2006 Ford Focus - Consumer Discussions

Ford Focus Transmission Problems

• Re: 2002 Ford Focus Transmission Repair Instructions [aokrongly]

  Written by: averagejoe5 on Oct 2, 2012 11:58:45 AM

  I just wanted to thank aokrongly for posting this and everyone else who participated in this thread and gave their experiences and tips. Like many others I too had the same experience with a Ford Focus transmission. In my case, it was my girlfriend's 2006 Focus ZXW station wagon. We were on the highway returning from a trip when we felt the transmission slipping. We made it home but the next ... Read More

Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

• 2006 Focus low-beam headlight failure

  Written by: benb3 on Jul 26, 2012 6:05:43 PM

  I have a 2006 Ford Focus. Both of my low-beam headlights are non-functioning. My hi-beams are fine. The focus bulbs incorporate both hi- and low-beams in the same bulb. I have swapped out both bulbs, the 20A low-beam fuse, both 10A (l & r) low-beam fuses, the 7A fuse, and the low-beam relay. None of these steps has resolved the problem. Anyone have any further suggestions? :(

2012 Ford Focus

• New Owner!

  Written by: cannon3 on Feb 20, 2012 8:03:21 PM

  Well, I did it. I sold my 2006 Ford Fusion SEL V6 and went into a 2012 Ford Focus 5 door Hatch. I bought a Focus SE with sport package, winter package, convience package and sunroof in Oxford white. Car just feels solid and handles great. I am hoping for at least 35-40MPG after about 5K miles. Only have 40miles on the car so of course not much going on. I ... Read More

• 2012 Ford Focus SEL Hatchback

  Written by: smarkway on Feb 1, 2012 1:47:15 PM

  Had a 2006 Diesel Golf which ran great..... when it wasn't in the shop. I loved the acceleration (5 speed manual) and the 40 mpg (even with my lead foot) Bought the loaded Focus SEL hatchback in October and have 8600 miles. The MyTouch has yet to function properly and has been into the shop repeatedly. The dealership reflashed the memory and upgraded the software several times, has replaced one piece ... Read More

Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

• Re: headlights and starting issues [achoward]

  Written by: drvette on Dec 24, 2011 12:34:18 PM

  There are several TSB's for the "05 Focus on issues similar to yous in part or whole, there may be multiple issues here. Keep in mind these are not "complete" TSB's but merely short descriptions. Type out ALL of your problems, in order that they occurred, inc weather, if the car was cold or just driven, or a "Hot-Soak" condition where you drove it in 100f temps, and let it sit ... Read More

Ford Focus Wagon

• Best car

  Written by: lenwick on Jun 15, 2008 5:58:15 AM

  We have had our 2006 Focus Wagon since new all that has gone wrong is i headlight .Ive pulled my bass boat about 1200lbs easy.The milage is very good never under 30 miles a gallon.Im sorry Ford dropped the wagon

Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

• Re: Alternators keeps "burning up". [whitey9]

  Written by: rachpach1984 on Aug 2, 2011 1:11:56 PM

  This is happening to my 2006 Ford Focus. Did you ever figure it out?

Ford Focus Transmission Problems

• Re: Ford focus transmission problem [harley42]

  Written by: malkawi on Jul 16, 2011 11:49:44 AM

  dear all , ford agent they know how to take your money but they dont know how to repair any how i have ford focus 2006 modle , once i start the car some times i'm getting the follwing error acceleration reduced ,then i need to stp the car and restart again after one week i started getting new error acceleration reduce and engine system fult , and transmission malfunction with ... Read More

2012 Ford Focus

• Re: Just spent 4 hours poking n prodding Focus [lcw1]

  Written by: snakebit on May 4, 2011 7:46:44 PM

  Coincidently, we have been waiting\watching for low mileage Jetta TDI's every since they returned to our shores a couple of years ago. It WAS definately going to be her next car. (for exactly the reasons you mention) 2 problems though....... First, the ones currently showing up are holding their value so well that they hardly could be considered a steal. Of course this is very good news if you are the ... Read More

Ford Focus Recalls and TSBs

• Re: 2006 Focus zx4 s [april100176]

