1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,200 miles

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problem #5

Aug 192016

Focus

  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the sun roof exploded without any impact. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000. The VIN was not available.

- Montgomery, TX, USA

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problem #4

Dec 042016

Focus

  • 92,000 miles
My 2006 Ford vent selector that moves from defrost to vent has broken twice now. I am told it is a 600 fix but I see so many complaints about this issue why is there no recall.. next same car the gas pedal sticks in cold weather take to a auto shop they clean throtthle body and runs fine for a bit but again a lot of complaints yet no recall why. They both happen while in motion

- Ashkum, IL, USA

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problem #3

Mar 012013

Focus

  • 65,000 miles
The airbag safety light indicator is 'on' on the dash board. I am afraid of a front end accident and not have the airbag work. Also, the wipers scrape or skip across the windshield. Both the windshield and blades have been replaced and the skipping continues no matter the amount of water on the windshield.

- Land Oi Lakes, FL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 232015

Focus

  • 162,000 miles
HVAC blend door stuck in vent position. Moving, 55 mph, rural 2 lane highway. Attempted to adjust from vent mode and heard a snapping sound and the knob moved freely without adjusting the vent selection. Took the assembly apart later and determined the steel cable going to the HVAC blend door had broken free from the adjuster knob. Unable to use the defrost vents to clear the windshield until the problem was repaired. Problem repaired for $60 for a new assembly and half an hour of personal labor.

- Menomonie, WI, USA

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problem #1

Jun 032013

Focus 4-cyl

  • 106,000 miles
The air vent selector jammed when it suddenly was needed for defrost, then the cable broke and the air vent setting for defrost could not be selected, leading to a dangerous situation with no forward visibility while on the highway. I found many other Focus owners with the same problem online, due to a defective seal that turns to gum and sticks shut. This can lead to unexpected and sudden loss of defrosting capability, and visibility can be lost in seconds. We also have another Focus that is starting to stick, so this is not an isolated problem with these cars, approximately from model year 2005 - 2007.

- Marion, IA, USA

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