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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%)
Chart based on 243 repairs.
2005 Ford Focus engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 51 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
| 78120 mi C $200 |
Exhaust system noisy. Found rear muffler brackets failing. Needed to be re-welded and attached with adhoc brackets. Estimate also on rest of aftertreatment. Decided to continue without major repairs.. |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 208000 mi US $531 |
Oxygen sensor - center Oxygen sensor - downstream Thermostat replacement Air pump vacuum hose leak repair |
| 125000 mi US $25 |
Exhaust hanger at muffler broke: repaired/rewelded at dealer. |
| 85000 mi US $650 |
Fuel pump replaced |
| 115500 mi US $100 |
Replaced engine mount |
| 109740 mi C $85 |
Heat shield had come loose, repaired by shop. |
| 115809 mi C $530 |
Idler pulley failed, also replaced the tensioner pulley assembly due to failing bearings. |
| 114700 mi C $858 |
Check engine P2004. Manifold valve solenoid replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $135 |
Replaced passenger side motor mount |
| 107000 mi US $500 |
Thermostat |
| 193000 mi | spark plugs, and something that looks to read, "rotors" - the service of which was only $14.10. This was an attempt to remedy a "rough" engine at all speeds, but was not successful. |
| 197000 mi US $110 |
I had managed to douse my serpentine belt with power steering fluid, which made belt slip and pump groan. Shop replaced belt: problem fixed. One could argue that this belt replacement is only scheduled maintenance, since I had 196K miles |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 136000 mi US $360 |
Seals for cam. |
| 92300 mi US $270 |
Diagnosing problem of bad ignition coil. Then I purchased coil myself and installed myself |
| 93900 mi US $50 |
Car was missing and had very poor drivability. I had the fuel filter replaced. It had been less than 30K miles since last replacement. May have used bad gasoline. Similar issue has occured since then, but works itself out. |
| 97000 mi US $50 |
The engine will not idle. This is still a work in progress. |
| 259000 mi | After almost 260,000 miles - I finally needed to replace the original muffler. Still a strong little car. Did I ever say I Love This Car??? 11 Years old she is... She is still as happy as I am. :) |
| 268000 mi | Engine bit the dust. |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $200 |
Emission control sensor |
| 86000 mi | Catalytic converter hat shield rattling |
| 30100 mi | Idle Air Control valve was stuck closed; engine would not run at 0% throttle position until engine completely warmed. Idle control valve replaced |
| 36000 mi | Ignition lock cylinder replaced; key would not turn in ignition to start car. |
| 146000 mi US $150 |
small coolant hose was leaking |
| 148000 mi US $110 |
replaced passenger-side engine mount-- a common failure point for these vehicles. |
| 150000 mi US $126 |
tension pulley was weak, letting belt slip. tension pulley was weak, letting belt slip. |
| 68000 mi US $200 |
O2 sensor replaced. |
| 202600 mi US $400 |
The idle air control valve needed to be replaced. The car was stalling after a sudden stop, and the idle was very rough. |
| 209000 mi US $90 |
A bracket holding the exhaust pipe had broken. This was causing the car to rattle. The bracket was replaced. |
| 230000 mi US $150 |
An exhaust pipe was replaced. |
| 152000 mi US $350 |
Cooling fans went out. Sensor replaced. |
| 159351 mi US $90 |
mian motor mount had broken, replaced all three mounts at same time, easy repair for DIY'ers. |
| 103000 mi US $674 |
Replaced transmission mount to fix vibration, but this made it worse. Told needed engine mount, decide to trade car. |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 139000 mi US $450 |
Oil pan replacement |
| 102300 mi C $1000 |
Exhaust pipe and muffler rusted through. Replaced exhaust (incl muffler and resonator). |
| 111600 mi C $200 |
Exhaust was leaking from rust hole and was very noisy. Replaced flex pipe. |
| 122140 mi | Check engine light went on, code P2004. Vacuum hose connected to Intake Manifold Runner Control actuator had popped out. Reattached hose. Hose may have come out either from messing around under hood while fixing starter, or from pressure spike during push-start. |
| 29760 mi C $60 |
Car very hard to start when cold. |
| 75640 mi | Muffler hanger broke resulting in muffler hanging by exhaust pipe. Replaced hanger with clothes hanger. |
| 61000 mi US $400 |
Two engine mounts replaced |
| 65000 mi US $290 |
Upper engine mount had worn out |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 30000 mi | Rough idle, possible due to all-city driving, lack of maintenance by previous owner. Cleaning throttle body reduced roughness about 80 percent. Improving further with highway driving. |
| 71300 mi C $60 |
Replace ignition cylinder. Key was stuck in it. |
| 89000 mi US $300 |
During a previous oil change, I was told that I needed to have an engine mount replaced. I waited until the next oil change to have it done. Engine is much smoother now. |
| 100000 mi US $629 |
Engine light came on. Car would occasionally stall when coming to a stop. Problem was diagnosed as a leaking vacuum hose and defective PCV valve which was replaced. Repair was successful but the cost was more than expected. |
| 128600 mi US $285 |
Check engine light came on. Had to replace 2 O2 sensors. |
| 94000 mi US $625 |
Replaced fuel pump and filter. Also had trans fluid an filter changed. |
2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 150300 mi US $240 |
Cracked hose housing |
| 144000 mi | Car began missing then went into safe mode, but made it home. Diagnosis- 90%leakage in #4 cylinder. Donated car as repairs would be more than car worth. Had salvage title from earlier car accident, although we had repaired it to origin |
| 41759 mi US $628 |
1700 miles over warrantee car failed to start. Towed to dealer. It started there but the fuel pump made a knocking sound. Replaced fuel pump. This corrected the missing previously reported, but Ford would not cover this repair. |
| 28758 mi US $50 |
Hard starting, occasional missing while driving. Starting issue requires turning the key off and retrying at which point it will start and the exhaust smelled bad. Fuel filter replaced but no problems found. The trouble continued. |
| 143300 mi US $45 |
Replace Mass Airflow sensor, fuel filter, oil, and oil filter. |
| 145000 mi US $55 |
Vehicle inspected. Cost of repairs exceeds value of vehicle: PCV hose, exhaust resonator, |
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