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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 201 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Focus
Engine not specified
| Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 2010108000 miUS $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. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada Jan 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 200945260 miC $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 | ||
| Mar 201057040 miC $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 201065720 miC $300 | front suspension links changed | ||
| Jan 2013C $200 | Internal short causing quick batt. discharge. typical of Focus SW, rear hatch harness shorted. | ||
| Jun 201376880 miC $50 | damaged side light (from a block of ice) + internal short diagnostic (no side door locks work):no success yet.. | ||
| Sep 201378120 miC $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.. | ||
| Oct 201481220 mi | Never located short. Used a small battery charger. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Indiana, United States Jan 2017 - May 2021 | |||
| Mar 2017115000 miUS $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.) Noticed a vibration in the brake pedal, so I replaced the front rotors and pads. $100, four hours. Replaced tie-rod ends and sway bar links. $80, two hours. | ||
| Ford Focus in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 200964000 mi | 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 2011177200 miUS $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 2011111400 miUS $450 | "Accumulator" in AC system required replacement; works fine now. | ||
| Aug 2011113800 miUS $336 | Bad ball joint Stabilizer link(s) replaced. Second time since purchase! | ||
| Apr 2012131000 miUS $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 2012142000 miUS $100 | Master control switch for power windows replaced | ||
| Jul 2013157500 miUS $200 | The center dial for climate control- direction of vented air- is not working properly. A mechanical cable and another part were ordered, and I expect the repairs to take another day (1 + 1 more will = 2 days). | ||
| Aug 2013161000 miUS $70 | Two dials are "frozen" - dials will not turn. The temperature dial and the selector dial. This is a continuation of a prior condition/repair. Mechanic suspects the problem is farther down in the plenum. | ||
| Sep 2013165000 miUS $473 | Replaced front left wheel bearing Replaced alternator | ||
| Jan 2014148500 miUS $170 | The license plate lamp at the rear of my Focus wagon has been a problem for years. Poor design allowed salty water to collect in the socket. I switched to LED circuits twice before they failed. Ford now has replacement kit for problem. | ||
| Sep 2014187000 miUS $170 | Ball joint replaced. Replaced axle shaft | ||
| Oct 2014187700 miUS $296 | Rear door on driver's side has failed again: won't latch. Part ordered during ball joint repair. | ||
| Mar 2015193000 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. | ||
| Jul 2015197000 miUS $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 | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Nov 2008 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Feb 201186500 miUS $116 | worn RF sway bar link | ||
| Jun 201194000 miUS $220 | Replaced left front sway bar link and left front tie rod end. | ||
| Oct 2011100000 miUS $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 2012112000 miUS $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. | ||
| Ford Focus in Prince Edward Island, Canada Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201275020 miC $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. | ||
| Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada Oct 2007 - Aug 2009 | |||
| Oct 200819220 mi | 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. | ||
| Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201688040 miC $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. | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jun 2013105000 miUS $260 | Rear right (passenger) side wheel bearing went bad and made lots of noise. Two hours labor plus parts for repair. | ||
| Jul 2013105500 miUS $50 | Recharged the air conditioning. It was barely cooling. | ||
| Apr 2017163000 miUS $50 | rear brake lights and reverse lights. had to diagnose the problem. worked when the headlights were off. brake lights did not work when headlights were on. | ||
| Apr 2019199000 miUS $500 | Hubs and bearings went bad. Hub assembly is built into brake drum. Replaced entire brake drum. | ||
| Aug 2019208000 miUS $531 | Oxygen sensor - center Oxygen sensor - downstream Thermostat replacement Air pump vacuum hose leak repair | ||
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 200985000 miUS $650 | Fuel pump replaced | ||
| Jun 201087000 miUS $130 | Electric tailgate latch replaced | ||
| Sep 201089000 miUS $100 | Turn rotors, replace anti-rattle clips | ||
| Apr 201194000 miUS $25 | Headlight dimmer switch repaired--stuck on high beam so headlights burned out | ||
| Jun 201197000 miUS $400 | Replaced front sway bars and rear shocks. | ||
