Used 2006 Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Insane Shift Controller
mpence, Bethesda, MD, 09/03/2014
updated 03/05/2019
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought the car used in 2009 with about 32K miles. It's been great mostly. But the transmission behavior leaves a lot to be desired. Normally, it shifts smoothly, but there are 3 quirks that drive me mad. Downshifting, it will slam violently into 1st gear at about 45 mph. Part-throttle acceleration - enough to cause a more than 1 gear downshift - the trans again slams in and out of 1st gear, causing a violent bucking. Not much fun trying to merge onto a freeway! A few times when the previous occurred, the trans just goes out of gear. Have to let it coast, shift either to Neutral or First gear, then it resumes normal driving. The electronic shift controller must be insane! Another 15,000 miles since my original review, and there've been a major change. The original Duratec V-6 engine failed at 135,000 miles. Instead of trying to diagnose the failure and fix it, I had a new(er) engine installed. That one turned out to be defective, and it was replaced (again) under warranty. So far, the latest one, from an 09 Milan, has been okay. The transmission behavior hasn't changed a bit. Still works fine most of the time, as long as I keep it sedate.
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Great car but...
maxima155, South Bend, IN, 02/13/2014
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
Purchased used in 2006 with 1,200 miles on the OD. For the first three years car was brilliant. No problems, just routine maintenance, brakes, oil changes, ect. Ride was excellent and the seats are extremely comfortable and well trimmed. In 2010, we had a few problems with the engine, but was covered under an extended warranty. Service engine soon light would come off and on. Also problems with charging system. In 2013, the car reached around 96,000 miles and started to develop some transmission problems. Dealer inspected the car and would not be a cheap fix since the extended warranty had ended. Decided to trade the car in and avoid major repairs in the future.
Bold Moves! bravo to Ford
bug, 10/24/2006
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car handles exceptionally well, it has a lot of power in the acceleration with the V-6. It handles the highway and curves very well. I like the fact I purchased with the maximum options on this vehicle, otherwise I would not be satisfied. The basic versions just don't have the same kick! I love the butter leather seats, I feel like I am driving very high quality expensive vehicle, without the expensive price!
Eh.. it was okay.
dscarchick, San Francisco, CA, 07/18/2014
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We got this car used after our bankruptcy discharged. We aren't big fans of Ford but I must say it proved to be a very reliable car. We only owned it for 2 years but we never had any big issues. Cosmetically, little things fell apart like the paint on the shifter peeled off. Also the cd player ate cd's which I hear was a problem in a lot of Fords not just Fusion's. One of the interior back door locks stopped working one day as well and the dealer said it would be over $200 to fix so we just lived with it. For a mid sized car it delivered and did what it was supposed to do. It's not a sports car but if you want a point a to b and occasionally c, it's a decent buy.
The first Fusion was mine!
Bobby Gee, 10/03/2005
Ford Fusion SEL 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I generally don't get excited with American cars. I drove the Fusion and immediately leased one. It reminds me of the Taurus SHO in handling and performance & oh yeah ... 30 MPG or so with a trunk I could camp out in. They even made the seats comfortable. Toyota hasn't figured out how to do that yet!
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