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2006 Ford Focus

42 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 2006 Ford Focus

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 Focus are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
  • SUSPENSION:REAR
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
  • TIRES
  • TRAILER HITCHES
  • EQUIPMENT
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • TSB #TSB-0819-9

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10027986

      FORD: SOME VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 10/3/05 MAY EXPERIENCE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM LEAKING AND/OR SYSTEM NOISY. *PE Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

    • TSB #TSB-0819-9

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10027986

      FORD: SOME VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 10/3/05 MAY EXPERIENCE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM LEAKING AND/OR SYSTEM NOISY. *PE Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

    • TSB #TSB-0819-9

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10027986

      FORD: SOME VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 10/3/05 MAY EXPERIENCE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE POWER STEERING (P/S) SYSTEM LEAKING AND/OR SYSTEM NOISY. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #07113

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021222

      POWER STEERING IS LEAKING AND MAKING NOISE. *KB Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #19064

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019815

      REAR TIRE WEAR - REAR TOE SPECIFICATION CORRECTION. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

    • TSB #06185

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021042

      INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORTS REQUIRED ON INITIAL STOPPING AFTER COLD START AT HIGH ALTITUDE. *KB Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    • TSB #19026

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019081

      MIRFIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, OR P0304 - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #19056

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019083

      MIL ON/ROUGH RUNNING - MUTIPLE DTCS -0201, P0202, P0203 OR P0204 PRESENT IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #06116

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020173

      POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #06181

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021041

      MISFIRE DTC'S P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, AND P0304. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #06166

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021051

      POSSIBLE ENGINE DAMAGE - INSTALL SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS PRIOR TO REMOVING CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT. *KB Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

    • TSB #SSM 46085

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109070

      The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    • TSB #0781

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022286

      FUEL FILL SLOW EARLY SHUT OFF. *KB Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

    • TSB #19188

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020106

      ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE AND/OR DTC P0463. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #0645

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019947

      NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #19355

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021046

      DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND/OR DTCP0340 - INSPECT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY. *KB Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #19009

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019073

      DTC P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 AND/OR P0304 - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #19093

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019802

      EXTERNAL LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH NON-FUNCTIONAL ON MANUAL DOOR LOCK EQUIPPED VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #19871

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023297

      2006-2007 FOCUS- WIRING - 14401 HARNESS CHAFE CONDITION. *NJ Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

    • TSB #19008

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019072

      WINDSHIELD WIPER RELAY - CLICKING NOISE. *TT Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    • TSB #19239

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020148

      FRONT SAFETY BELTS RETRACTION SPEED - SERVICE TIP. *TT Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #TB-21399

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034585

      FORD: PREMATURE FRONT/REAR TIRE WEAR AND/OR VEHICLE DRIFT ON WET OR SNOW COVERED ROADS. IF PERFORMING AN ALIGNMENT, RECORD ALL ALIGN-MENT ANGLES PRIOR TO ANY ADJUSTMENTS, AND ENTER IN WARRANTY CLAIM IF APPLICABLE. Read More »

    TRAILER HITCHES

    • TSB #05252

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018934

      NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY -- SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #19086

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019806

      MISSING LOOSE SHIP ITEMS (WHEEL COVERS, WHEEL CENTER CAPS, BLOCK HEATER CORDS). *TT Read More »

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