  Written by: oldman46 on Jan 25, 2011 5:03:04 PM

  I have a 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE that had a noise in the rear area. I thought it was in the suspension but took it to a Ford dealer here in Springfield, Illinois and found out that it was a problem with the rear arm assembly. They replaced the real arm assembly and the noise was solved. Maybe this is somthing you need to check out with your 2006 Ford ... Read More

2012 Ford Focus

• Re: "Early 2011" availability... [markus5]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Jan 1, 2011 5:16:24 PM

  I'm waiting too. However, not looking to go as high on option packages as you do. I have found that the larger wheels & tires usually result in more NVH and become quite expensive.. BTW, my 2004 ZTS Focus has heated cloth seats. they worked out pretty well. I was never big on leather. When I was car shopping in Dec. 2005, I remember test driving a 2006 Focus ZX4 ST, ... Read More

• "Early 2011" availability...

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Dec 31, 2010 11:26:22 PM

  Everything I can find online just says the 2012 Focus will be available in early 2011.... A more specific launch date would really be helpful to prospective buyers! =) I was planning to buy a 2011 Mazda3 5-door (to replace my 2006 Mazda3 s 5-door) but I'm holding off until I see/drive the 2012 Focus 5-door. If the Focus Titanium 5-door drives half as good as it looks, I'll be buying ... Read More

Ford Focus Wagon

• Re: 2006 Focus ZXW SES [danzigdan]

  Written by: steffmm on Aug 22, 2010 3:55:45 PM

  Thanks! I'm still researching cars and I thought that the Ford Fiesta would be the ticket for my next new car until I saw how big they were. It wouldn't be much of an improvement over my Neon, space-wise. Especially when my Grandpa owns a 2000 Focus Wagon, and there is enough room for my Grandma, his hunting stuff in the backseat, and her wheelchair and walker in the cargo area, ... Read More

Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

• Re: Weird 06 ford focus power problem [mklnd]

  Written by: godleye on Aug 10, 2010 5:34:47 PM

  I finally did find a solution and should have posted it back. When the Instrument Panel, radio, lights, and other non essentials all go off in unison it is a safety precaution built in to let you get where you need to go while not draining the battery further. The problem is 1 or 2 things: 1. Battery 2. Alternator according to the mechanic. My Solution: At first I bought a ... Read More

• battery light came on - cleaned cables but only worked a week

  Written by: thumper14 on Aug 9, 2010 5:42:52 AM

  My 2006 Ford Focus has been a great car but the battery light came on suddenly as I was getting ready to park a week or two ago. It went off but I cleaned the cables anyway. This morning the radio, lights, and air conditioner went off but car was still running. Low battery light came on so I drove to auto repair store (Auto Zone). They said the battery was ... Read More

Ford Focus Accessories & Modifications

• ford focus radio reception

  Written by: rammie24 on Jan 26, 2010 10:34:44 AM

  i have a 2006 ford focus and the am reception is fine until i start the car and then i hear engine noise on the radio. fm reception is not affected by this

Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

• Is it only a coincidence?

  Written by: janestahl on Aug 29, 2009 7:40:56 AM

  Two weeks ago, my daughter took my 2006 focus zx3 to the local ford dealer to replace a right rear turn light bulb. The next day the battery light came on. The problem seemed intermittent, so she neglected to take it to the garage. Last Friday she picked me up from work and during the 25 mile drive, the lights gradually dimmed, the cd player quit and then the radio came ... Read More

Ford Focus Transmission Problems

• 2006 Ford Focus Owner

  Written by: hanif on Jul 18, 2009 8:18:58 PM

  I've read through all the posts and sadly I have the same transmission issue. 64K mileage. I pulled the code and got P0772. I have no Reverse, 3rd or 4th gear. I'm going to try #76 however, I'm nervous #76 fix will not address the reverse gear issue. Plus, my code is a little different. P0772 is a Solenoid E stuck on. Does this mean that I should purchase Solenoid E ... Read More

Ford Focus Sedan

• 2006 Ford Focus

  Written by: jweir on Jun 25, 2009 3:58:05 PM

  Does anyone know how to change a valve cover in a 2006 Ford focus Zx4... Can't even find a chilton's or a aynes manual for it in a parts store...also I need a diagram of the engine compartment, so I can figure out how hard it will be to replace it... Trying to sell it and I found out that the valve cover has a small hole in it..

