Problems with 2006 Ford Fusion STRUCTURE

I have a 2006 ford fusion. i bought it used just a year ago, and shortly after it started making a little bit of a popping sound when turning. i knew there had to be something wrong with it. it eventually got worse making a loud creaking sound whenever i would turn, push the gas, and hit the breaks while going a lower speed. we took it in to be looked at, and they didn't see anything wrong. then we went somewhere else, and they miss diagnosed it. finally, we went to a ford dealership and found out it was a cracked subframe. ford would not cover the cost of fixing it, so we emailed ford to complain and they still would not do anything. i plan on writing complaints anywhere i can. this problem can be dangerous, and they don't seem to care. are they waiting for someone to get hurt first. it sounds like there should be a recall for this. *kb

2006 ford fusion: two safety issues 1. the dashboard on the passenger side near the air bag is warped/bulged. the air bag indicator flashes on every once in awhile. i am concerned the air bag will deploy causing harm. this is a major safety concern. 2. complaint: cracking and popping in my front suspension when turning or going over bumps. about two years ago i took my car to a ford dealership and they stated there was a technical service bulletin and a "sub frame assembly kit" needed installed. ford wouldn't cover the repairs but i bargained they ended up covering the cost of the part and i paid labor. problem seemed to stop for awhile but is now back. my concern is if the subframe breaks it will cause an accident. i drive 25 miles to work monday thru friday, 90% is highway. *tr

Cheap door handles in 2006 ford fusion se car. needed to replace 2 of the handles. checked on the internet, and a lot of people have the same issue. *tr

Door handle on inside passenger back door is cracked. the handle was pulled on to exit the vehicle with no excessive force and the handle cracked. *tr

2006 ford fusion se with 2.3l i-4 engine. 75,000 miles. two bolts on left engine mount fractured causing engine to fall into engine bay. engine fell on and is being supported by the drive shaft which is touching the frame of the vehicle. this caused the cv boot to rupture. car is unsafe to drive with such a failure. fortunately this happened in my driveway. had it happened only 10 minutes before, it would have occurred on i-20 in downtown atlanta at rush hour and would have likely caused an accident. called ford customer service and they took a record of the incident but were not helpful beyond that. i need a new engine mount, new cv boot, and everything under the engine to be realigned. *tr

2006 ford fusion rear passenger interior door handle broke when exiting the car. it looks like the chrome plating on the interior drivers door is beginning to crack. *tr

My door handles have snapped and broke off...driver side and drivers back door...they are plastic with a fake chrome coating. im the only drive no kids and back seat is rarely used car has 30,000 mile issue began @ 20,000 bought car brand new. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford fusion. the contact stated that the vehicle began to make a clicking noise whenever the vehicle was turned left or right. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where she was informed that the subframe was corroded and was not safe to drive long distances. the subframe was replaced at the contacts expense. the clicking noise continued so the contact took the vehicle back to the dealership; however, the dealer could not diagnose the failure. the cv boot was replaced but the problem persisted. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the current mileage was approximately 36,000. the failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

There is a creaking noise from the front end of the car, which appears to be a crack subframe in my 2006 ford fusion se v6. there is a technical service bulletin (tsb 06-24-7) for the 2006 ford fusions, 2006 zephyrs and 2006 milans. it states that the repair is eligible under provisions of new vehicle limited warranty coverage. my car is still under this warranty, and ford (fette ford, clifton nj) has refused to aid me in any way. i purchased my vehicle from sawgrass ford (sunrise, fl). they claim this is not under warranty, and are trying to charge $2100 for the repairs. this is a dangerous situation and hazardous to one's life, because the cracked frame affects the steering control of the car. *tr

The left front door handle on my 2006 fusion had a funny look to it from the time i purchased it. in aug 2009, the handle broke. the door could still be opened but it difficult..the ford dealer said this was not covered under our warranty. it cost $105 to replace !! *tr

Since we've owned our 2006 ford fusion we have had to replace the door handle for the passenger and both back passenger seats multiple times. once these handles fail (randomly with no warning) they cannot be operated from the inside. this requires getting someone to open the door from the outside. we fear that in an accident we might become trapped. it's my understanding that i'm not alone with this issue with our 2006 fusion, but ford has yet to recall these obviously defective parts. *tr

I own a 2006 ford fusion that started have a clicking noise while driving straight or making right or left hand turns or even backing up. i took into my mechanic to look at and he call to tell me it was a cracked frame, and that he located a service bulletin by ford with reference to my fusion and the milan having a crack in the frame and that they make a repair kit available that requires the subframe to be dropped and holes drill with bolts and rivets along with a plate to fix the problem. i check both fords and your web site for a recall and found nothing. these crack can lead to a frame failure and an accident with possible injuries or death. *tr

