2006 Ford Fusion air bags problems
321 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2006 Ford Fusion, which is 35% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 321 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 74 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 27 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 27 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 6 |
What the data shows
Of the 74 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 27 crashes, 27 injuries.
What owners wrote
Takata recall, body paint horrible, rusted early, transmission went went, electrical system horrible, turns like a truck
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 ford fusion. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned, left the roadway, and crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash and soreness. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junkyard. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 226,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Ford Fusion
- Drivetrain & axles 96 complaints
- Body & structure 76 complaints
- Electrical system 71 complaints
- Engine 57 complaints
- Transmission 56 complaints
- Brakes 38 complaints
- Latches & locks 37 complaints
- Cruise control 28 complaints