Ford Focus Care & Maintenance

• Re: 2003 Focus Wagon SE rear creak [ekelly9]

  Written by: bonejob on Jun 10, 2009 5:36:07 PM

  I own a 2006 ZX4 SES (Sedan) and my car was exhibiting what sounds from your description to be exactly the same problem. My car's squeaking was emanating from two places: Underneath the car, there is a bracket and bushing assembly which supports the parking brake cable near the rear suspension. As the passenger's side rear wheel moves up and down with the bumps in the road, this bracket assembly apparently ... Read More

Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

• Cigarette Lighter not Working

  Written by: hadjie_21 on May 22, 2009 12:01:27 AM

  Hey guys! i have 2006 ford focus hatchback and my simple problem is that the cigarette lighter is not working and i dont know how to fix it.. can anyone help me... thanks a lot...

Ford Focus Transmission Problems

• 2003 Ford Focus Transmission Problems

  Written by: danica1958 on May 19, 2009 10:58:23 AM

  Bought 2003 Ford Focus in 2004...car had 33K on it.....I also bought an extended warranty. In 2006, I had the transmission fixed under warranty. In 2007, the steering wheel locked and that was also fixed under warranty. All warranties expired about 6 months ago. During the last month I occasionally noticed hesitation and some hiccuping. Last Monday, the car sounded much worse...took it to the dealer's service dept....they tell me it's ... Read More

• 2000 Ford Focus tranny and other issues

  Written by: burnmyfocus on May 28, 2008 1:07:00 PM

  Ok, so on Friday I had the broken coil sping and the wheel bearing replaced and now my tranny is slipping in 2nd and 3rd. I call Ford who tells me that my car HAD a 36/36 bumper to bumper and that it could not be extended even though the tranny problem is rampant in this model. She did tell me that the 2006 or newer has a 100,000 ml power ... Read More

• Re: Ford Focus 2006 Transmission problem [javas]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jan 10, 2009 7:41:57 AM

  I have no idea what your legal rights are in Dubai, or what the obligations are of the Ford dealer there, but here in the states the dealer, and Ford, would have to prove that the damage to the oil pan had any effect on the transmission. My view? If it's a small dent, that is an unlikely cause. If there's a hole/leak, well that's a different matter and doesn't look ... Read More

• Ford Focus 2006 Transmission problem

  Written by: javas on Jan 10, 2009 4:37:24 AM

  Recently I bought a Focus H/B 2006 model from a used car dealer in Dubai. The car was looking fine inside & out and has done only 30,600 KMs. After few days I have noticed problem with transmision - gear shifting downwrds at high speeds and engine jerking. After that engine system fault indication will come and gear will not work in manual mode also. I took the car to the ... Read More

Economy Sedans (~$16k-$20k)

• Re: I've driven them all (almost)... [micweb]

  Written by: shipo on Nov 13, 2008 5:48:06 PM

  How would you compare the Cobalt XFE vs. Focus, two cars I am currently interested in? My quick guess is pickup would go to the Cobalt, handling would go to the Focus, both quiet, but the Civic was quietest (at 70 mph cruise). Hmmm, oddly enough, I would say that the Focus felt as fast or maybe a tad faster and handled a bit worse. Why? Well, as far as the ... Read More

Chevy Cobalt vs. Ford Focus

• Re: focus v cobalt [poncho167]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Sep 15, 2008 12:25:30 PM

  I gave up on CR years ago. The Japanese cars are always better than GM, Ford, etc. They neglect to mention the astronomical "routine maintenance" on Toyotas and Hondas -. $300 "15,000 mile service" and so on. They also don't mention the serious oil sludge problems with Tototas that were always the fault of the owner until they finally lost a class action suit. A new Solara I bought in 2006 ... Read More

