The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 48 of 205 complaints (23%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 441 in 2005 to 205 in 2006.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 205
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,400–$2,700
- Combined MPG
- 23–26
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | vs. 2006 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,300–3,700 | 2,400–2,700 | 2,400–2,700 | 2,300–2,700 | 2,200 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–27 | 23–26 | 23–26 | 23–27 | 28 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 18–24 / 26–32 | 20–22 / 28–32 | 20–23 / 28–31 | 20–24 / 29–33 | 24 / 33–35 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 329–423 | 342–386 | 342–386 | 329–386 | 317 | |
| Complaints filed | 387 | 441 | 205 | 391 | 250 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 34 | 43 | 23 | 60 | 21 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 13 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 34 | 41 | 19 | 75 | 20 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Focus have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Ford Focus?
Electrical: 48 of 205 NHTSA complaints (23%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Ford Focus get?
EPA rates it 23–26 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Ford Focus?
EPA estimates $2,400–$2,700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 22 mpg | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | $2,500 | 355 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 23 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | $2,400 (low) | 342 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 20 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | $2,700 (high) | 386 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons | 22 mpg | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | $2,500 | 355 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons | 23 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | $2,400 (low) | 342 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 48 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 42 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 32 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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, GASOLINE
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.