranty CO I can not begin repairs. It will take 2-3 days to get the transmission shipped and 2-3 days for the repair. I believe Ford should be responsible and recall the transmissions. Not all owners have the extended warranty like I do. The failing transmissions are a huge safety defect and could lead to expensive repairs, accidents and death. . Read more...

The push button on the gear shift will not fully come out, thus allowing shifting without the need to depress the button. This issue has also resulting in not being able to remove the key. Since the locking/unlocking remote is integrated into the key itself, I cannot lock the car without the second key. Not only is leaving the key in the ignition akin to gift wrapping the car for thieves, the shifting issue is absolutely a safety concern! I searched the problem and it appears very common, so much so that a TSB has been issued. Ford needs to own up to this issue.

Highway or regular road driving transmission gives out. The transmission red lines and the car fails to respond mostly on slight to moderate inclines. You must let up off the gas and allow the rpms to drop to normal and allow for the car to change gears. Dealership claims no issues but they do have a TSB on the problem but claim that customer needs to pay $2500 to fix the problem.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that when traveling at any speed and downshifting, the vehicle would begin to shake and vibrate violently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The current mileage was 41,000 and the failure mileage was 38,000.

Transmission sticks in gear, then abruptly changes. Latest incident occurred while attempting to accelerate from stop and go traffic on the freeway, car struggled to reach 40 mph while other vehicles reached speeds of approximately 55-65 mph.

Transmission in 2006 Ford Fusion keeps slipping when attempting to speed up or going up a steep hill.

I have a 2006 Ford Fusion that has developed a transmission problem. It has been diagnosed as a valve body defect with a service bulletin dating back to 2001. I first contacted the dealership to investigate the problem in December 2008, but the transmission department was closed (on a Saturday). My mileage at that time was 35129 (well within warranty period). I wasn't able to make it back until sept. Of '09 for evaluation, and they just did a software upgrade. Back again with same problem in Nov. '09 when they indicated the valve body from TSB dated 08/24/01. It has nearly caused me to have several accidents because at random times, the transmission pops into neutral whether on the highway, turning a corner, or accelerating - then pops back into gear, causing the car to buck violently. Cars behind me have nearly rammed into my car because of this sudden failure of my transmission. I feel this should be a recall and corrected by Ford corporate. This problem has occurred on several occasions. I have documented some of the more sever incidences. The latest incidences were yesterday, 3/30/10. I called the local dealership as well as Ford corporate, but they say the problem is not under warranty.

Push button retaining clip for shifter handle is broken, car will shift into any gear without pressing button. Dealer wants $500 to replace a faulty plastic clip.

My 2006 Ford Fusion sel v6 started violent jerking while driving. I am afraid to drive it because I have almost rear ended another car when accelerating and the jerking happened. My husband thinks it is the transmission but it is out of warranty and we don't have the money to repair it. It seems like there are many other owners out there (due to the mass forums and the TSB's) that are experiencing the same problem. Ford is doing nothing about it even though there are plenty of documentations that it is an ongoing situation. It occurs everytime the vehicle is driven. I don't feel selling it to someone else is the ethical solution. For should back/stand behind there product. Not run from the problem. People could be seriously hurt, in fact, I wouldn't be surprised if there aren't reported injuries.

I own a 2006 Ford Fusion and the key will not come out of the ignition. I have researched the problems on Ford's forums and many, many people have had this same problem and explain that removing the silver ring on the shifter knob will fix the problem. However, I don't want to do this and have my car roll down my driveway and kill someone.

Vehicle failed in high traffic, car jerked and when I pushed the gas I had nothing, no control. I was able to get the car safely off the road as cars swerved by. The car does not always do this. Took the car to the dealer where I bought it two times, they now say I need to replace the transmission. This Ford Fusion 2006 has only 49,000 miles on it. It is a safety hazard, but Ford or the dealer so far to date will not fix it. Help! this car is a danger to my family and other drivers around me. The consumer wanted to know the status of his complaint. Updated 01/13/10.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. On three separate occasions, while driving various speeds, the engine revved high and jerked hard into gear when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 51,000 and failure mileage was 49,000.

Car jumping, and hesitating. It happened alot. Engine light would come on. Told that there was nothing wrong, and that if the gas cap or engine top wasn't on that it was cause the light to go on, and was told about the jumping of the car that the sensor needed to catch up to the engine, that is what is was suppose to do. Also car switching its gear by itself then slowing down and losing power on the highway. Would have to pull over put the car in park, then proceed to put it in drive then it wouldn't happen for a couple of weeks.