2005 Ford Focus Problems and Repair Histories
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Ford Focus Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Ford Focus | 30 Focuses, 9.8 months of data per Focus, average 93000 miles45 |
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2005 Ford Focus
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| Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 108000 | 1100 | dash gauge went dead, radio flashed Low Batt and went dead, car surged too dangerously to drive, then went dead. replaced battery, alternator, serpentine belt, antifreeze. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 42160 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 45260 | 380 | exhaust shield rattling since 60k km low oil pressure, low batt light flickering on. Found faulty ground in rear hatch harness. Not replaced due to high cost |
| Nov | 2009 | 50840 | 800 | Front brakes repaired only. |
| Mar | 2010 | 57040 | 100 | Fix of rattle heard during idle when listening outside the car. Concerned of an engine problem, finally discovered as a vibrating heatshield hitting the exhaust manifold. Shield was bent. Mechanic repaired by unbending and refastening it. |
| Nov | 2010 | 65720 | 300 | front suspension links changed |
| Jan | 2013 | 76040 | 200 | Internal short causing quick batt. discharge. typical of Focus SW, rear hatch harness shorted. |
| Mar | 2013 | 76880 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 650 | Fuel pump replaced | |
| Jun | 2010 | 130 | Electric tailgate latch replaced | |
| Sep | 2010 | 100 | Turn rotors, replace anti-rattle clips | |
| Apr | 2011 | 94000 | 25 | Headlight dimmer switch repaired--stuck on high beam so headlights burned out |
| Jun | 2011 | 97000 | 400 | Replaced front sway bars and rear shocks. |
| Nov | 2011 | 105000 | 470 | Alternator replaced along with original serpentine belt |
| Aug | 2012 | 115500 | 100 | Replaced engine mount |
| Jan | 2013 | 119000 | 55 | Faulty headlamp socket replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 58000 | 300 | pads replaced in rear drums; unevenly worn front left tire caused front to rear tire swap; suspension realigned |
| Dec | 2009 | 58000 | 0 | Rear electric defroster not working; mech. traced short, and got it working. After one or two days, it stopped working again. Mech. fixed problem; no cost, but no explanation of fix. 2 wks later, it has stopped working again! Have Not yet sched. job. |
| Jan | 2011 | 102000 | 10 | Tailgate license plate lights: poor weather sealing-awash with salt/road water; plastic bracket in tailgate has broken two of three brass-in-plastic bolts; bulb terminals BADLY corroded, 1 completely gone VERY FLIMSY DESIGN: LIGHTS ARE OUT |
| May | 2011 | 110000 | 450 | "Accumulator" in AC system required replacement; works fine now. |
| Aug | 2011 | 116000 | 336 | Bad ball joint Stabilizer link(s) replaced. Second time since purchase! |
| Apr | 2012 | 131000 | 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. |
| Oct | 2012 | 142000 | 100 | Master control switch for power windows replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 75000 | 280 | Front pads and rotors replaced, alignment. |
| Feb | 2011 | 86500 | 116 | worn RF sway bar link |
| Jun | 2011 | 94000 | 220 | Replaced left front sway bar link and left front tie rod end. |
| Oct | 2011 | 100000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2012 | 112000 | 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. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 111000 | 160 | Intermittent position on wiper switch not working - relay replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | 115000 | 175 | sway bar links replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | 120000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2011 | 125000 | 25 | Exhaust hanger at muffler broke: repaired/rewelded at dealer. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 15500 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 19220 | 0 | Center console armrest broke off pivot by owner. Decided not to have it fixed at dealer due to cost estimate being high. Decided to try fix myself first. |
| Aug | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 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! | |
| Mar | 2013 | 170 | Right Outer TieRod and Oil/Filter Change, all wheel alignment. Nice ride. I LOVE THIS CAR! | |
| Apr | 2013 | 25 | Replaced Both Headlight Bulbs $17. Replaced Worn Spark Plugs $8. I Love This Car! I hit a LARGE pot hole tonight.(Shall I say crater?)Will Look @ Car in day time. | |
| Ford Focus in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 100000 | 15 | Burned out headlight. Replaced both myself. Due to very little room to work under hood, took over an hour and multiple scratches on hands. |
| Nov | 2010 | 114000 | 350 | Front wheel bearings. |
| Jan | 2011 | 116000 | 0 | Front wheel bearings. |
| Jun | 2011 | 120000 | 540 | MacPherson struts replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | 136000 | 360 | New alternator. Seals for cam. |