2008 Ford Focus

• Advancetrac stability control

  Written by: creakid1 on Jul 19, 2008 9:43:16 AM

  http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkme_GoJIwlYBXqRXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyOWkxZTQ5BHNlYwNz- - - - - - - cgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA3NrMQR2dGlkA0RGRDVfODE-/SIG=1396fkar6/EXP=1216572479/**http%3a/- - - - - - - /www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.012c081c5966f0ca3253ab10cba046a0/ http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkme_GoJIwlYBYKRXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEyNW5qMDM2BHNlYwNz- - - - - - - cgRwb3MDMgRjb2xvA3NrMQR2dGlkA0RGRDVfODE-/SIG=14hbg6dku/EXP=1216572479/**http%3a/- - - - - - - /www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/news/2006/electronic-stability-contro- - - - - - - l-6-06/overview/electronicstability.htm Statistics showed that (Advancetrac) stability control saves way more lives than airbags. Only the stupid US Ford took this beautiful European option away from the Focus from '04 to '08. Now my '07 Focus ... Read More

Ford Focus Accessories & Modifications

• Passenger rear door won't lock

  Written by: 06_focus_owner on May 24, 2008 4:47:01 PM

  The rear door on the passenger side of my 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE will not lock (either from trying on the inside or from using the keyless entry). Does anyone have any siggestions as to what may be causing the problem?

Ford Focus Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2008 Ford Focus S Coupe

  Written by: mszeke on Apr 4, 2008 11:48:53 AM

  Just bought a 2008 Focus S coupe for $10,995 + 4.9% for 60 months. Traded my 2006 Cobalt - could not be more pleased with my purchase/price!

Ford Focus Accessories & Modifications

• aux jack

  Written by: dvrdan on Jan 13, 2008 9:25:16 PM

  I have a 2006 ford focus and I cannot find the aux jack I would like to know if anyone does.. My radio is a ford product and does have the button!!! thanks for any help

Ford Focus Owners Tell Ford What you Want!

• 2008 Ford Focus revealed at Detroit Show

  Written by: basiliskst on Jan 7, 2007 11:21:42 AM

  www.autoweek.com The revised 2008 Ford Focus was revealed today (01/07/2006) at the Detroit Auto Show (North American International Auto Show for purists). www.naias.com I haven't seen any interior shots or driven one, so my comments are tempered. The changes on the outside are mostly cosmetic to make the car look longer and leaner without much more than surface detailing differences. The roof line appears unchanged. The wheel arches are less of ... Read More

• No stopping this little puppy

  Written by: ron958 on Nov 28, 2007 12:35:56 PM

  I have a 2006 Ford Focus SES, when the roads are wet with snow and ice my brakes do not work,I slide right through the stop sign or I should say drive through the stop sign as my wheels are definetly turning,also the brake petal goes hard.What is this all about? EKN

Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

• Re: Brake Light goes ON & OFF [mod7]

  Written by: pidel on Nov 5, 2007 2:30:36 PM

  My Husband bought me a 2006 Ford focus ZX3! I used to love my car, but it has been in the shop 5 times sense September of 2006, and started after the 2nd day He bought it Water bottle was leaking into Floorboard Transmissin Steering belt Alternator Radio Electrical With lights,rear hatch back latch Idle pully All due to faulty parts the dealer said! I just put it back in today ... Read More

Ford Focus Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: New 07 ZX4 ST [lilboyracer]

  Written by: basskleff on Oct 12, 2007 9:40:25 AM

  My brother and I just hammered a deal for my mother. We did well. 07 Focus ZX4 SES with auto, weather package(heated seats) and safety package (ABS and side airbags). $13800 + tax. No doc fee. That includes $2500 of rebates. MSRP was 17,660 and that was an old list price, because the car was delivered in June/July 2006. It took a lot of hammering,walking out, phone calling. The stories about ... Read More

Ford Focus Care & Maintenance

• Re: 2005 Focus SES Alignment Problems [mrsdoni]

  Written by: comanchero1 on Sep 7, 2007 7:42:18 AM

  Hello Mrs Doni, I have a similar story. I bought my daughter her first car, she makes the payments. A 2006 Ford Focus. This will be the THIRD SET of NEW TIRES !!! And its only 48K miles. I didnt realize it happen so fast thjat the REAR TIRES were wearing out. A Firestone dealer told me that he had a customer with only 8K miles and the REAR TIRES wore ... Read More

Ford Focus Wagon

• Ford Wagon Load etc.

