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2006 Ford Focus
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | 355 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 342 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 | 386 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
273 complaints filed by owners for this model year (38 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2006 Ford Focus?
EPA figures for the 2006 Ford Focus reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2006 Ford Focus?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Ford Focus. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2006 Ford Focus?
Owners have filed 273 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford Focus, most often about: Electrical System, Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.