This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Driver's seat back fractured at supporting structure causing lacerations, contusion, and sprain related injuries involving whiplash and instability for the driver.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Focus. The contact was driving 20 mph when the passenger side seat exhibited a popping sound while accelerating. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the seat track would need to be replaced. The passenger side seat track was not replaced. The contact stated that the failure was a safety issue because the passenger side seat could move forward and backward while driving and could cause injury. The failure mileage was 29,000.
2006 Ford Focus St. Driver side seat back has broken/cracked during normal operation. Reaching for change in pocket to go through a toll booth, seat back frame broke on the right hand side causing driver to lurch back toward back seat and temporarily lose control of the vehicle. Ford Motor Company refuses to assist in repairs. Seat back should never break as it is the only protection a passenger has in the event of a rear end collision. Seat back has not been repaired.
The drivers side seat back on my 2006 Focus broke without warning, causing the driver to loose control of her vehicle. The driver was able to stop the car safely, but sustained a back injury.
While driving and resting left foot near driver's seat, pants leg caught on end of seat adjustment (back/forward) adjustment handle, causing delayed ability to utilize clutch.
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- Stilwell, OK, USA