Air Bag Related Problems of the 2006 Ford Focus

Table 1 shows six common air bag related problems of the 2006 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (eight problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Ford Focus


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2006 Ford Focus

The Air Bag problem

My sister was driving my 2006 Ford Focus along a highway. Out of nowhere, the airbag in the side of the driver's seat deployed. This was the only airbag that deployed. The airbag deployed into the side of my sister emitting a white smoke or powder substance.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The contact was concerned that there was no manufacturer air bag recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

2006 Ford Focus was involved in a two car accident while traveling at 50 mph. A large pickup truck pulled out in front of the Ford Focus, and the front passenger side of the car was severely damaged. As a result of the impact, the driver side air bag deployed (no one was in the passenger seat), but   Read details...


Air Bag related problems in other Ford Focus model year vehicles:



Focus Service Bulletins
Focus Safety Recalls
Focus Defect Investigations