2006 Ford Focus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 7%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,073miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Ford Focus, 7% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,073 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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, flipping 1+? Times, leaving driver hanging upside down. Left temple head injury. Sternum injury under shoulder belt. Driver walked away dizzy but oriented. Reckless driving citation issued. Car totalled. Grocery trip ended badly but driver glad to be alive . …”
NHTSA complaint #11021674, filed 2017-09, 132,000 miles“The first incident of keys getting stuck in the ignition was on november 27, 2009 in iowa. We live in minnesota and had to go to the Ford dealership to have the ignition replaced for $485.91. Less than five years later on june 4, 2013 the keys got stuck in the ignition again. This time luckily we were at home. I researched online and found that this has been a problem well known to Ford since 2000, yet they refuse to fix the issue. After some more research I found a solution. There is a three ring piece between the shifter handle and the shaft. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515889, filed 2013-06, 47,073 miles“Ford motor co. Refusal to warrant air bag module on 2006 Ford Focus. According to Ford ,module is in the console where water got into it. Should this module be placed in a spot where water should not leak into it. During a rain storm ,the carpets got wet. I will agree that water can damage components.in this case the passenger airbag became disabled. I do not feel that Ford took proper care in the placement or the module or in water proofing in some manner..let me add this .the fuel pump on these vehicles is on top of the gas tank,it is exposed to water yet some how it is properly sealed ..”
NHTSA complaint #10350779, filed 2010-08, 27,000 miles“Right rear passenger door will not lock presenting a safety hazard for young children and elderly passengers. False sense of security knowing that your passengers are safely secured and not at risk for accidentally opening door and thrust out of the vehicle. Door was acidentally open while in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10870174, filed 2016-05, 5 miles“For the 3rd time a rear door lock on my Ford Focus has failed. Twice on right once on left. The lock jams. Cannot lock. But a danger to a child in the car as you cannot open the door from the inside. Nor can you secure the car from car jackers since it will not lock,.”
NHTSA complaint #10490081, filed 2012-12, 61,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 | 63 | 2% |
| 2013 | 84 | 4% |
| 2012 | 332 | 9% |
| 2011 | 14 | 12% |
| 2010 | 24 | 8% |
| 2009 | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 | 41 | 16% |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 7% |
| 2005 | 43 | 10% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 40 | 4% |
| 2002 | 51 | 5% |
| 2001 | 60 | 3% |
| 2000 | 138 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Focus
47 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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