Recalls ·2006 Ford Focus

2006 Ford Focus recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Ford Focus; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 204 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints204
Crashes reported5in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 08E050000 · 11 Aug 2008

Problem: 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."

Risk: 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.

Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 06E056000 · 13 Jun 2006

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags9 · 22%
Unknown or other7 · 18%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Fuel/propulsion system5 · 12%
Structure5 · 12%
Vehicle speed control4 · 10%
Visibility/wiper4 · 10%
Service brakes3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

My 2006 ford vent selector that moves from defrost to vent has broken twice now. I am told it is a 600 fix but i see so many complaints about this issue why is there no recall.. Next same car the gas pedal sticks in cold weather take to a auto shop they clean throtthle body and runs fine for a bit but again a lot of…

Vehicle speed control · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford focus. The contact stated that when the ignition key was turned, it would remain stuck in the on or off position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was informed that the key might need to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was left at the dealer. The…

Electrical system · Nov 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Have problem with gas pedal sticking since vehicle was 2 years old, had ford dealership fix it under warranty which they cleaned sticking throttle body. Unit sticking again after a few months and ford replaced it with new one which i paid over 500 dollars out of pocket after warranty was up. After a year throttle body…

Fuel/propulsion system · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving, the vehicle began to accelerate on it's own. When brakes were applied the rpms sky rocketed. Turns out it was a broken cruise control module cable that would cause the throttle to get "stuck". At the same time it was also bogging out and shutting itself off while driving. The check engine light remained…

Vehicle speed control · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.