2006 Ford Fusion Airbag Problems

Which parts fail

• Frontal
  5
• Side/window
  2

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  68%
• 25k–50k
  913%
• 50k–75k
  710%
• 75k–100k
  1318%
• 100k–150k
  2332%
• 150k+
  1419%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Ford Fusion owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact's husband was driving in poor weather conditions speed unknown, hit ice and the vehicle skidded into a streetlight pole on the passenger side door. The vehicle caromed across the road and hit the opposite curb and rolled onto the roof. The contact stated she was not aware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact said that the driver's side airbags did not deploy, and the passenger side airbags deployed but did not inflate. The police wrote out a traffic report and the driver were transported by ambulance to a hospital with injuries to his back, neck and head requiring emergency surgery. The passenger was being taken by the contact to a hospital today sustaining head pain and wrist pain. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle will not be repaired. …

The contact's daughter owned a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that the steering wheel was locked, making it difficult to control the vehicle. As a result of losing control of the vehicle, the contact's daughter was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle, after which the driver's side air bags failed to deploy. The passenger-side air bags did deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it remained. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. A police report was filed. The contact's daughter was taken to the Emergency Room and treated for injuries to her head, left shoulder, and left leg. The other driver was also transported to the Emergency Room and treated for undisclosed injuries. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. …

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floorboard without warning. The contact had the brake master cylinder replaced by an independent mechanic however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact then called Century Ford of Mt. Airy (302 Century Dr, Mt Airy, MD 21771) where she was informed that part could be ordered. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the recall repair might be completed in the first quarter of 2023. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Recall received for this vehicle. Dealership not willing to repair.was told by service department head that the part would have to be ordered and they would give me a call once it came in. Been over 3 weeks and no one has called. Service department manager told me he was new and needed more time to see what's going on.

The contact's wife owned a 2006 Ford Fusion. The owner received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V001000 (Air Bags) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The contact's wife no longer owned the vehicle. The manufacturer was unreachable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. While driving various speeds, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained arm, back, and head injuries that required medical attention. The driver of the other vehicle sustained back, face, and shoulder injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to be driven. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to star Ford Lincoln (located at 1101 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, [phone]) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. No further assistance was offered. …

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). While driving 55 MPH, the driver in the preceding vehicle stopped abruptly and the contact rear ended the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The other driver was injured, but the contact was unaware if medical attention was required. The contact was not injured. The contact's vehicle was towed to an auto body repair facility for repaires, but the cause of the air bag failure was not determined. The dealer (mccombs Ford west, 7111 northwest loop 410, san antonio, tx 78238, [phone]) stated that recall parts May be available in late September of 2018. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,750.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Ford Fusion. While driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The passenger side air bag did not deploy; however, the driver side air bag deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained cuts and bruises, but medical attention was not required. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was awaiting inspection by the insurance company. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call the insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000. Updated 10/2/18

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Airbag complaints in other Fusion years