  Written by: scole1 on Jun 6, 2007 2:45:34 PM

  Hi, Well first off if you want a wagon know that they are not making them anymore I believe production stopped in the fall of 2006, so you will be restricted to what you can find on a lot. I would think you would have little trouble finding one but perhaps not with the options you want. I was adamant about side air bags (poor ratings without them for side impact) ... Read More

2008 Ford Focus future vehicle

• & the '07 American C-170 Focus is a collector's item

  Written by: creakid1 on Dec 30, 2006 10:20:44 PM

  Call me crazy, but it looks like the beautiful European Mondeo: creakid1, "Ford Focus Sedan" #1848, 6 May 2006 12:30 am You will all regret waiting for the Detroit-style '08. :P

Ford Focus Sedan

• Re: European Focus for 2010. [comp386]

  Written by: basiliskst on Dec 13, 2006 7:00:55 PM

  Mschmal also makes the point that excellence does not necessarily mean the Ford of Europe chassis and that styling both interior and exterior are strikes against the current model. On all of that I agree. The refresh in 2005 still looks like the original Focus. People pay for fresh styling. And the 2005-2007 dash styling is actually worse than the original in my opinion, speaking as an owner of 2005 ST. ... Read More

Ford Focus Wagon

• Ford stopping production of Focus wagon in December

  Written by: jeffdavis on Sep 28, 2006 6:30:05 PM

  Ford will stop taking orders for the Focus wagon on November 20th, 2006, and production of the 2007 Focus wagon will stop by the end of December 2006. There will be no 2008 Focus wagon, only sedans & hatchbacks. I had been hearing this for a while, and now it is true, straight off the Ford website. Better order or buy one soon. Ford dropped them because the wagons are only ... Read More

Ford Focus Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Just bought a 2006 Focus ZX5 SE

  Written by: zcg on May 26, 2006 7:41:15 AM

  Price after rebates(2500 + 500 Graduate +500 Finacing from Ford) is 13500, the OTD price (13500+TTL)is 15000. Car details: ZX5 with options like Automatic Transmission,Safety Package(ABS&SideAirbags),SportsPackage and convenience group, plus the perimeter alarm. Since there is only 2 cars with the ABS on it, I don't have a lot of choices. I think the price I paid is a little bit higher (about 500 ). However, it is still a good ... Read More

Ford Focus Recalls and TSBs

• 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST

  Written by: tom71 on Sep 3, 2006 12:41:32 PM

  I bought a new 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST sport model in January 2006. I like the car and it runs well, and I like the extra power. I'm sorry to say, I've been unlucky with some pesky warranty problems. Two problems fixed the first time, but my car has been plagued with an intermittent problem with the TRACTION CONTROL dashboard light coming on lit solid when it shouldn't Ditto for ... Read More

Ford Focus Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2007 ZX5 SES... [jfritsch]

  Written by: nortsr1 on Aug 31, 2006 1:26:37 PM

  "I would not want to pay $15,000.00 for ANY Focus"...that is strictly your opinion...There a many people, that, (with the $3000.00 rebate off of invoice for a 2006 ZX5 SES) (which, by the way is loaded for bear) "WILL" buy same. In fact, if you check the Ford dealer inventories, the 2006 Focus are just about all gone. The reason, the rebates off of invoice. Many, many people shop price (a ... Read More

• Re: 2007 ZX5 SES... [afidler]

  Written by: nortsr1 on Aug 29, 2006 6:32:38 AM

  That few hundred over invoice might be a wash because of no "extra added dealer fees". Do they have any "extra added fees" usually? Figure out your exact cost at "INVOICE" thru the Edmunds site with all of your added options. Then see what your price would have been as compared to the X-Plan pricing. Remember, there is a hefty rebate on the Focus. I have bought several Ford/Mercury vehicles with ... Read More

Ford Focus Recalls and TSBs

• Re: Ford Focus 2001 Rear Brakes Squealling!! [briggy05]

  Written by: destriana on Aug 20, 2006 10:03:09 AM

  Thank you for your reply. I truly apprciate it. Another TSB came out in July 2006 and I took it back into the dealership, good thing I had checked on the computer because the dealer will not call you in for sure. They replaced the rear wheel cylinders and replaced the rear pads again for the 3rd time and have not had a squeellllllling noise since! YEA!!!!! It was the rear ... Read More

Which Hatchback?

