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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 243 repairs.
2005 Ford Focus transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (31%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (13%)
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 |
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. |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 139500 mi C $300 |
CV joints replaced |
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. |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 62800 mi C $500 |
Worn driveshaft bearing. |
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. |
2005 Ford Focus 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 40000 mi | Lubricated shift linkage, hard to shift into 1st gear. |
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. |
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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