| Ford Focus in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 69300 | 37 | Replaced instrument cluster housing due to scratches on clear plastic Replaced stabilizer bar end links (both sides) |
| Jan | 2012 | 88300 | 270 | Diagnosing problem of bad ignition coil. Then I purchased coil myself and installed myself |
| Feb | 2013 | 99000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 48000 | 80 | New front brake pads. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | Both tail light signals went haywire. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 84000 | 80 | Replace window switch for driver's side window. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2005 | 0 | Multi-Disc changer jammed, replaced under warranty. | |
| Nov | 2008 | 376 | Clutch and flywheel replacement due to early failure, covered 75% under warranty. | |
| Feb | 2009 | 45000 | 100 | Both front sway bar end links failed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 39000 | 137 | Anti-sway bar links were worn out and needed replaced. |
| Jul | 2009 | 47000 | 421 | Returning problem of the AC intake manifold hose leaking. Second time this has occured first time occurred under warranty. |
| Feb | 2010 | 57000 | 160 | Focus wear on the brakes, front pads were gone and front rotors had warped. Replaced all four rotors and pads with aftermarket. |
| Sep | 2010 | 71000 | 500 | Carrier bearing. Passenger wheel bearing. |
| Feb | 2011 | 78000 | 102 | While returning from Florida, rear brake calipers seized up destroying pads and rotors. Calipers were freed up to work again. |
| Apr | 2011 | 80000 | 161 | Front brake rotors warped, unable to turn due to being drilled and slotted. New pads, rotors and brake flush done. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 151000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 152000 | 3029 | TRANSMISSION REBUILD! Cooling fans went out. Sensor replaced. |
| Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Trunk would not release with key fob or with dash button. Had to use key. Repaired under warranty. Works fine now. | |
| Oct | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 103000 | 674 | Replaced transmission mount to fix vibration, but this made it worse. Told needed engine mount, decide to trade car. |
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 88000 | 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. |
| Jan | 2010 | 98000 | 240 | 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.) Replacement of the right rear brake light/turn signal. The door ajar light kept coming on, even when the doors were all shut. The sensor was replaced. |
| May | 2010 | 106000 | 359 | The car's air conditioining needed to be recharged. This was done by the dealership. It marked the first time that the air conditioning needed to be recharged since the car was bought brand-new in November 2004. |
| Jun | 2011 | 127000 | 110 | The light bulb behind the speedometer was replaced. The fuse for the power outlet was replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | 132000 | 3 | The car would not shift out of park. This refers to the transmission shift lever, not the transmission itself. A brake light fuse was replaced, and the transmission shift selector now works. |
| Sep | 2012 | 154000 | 80 | The car would not shift out of park. This refers to the transmission shift lever, not the transmission itself. A brake light fuse was replaced, and the transmission shift selector now works. |
| Jan | 2013 | 164000 | 80 | The fuse for the brake lights burned out again. This prevents the car from being shifted out of park. |
| Mar | 2013 | 164000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 121000 | 0 | door handles stick so i sprayed some lube in/on them. |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | Dealer had to repair loose Airbag sensor on Drivers side. Covered under warranty of used car. | |
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | First odometer entry | ||
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Front swaybar links replaced | |
| Nov | 2007 | 31000 | 0 | Idle control valve replaced |
| Apr | 2008 | 36000 | 79 | Replaced broken air deflector that covers lower right radiator hoses. Ignition lock cylinder replaced; key would not turn in ignition to start car. |
| Apr | 2013 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 68000 | 200 | O2 sensor replaced. |
| Aug | 2012 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 90000 | 300 | Alternator needed replacement. |
| Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 40000 | 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 |
| May | 2011 | 43500 | 3 | Accessory port failed, fuse replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 60000 | 200 | Emission control sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 22940 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 29760 | 60 | Car very hard to start when cold. |
| Jul | 2010 | 42540 | 200 | Brake pads worn and needed replacement. |