• Re: suzuki reno [canuck785]

  Written by: doohickie on Aug 2, 2006 3:49:28 PM

  I took a long, hard look at the Reno last fall. In case you didn't know, it is the hatchback version of the Suzuki Forenza, so if you want information on the platform, you can go to the Forenza forum and ask there. In the end I got a Hyundai Elantra. Roughly the same cost, but I think it's a much nicer car for the money. It also is a lot ... Read More

Ford Focus Wagon

• Re: Leaking Rainwater [rmsmallll]

  Written by: jeannad2000 on Jul 12, 2006 11:51:06 AM

  I purchased a 2005 Ford Focus in October of 2005. After a rainstorm in November of 2005, a major leak occurred, leaving over 2 inches of water on the front, passenger floor. The dealership fixed the car. In July of 2006 I found water in the same location. After the dealership looked at the car, they stated that it is coming from a different location (not where they originally sealed it). ... Read More

Ford Focus Lease Questions

• Re: Focus ST [jwilds]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 11, 2006 8:40:11 AM

  Don't worry about it, jwilds. It happens all the time. OF, if you were to lease a 2006 Ford Focus Sedan ST through Ford Credit in Michigan right now for 2 years with 12,000 miles per, its base lease rate and residual value should be 2.5% and 58%, respectively. When negotiating this car's capitalized cost, make sure to keep in mind that Ford is currently providing $500 lease cash on it ... Read More

Ford Focus Wagon

• Re: Impressions about a Focus Wagon [mikus]

  Written by: bdyment on Jun 6, 2006 4:54:24 AM

  Our new 2006 wagon also has squeaky rear brakes. Our 2002 wagon brakes were quiet. Certainly agree with you re: the rear seat design. A split seatback but no split seat cushion was not one of Ford's better ideas. The engine, Duratec in our 2006, is far superior to the 2002 Zetec. More power, smoother, quieter. Overall a pretty good wagon for the money and a lot more pleasing to drive ... Read More

Ford Focus Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Wonderful Bargain

  Written by: huntley on May 3, 2006 8:03:49 AM

  Hi - At Wayside Ford in Marlborough, Massachusetts, I just purchased a 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SES, with heated leather seats, automatic transmission, sunroof, 6-CD player, anti-lock brakes, and alloy wheels, for an amazing $15,100. With the rebates on the vehicle, how can you beat that? This seems to be the perfect choice during this critical gas time. Driving it is a pleasure so far even though I think the exterior ... Read More

• Re: Dealerships in Boston [cargirl13]

  Written by: jluff on May 2, 2006 4:23:06 PM

  Hi, I just bought a 2006 Ford focus sedan at Herb Chambers in MA...there is one in Braintree on the quincy line. I got a base SE sedan model for $11,311.00 after the rebates! I got $4,249 of sticker!!!! I have power locks, windows,power mirrors, center console, Remote keyless entry and AC!!! They were great and the cheapest deal I could find. They even gave me the "hold back" of $450 ... Read More

Ford Focus ZX3

• Edmunds Likes the Ford Focus

  Written by: theman123 on Apr 19, 2006 7:20:55 PM

  Hey, Edmunds just selected the Ford Focus for 2 awards. Well, one award and one top recommendation. The First, it has just been selected as one of the top coupes for 2006 by edmunds.com Top Recommended Coupes Also, it won the award for Lowest TCO. I guess it's kind of hard to win if the car is living in the shop like all the Honda fans would want us to believe. ... Read More

Ford Focus Sedan

• Two more questions 2006 wagon--Chime and DRL

  Written by: bdyment on Apr 5, 2006 4:17:47 PM

  Gearshift warning "chime", page 13 of the manual. Ford calls this a chime. Mine sounds like a Tom Cat with his tail caught in a screen door. Wondered what others sound like. DRL We have had daylight running lights is Canada for many years now and I believe they are a very important safety item, however, this is the first car that I have owned where the DRL come on with ... Read More

