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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 22-26/32-35 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 136HP
2.3L I4 151HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.9
Exterior: 4.1
Interior: 3.7
Overall: 3.7
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2006 Ford Focus
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2006 Ford Focus
1. MP3 6-CD changer
2. Comfortable ride
3. Acceleration
4. Overall cute design
5. Steering and handling
Top 5 Cons of 2006 Ford Focus
1. Better gas mileage
2. Gas cap lock
3. Cup holders
4. Doors do not shut smoothly
5. Electrical problems
2006 Ford Focus Reviews by Consumers
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By ERNIE523
Submitted 2011-08-17 22:59:26
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Focus?
I HAVE FOUR CARS: RAV4 SPORT 4L 2010, ODYSSEY 2008 LX., LEXUS LS 400 1991 AND MY LOVE FOCUS ZXW SE 2010; THIS FOCUS IS MY EVERY DAY CAR BECAUSE IS ROOMY, GAS SAVER, EASY TO PARK NOT SO WIDE, FAST AND CHEAP MAINTENANCE.
I GET THIS FOCUS WITH 167000 MILES IN OCTOBER 2010 AND KNOW IN AUGUST 2011 IS 177500 MILES AND STEEL LIKE A CLOCK. ONLY PAY FOR NEW TIRES AND FLUIDS.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Focus?
NOT ANY FOR ITS PRICE.
2006 Ford Focus Review:
MY BEST FRIEND ON THE ROAD, FORD FOCUS WAGON ZXW SE 2006.
By Mac Blair
Submitted 2011-05-24 12:40:42
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Focus?
It handles with ease.
Gets good gas mileage.
Is easy to get into and out of.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Focus?
The brakes started squealing at about 20,000 miles and the car now has about 66,000 miles on it. The dealer says there is nothing they can do. Very upsetting.
Both rear door locks went out the same week when car had about 65,000 miles on it.
2006 Ford Focus Review:
Biggest complaint is the brakes. Lord, I hate to hear those things squeal and grind every day. If it were not for that I would give the car a 5 rating.
By adam572
Submitted 2011-03-23 18:37:09
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Focus?
Nice little sharp car - zx3 SES.
Nice handling.
Great on gas.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Focus?
Needs good tires 205-50-16 sizes.
2006 Ford Focus Review:
I had a zx5 ses, with no problems. Just bought a zx3 ses with 6,400 original miles as a 2nd car and like it a lot.
By joe cantu
Submitted 2011-03-17 03:05:28
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Focus?
Looks.
Styling.
Interior.
Mileage.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Focus?
Less road noise.
Brakes squeak.
2006 Ford Focus Review:
Just got it and haven't driven it much.
By Jessa
Submitted 2010-06-06 16:23:18
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Focus?
I love the gas mileage.
For me, it is a good car and it is roomy for such a small car.
Trunk space is decent.
I have never had any problems really.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Focus?
Breaks squeak all the time.
Tires do not last.
Cup holders need to be farther away from dash.
2006 Ford Focus Review:
I have owned my car for 4+ years now and, (knock on wood), nothing has gone wrong with it. The only thing I would like is the breaks to last longer as well as the tires. More room for the cup holders and the cd storage, while practical, to be more spacious and in a better location.
By harley
Submitted 2010-03-20 18:19:06
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Focus?
Gas mileage...
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Focus?
Noise level, squeaky brakes and bearings wearing out @ 70,000 miles.
2006 Ford Focus Review:
Almost lost the the passenger side rear wheel on the highway due to the bearings. The car started swerving all over the lane, as I held on to the steering wheel for dear life. Had to have it towed to the dealership and when questioned about the bearings, the mechanic said they are sealed making it impossible to inspect them, but they usually make a noise before they wear out! With the road noise how can you hear it?
By J574
Submitted 2010-02-03 23:14:39
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Focus?
Looks great.
Handles good.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Focus?
BRAKES SCREAM ALL THE TIME.
ALL 4 TIRES WORN OUT LESS THAN 20,000 MILES EVEN WITH PROPER ROTATION.
LEATHER SEATS STAIN TERRIBLE EASY FROM EVERYTHING.
MY CAR ONLY HAS 26,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT TODAY. I HAVE BABIED IT TAKEN EXTRA CARE OF IT AND IT HAS DISAPPOINTED ME BECAUSE OF TIRES AND BRAKES.
2006 Ford Focus Review:
BECAUSE OF TIRES AND BRAKES I WOULD NOT BUY ANOTHER ONE AND WILL TRADE THIS ONE ASAP.
By Hope Smith
Submitted 2009-10-24 02:25:16
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Focus?
Looks nice.
Drives good.
Comfortable for short fluffy person.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Focus?
Brakes squeak loud all the time. Change whatever makes tires wear out every 17000 miles!
Cup holder is so close to dash above it you can not get cup in and out with out straw hitting dash and to far away.
CD holder to far away.
More room between seats but then car would have to be wider!
Key got stuck in ignition, sales manager said he never heard of that and everyone in service had gone home so I had to leave key in car. Doing a search I have found many people have had this problem! People have paid up to $800 to get fixed. I parked on a hill one day and it came out after a few weeks of being stuck in there.
2006 Ford Focus Review:
Dealers do NOT honor warranty! Tires wore out dealer said tough. Stereo ate CD, replacement one works some times. Seat covers stain horribly even with me paying for Simonex. Trunk leaks. Noisy very noisy! Brake roters wear unevenly so they can not be turned, have to get new ones.
By GUEST
Submitted 2009-10-22 10:47:32
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Focus?
Descent gas mileage.
Roomy for a small car.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Focus?
I have owned this vehicle for 3+ yrs and in this time the power steering unit, alternator, gear shift assembly, engine was half rebuilt and vent selector have all gone bad.
2006 Ford Focus Review:
Ford warranty did cover these problems, except vent selector, but overall very disappointing. Rear brakes also an issue. Will never buy a "Found on Road Dead" vehicle again.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-11-29 12:09:40
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Pros: What do you like about 2006 Ford Focus?
I love the euro look.
The performance is better w/the manual transmission than w/auto. Corners very well, with good acceleration, surprising, in fact.
I get better than average mileage, 32 in city and 38 on the road. A/C is cold and the vent controls are flexible.
I really like the cruise control and i am very pleased with its performance.
The car is well insulated and is 'tight' - that may be why people think that the doors do not close smoothly.
Comfortable on road trips - everything is easily accessible. Engine compartment is laid out pretty well too.
Cons: How would you improve 2006 Ford Focus?
I too would like to see a locking gas cap or door.
Car should come standard with mud flaps/splash guards.
Road noise can be considerable on less than good road surfaces.
2006 Ford Focus Review:
I feel fortunate that a local Ford dealership has a purchase program with the company that I work for. Otherwise I may have ended up with a Scion or a PT Cruiser, the other autos that I looked at, instead of my Focus ZX3 se. It's a blast to drive, not too tight, and just loose enough to thrill. I must admit that the first time I really hit the accelerator, it totally surprised me. I love it in the turns and it's comfortable enough on road trips. Passengers entering and exiting the back seats are in for an adventure, but I have carried several 6' plus riders with no complaints.
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