2005 Ford Focus Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 6%of 441 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Ford Focus, 6% of the 441 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car cuts off in the middle of driving. I took it to a mechanic he said was the fuel pump. I took it for asecond opinion this mechanic said was a module for the fuel pump. He also a car same make and model with the exact same problem. I did am internet search and it was too many cars with this same problem. There should be a recall. My car cut off in the middle of the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11073028, filed 2018-02, 79,000 miles“The gas pedal gets stuck. My daughters just bought this car as there first car. It is not safe!!!! I am very upset that the throttle system of this car is not recalled by the mfg, when I see there are many other people complaining about the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10563549, filed 2014-02, 154,727 miles“Deceleration pedal. My Ford Focus 05 gas pedal just jammed when on the highway after I softy brake, so the speed of the car gradually slow down until I press really hard so it become normal again. It happens every year in the winter. In the summer, it runs smoothly as normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10325411, filed 2010-04, 140,000 miles“All I can say is this car has been a problem. The car started this hard starting issue a while ago when I contacted Ford they told me this was normal I had the car for a few years and all of a sudden this sound when starting will come from the trunk and take at least 5 cranks to start and this is normal. As of this week I was driving on I-95 on my way to work at approximately 60 MPH. When all of a sudden my car starting revving as if it was in neutral and I couldn't accelerate once off the highway the car worked fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10496277, filed 2013-02, 94,000 miles“I was driving home with my three boys when our 2005 Ford Focus started jerking and sputtering, lost power, and died on some railroad tracks. My husband and I had it towed to goodyear where they said the fuel pump fuse blew. They replaced the fuse and sent us on our way. Not even a half hour later the fuse blew again. We had it towed back to goodyear where they replaced the fuel pump and filter. Not even a week later the fuse blew again. We let the car sit for a few days trying to figure out what to do. My husband decided to replace the fuse himself and drive it to see what it would do. …”
NHTSA complaint #10281345, filed 2009-08, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10022286Jul 25, 2007Fuel fill slow early shut off.
- 10017878Apr 1, 2005Slow fill or premature shutoff when filling the fuel tank.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 196 | 23% |
| 2017 | 177 | 20% |
| 2016 | 231 | 20% |
| 2015 | 172 | 17% |
| 2014 | 354 | 14% |
| 2013 | 263 | 12% |
| 2012 | 340 | 9% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 32 | 11% |
| 2009 | 17 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 4% |
| 2006 | 18 | 9% |
| 2005 | 27 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 67 | 7% |
| 2001 | 318 | 18% |
| 2000 | 411 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Focus
113 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
45 complaintsBody and structure
43 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSteering
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.
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