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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 16 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

187000 mi

US $170
Replaced axle shaft 
114000 mi

US $185
Replaced Driveshaft bearing 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

263000 mi

US $400
Replc'd 2 axles 1st time in 262k. 
71000 mi

US $500
Carrier bearing. 
37000 mi

US $376
Clutch and flywheel replacement due to early failure, covered 75% under warranty. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

139500 mi

C $300
CV joints replaced 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

152000 mi

US $2679
TRANSMISSION REBUILD! 
40000 mi

US $1600
Transmission "hanging up" in first, abruptly shifting into 2nd, other gears normal, shop said problem caused by failure of seal between engine and transmission 
70000 mi

US $900
Band broke which controls 2 and 4 speed in auto trans After band replaced, car developed a harsh 1 - 2 shift, which shop could not diagnose or repair 
71000 mi

US $700
Problem diagnosed to be a bad valve body, replaced and car runs perfectly. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

62800 mi

C $500
Worn driveshaft bearing. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

85000 mi

US $2900
Entire transmission rebuilt due to failed parts. 
66000 mi

US $621
Replaced front right drive axle due to boot leak. Possibly was due to hitting a curb as wheel showed damage also but did not leak air. I would have remembered hitting a curb that hard so I suspect another family member did it but would not fess up. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

40000 mi Lubricated shift linkage, hard to shift into 1st gear. 

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2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

28000 mi Replaced passenger side drive shaft due to noisy axle bearing. Also replaced stereo due to defective CD insertion motor. Both repairs covered under original warranty. 

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2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

48000 mi

US $100
Two kick down bands in the transmission sheared off. The bands were replaced under warranty. 

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2005 Ford Focus Transmission Problems

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