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2005 Ford Focus repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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2005 Ford Focus body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

45260 mi

C $380
exhaust shield rattling since 60k km 
57040 mi

C $100
Fix of rattle heard during idle when listening outside the car. Concerned of an engine problem, finally discovered as a vibrating heatshield hitting the exhaust manifold. Shield was bent. Mechanic repaired by unbending and refastening it. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

19220 mi Center console armrest broke off pivot by owner. Decided not to have it fixed at dealer due to cost estimate being high. Decided to try fix myself first. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

68320 mi

US $22
Replaced instrument cluster housing due to scratches on clear plastic 
268000 mi Rocker panel rust. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

167000 mi

US $50
The rubber strip on the inside of the passenger side rear door opening was coming loose. The dealer reattached the trim. 
217300 mi

US $504
The weather stripping around the rear passenger side door was reattached. 
120000 mi door handles stick so i sprayed some lube in/on them. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

93000 mi

C $100
Rust repair 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

26660 mi

C $65
Rattle in rear passenger side of car. Was loose seat bracket.  

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2005 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

40000 mi Replaced leather seat cover. Oil change. 

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2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

5000 mi Door not sealing properly -- whistling sound in windy condition -- had to be adjusted 

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2005 Ford Focus Body Problems

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