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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 17 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 4-speed automatic FWD

115000 mi

US $180
Noticed a vibration in the brake pedal, so I replaced the front rotors and pads. $100, four hours. 
89000 mi

US $100
Turn rotors, replace anti-rattle clips 
209000 mi

US $800
Front pads and rotors, rear linings and wheel cylinders 
109988 mi

C $162
Brake pads loose in mounts, required lubrication. 
114700 mi

C $450
Cylinder in rear driver side drum ruptured. Mechanical actuators for parking break seized. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

76000 mi ABS sensor from earlier repair of carrier and wheel bearing on passenger side was chewed up and replaced. Sensor that was replaced went faulty and was replaced under warranty from repair done back in Sept. 
78000 mi

US $102
While returning from Florida, rear brake calipers seized up destroying pads and rotors. Calipers were freed up to work again. 
81000 mi

US $161
Front brake rotors warped, unable to turn due to being drilled and slotted. New pads, rotors and brake flush done. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

180000 mi Front brakes were making a grinding noise; however they were in fair shape, only about half gone. Never buy cheap pads, although they did have 80,000 (mostly highway) miles. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

100440 mi

C $275
Replaced front passenger-side brake caliper 
110980 mi

C $140
Replaced brake rotors because of warping. 
117180 mi

C $1100
Replaced warped rotors and burnt pads from stuck caliper Replaced seized caliper 
87420 mi Parking brake won't hold car. Cables diagnosed as stretched. Did not repair at time. 
90400 mi

C $730
Parking brake cables fixed when rear brakes replaced. Plus oil change. Total $730. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

29140 mi

C $50
Hand brake was not providing much hold. 
34720 mi

C $150
warning light for traction control and abs illuminated. Traction control and ABS warning lights illuminated. 
35960 mi

C $60
warning light for ABS, traction control and brakes were on. 

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2005 Ford Focus Brake Problems

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