| Nov 2011105000 miUS $470 | Alternator replaced along with original serpentine belt | ||
| Aug 2012115500 miUS $100 | Replaced engine mount | ||
| Jan 2013119000 miUS $55 | Faulty headlamp socket replaced | ||
| Jul 2013125000 miUS $40 | Replaced both taillight sockets and modified taillight housings with a Dremel tool due to heat from the lamps warping the housings, causing the sockets to freeze inside and become inoperative. | ||
| Feb 2016148000 miUS $900 | Leaking steering rack replaced | ||
| Sep 2017166000 miUS $120 | Broken rear sway bar replaced. | ||
| Aug 2021209000 miUS $800 | Front pads and rotors, rear linings and wheel cylinders | ||
| Ford Focus in Georgia, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201689000 miUS $135 | Replaced passenger side motor mount | ||
| Jan 2018107000 miUS $500 | Thermostat Car began making noise which increased as time went on. Problem was defective Rear wheel bearing. Replace bearing and OK | ||
| May 2018114000 miUS $185 | Replaced Driveshaft bearing | ||
| Ford Focus in New York, United States Jul 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| Nov 2010111000 miUS $160 | Intermittent position on wiper switch not working - relay replaced. | ||
| Feb 2011115000 miUS $175 | sway bar links replaced | ||
| Jun 2011120000 miUS $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 2011125000 miUS $25 | Exhaust hanger at muffler broke: repaired/rewelded at dealer. | ||
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017109740 miC $85 | Heat shield had come loose, repaired by shop. | ||
| Jun 2017109988 miC $162 | Brake pads loose in mounts, required lubrication. | ||
| Mar 2018115809 miC $530 | Idler pulley failed, also replaced the tensioner pulley assembly due to failing bearings. | ||
| May 2018114700 miC $1308 | Check engine P2004. Manifold valve solenoid replaced. Cylinder in rear driver side drum ruptured. Mechanical actuators for parking break seized. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Feb 2013186000 miUS $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 2013193000 miUS $115 | Right Outer TieRod and Oil/Filter Change $115. | ||
| Oct 2013204800 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 2014234000 miUS $65 | Both front sway bar linkage(s) were replaced for a reasonable fee. | ||
| May 2015245000 miUS $15 | Hood latch needed replaced. - changed oil. Still running great after 244,444 miles. No mechanical problems to report. The cable for the vent/floor/defrost selector needs replaced next payday (If I can remember) I love this car!!! | ||
| Jan 2016259000 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. :) | ||
| Apr 2016263000 miUS $400 | Replc'd 2 axles 1st time in 262k. 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!! | ||
| May 2016263700 miUS $150 | After 267,300 miles - the original starter konked out. Imagine that!!! 267300 MILES! Fast and easy repair. Did I ever mention that I LOVE THIS CAR??? | ||
| Aug 2016268000 mi | Engine bit the dust. Rocker panel rust. | ||
| Ford Focus in Indiana, United States Sep 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201068320 miUS $22 | Replaced stabilizer bar end links (both sides) Replaced stabilizer bar end links (both sides) Replaced instrument cluster housing due to scratches on clear plastic | ||
| Jan 201290700 miUS $270 | Diagnosing problem of bad ignition coil. Then I purchased coil myself and installed myself | ||
| Feb 201393900 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 201397000 miUS $50 | The engine will not idle. This is still a work in progress. | ||
| Ford Focus in Iowa, United States Nov 2008 - May 2011 | |||
| Dec 200839000 miUS $137 | Anti-sway bar links were worn out and needed replaced. | ||
| Jul 200947000 miUS $421 | Returning problem of the AC intake manifold hose leaking. Second time this has occured first time occurred under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201071000 miUS $500 | Carrier bearing. Passenger wheel bearing. | ||
| Jan 201176000 mi | ABS sensor from earlier repair of carrier and wheel bearing on passenger side was chewed up and replaced. Sensor that was replaced went faulty and was replaced under warranty from repair done back in Sept. | ||
| Feb 201178000 miUS $102 | While returning from Florida, rear brake calipers seized up destroying pads and rotors. Calipers were freed up to work again. | ||
| Apr 201181000 miUS $161 | Front brake rotors warped, unable to turn due to being drilled and slotted. New pads, rotors and brake flush done. | ||
| Ford Focus in Maryland, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Oct 2009100000 miUS $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 2010113400 miUS $350 | Front wheel bearings. | ||
| Jan 2011115300 mi | Front wheel bearings. | ||
| Jun 2011120000 miUS $540 | MacPherson struts replaced | ||
| Feb 2013136000 miUS $360 | New alternator. Seals for cam. | ||
| Ford Focus in Ohio, United States Jan 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 20053200 mi | Multi-Disc changer jammed, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 200837000 miUS $376 | Clutch and flywheel replacement due to early failure, covered 75% under warranty. | ||
