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Is a 2006 Ford Focus wagon a good car?

Is a 2006 Ford Focus wagon a good car?

In NHTSA crash testing, the sedan, wagon and ZX5 hatchback earned a perfect five stars for driver protection and four stars for the front passenger; the ZX3 hatch earned four stars in both categories. In frontal-offset testing conducted by the IIHS, the Ford Focus earned a “Good” score, the highest possible.

What kind of engine does a 2006 Ford Focus have?

Ford’s 136-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder teams with a four-speed automatic or five-speed-manual transmission. A 151-hp 2.3-liter engine that issues 154 pounds-feet of torque goes into the ZX4 ST sedan, which comes only with a manual gearbox and has a performance-tuned exhaust system.

How many miles can a 2006 Ford Focus last?

How long does a Ford Focus last? Based on customer reports, the Ford Focus can last up to 200,000 to 250,000 miles. If you drive 15,000 miles per year, you will get between 13 to 16 years of service life from the average Ford Focus car.

What is the value of a 2006 Ford Focus?

2006 Ford Focus Retail Prices

Trim MSRP CarGurus Instant Market Value
ZXW SE Wagon $17,280 $4,027
ZX3 S $13,995 N/A
ZX4 SE $15,560 $4,705
ZX4 SES $16,320 $4,019

How many miles will a 2007 Ford Focus last?

Based on customer reports, the Ford Focus can last up to 200,000 to 250,000 miles. If you drive 15,000 miles per year, you will get between 13 to 16 years of service life from the average Ford Focus car.

What year did Ford Focus have transmission problems?

Ford launched the DPS6 dual-clutch transmission, widely known as the PowerShift transmission, on 2011 Fiesta and 2012 Focus models. Since then, Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have fielded thousands of complaints about shuddering, hesitation, and stalling on 2012-2016 Focus models.

What to know about a 2006 Ford Focus?

Advise to anyone thinking about buying one, check and see under the rubber boot that houses the harness to see if the wires have already been replaced… it’s likely it will need to happen at some point, so be aware of that fact. On long rides I’ve been happy with the comfort and level in which you can adjust the drivers seating position.

Is the center arm rest on a 2006 Ford Focus Wagon?

The center arm rest/storage bin is a cheap piece of junk and mine, like so many I’ve seen on other Focus cars, is broken, too. But the engine and drive train have held up well. Shocks are not very robust and need replacement at 92K .

When did I first drive a Ford Focus Wagon?

First Impressions – The first time I drove the Ford Focus Wagon was in 2003 as a rental. I was really amazed how fun it was to drive and so eventually we needed to buy a second car and it had to be capable of long trips that allowed our new dog to come along for the drive.

Are there any recalls on the Ford Focus?

One thing I wish I had been aware of beFORE purchasing this wagon was the issues with the wiring harness in the rear trunk hatch. It’s a shame that Ford has not recalled effected models since it seems to be a widespread issue. I managed to rewire mine and all seems well, but what a nightmare it was to do.