| Apr | 2012 | 63700 | 500 | Worn driveshaft bearing. Worn front sway bar links. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75640 | 0 | Muffler hanger broke resulting in muffler hanging by exhaust pipe. Replaced hanger with clothes hanger. |
| Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 37820 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 39680 | 100 | Wiring harness assembly for hatchback needed replacement due to short, rendering brakelights inoperable. Cost for parts and labour was $440.00 which was covered by extended warranty, less $100 deductible. |
| Jul | 2010 | 48980 | 154 | Creaking noise from rear suspension - bushings were replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | 63640 | 256 | Rear wheel bearing needed replacement Relay for reverse indicator lights failed - replaced. License Plate light failed - assembly was replaced |
| Apr | 2013 | 71920 | 100 | Heater fan bearings failed - replaced under extended warranty. |
| May | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 46000 | 0 | Cruise will not activate periodically. Cruise control module replaced, but problem remains. |
| Jun | 2009 | 46000 | 0 | Second unsuccessful repair trip for cruise control. |
| Jul | 2009 | 46000 | 0 | Cruise Control Module replaced |
| Aug | 2009 | 47200 | 350 | Front wheel bearings had gone out |
| Jan | 2010 | 50300 | 0 | Dead battery- battery cables were also corroded and new battery did not work initially |
| Nov | 2011 | 61000 | 400 | Two engine mounts replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 65000 | 290 | Upper engine mount had worn out |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 94000 | 625 | Replaced fuel pump and filter. Also had trans fluid an filter changed. |
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 65100 | 50 | replace CD player right front seatbelt slow to retract |
| Sep | 2010 | 71300 | 60 | Replace ignition cylinder. Key was stuck in it. |
| Nov | 2010 | 71920 | 50 | replace radio |
| Sep | 2011 | 78740 | 300 | replace outer tie rod |
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 52000 | 25 | Replaced a burnt out blinker bulb. |
| May | 2009 | 66000 | 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. |
| Jul | 2010 | 89000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2011 | 100000 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | 105000 | 525 | The alternator began to stop charging the battery. Nearby Midas shop was able to get one quickly and replace it the same morning. |
| Jun | 2012 | 118000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 19220 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 19840 | 0 | Air Conditioner tensioner rattling, berring shot. Service guy did not think it was a problem. I called over one the mechanics who indentified problem in 30 seconds. This was after they had my car all day. Had to go back for another appointment to have fix Fixed air conditioner tensioner. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 26660 | 65 | Rattle in rear passenger side of car. Was loose seat bracket. |
| Feb | 2009 | 29140 | 50 | Hand brake was not providing much hold. |
| Feb | 2010 | 34100 | 0 | Knocking sound from Driver's Side rear Suspension |
| May | 2010 | 34720 | 350 | warning light for traction control and abs illuminated. Traction control and ABS warning lights illuminated. |
| Jul | 2010 | 35960 | 60 | warning light for ABS, traction control and brakes were on. |
| Ford Focus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2011 | 35000 | 420 | electric door locking actuator for drivers door became inoperative. would not operate either manual or elect. |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 63860 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 68200 | 800 | Alternator & Battery |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Ford Focus in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 35000 | 0 | Leather on drivers seat cracking. Ordered seat cover |
| Jan | 2008 | 40000 | 0 | Replaced leather seat cover. Oil change. Lubricated shift linkage, hard to shift into 1st gear. |
| Jun | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 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. | |
| Jan | 2009 | 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. | |
| Aug | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2005 | 0 | 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. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 29000 | 0 | 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 |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 66000 | 240 | Oil change tech spotted a bad front-passenger hub bearing. Another shop replaced the bearing assembly after quoting $100 less. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | Door not sealing properly -- whistling sound in windy condition -- had to be adjusted | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 47000 | 519 | Brake drums and pads were replaced. The original drums were out of spec. |
| Jun | 2008 | 48000 | 100 | Two kick down bands in the transmission sheared off. The bands were replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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