2006 FORD FOCUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
269
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 FORD FOCUS
The 2006 FORD FOCUS has received a total of 269 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (32 complaints), Electrical System (32 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (22 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 FORD FOCUS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 FORD FOCUS, potentially affecting up to 60,561 vehicles.
Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 1,921 vehicles affected
Defect: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
View full details →Recall 06E056000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 58,640 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 FORD FOCUS
269 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 FORD FOCUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Driving on hiway and vehicle shifted gears. Would no shift normally afterwards. Tried several times. Left myself and granddaughter in hiway in danger. Had local mechanic inspect the vehicle. Was told defective shifting linkage. Has occurred multiple times.
Driving on hiway and vehicle shifted gears. Would no shift normally afterwards. Tried several times. Left myself and granddaughter in hiway in danger. Had local mechanic inspect the vehicle. Was told defective shifting linkage. Has occurred multiple times.
Shifting linkage, was driving and went to shift into next gear and nothing. Clutch engaged, shifter goes in slot but doesn't stay it won't lock into gear, further examination found rubber clip and plastic clip from linkage broken and had fallen to topside of transmission.
The welded retainer of the front bushing on the right side lower (control) arm had rusted through. This allowed the control arm to separate from the frame and the right front wheel to turn outward (while I was traveling straight ahead). The drive shaft was pulled from the transmission and some parts hit the ground. Luckily, I was approaching a stop sign and traveling at less than 30 miles per hour. (The day before I was on I95 at 65 mph) Upon inspection you can see that the control arm is forged in the shape of a "C" from very thick metal where the bushing rests against the arm. However, the bushing is retained by a much thinner metal, welded across the arm forming the other side of the "C". It is that thinner welded retainer that had rusted out. We live in an area where salt is routinely used on the roads during the winter. I know the car is very old. However, this design is inadequate from a safety perspective in the Northeast.
THE WIRING HARNESS FLEXES WHERE IT PASSES FROM THE BODY TO THE TAILGATE CAUSING THE IINSULATION AND WIRING TO BREAK AND SHORT TO THE BODY RESULTING IN A BLOWN FUSE AND NO REAR LIGHTS. THIS HAS OCCURRED WHILST DRIVING AND WHEN STATIONARY OPENING THE HATCHBACK.
Safety Rating for the 2006 FORD FOCUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 FORD FOCUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 FORD FOCUS
Ford Motor Company has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 FORD FOCUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TB-21399 — TIRES
FORD: PREMATURE FRONT/REAR TIRE WEAR AND/OR VEHICLE DRIFT ON WET OR SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF PERFORMING AN ALIGNMENT, RECORD ALL ALIGN-MENT ANGLES PRIOR TO ANY ADJUSTMENTS, AND ENTER IN WARRANTY CLAIM IF APPLICABLE. *PE
19239 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
FRONT SAFETY BELTS RETRACTION SPEED - SERVICE TIP. *TT
19188 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE AND/OR DTC P0463. *TT
19008 — VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
WINDSHIELD WIPER RELAY - CLICKING NOISE. *TT
05256 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
MTX-75 PREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE. *TT
19093 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXTERNAL LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH NON-FUNCTIONAL ON MANUAL DOOR LOCK EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *TT
19086 — EQUIPMENT
MISSING LOOSE SHIP ITEMS (WHEEL COVERS, WHEEL CENTER CAPS, BLOCK HEATER CORDS). *TT
06185 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORTS REQUIRED ON INITIAL STOPPING AFTER COLD START AT HIGH ALTITUDE. *KB
07113 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
POWER STEERING IS LEAKING AND MAKING NOISE. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 FORD FOCUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD FOCUS
- 2001 FORD FOCUS — 2,361 complaints
- 2002 FORD FOCUS — 1,198 complaints
- 2003 FORD FOCUS — 1,224 complaints
- 2004 FORD FOCUS — 499 complaints
- 2005 FORD FOCUS — 599 complaints
- 2006 FORD FOCUS (current)
- 2007 FORD FOCUS — 524 complaints
- 2008 FORD FOCUS — 333 complaints
- 2009 FORD FOCUS — 321 complaints
- 2010 FORD FOCUS — 408 complaints
- 2011 FORD FOCUS — 156 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints
- FORD MUSTANG — 11,551 total complaints