2006 Ford Focus suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2006 Ford Focus — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The welded retainer of the front bushing on the right side lower (control) arm had rusted through. This allowed the control arm to separate from the frame and the right front wheel to turn outward (while I was traveling straight ahead). The drive shaft was pulled from the transmission and some…”
filed Jan 31, 2023
“Ford focus station wagon with 40,000 miles on tires. Tires worn completely down to bare metal on both rear tires. I drove into a parking lot to shop and heard hissing noise. Saw damaged tires changed leaking tire to spare tire. Wear on inside of rear tires only. Local tire dealer looked at…”
filed Mar 4, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Focus | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 Focus | 19 | 1% |
| 2013 Focus | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 28 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 Focus | 19 | 7% |
| 2009 Focus | 25 | 11% |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 Focus | 23 | 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.