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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 145 repairs.
2006 Ford Focus electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (55%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Ford Focus
Engine not specified
| 66000 mi | Needed new fusebox. |
2006 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 47000 mi US $165 |
Replaced fan contoll switch. Old one burnt up with smoke and electrical smell. Could be dangerous and possibly start a dash fire. |
| 65000 mi US $315 |
Alternator quit working and battery went dead. Was in their shop for better part of two days account having to wait for correct alternator to be delivered. |
| 70000 mi US $225 |
Replaced fan motor for heater and ac. |
2006 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 57000 mi US $600 |
A/C evaporator replaced. The floor on the front passenger side has been wet. The mechanic said that the a/c drain was clogged and this was causing the problem, so we hope it is now resolved. |
| 59000 mi US $200 |
Socket for rear right brakelight was melted. Had to replace enclosure. Then found taillight socket was loose. Had to replace taillight socket. Had a difficult time extracting defective socket. Wire connector also partially melted. |
| 111100 mi US $200 |
Alternator went bad. Replaced. |
| 132500 mi US $444 |
Alternator failed which caused ABS light to turn on. Alternator was replaced. |
2006 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 62000 mi US $100 |
MIL came on and radio shut off. Alternator tested bad and was replaced. Ford ESP covered repair, I only paid the deductible. |
| 3100 mi | Alternator, battery. |
| 14900 mi | Alternator. |
| 31000 mi | Battery cable snapped. |
| 33700 mi | Alternator. |
| 1399 mi | replaced under warranty the starter cause crank but did not want to start vehicle |
| 27111 mi US $155 |
replaced 2 air condition hose due of leaking |
2006 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 68820 mi | The Air bag light was going on and apparently off. This is a continuous problem. Replaced alternator. 2nd time. 3 months after earlier replacement. |
| 99000 mi US $270 |
Wires in the electrical harness had broken and were popping fuses. |
2006 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 97000 mi US $300 |
The Check Airbag light came on. Some old spilled liquids in the console needed to be cleaned and several connections lubricated in the steering column. All of the charge was for diagnosis and analysis. |
| 196000 mi US $900 |
Dead Alternator |
| 83280 mi C $1000 |
The compresser was broken |
| 84520 mi C $700 |
Alternator replaced |
| 78120 mi C $100 |
the air vent was blocked thus when you turned the switch to move the air to each position it was blocked and caused the cable to fray and break. disconnected the cable and will have to take the dash apart next month to remove the blockage |
| 21080 mi | Stereo speaker located in driver's door stopped working. |
| 66340 mi C $100 |
airbag light came on. Code revealed high circuit resistance. A connector was removed and cleaned. Problem has not reoccured. |
| 81840 mi C $100 |
Airbag light came on. Same issue as diagnosed before. However, this time the mechanic showed me the steps required to fix the issue should the problem reoccur. |
| 120160 mi C $17 |
right headlight replaced |
| 125860 mi C $100 |
Speaker in the driver side door quit. Neighbour and I replaced both front door speakers with aftermarket units. |
| 33000 mi | The airbag light remained on. |
| 56000 mi US $250 |
Alternator burned a Diode and had to be rebuilt after only 50,000 miles! This is rumored to be a heat-related problem since the alternator is right beside the exhaust (first catalytic device) system. BAD Engineering, IMHO! |
| 35000 mi | Radio antenna cable. |
| 53000 mi US $400 |
making noise on left side of engine alternator was bad |
| 129000 mi US $200 |
tail light would not work |
| 191200 mi US $110 |
Replaced alternator myself. |
| 154000 mi | Ground cable no longer well grounded to chassis. Sanded terminal and chassis to create better electrical contact. |
2006 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 141980 mi C $225 |
when locking doors with key or with remote, right passenger door was not locked. Replaced door lock mechanism to new one. |
2006 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 21000 mi | Airbag light came on and stayed on after starting the car. I was told a "clock spring" had to be replaced in the steering column. |
| 92000 mi US $250 |
Alternator went out. |
| 89500 mi US $600 |
Alternator failed. |
| 111000 mi US $130 |
Dashboard switch that controls whether air blows on floor, through panel, or onto windshield broke internally. YouTube video showed me how to repair. Bought replacement part and paid aspiring young mechanic to do the job in my driveway. |
2006 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 114000 mi | Cruise control will not engage. Failed in September. |
| 133000 mi US $135 |
AC system lost refrigerant. Shreader valve replaced. System recharged. |
| 144200 mi | Alternator failed. Dealer also found broken engine mount. Replaced alternator, engine mount, battery, and serpentine belt. |
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