NHTSA lists 205 complaints for the 2006 Ford Focus, 23 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 15 complaints mention an injury, with 19 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD FOCUS.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 47 | 22.9% |
| AIR BAGS | 40 | 19.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 25 | 12.2% |
| STRUCTURE | 15 | 7.3% |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 14 | 6.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | 6.8% |
| TIRES | 12 | 5.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 5.9% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 5.4% |
| SUSPENSION | 10 | 4.9% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 16 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 11 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 6 |
| SUSPENSION | REAR | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | SIDE/WINDOW | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | DOORS | 2 |
| TIRES | TREAD/BELT | 2 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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23 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
Date: 2016-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to
Date: 2010-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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
Date: 2008-09-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
FORD: SOME VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 10/3/05 MAY EXPERIENCE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM LEAKING AND/OR SYSTEM NOISY. *PE
Date: 2007-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
2006-2007 FOCUS- WIRING - 14401 HARNESS CHAFE CONDITION. *NJ
Date: 2006-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
FRONT SAFETY BELTS RETRACTION SPEED - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Date: 2006-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE AND/OR DTC P0463. *TT
Date: 2006-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
MIRFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, OR P0304 - SERVICE TIP. *TT
Date: 2006-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
MIL ON/ROUGH RUNNING - MUTIPLE DTCS -0201, P0202, P0203 OR P0204 PRESENT IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
Date: 2006-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT
Date: 2006-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FOCUS | 205 |
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