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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 55 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

65720 mi

C $300
front suspension links changed 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

97000 mi

US $400
Replaced front sway bars and rear shocks. 
148000 mi

US $900
Leaking steering rack replaced 
166000 mi

US $120
Broken rear sway bar replaced. 
113800 mi

US $336
Bad ball joint Stabilizer link(s) replaced. Second time since purchase! 
131000 mi

US $413
The top brackets that secure the struts were rattling, and needed to be replaced. As an aside, the stabilizer links have had to be replaced twice on this car, once because of hitting a bump in the road. My Fords:'glass jaws' suspensions. 
165000 mi

US $241
Replaced front left wheel bearing 
187000 mi

US $165
Ball joint replaced. 
105000 mi

US $260
Rear right (passenger) side wheel bearing went bad and made lots of noise. Two hours labor plus parts for repair. 
199000 mi

US $500
Hubs and bearings went bad. Hub assembly is built into brake drum. Replaced entire brake drum. 
88040 mi

C $40
noise from front left on firm braking, then again when starting. Diagnosed as upper strut mount bearing seized, and common with these vehicles. Not a major problem. Not a safety issue. Left as-is. 
107000 mi

US $500
Car began making noise which increased as time went on. Problem was defective Rear wheel bearing. Replace bearing and OK 
115000 mi

US $180
Right rear wheel bearing was going out. Just so happened I already had the drums on hand, so I replaced both sides. (The bearing is in the drum.) Replaced tie-rod ends and sway bar links. $80, two hours. 
75020 mi

C $500
Tire technician beat on rear hub with a hammer. Shattered wheel bearing in doing so. Brought vehicle to another shop. Rear wheel bearings, drums and shoes replaced. 
115000 mi

US $175
sway bar links replaced 
86500 mi

US $116
worn RF sway bar link 
94000 mi

US $220
Replaced left front sway bar link and left front tie rod end. 
100000 mi

US $500
Replaced front struts and rear shocks. When attempting to do alignment mechanic could not adjust rear. Adjusting bolt was seized up on left rear control arm. Only way to remove was to cut off control arm and replace. 
112000 mi

US $115
Right stabilizer link replaced for 2nd time, also checked for other snapping, clunking noise (loud) coming from front end. Could not determine where it was coming from. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

39000 mi

US $137
Anti-sway bar links were worn out and needed replaced. 
71000 mi

US $500
Passenger wheel bearing. 
45000 mi

US $100
Both front sway bar end links failed. 
68320 mi

US $37
Replaced stabilizer bar end links (both sides) Replaced stabilizer bar end links (both sides) 
186000 mi

US $100
I could hear a noise. Car felt like I was driving on snow/ice, on DRY pavement. Mechanic found driver rear bearing failed. Wow.. 186000 miles and a bearing failed. sheesh... I couldn't get 200000? (joking) I Love This CAR! ... Very Reliable! 
193000 mi

US $115
Right Outer TieRod and Oil/Filter Change $115. 
234000 mi

US $65
Both front sway bar linkage(s) were replaced for a reasonable fee. 
263000 mi

US $400
Replaced wheel bearing, lower control arm and sway bar. This is the 2nd time for bearing and sway bar. This car has done well for 262k. Still going strong. Needs a rear tire. All work on Front Drive Side. ILoveThisCar!! 
113400 mi

US $350
Front wheel bearings. 
115300 mi Front wheel bearings. 
120000 mi

US $540
MacPherson struts replaced 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

124000 mi

C $500
Replaced 2 wheel bearings 
139500 mi

C $300
replaced right side wheel bearings 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

88000 mi

US $83
The front sway bar bushing was loose. It was making a "crunching" noise when the car was turned. The dealer repositioned the bushing. The noise is gone.  
131500 mi

US $504
The passenger's side rear-wheel bearing needed replaced. This, in turn, required work on the rear brakes. 
25557 mi Front swaybar links replaced 
124000 mi

US $1000
New shocks, struts, tires, and engine mounts. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

63240 mi

C $160
Replaced tie-rod end on passenger front. 
48000 mi

US $350
Front wheel bearings had gone out 
97200 mi

C $350
Front link kits. 
98360 mi

C $750
Wheel started wobbling on long highway trip, and ABS/traction control warning lights went on. Replaced both rear wheel bearings / brake drums. 
110980 mi

C $115
Replaced front sway-bar links, both sides. 
117180 mi

C $1100
Replaced worn ball joints 
48980 mi

C $154
Creaking noise from rear suspension - bushings were replaced 
63440 mi

C $256
Rear wheel bearing needed replacement 
62800 mi

C $500
Worn front sway bar links. 
90400 mi

C $730
Front sway bar links. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

83300 mi

US $320
Rear alignment knocked out (for third time), chewed up tires 
78740 mi

C $300
replace outer tie rod 
34100 mi Knocking sound from Driver's Side rear Suspension 
157900 mi Replaced Front Sway Bar End Links 

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2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

66000 mi

US $240
Oil change tech spotted a bad front-passenger hub bearing. Another shop replaced the bearing assembly after quoting $100 less. 
148000 mi

US $350
Car was vibrating. In addition to replacement of a bent rim and two tires, and a four-wheel alignment, shop replaced the rear shocks. (The cost for this trip reflects only the shocks.) 

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2005 Ford Focus Suspension Problems

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