10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,803 miles

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problem #5

May 082012

Focus 4-cyl

  • 114,995 miles
Driver's seat back fractured at supporting structure causing lacerations, contusion, and sprain related injuries involving whiplash and instability for the driver.

- Stilwell, OK, USA

problem #4

Mar 162011

Focus

  • 29,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Focus. The contact was driving 20 mph when the passenger side seat exhibited a popping sound while accelerating. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the seat track would need to be replaced. The passenger side seat track was not replaced. The contact stated that the failure was a safety issue because the passenger side seat could move forward and backward while driving and could cause injury. The failure mileage was 29,000.

- Bishop, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 152011

Focus 4-cyl

  • 54,000 miles
2006 Ford Focus St. Driver side seat back has broken/cracked during normal operation. Reaching for change in pocket to go through a toll booth, seat back frame broke on the right hand side causing driver to lurch back toward back seat and temporarily lose control of the vehicle. Ford Motor Company refuses to assist in repairs. Seat back should never break as it is the only protection a passenger has in the event of a rear end collision. Seat back has not been repaired.

- Delmar, NY, USA

problem #2

Oct 222009

Focus

  • 100,000 miles
The drivers side seat back on my 2006 Focus broke without warning, causing the driver to loose control of her vehicle. The driver was able to stop the car safely, but sustained a back injury.

- Breezy Point, MN, USA

problem #1

Jan 142006

Focus 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 1,020 miles
While driving and resting left foot near driver's seat, pants leg caught on end of seat adjustment (back/forward) adjustment handle, causing delayed ability to utilize clutch.

- Laramie, WY, USA