| Feb 200945000 miUS $100 | Both front sway bar end links failed. | ||
| Ford Focus in Iowa, United States May 2007 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Jun 201084000 miUS $80 | Replace window switch for driver's side window. | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200826000 mi | Both tail light signals went haywire. | ||
| Ford Focus in Hawaii, United States Apr 2022 - Nov 2022 | |||
| Aug 2022161000 mi | The sunroof began reopening after providing a shut signal by button. It remains unfixed. I don’t care to troubleshoot it. | ||
| Sep 2022163000 mi | The RF window began popping loudly when rolling down. It likely needs a new regulator or adjustment. I have not troubleshot yet. | ||
| Nov 2022165000 miUS $500 | Stock OEM alternator bit the dust which fried the battery as well. Replaced with Oreilly brand alternator which lasted for 2 weeks before also failing (VR). I will have to replace the new (but bad) alternator again this week. I also replaced the serpentine belt while I had it off as it looked rather old. Alternator's and ESPECIALLY the alternator pigtail connector are common failure items for this Focus generation. I will now be replacing battery/alternator/starter cables, alternator pgitail connector, and the alternator. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2016105400 miC $300 | Replaced alternator | ||
| Oct 2017124000 miC $500 | Replaced 2 wheel bearings | ||
| Apr 2018139500 miC $300 | replaced right side wheel bearings CV joints replaced | ||
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada May 2007 - Oct 2007 | |||
| Mar 20078990 mi | Trunk would not release with key fob or with dash button. Had to use key. Repaired under warranty. Works fine now. | ||
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201290000 miUS $300 | Alternator needed replacement. | ||
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 201268000 miUS $200 | O2 sensor replaced. | ||
| Dec 201491000 miUS $120 | Senor | ||
| Ford Focus in Georgia, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Dec 2011152000 miUS $350 | TRANSMISSION REBUILD! Cooling fans went out. Sensor replaced. | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States Jun 2009 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014124000 miUS $1000 | New shocks, struts, tires, and engine mounts. | ||
| Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States - Jun 2010 | |||
| Jun 201040000 mi | Dealer had to repair loose Airbag sensor on Drivers side. Covered under warranty of used car. | ||
| Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201040000 miUS $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 201143800 miUS $3 | Accessory port failed, fuse replaced | ||
| Jan 201360000 miUS $200 | Emission control sensor | ||
| Jun 201470000 miUS $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 | ||
| Aug 201471000 miUS $700 | Problem diagnosed to be a bad valve body, replaced and car runs perfectly. | ||
| Mar 201577000 mi | Fan switch failed, replaced | ||
| Sep 201686000 mi | Catalytic converter hat shield rattling | ||
| Ford Focus in Delaware, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Oct 2012120000 mi | door handles stick so i sprayed some lube in/on them. | ||
| Sep 2013146000 miUS $150 | replaced a/c condenser and accumulator small coolant hose was leaking | ||
| Nov 2013148000 miUS $110 | replaced passenger-side engine mount-- a common failure point for these vehicles. | ||
| Jan 2014150000 miUS $126 | tension pulley was weak, letting belt slip. tension pulley was weak, letting belt slip. | ||
| Mar 2014152000 miUS $192 | alternator started making grinding noises, and only charging occasionally. | ||
| Apr 2017180000 mi | Front brakes were making a grinding noise; however they were in fair shape, only about half gone. Never buy cheap pads, although they did have 80,000 (mostly highway) miles. | ||
| Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States May 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011103000 miUS $674 | Replaced transmission mount to fix vibration, but this made it worse. Told needed engine mount, decide to trade car. | ||
| Ford Focus in Arkansas, United States Nov 2017 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Mar 2018159351 miUS $90 | mian motor mount had broken, replaced all three mounts at same time, easy repair for DIY'ers. | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Aug 2007 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 200725557 mi | Front swaybar links replaced | ||
| Nov 200730100 mi | Idle Air Control valve was stuck closed; engine would not run at 0% throttle position until engine completely warmed. Idle control valve replaced | ||
| Apr 200836000 mi | Replaced broken air deflector that covers lower right radiator hoses. Ignition lock cylinder replaced; key would not turn in ignition to start car. | ||
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2008 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Apr 200988000 miUS $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 201098000 miUS $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.) 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 2010106000 miUS $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 2011127000 miUS $110 | The light bulb behind the speedometer was replaced. The fuse for the power outlet was replaced. | ||