One of the welds on the subframe of my 2006 ford fusion cracked. when it happened my car had less than 50,000 miles on it. i took it in to rodeo ford who diagnosed the problem and is now trying to charge me $1500 to have it welded back. they tried to reassure me however that my car was safe to drive. i contacted ford customer care who told me they would not work with me to fix the issue. my warranty was up in january 2009 and ford customer care told me there were no other warranties i could purchase to help with the repair. this is obviously an issue with many 2006 ford fusions and ford themselves should make the repairs at no cost to the consumers. this is fords faultiness, not the consumer's and something really needs to be done about it. *tr

2006 fusion sel. 1) ignition key gets stuck in ignition. approximately 9 incidents beginning may 2009 of parking the car, turning off the motor, key cannot be removed from ignition: 3-4 times the key could not be removed for over 48 hours; 4 - 5 times within 12 hours.. car can be locked if using the second remote-control key, but will unlock all doors with in 5 seconds when lock on the inside door is pushed and door is closed. have had the alarm go off 3 times when car door is opened after car left unattended for 15+ minutes, unlocked, with key stuck in ignition, but alarm has not sounded at all times for the same scenario. 2) chrome veneer on interior front door handles wrinkling and peeling. problem was beginning to show it self when car was purchased. *tr

The interior door handles have broken on three of the four doors and require you to open them from the outside to exit the vehicle. this is a systemic problem with ford fusions with inferior plastic door handles. *tr

4/7/09 i went to the dealership because of noise coming from front end when turning or going over bumps on my 2006 ford fusion and was told that it had a cracked subframe . i spoke with the manufacturer and was told too bad as it is out of warranty. the dealer has been notified by the manufacturer that this is a problem and they were told how to weld it so that it would be fixed. the dealerships mechanic told me it was nothing i did , there was no signs of impact . he said it was something that ford was having a problem with. a car this new should not have a cracked frame and according to the mechanic it is an issue with ford who is ignoring this safety issue. *tr

I have a 2006 ford fusion and every single door handle is broken and no longer works properly. i have contacted the ford dealer to have them replaced with no response. they are made of plastic and cover with chrome tape. *tr

Rear drivers side interior door handle broke in half, drivers lumbar seat stopped functioning. *tr

Motor mounts: all three mounts have been replaced. 6 total. one has been replaced twice. one three times. electric door locks & window regulators: front driver and rear right passenger have failed. driver floor mat: slides. *tr

The right rear door handle snapped when my 3 yr old grandbaby tried to open door. as time has gone on, the left rear door handle snapped. that was followed by the drivers door handle snapping. i now have to crawl to the passenger side to get out. used to be able to pull the lock feature to open it, but, can no longer do that. i've seen a million complaints about these handles. in case of emergency, one cannot get out of the car. this could easily result in death that could easily be avoided by exiting the vehicle. i also have the additional problem of limited use of my leg due to major surgery and weakness from my chemo meds. i feel like a sitting duck. why is this being ignored? i really like ford vehicles, but, shame on ford!!!! *tr

I have a 2006 ford fusion that needs a paint job on the roof, because it is peeling. i bought the car new, and have owned it for less than two years. it has 39,000 miles on it, thus making it 3,000 miles out of warranty. common sense and places i have taken it to consider this a defect. *tr

Driver's door interior handle has bent and does not open from the inside. driver's side rear door interior handle has bent and sometimes will not open from the inside. passenger side front door interior handle has bent but at this time still opens from the inside. driver's door and driver's side rear door no longer lock due to this. *tr

I love my fusion however, as a designer & a detailed oriented person i have a few complaints about my car that i believe should be fixed or at least should be taken care of since i have less than 50,000 miles on it. first, i don't like the tilt in the car...very difficult to use if you have arthritis. i don't like that there aren't any back seat lights for whomever is back there. i had problems with my steering shaking & brought the car in to the dealer...they ended up turning the rotors. things went well for about a week then it went back to the same. they ended up turning them again...no charge..but no real explanation as to why it was happening. one month later it happened again & this time we decided to just buy new rotors on our own & replace the pads too. the interior door handle in the back seat broke & the finish off the drivers interior door is bubbling too...this shouldn't happen in a 2 year old car! now, the other day my a/c decided not to blow cold air anymore & the part is on back order until the end of july!! how can this be with such a popular car & such a new car. i really love this car but i feel that my older vehicles lasted longer with fewer problems. i am past my warranty so whatever goes wrong i have to get help from my husband & his mechanic friends in order to save some money because the dealer wants to charge 4x's the amount which i understand they are trying to make a profit but at the same time most people can't afford such prices. i am starting to think i should have stayed with chevy or even tried nissan or toyota. *tr

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving his 2006 ford fusion (8500 current mileage) he noticed that the icon on the dash board stated that the trunk was opened. he then pulled to the side of the road and closed the trunk. the contact's complaint is that the trunk lock button was not in a good position, and he felt that it was unsafe. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been contacted. the current mileage was 10,400.