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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (52%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 27 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 suspension work. 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

49300 mi

US $20
Replaced sway bar end links account making rattling noise. Replaced with after market end links which also allow for greasing. 
82140 mi

C $200
Clunking in front end. Stabilizer rocker arms replaced. 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

99000 mi

US $792
Front strut blown out/leaking, both front strut inserts replaced. Both rear shocks replaced Alignment and wheel balance. 
109100 mi

US $700
Both front wheel hub bearings replaced Noises when turning Replaced both front struts 
162000 mi

US $460
Bearing noise from rear end. Both rear bearings/hubs/drums replaced. 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

32858 mi

US $201
replaced lower water hose due of hot leaking oil from the reservoir of the power steering, replaced the power steering reservoir, also replaced radiator filler tank cap 
106000 mi

US $150
Left front wheel bearing noise and vibration 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

46500 mi

C $200
Wheel Bearing 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

74000 mi

US $380
Struts were leaking, and led to uneven wear on rear tires. 
65000 mi

US $1500
needed new power steering pump 
96000 mi

US $35
Sway bar end links wore out and started to clunk when going over bumps.Installed 2 new ones about an hour to change and cost around $35.00.Nice and quiet now. 
147000 mi

US $30
Replaced sway bar end links. 
111600 mi wheel bearing neede to be replaced. TRADED IT IN FOR ANOTHER VECHALE 
23560 mi Both front sway bar end links were replaced. 
47740 mi

C $160
On routine inspection, both end links on the front sway bar were loose and had to be replaced. This is the second time they required replacement in the past 16 months. 
94240 mi

C $100
Clunking noise from the front suspension. Front sway bar end links were replaced. 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

78000 mi

US $400
Replaced rear wheel bearings on both sides 
89000 mi

US $450
Power steering pump failed. Replaced pump. 

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2006 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

64000 mi

US $1100
Dampers and endlinks were in really poor shape after 60,000 miles. I decided to replace springs, dampers, endlinks, etc with an Eibach Kit. 
85000 mi

US $250
Bad end link and broken strut tower mount. 
119000 mi

US $80
replaced sway bar end links 
120800 mi

US $516
Replaced shocks and struts. 
125000 mi

US $450
Replace right rear wheel bearing. 
156000 mi

US $160
Alignment 
97600 mi

US $56
Stabilizer links found to be bad at dealer while in for oil change, took it to friend's house for repair. 

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2006 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

80000 mi

US $150
sway bar bushings replaced 

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2006 Ford Focus Suspension Problems

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