| Aug 2011131500 miUS $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 2012154000 miUS $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 2013164000 miUS $80 | The fuse for the brake lights burned out again. This prevents the car from being shifted out of park. | ||
| Jun 2013167000 miUS $50 | The rubber strip on the inside of the passenger side rear door opening was coming loose. The dealer reattached the trim. | ||
| Feb 2014182000 miUS $900 | The alternator needed to be replaced. As a result of the alternator failure, the battery and battery cable also had to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 2015131500 miUS $504 | The passenger's side rear-wheel bearing needed replaced. This, in turn, required work on the rear brakes. The weather stripping around the rear passenger side door was reattached. | ||
| Feb 2015202600 miUS $400 | The idle air control valve needed to be replaced. The car was stalling after a sudden stop, and the idle was very rough. | ||
| Jun 2015209000 miUS $90 | A bracket holding the exhaust pipe had broken. This was causing the car to rattle. The bracket was replaced. | ||
| Jun 2016230000 miUS $150 | An exhaust pipe was replaced. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Jun 2015 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Nov 201597200 miC $350 | Front link kits. | ||
| Jan 201698360 miC $750 | Wheel started wobbling on long highway trip, and ABS/traction control warning lights went on. Replaced both rear wheel bearings / brake drums. | ||
| Apr 2016100440 miC $275 | Replaced front passenger-side brake caliper | ||
| Jun 2016102300 miC $1000 | Exhaust pipe and muffler rusted through. Replaced exhaust (incl muffler and resonator). | ||
| Dec 2016108500 miC $130 | Replaced reverse light switch | ||
| Apr 2017110980 miC $115 | Replaced front sway-bar links, both sides. | ||
| Jun 2017111600 miC $200 | Replaced brake rotors because of warping. Exhaust was leaking from rust hole and was very noisy. Replaced flex pipe. | ||
| Nov 2017117180 miC $1100 | Replaced warped rotors and burnt pads from stuck caliper Replaced seized caliper Replaced worn ball joints | ||
| Mar 2018119040 miC $70 | Replaced broken seat heater switch | ||
| Aug 2018122140 miC $150 | Replaced failed starter 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. | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| May 200946000 mi | Cruise will not activate periodically. Cruise control module replaced, but problem remains. | ||
| Jun 200946000 mi | Second unsuccessful repair trip for cruise control. | ||
| Aug 200948000 miUS $350 | Front wheel bearings had gone out | ||
| Jan 201058200 mi | Dead battery- battery cables were also corroded and new battery did not work initially | ||
| Nov 201161000 miUS $400 | Two engine mounts replaced | ||
| Dec 201265000 miUS $290 | Upper engine mount had worn out | ||
| Sep 201470000 miUS $220 | Control switch for driver power window was replaced; all four windows were not operating from driver's controls Clutch issue never resolved, however we did find out what was causing it: although the clutch was not engaged, the pedal was occasionally sagging enough to fool the cruise control unit that it was. Just had to lift the pedal up a little with my foot. | ||
| Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2009 - May 2013 | |||
| Jul 200939680 miC $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 201048980 miC $154 | Creaking noise from rear suspension - bushings were replaced | ||
| Apr 201263440 miC $256 | Rear wheel bearing needed replacement Relay for reverse indicator lights failed - replaced. License Plate light failed - assembly was replaced | ||
| Apr 201371920 miC $100 | Heater fan bearings failed - replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
| May 200929760 miC $60 | Car very hard to start when cold. | ||
| Apr 201262800 miC $500 | Worn driveshaft bearing. Worn front sway bar links. | ||
| Mar 201375640 mi | Muffler hanger broke resulting in muffler hanging by exhaust pipe. Replaced hanger with clothes hanger. | ||
| Feb 201487420 mi | Parking brake won't hold car. Cables diagnosed as stretched. Did not repair at time. | ||
| Jul 201490400 miC $730 | Parking brake cables fixed when rear brakes replaced. Plus oil change. Total $730. Front sway bar links. | ||
| Sep 201493000 miC $100 | Rust repair | ||
| Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201763240 miC $160 | Replaced tie-rod end on passenger front. | ||
| Ford Focus in Missouri, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014139000 miUS $450 | Oil pan replacement | ||
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Ohio, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014145800 mi | Headlight Bulb Change | ||
| Aug 2014157900 mi | Replaced Front Sway Bar End Links | ||
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Jul 201068200 miC $800 | Alternator & Battery | ||
