2005 Ford Focus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 10%of 441 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,025miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Ford Focus, 10% of the 441 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,025 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased this car when it was only a year old and it has been a nightmare. First, all the door handles broke off making it impossible to get in and out of the car. Second, the accelerator stuck almost causing an accident and now the transmission went out while I was going through a busy intersection. Buyer beware, this car is not only junk but dangerous!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10558618, filed 2014-01, 60,000 miles“On the 27th of nov. 2017 while putting my car into the garage there was a sudden acceleration, crashing into the wall pushing the shelving into the spare bedroom. I put it into reverse and exited the garage at a high rate of speed, still trying to brake. Hit a tree at the curb put the car into drive instead of neutral then headed back toward the house while still trying to brake, was able to swerve missing the house, turned off the key and wound up in my neighbors backyard.”
NHTSA complaint #11053738, filed 2017-12, 45,000 miles“My focuses rear passenger side door wouldn't lock and neither of the rear doors could lock automatically. This is a safety concern because if someone (small child) pulled the handle they could fall out. I also tried locking the child lock but then the door wouldn't close. I had to get this fixed at a local auto shop and it cost $400. It seems like from what I have read on the internet this is a common problem with the Focus.”
NHTSA complaint #10622323, filed 2014-08, 73,000 miles“The Ford Focus from 2007/2001 has had lots of door latches braking and the door will not open, in my case from the outside. I know Ford dealers seen a lot of these problems. This should be a fix at fords expense. Were can I get the part other than the dealer? Thank-you”
NHTSA complaint #10610130, filed 2014-07, 120,000 miles“2 door hatchback both driver and passenger door handles do not open the door. The handle is loose like it isn't catching on anything. I have to leave my window rolled down and open the door with the inside handle. Sometimes the inside handle has issues. What happens when the inside handle stops working and I need to get out in an emergency? I took it the dealer and they wanted to charge me hundreds of dollars fro repair. Doing research online, this seems to be a widespread issue with this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10956417, filed 2017-02, 199,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10058099Sep 9, 2014Ford: rear door latches are experiencing corrosion in pawl pivot area that prevent proper engagement of pawl into catch, when operated in areas causing high corrosion. Model…
- 10205032Jan 26, 2005Safety recall 05S27 - Rear door latch corrosion - requests for recall service action - built on or before 01/26/2005
- 10014310Dec 31, 2004Weld bonding procedure.
- 10014274Dec 31, 2004Luggage compartment lid will not open/re-latches when opening with remote transmitter or luggage compartment lid release switch.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 | 63 | 2% |
| 2013 | 84 | 4% |
| 2012 | 332 | 9% |
| 2011 | 14 | 12% |
| 2010 | 24 | 8% |
| 2009 | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 | 41 | 16% |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 7% |
| 2005 | 43 | 10% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 40 | 4% |
| 2002 | 51 | 5% |
| 2001 | 60 | 3% |
| 2000 | 138 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Focus
113 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
45 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsFuel system
27 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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