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My 2006 fusion SE is now doing the same thing. it shifts by itself and then I will pull over and put in park and put back in drive then it drives perfect again. Seeing that the o6 was the first fusion made, and we all seem to be having the same issues. I wonder if they need to recall the 06's transmissions. I know i'm taking my car back to ford for service and if I find out there's an issue I will not hestitate to bring the issues and also be willing to go to court.
Ive been doing some research on the fusions. It seems like other individuals are having the same comlaints but no one seems to be filing a complaint w/ investigators of safety. if we make the complaints and do a recall on the fusion we wont have to pay.. I suggest we all file a complaint. I went on the web and typed in recalls and found investigation info and how to file an complaint
Oh my goodness! Yes, my 06 Fusion (auto, V6) is doing the same thing. I have not taken it in to be checked yet, but a mechanic friend said the transmission could be slipping because I need new tires...something about the transaxle and bald tires. After I get my car looked at, then I will come back and post the recommendation from the Ford Dealer. Let me know if you find anything else out. Thanks!
With these types of problems you will want to press hard on the Dealership to find an answer for you. They should have the resources available to them to find the cause of this problem. If this is common, which it sounds like it might be from the response from Marianna, then Ford may have some knowledge of this issue. Ask your dealer representative if they have checked all service bulletins and technical information from Ford, and ask if there are any software updates for this problem. Have them check service bulletins TSB 07-26-9 and TSB 08-24-1 and TSB 07-2-3 these may be related!
Find the person at your dealership that WANTS to find the problem, not the ones who want to dismiss it. Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease!
My 2006 is having the same trans issues. The tires are not the problem since I have a new set.
Some info that people may not know: The trans that was installed in the Fusion that year, was outsourced and purchased from a company in Germany (Eislen) The 6F Midrange Trans was not yet in production, because the machining line was not ready. This trans was also put in some of the midsize Lincoln cars which have the problem also. 2nd&3rd gear seems to be where the problem lies. 25MPH - 38MPH. Just don't jump on it at within those speeds, if you have slowed down to that range.
I know this is a bit late of an answer, but I also was having issues with my 06. I have a manual trani though so it is not exactly the same issue. I was having issues getting the car to go in to second gear and when it finally did it would grind. I took it in and within one day my dealership had the issue diagnosed it turns out there was a faulty trani in some of the 06 models and they had to completley replace mine. I didn't have any issues however getting them to fix it due to my car still being under warrenty. I have been driving with the new trani for a couple years now and everything seems to be working well. I would definitally push the issue with your dealership to find out how they can fix the car.... It sounds to me Ford has a recall on thier hands that they have been avoiding for some years now.
My 06 Fusion slips easily out of gear, also...began about 50,000; it's been awful/can hardly drive it. Fearful about getting on the freeway because it becomes stuck between gears upon acceleration, usually between 2nd and 3rd gear. It was recommended by Ford that the transmission be replaced. I also have three broken (inside) door handles (basically plastic which cracked upon attempting to open after not too many exits). Ford has to have known there was a problem with this particular vehicle. They changed engines the next year.
Are any of you willing to join me in taking this problem to Ford? I too have started having Transmission problems at 50,000 miles on my 2006 fusion. I dont know how else to get ahold of any one else with this problem. jrrivera85@gmail.com
together we might be able to get Ford to do something about it.
Visitoron Apr 10, 2010
Yes, I am willing to join you in going to Ford. I googled 2010 Ford Fusion and many people are having the SAME problem with the brand new ones! Seems like 2006 and 2010 are experiencing the worst, but all years of the Fusion are having transmission problems.
Hey everyone, I just visisted the Ford Fusion forum online at http://www.fordfusionforum.com/index.php?/forum/11-maintenance-recalls-and-tsb-technical-service-bulletins/ and found this interesting document and several other individuals experiencing the exact same problem. Also, check out this .pdf file from Ford. http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/jmcdo28/2009-10-02_013559_tsb08-24-01.pdf
Cheers and keep me posted!!
Thanks!
Rodney
Visitoron Apr 27, 2010
i have a 2006 ford fusion also and it started at 43000 miles just out of the 38000 mile warranty i have decei ed to keep driving it but now it slips a lot more am now afraid to put it on the freeway but ford said it needs a new transmission and i did take it to another shop and they have said it is also defective there is no fluid leakage or warning lights
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dymd2007 thanks for the information. where did you find the information on how to file a complaint? marianna were you able to determine what the problem was with your fusion?
my care started haveing trans issues I got it august 2006 they brushed it off said it was fine and now I am 5000 miles out of warrenty they see it as a problem.. now what? any resources out there ?? Sheri of Sacramento CA
I am sorry. My transmission went out 1000 miles after the warranty and they wouldnt help me. I was so bummed because I still owed like 13000 dollars on car.