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2005 Ford Focus Equipment Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 441 total for the year
Median mileage
71,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Ford Focus, 1% of the 441 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Where do I begin? I've had almost all of the issues/complaints already filed here from the dome/airbag lights going off for no reason, the key getting stuck or the car stalling in not starting, disrespect/unprofessional from Ford repair staff or calling Ford corporate, and the most famous Focus moment of all, when the car shakes at speeds of 50 or above on highways. O Ford!, how you've screwed us all!!!!!!!”

NHTSA complaint #10238859, filed 2008-08

“The transmission on my 2005 Focus was difficult to shift into 1st gear. The dealership replaced it under warranty during 7 - 16 march 2007. While doing the work they nicked the brake line just enough to create a slow leak. The location of the leak was near the front left tire. After one day of driving, all the fluid leaked out and the brakes failed while my wife was driving it. The dealership arranged to pick up the Focus with a tow truck. They repaired the brakes (19-23 mar). On 23 mar, my wife picked up the Focus. …”

NHTSA complaint #10186152, filed 2007-03

“The storage trays became extremely hot when driving for an extended period of time with the heater on, especially when directed to the floor only. In the owner's guide book there was an error that stated; am/fm stereo with single cd/mp3 premium should be for a 6 cd unit as noted by the cd 6 above the cd slot.”

NHTSA complaint #10111082, filed 2005-01

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201810%
201640%
201520%
201450%
201340%
2012120%
201031%
200821%
200762%
200621%
200561%
200492%
2003222%
2002182%
2001342%
20001123%

Other parts of the 2005 Ford Focus

Electrical system
113 complaints
Air bags
51 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
50 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
47 complaints
Vehicle speed control
45 complaints
Body and structure
43 complaints
Brakes
30 complaints
Fuel system
27 complaints
Suspension
27 complaints
Exterior lighting
20 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints
Engine cooling
18 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford Focus

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology