1. Ford Focus
  2. Problems
  3. 2006
  4. Seats

2006 Ford Focus Seats Problems

5
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 5 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • seat back · 6 records
  • side seat · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi1
30–60k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 8, 2012 · 114,995 miles

    Seats

    Driver's seat back fractured at supporting structure causing lacerations, contusion, and sprain related injuries involving whiplash and instability for the driver. *tr

    1 injury

    ODI 10552564

  • March 16, 2011 · 29,000 miles

    Seats

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford focus. The contact was driving 20 mph when the passenger side seat exhibited a popping sound while accelerating. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the seat track would need to be replaced. The passenger side seat track was not replaced. The contact stated that the failure was a safety issue because the passenger side seat could move forward and…

    ODI 10396049

  • January 15, 2011 · 54,000 miles

    Seats

    [redacted]. Driver side seat back has broken/cracked during normal operation. Reaching for change in pocket to go through a toll booth, seat back frame broke on the right hand side causing driver to lurch back toward back seat and temporarily lose control of the vehicle. Ford motor company refuses to assist in repairs. Seat back should never break as it is the only protection a passenger has in the event of a rear…

    ODI 10384647

  • October 22, 2009 · 100,000 miles

    Seats

    The drivers side seat back on my 2006 focus broke without warning, causing the driver to loose control of her vehicle. The driver was able to stop the car safely, but sustained a back injury. *tr

    1 injury

    ODI 10290236

  • January 14, 2006 · 1,020 miles

    Seats

    While driving and resting left foot near driver's seat, pants leg caught on end of seat adjustment (back/forward) adjustment handle, causing delayed ability to utilize clutch. *jb

    ODI 10147766