2006 Ford Focus Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2006 Ford Focus, 2% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2006 Ford Focus st. Driver side seat back has broken/cracked during normal operation. Reaching for change in pocket to go through a toll booth, seat back frame broke on the right hand side causing driver to lurch back toward back seat and temporarily lose control of the vehicle. Ford motor company refuses to assist in repairs. Seat back should never break as it is the only protection a passenger has in the event of a rear end collision. Seat back has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10384647, filed 2011-02, 54,000 miles“Driver's seat back fractured at supporting structure causing lacerations, contusion, and sprain related injuries involving whiplash and instability for the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #10552564, filed 2013-11, 114,995 miles“The drivers side seat back on my 2006 Focus broke without warning, causing the driver to loose control of her vehicle. The driver was able to stop the car safely, but sustained a back injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10290236, filed 2009-10, 100,000 miles“While driving and resting left foot near driver's seat, pants leg caught on end of seat adjustment (back/forward) adjustment handle, causing delayed ability to utilize clutch.”
NHTSA complaint #10147766, filed 2006-01, 1,020 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Focus. The contact was driving 20 MPH when the passenger side seat exhibited a popping sound while accelerating. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the seat track would need to be replaced. The passenger side seat track was not replaced. The contact stated that the failure was a safety issue because the passenger side seat could move forward and backward while driving and could cause injury. The failure mileage was 29,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10396049, filed 2011-04, 29,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 9 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 18 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 | 31 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Focus
47 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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