Four problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2006 Ford Fusion. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford Fusion based on all problems reported for the 2006 Fusion.
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the driver drove at 65mph. The transmission engaged into fourth gear, entered into over drive and down shifted causing the driver to lose control. The driver was able to move the vehicle on the road shoulder. The vehicle was driven to a transmission repair shop. The repair shop inspected the vehicle and found that the transmission gear failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 133,547. Li.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph and attempting a right turn when the transmission exhibited a hesitation and began jerking abnormally. The rpm gauge displayed an extremely low reading. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. After waiting a few moments, the vehicle resumed at a low speed without experiencing the previous failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the complete brake system was replaced. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The failure was related to the transmission and the technician detected the that the gears were sticking. The vehicle was taken to an independent transmission shop for a second opinion where they stated the same diagnosis as mentioned by the dealer. The contact was waiting upon a response from the manufacturer regarding the transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
Transmission fails to respond mostly during shifts in the range from 2nd to 5th gear. The car fails to accelerate, transmission/engine winds and become useless until you let the car return to first gear. This doesn't allow for proper passing maneuvers. The transmission also clanks when downshifting.
Transmission failed without warning at 67,000 miles upon entering highway where acceleration is required. Unable to get to speed consistent with highway traffic. Automobile is Ford Fusion, 2006.