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Hello Fusion members. I have an 2006 Fusion SE V6 3.0L with 129,00 km's ( 77,000 mi) that I am having a few issues with that I am looking for insight from fellow members. Starting with....today... I had to top up transmission with 3 litres (3 quarts) of fluid. I was having some hard shifting problems when at operating temps so I checked fluid levels..none showed on dipstick (no info on fluid required stamped on dipstick). After some visits to local aftermarket parts stores I couldn't find any fluid for the car. A very helpful person looked up trans. specs on computer & informed me that fluid was only available at local Ford dealer. Went there but didn't have any info on which transmission I had. Tech looked up info for 06 Fusion & found it to have 6-speed transmission...different fluid for 5-speed & 6-speed. I was just curious as to where fluid could have gone (no leaks) since I was informed that it doesn't evaporate. I am also experience problems with acceleration from stop. When I depress pedal seems like there is some hesitation but it doesn't happen often. Is this a throttle body or throttle position sensor (may I add that the engine starts with a high idle when cold that seems to last longer than I would consider normal (2-5 mins)) I have also experienced times when cruising on hi-way at 120 kmh (70 mph) with or without cruise control on that the vehicle enters into "limp" mode suddenly displaying the "wrench" light as well as "traction control" light. Motor is still running but unable to accelerate until vehicle speed is below 20 kmh. When I am safely off the road I have shut vehicle off then wait 1 - 2 mins before I attempt restart. It will restart & all is well until the next time it goes "limp" which happens after alot of miles driving either city or hi-way. Any advice would go along way to settle some things (as well as wife's nerves since this is mostly her daily driver).

Hello Fusion members. I am recently new to this forum but I have a 2006 Fusion SE 3.0 V6. The wife & I are considering buying an RV to do a little camping but I haven't been able to find any information on towing capacities for the Fusion. In fact I don't think I have seen any Fusion tow anything at all on the roads. Is this model heavy enough & powerful enough (drivetrain) to do any towing & if so what weight limit of trailer can I consider. Thanks in advance for any advice in this inquiry.

Hello Fusion fans. I am new to this forum but I believe you can help me diagnose the heat problem I am having with my Fusion. It is a 2006 V6 SE with 120k km's or 70k mi. I was driving today around the city and I felt heat. When I stopped at a local coffee shop I left the car on while I went inside for a cup of Joe. It was parked on a slight incline. When I came out the heater was blowing cold air. I changed the air actuator as well as the temp. blend back to cold for a couple of minutes then back to hot. Still cold air. I began driving again then the heat returned. What could be causing this action and what is the remedy for it? Thanks for any advice and help.