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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 1
Average Mileage:
59,784 miles

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2006 Ford Focus seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2006 Ford Focus Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #12

Apr 052011

Focus

  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a 2006 Ford Focus with aprox 65,000 mileage. Recently, the air bag indicator light comes on occasionally, more often and for more lengthy periods more recently. It seems to match the issues of new Ford pickup truck recall in which airbags deploy without notice or cause - resulting apparently from frayed/shorted sensor wires - preceded by illumination of airbag dashboard indicator, as occurs in my 2006 Ford Focus. Is there cause for concern with my family's use of this car? thank you.

- Jensen Beach, FL, USA

problem #11

Dec 262010

Focus 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
Involved in an auto accident. Vehicle pulled out into my path of travel and I was forced to hit their vehicle head on at 50 mph. After the initial impact I spun around and our vehicles hit again on the rear quarter panels. No air bags in my vehicle ever deployed.

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #10

Jun 142010

Focus

  • 46,660 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Focus. While driving at 45 mph, the air bags suddenly deployed without warning. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an authorized dealership but the dealer could not determine the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and was awaiting a call back. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 46,660.

- Greene, ME, USA

problem #9

Dec 272009

Focus

  • 34,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 45 mph or more, the air bag warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel if the front passengers seat was occupied. The manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 34,000. The current mileage was 38,000.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #8

Nov 152009

Focus

  • 10,000 miles
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 yellow airbag light on dash went on and remained on. Diagnosed as high resistance in wiring system, makes safety-airbag- system inoperative. Dangerous. Repaired by Ford dealer under 5 year warranty by replacement of clockspring{wiring plastictape} in steering wheel hub. To determine severity of problem check Ford replacement parts records.

- Slidell, LA, USA

problem #7

Mar 102009

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,828 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The dealer performed a diagnostic, which indicated that there was an issue with the air bags. In addition, a track harness was needed. The air bag indicator continued to illuminate and a second diagnostic was performed. The test showed no issues with the air bag; therefore, no repairs were made. The contact was concerned for her safety if the air bags failed to operate in the event of a crash. The current and failure mileages were less than 59,828. Updated 04/16/09.

- Newman, GA, USA

problem #6

Nov 032007

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

- the contact owns a 2006 Ford Focus. While driving 50 mph, he crashed into the passenger side of another vehicle. The contact stated that the airbags deployed about a minute after the crash. As of April 2, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The crash destroyed the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 36,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Mt Herman, LA, USA

problem #5

Oct 092007

Focus 4-cyl

  • miles
Airbags didn't deploy.

- Davis, CA, USA

problem #4

Sep 102007

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles
Driving at legal speed my side drivers airbag deploys then explodes under my left armpit causing me to loss control, but was able to gain control without an accident. Ford technicians performed diagnostics, noticed a scrape on passenger undercarriage. There conclusions was that I must have hit something on the rode. This was a small three inch scrape that so called caused the air bag deployment. I don't buy that. In my opinion, the bag should not have deployed because no accident occurred. I sustained brushes and lacerations. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and will trade in. Again, the scrape just removed the under coating, no other damage resulted. My best guess was a rock. These safety bags are not preventing personal injury, but causing them. Updated 12-12-2007 the consumer stated would have to pay a $500 deductible before the insurance company would pay the additional fee. The consumer provided an estimate for repairs. Updated 12/12/07

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #3

Jul 142006

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My son was on his way home and passenger side air bag deployed. There was no crash, no accident.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #2

May 172006

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
: the contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator blinks on and off. When it air bag indicator is off the passenger is not protected by the air bag. This began four days after the vehicle was purchased.

- Plattsmouth, NE, USA

problem #1

Nov 132005

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,000 miles
I have recently been doing a review of several incidents involving the Ford Focus one of which was relating to my father, where on instances the air bag did not deploy on the vehicles during the incidence of a crash. This is something that I have noted on several accidents involving the vehicle, where in determination of the impact should of activated the deployment of the vehicles airbags but rather the system has not reacted in any form as of thus far there has been on noted death that I know of being my father, their could be others but unsure...I have 5 notations of this happening the vehicles were diffrent peoples, bought at diffrent times, and from diffrent dealerships.

- Louisa, VA, USA

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