• just got a Focus ST

  Written by: sparxxx on Mar 21, 2006 7:03:47 AM

  Just bought a 2006 Ford Focus ST Zx4 in infra-red. Very happy with the car. I previously owned a 2003 Focus SE in arizona beige, and it was a great car, I just wanted more power. The ST has side airbags and abs, so I was glad Ford offered those safety features. The car is pretty fast so you can keep up (or pass) daily traffic without much problem. I like ... Read More

Ford Focus Wagon

• Re: 2005 ZXW brake issues? [ajweeks]

  Written by: frizzlefry on Jan 30, 2006 4:36:14 PM

  I'm the one with the problems...yes, it affects all 2005 Ford Focus Models. There is a service bulliten for it and if you are going to be going skiing or something along those lines I would have the service bulliten applied (although it did not get rid of the problem completely it did improve the inital braking performance). After much greif, Ford just replaced it with a 2006...which exhibits the same ... Read More

Ford Focus: Problems & Solutions

• Re: Focus fails to start periodically [focusnogo]

  Written by: frizzlefry on Jan 19, 2006 4:41:35 PM

  I had that problem with my 2005. I also had a severe brake problem and Ford, after 5 months of me hounding them, finaly replaced it with a 2006. But anyways, there is a technical service bulliten out for that one. Mine had 4000 km when it started doing it on an intermittent basis. The garage threw on the service bulliten and it cleared it right up. I never had to ... Read More

Chevy Cobalt vs. Ford Focus

• Re: Only if

  Written by: threebucks on Jan 11, 2006 5:16:43 PM

  A few months ago, I bought my first car, a 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS Supercharged Coup. Well, it's not my first car really, as I also have a 1972 Dodge Van. Love that 360 V8! Nevertheless, it was my first new car. The 2005 and 2006 models were the same price at that point, and no local dealers had the SS in stock; so I got it custom ordered from the ... Read More

Ford Focus SVT

• International Ford Focus 5 Door hatchback model!

  Written by: malindi on Dec 31, 2005 8:15:31 PM

  Hello all, and thanks for such a wonderful site and forums. I am not really a Ford fan but, having lived outside the US all my life, I must say I find the International model of the 2006 Ford Focus Hatchback to be far more masculine, more sexy and a better buy than what I seem to be encountering all over the US. Is Ford implying that Americans are not descerning ... Read More

Ford Focus Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Decent Offer or should I wait?

  Written by: occupant1 on Dec 9, 2005 7:08:37 PM

  Five Star Ford here in North Richland Hills TX has told me that they are "having a sale" this weekend (yeah yeah) and all 2006 Focuses are $4000 off sticker. So I'm wondering, would that work? The cars I am looking at are various ZX4 S sedans, AC and auto, no other options, MSRP of $16020. So that's $12,020 plus tax/title/plates. The Simple Plan price accoring to Ford is $15,333 ($687 ... Read More

Ford Focus Wagon

• Re: SE or SES Wagon ? [rdy]

  Written by: jazvan on Oct 21, 2005 9:11:55 AM

  You can actually check inventory yourself if you have a good internet connection and a little time. THere is a Ford Direct site, you plug in 2005 or 2006 Focus and then a zip code and it shows all inventory within a certain radius. I found the Seatlle and Portland areas had 5-speed wagon inventory when I was checking earlier this year, but it is always changing. Let me know if ... Read More

Ford Focus: Problems & Solutions

• YOUR OPINION NEEDED NOW- THANKS

  Written by: mungmare on Oct 11, 2005 11:14:13 PM

  I JUST BOUGHT A 2006 FORD FOCUS AND SUPPOSE TO PICK IT UP THIS WEEK BUT IN READING THIS FORUM, I DON'T KNOW IF I SHOULD BACK OUT - IT SEEMS TO HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS. I TRAVEL THE HIGHWAY 45 MIN A DAY, TWICE A DAY BACK AND FORTH TO WORK - THE FORD FOCUS SEEMS TO HAVE ALOT OF RECALLS ALSO YOUR RESPONSE - WOULD YOU BUY ANOTHER ... Read More

