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The problems unfold
J, 12/17/2008
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
So I bought this car in September and it was awesome until two weeks ago. The battery light stayed on. One morning I went out to my car and heard the radio playing inside. I hit the unlock button and it stopped. The car wouldn't start so I had to tow it in. There seems to be a lot of electrical problems like the trunk button, back windshield wiper, radio/clock, and cruise control button dont work properly or at all.
many problems
mtcilley, 05/17/2009
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchesed new 3/2006 NOT SAFE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN SNOW!! THE REAR END WILL SPIN AROUND CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROLL! wthn 2wks wiper motor burned out. found recall for same problem on other focus models but not specific to my mine -- ford will not respond, cost me $2oo bucks. rear plate lights, tail lights, rear turn signal lights started blowing bulbs then fuses and all lights except headlamps were out also the rear hatch door would pop open when ignition was turned on. found that wiring harness for rear hatch door had all wires broken. again found recall for same problem on other focus models but not specific to mine--again ford will not respond. spliced wires back together myself.
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My second Focus
Beverly, 03/30/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the second car that I have purchased in my lifetime, and it is my second Focus! I love driving it and the mileage is just great.
Not for tall people
John Smith, 09/01/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 5 days now and I have been trying to figure out how to get rid of it. Don't get me wrong, it's a fun little car if you are under 6 feet tall. I have experienced terrible back and leg pain from the driver's seat. I am 6'3" tall and go to the gym at least 3 times a week and in great shape. On the test drive and for a couple of days the car was fine then uncomfortable every other trip. Then had to drive 30 miles to and back from somewhere is when the excruciating pain began. This morning was a 5 mile trip to work and not less than 50 feet out of the driveway was when the pain began again. Please be very weary of this vehicle if you are tall!
No Mo Fo Mo Co
NoMoFoMoCo, 08/30/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZXW SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
My wife drove this car home from the dealership. By the time she got home, it had 11 miles on it. The trunk would not latch (returned it for service). Week 2, the driver side door would not close. Month 2, the remote stopped unlocking the doors. Month 3, the trunk flew open while we were driving with our dog in the back. We keep the doors shut with tie downs. The car is 6 months old, 5,000 miles and right now it's stuck in my driveway and I am missing work (again). This is our 13th Ford over 20 years and unless Ford takes it back at their expense, we will be switching to one of the other big 3.
Worst new car I ever bought
wiwany, 05/19/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
Six Flags on the road - that's the way this sloppy manufactured car rides. Suspension must be made of marshmallows. A pot hole in the way? just hit it - and sends you somewhere you would never anticipate beforehand ... I would even say: dangerous to drive!
Great Little Car
jpeters, 02/07/2010
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased brand new in March '06. Coming up on 4 years and 108,000 miles and not a single issue. Have done regular oil changes every 5,000 miles and am on my third set of tires, have replaced one rear light at about 80,000 miles. Thats it for maintanence. Fun to drive, great gas mileage, practically maintenance free. Good acceleration and handling, passing is a breeze. Only complaints are engine noise at about 62 mph but only at that particular speed, not higher or lower. Not comfortable on long drives, say over about 3 or 4 hours, definite booty pain. Has been a fun and faithful little car. Love it!
Focus st
engineer, 05/04/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
As an engineer I try to select based on quality and price. I researched and drove a lot of cars before deciding on the Focus ST. Power to spare and handles like a sports car. 30+ mpg even with the more powerful engine. If this came as a two door coupe it would be a perfect car.
Nice to have a reliable Ford
Julie, 03/04/2009
2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in Oct 2005 and it has about 33,000 miles on it now. I am happy to say it has never had a mechanical problem since I have owned it. I use full synthetic oil in it which seems to have improved the mileage. In mixed driving, I rarely get below 30 MPG. I am happy with the performance and mileage and reliability of the Focus. I owned a Taurus previously and it was a nightmare. Recommended as a inexpensive used car purchase.
most comfortable car for the money
josh, 05/21/2006
2006 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I started out looking at the Fit and the Yaris, but after rebates and a little price negotiation, I just couldn't pass up the Focus. Sure it might have a lower trade in value, but I also paid a lot less than a comparably equipped import, and the Focus has more options making it more comfortable to drive while I own it. Focus also has a longer power train warranty that is transferable. I was looking at entry level cars, and for the price I don't think the Focus can be beat. Nothing else has as many comfort and convenience features for less than $14,000. Plus I got the dealership to throw in window tint. ;)