2005 Ford Focus Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 5%of 441 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Ford Focus, 5% of the 441 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,300 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The backseat doors will not latch and or lock. They have to be held together with zip ties. The randomly opened while I was driving down the road. This is a serious safety concern, as I cannot use my care to transport my child. I know other versions of this same vehicle have had a safety recall issued for this, and I am curious as to why my specific model was left out when I am experiencing the same problems. This car is no longer driveable.”
NHTSA complaint #11203954, filed 2019-04, 175,000 miles“The rear passenger exterior door latch has failed. There is an NHTSA campaign id number : 05v030000 for 2005 Ford Focus door latch problems. I called Ford and gave them my VIN number and they said there is no recall for that VIN. In my opinion the NHTSA description of the failure is the same as my problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10417472, filed 2011-08, 16,000 miles“I have had my idler pulley bolt break four times in the last two years. Each time this happens, I have nearly ran off of the road. I have taken it to Ford and they claim they have never heard of it happening even though I have told them I have found numerous reports of the same thing happening to other Ford owners. This is very scary as it happens unexpectedly and Ford doesn't seem to think it is a serious issue. I have seen bmw has had two recalls for this exact issue and an wondering if there is anything we can do to urge Ford to take the same stance on their faulty parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #11156538, filed 2018-12, 96,000 miles“This Focus has been speeding up, without warning. The brakes will not stop it. This has happened about 15 times in the past year. I have taken it to suburban Ford, where I purchased it, brand new. They don't know what's wrong. Don't know how to fix it, etc. I tell them how frightening this is when it happens. I am so afraid I will hurt someone. They just look at me like I'm nuts. The service manager told me that the technicians don't have a code for unintended acceleration. He said if it were him, he would get a new one. Well, I can't afford a new one, so I'm stuck with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11013018, filed 2017-08, 32,000 miles“While driving my vehicle locally, my car shut off and engine light came on. I was told it was the main flow valve. I have to replace it, but then my key got stuck in the ignition. My friend was able to get it out. On august 12, 2012, my driver seat moved while I was driving and continues to skip on a certain click latch. Indecember, I had to take it back to the mechanic, cause my engine light keeps coming on, but we are unsure as to why it keeps doing that. Every now and then I can smell smoking wires/electrical wires burning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10582992, filed 2014-04, 110,231 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018934Jan 1, 2006Neutral tow capability -- service kit requirements.
- 10017878Apr 1, 2005Slow fill or premature shutoff when filling the fuel tank.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 78 | 9% |
| 2017 | 81 | 9% |
| 2016 | 105 | 9% |
| 2015 | 120 | 12% |
| 2014 | 280 | 11% |
| 2013 | 198 | 9% |
| 2012 | 363 | 10% |
| 2011 | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 | 27 | 9% |
| 2009 | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 | 18 | 7% |
| 2007 | 20 | 5% |
| 2006 | 12 | 6% |
| 2005 | 20 | 5% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% |
| 2002 | 30 | 3% |
| 2001 | 40 | 2% |
| 2000 | 102 | 3% |
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 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsExterior lighting
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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