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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.
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2005 Ford Focus other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (45%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 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

187700 mi

US $296
Rear door on driver's side has failed again: won't latch. Part ordered during ball joint repair. 
120000 mi

US $350
Ignition would not go into lock position, transmission shifter did not go fully into Park. Ignition lock cylinder rebuilt, transmission linkage adjusted on 2nd trip. Problem solved. 2nd trip was gratis. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

204800 mi

US $150
Replaced the rear rotors, pads, and the front pads. The OEM lugnuts were in poor condition.I have 16 new. Total cost for pads, rotors, lugs $150.Self Install. Next brake job,replacing calipers& front rotors. Semi-Metallic Pads. Need 2 Tires. 
245000 mi

US $15
Hood latch needed replaced. - changed oil. Still running great after 244,444 miles. No mechanical problems to report.  

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

98000 mi

US $120
The seal on the inside of the driver's side rear door came loose. It was put back into place by the dealer. (The amount for the repair listed above included an oil change and tire rotation.) 
36000 mi

US $79
Replaced broken air deflector that covers lower right radiator hoses. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

65100 mi

C $50
right front seatbelt slow to retract 

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2005 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

35000 mi Leather on drivers seat cracking. Ordered seat cover 

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2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

29000 mi rear hatch would not close unless door was slammed otherwise hatch would bounce off striking plate. problem was found to be a faulty hatch lacthing mechanism. replaced under warranty 

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2005 Ford Focus Other Problems

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