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2006 Ford Focus repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (3%)

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2006 Ford Focus brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (57%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

99000 mi

US $792
worn out rear drums, warped front rotor 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

106000 mi

US $300
Brake rotors 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

130000 mi

US $750
Rebuilt rear brakes. Both wheel cylinders and drums/shoes. Also "wheel overhaul" (whatever that means) plus flush/fill brake fluid. 

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2006 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

109791 mi

US $35
Intermittent thumping and scraping sounds from rear of car when in motion. Remedy: clean and adjust rear brakes. 
125000 mi

US $450
Front disk brakes, replace rotors, remanufactured calipers, disc pads.  
156000 mi

US $160
Replaced rotors 
72500 mi

US $100
I noticed the car was pulling to the left under braking. Decided to do the rear drums when I discovered a blown drum piston. So aside from shoes, I replaced the piston as well. 

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2006 Ford Focus Brake Problems

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