Economy Sedans (~$16k-$20k)

• Using the centre lane ... [gandalf17]

  Written by: autonomous on Sep 9, 2005 8:17:47 AM

  the new Civic kind of fits in nicely in the middle of the road segment in terms of grunt with most of its competitors ... These days, Mazda has redefined themselves and is clearly the leader in the econo segment of cars that are sporty and a total blast to drive ... With Mazda, you feel the road and become a part of the road and driving experience. Honda used to ... Read More

• Re: How did I leave those two off [maxamillion1]

  Written by: ctalk on Aug 17, 2005 8:53:51 PM

  Isn't the Suzuki Forenza also in this comparo? LOL i think you left one out... If its the new Civic, (2006) I think it I would put it first. 1) Honda Civic 2) Mazda 3 3) Hyundai Elantra 4) Kia Spectra 5) Chevy Cobalt 6) Ford Focus 7) Suzuki Forenza

Ford Focus ZX3

• Count me in too...

  Written by: bighouseaz on Jan 15, 2005 11:10:18 AM

  I'm a very satisfied owner of a 2000 ZX3 in red. It has 36,000 and has been consistently fun to drive and reliable.   The only problem that I had was the key stuck in ignition problem. I really wish Ford would step up to the plate and address this problem. As I understand it, I could get bitten anytime because the tumbler is still the same design.   I'll shop ... Read More

Ford Focus 2005 release date

• Diesel Focus

  Written by: mike91326 on Jun 1, 2004 3:54:27 PM

  I was at my local Ford dealer last week and the sales manager told me that they would most likely be selling the Focus diesel in late 2006. He said that Ford is waiting for ULSD and wants to be able to sell it in all 50 states. He said the specs, based on the Euro Focus diesel, shows it getting 45 to 50 MPG. I would give almost anything for ... Read More

Ford Focus Sedan

• No second-generation Focus for US market?

  Written by: raychuang00 on Nov 22, 2003 6:33:48 AM

  I just read in the Detroit Free Press that Ford has no plans to bring over the second-generation Ford Focus that Ford of Europe will introduce next year to the US market, instead will wait until the third-generation model is introduced in 2009 for worldwide launch. However, I have this feeling that Ford might bring over many of the new drivetrains found on the upcoming European car, including next-generation Zetec engines ... Read More

Ford Focus ZX3 vs. VW Golf

• I've made my decision

  Written by: javasutra on Jul 30, 2002 6:45:36 AM

  Oddly enough, I've been researching Golfs and Foci for about a year now and I just now find this board. I've finally decided on the Focus, mostly because of the incredible incentives Ford is offering now. Also, it's tough to find a Golf TDI around here. Here are some tidbits I've picked up in the last year that may help some of you. The TDI engine is said to be fantastic. ... Read More

Ford Focus ZX3

• Re: Focus vs. Matrix

  Written by: vadp on Jul 19, 2002 10:26:43 PM

  Thanks for the very interesting comparo. BTW, regarding the diesels. Here is a repost from the "Jet": FORD DIESEL FOCUS POSSIBLE FOR NORTH AMERICAN MARKET DEARBORN, Mich., July 16, 2002 – Ford Motor Company seriously is studying plans to offer a diesel-powered Ford Focus for sale in North America within the next five years as a way to deliver to customers more powertrain choices and even greater fuel economy improvements. Diesel ... Read More

Ford Focus Sedan

• MY FOCUS COMES IN TWO DAYS!!!

  Written by: bluebomber98 on Oct 15, 2001 8:50:32 PM

  After searching and searching these past two years trying to decide on a new(er) car, The Bomber is finally replacing his old 91 Lumina with a 2000 Focus ZTS 4 door sedan. Light Metallic Blue, Zetec motor, all Canadian options except leather. I have been searching cars for over two years. I found this in Winnipeg with 34,0000 kilometers for $15,950 Canadian, that is $10,200US, from McPhillips Ford/Lincoln including a free ... Read More