| Ford Focus in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Sep 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Nov 200826660 miC $65 | Rattle in rear passenger side of car. Was loose seat bracket. | ||
| Feb 200929140 miC $50 | Hand brake was not providing much hold. | ||
| Feb 201034100 mi | Knocking sound from Driver's Side rear Suspension | ||
| May 201034720 miC $150 | warning light for traction control and abs illuminated. Traction control and ABS warning lights illuminated. | ||
| Jul 201035960 miC $60 | warning light for ABS, traction control and brakes were on. | ||
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States May 2007 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jun 200852000 miUS $25 | Replaced a burnt out blinker bulb. | ||
| May 200966000 miUS $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 201089000 miUS $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 2011100000 miUS $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 2011105000 miUS $525 | The alternator began to stop charging the battery. Nearby Midas shop was able to get one quickly and replace it the same morning. | ||
| May 2013128600 miUS $285 | Check engine light came on. Had to replace 2 O2 sensors. | ||
| Oct 2013136000 miUS $715 | Replaced alternator. | ||
| Aug 2014156000 mi | The controls for the a/c and heater ceased to work and I was told it would cost over $1,700 to replace the parts. I was planning to drive the car for another year but I was not going to spend that much money to fix a 9 year old economy car. | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States May 2007 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 201283300 miUS $320 | Rear alignment knocked out (for third time), chewed up tires | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201294000 miUS $625 | Replaced fuel pump and filter. Also had trans fluid an filter changed. | ||
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Mar 201065100 miC $50 | replace CD player right front seatbelt slow to retract | ||
| Sep 201071300 miC $60 | Replace ignition cylinder. Key was stuck in it. | ||
| Nov 201071920 miC $50 | replace radio | ||
| Sep 201178740 miC $300 | replace outer tie rod | ||
| Ford Focus in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 201385000 miUS $2900 | Entire transmission rebuilt due to failed parts. | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Sep 201030000 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. | ||
| Mar 201135000 miUS $420 | electric door locking actuator for drivers door became inoperative. would not operate either manual or elect. | ||
| Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200719840 mi | 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. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Ford Focus in Missouri, United States Jul 2007 - Jun 2008 | |||
| Aug 200735000 mi | Leather on drivers seat cracking. Ordered seat cover | ||
| Jan 200840000 mi | Replaced leather seat cover. Oil change. Lubricated shift linkage, hard to shift into 1st gear. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Maryland, United States May 2007 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Apr 201066000 miUS $240 | Oil change tech spotted a bad front-passenger hub bearing. Another shop replaced the bearing assembly after quoting $100 less. | ||
| Jun 2017148000 miUS $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.) | ||
| Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States May 2007 - Sep 2011 |
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200729000 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 | ||
| Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States Aug 2005 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200528000 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. | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States Sep 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2016144000 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 | ||
| Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Aug 2016142000 miUS $136 | Replaced starter due to solenoid failure | ||
| Oct 2016143300 miUS $45 | Replace Mass Airflow sensor, fuel filter, oil, and oil filter. | ||
| Mar 2017145000 miUS $55 | Vehicle inspected. Cost of repairs exceeds value of vehicle: PCV hose, exhaust resonator, speedometer cluster. Vehicle sold | ||
| Ford Focus in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 2014146600 miUS $200 | Starter lost teeth on gear. Replaced. | ||
| Aug 2015150300 miUS $240 | Cracked hose housing | ||
| Ford Focus in New York, United States May 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 20065000 mi | Door not sealing properly -- whistling sound in windy condition -- had to be adjusted | ||
| Ford Focus in New York, United States Jun 2007 - Aug 2009 | |||
| Jan 200741759 miUS $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 200928758 miUS $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. | ||
2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200848000 miUS $100 | Two kick down bands in the transmission sheared off. The bands were replaced under warranty. | ||
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