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2006 Ford Focus Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Ford Focus has 9 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Ford Focus

Electrical
43
Airbags
34
Speed Control
20
Powertrain
13
Structure
11
Other
10
Suspension
10
Tires
10
Brakes
9
Engine
7
Fuel System
7
Latches & Locks
6
Visibility
6
Steering
5
Seats
5
Wheels
3
Lights
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 4, 2019SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES FAILED AND TH...
Oct 1, 2012SERVICE BRAKESVEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN IN TO FORD DEALERSHIP ON SEPT. 17, 2012 BECAUSE BRAKES HAD BEEN INTERMITTENT...
Jun 19, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON 6/19/10 MY CAR WOULD NOT BRAKE TO A FULL STOP WHILE EXITING THE FREEWAY (SPEED HAD GONE UP TO 80 ...
Dec 1, 2009PARKING BRAKEI HAVE A 2006 FORD FOCUS AND I AM A STUDENT AT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY IN SAN MARCOS TEXAS. I AM 22 Y...
Aug 3, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CALIPER WAS CUTTING INTO THE BRA...
Oct 7, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2006 FORD FOCUS WITH LOW MILEAGE REPLACING BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS FOR THE 3RD TIME, MY CONCERN IS OF ...
Jul 14, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION OF MY 2006 FORD FOCUS STATION WAGON AND WOULD NOT COME OUT. WHEN I ...
Jul 15, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSEVERAL WEEKS AGO VEHICLE ( FOCUS ) DEVELOPED A SIGNIFICANT SCREECH WHENEVER BRAKES WERE APPLIED. TO...
Feb 8, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING HORRIBLY. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THEM FIXED. THEY SAID IT W...

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