2006 Ford Focus structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2006 Ford Focus — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Every focus owner I have talked with has had the same issue with the door handles breaking. This is the 3rd time since 2013 that this has happened to me, and if I don't fix it myself, dealerships want to charge $250 to fix a problem that needs to be recalled, and covered on ford's expense. The…”
filed Sep 22, 2017
“Rainfall on/off/moderate. Tires ~5/32" tread; michelin; age? While navigating interchange from I-64w to I-81n (staunton, va) car lost traction. Several attempts to steer to inside curve shoulder resulted in violent fishtailing & total loss of control. Vehicle slid about 100 yds. In grassy ditch…”
filed Sep 6, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 Focus | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Focus | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 Focus | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 Focus | 62 | 2% |
| 2013 Focus | 83 | 4% |
| 2012 Focus | 332 | 9% |
| 2011 Focus | 14 | 12% |
| 2010 Focus | 24 | 8% |
| 2009 Focus | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 Focus | 41 | 16% |
| 2007 Focus | 24 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.