2005 Ford Focus Suspension Problems

“Every time we would attempt to drive our 2005 Ford Focus zx3 on slippery roads the rear end would wiggle from side to side, at 20 MPH or faster, it felt as if you were going to loose control at any time, it was real bad when you went from clean roads to slippery, it felt like it was going to go sideways ! …”

“We purchased our 2005 Ford Focus zx4 ses brand new in february 2005. Since the date of purchase we have had to replace the rear tires 5 times, two of the 5 times we replaced the whole set. The original factory tires on the rear of vehicle (yokohama 205/50/zr16) were bald at 11,000 miles. At that time we replaced them with 4 new yokohama tires. Six months later, we had to buy another complete set of tires (michelin/205/55/r16) because the tires in the rear were cupping and wearing in a diagonal cross pattern. …”

“I purchased my used vehicle in 06/08 and immediately there were issues with the tires. I took it back to the dealership and they agreed to replace one bad tire . In order to keep all the tires in good and equal condition I purchased three more. Over the past 10 months it has been back to the dealership three times for alignment issues and to a private alignment shop for the same issue. Extensive research online has indicated that there is a known issue with the Ford Focus that allows a generous spread for alignment specs. …”

“For two weeks I heard and felt a slight pop in the front driverside wheel when accelerating from a stop and then when applying the brakes after gaining some momentum. Took it to get looked at by mechanic and actually looked at the area in question myself. (control arm, ball joint, cv, sway link, steering assembly and struts) we could not determine the problem nor could we recreate the 'pop' with the car on the lift. Was suggested that I have my engine mount bushings replaced which is fairly cheap and easy. While waiting for the bushings to arrive my ball joint 'failed'. …”

“I was driving without any warning a pop sound and my clutch would not go into any gears. I had to force it into second gear all the way home. Total of 3 failures approx. 1 month apart final result on my third trip for repairs ended with me unable to stop in time which caused me rear ending the back of a truck. I damaged the front of my car. After numerous attempts to repair my car both engine and body I still have no car. My car has 1,200 miles on it. 2005 Ford Focus bought brand new from dealership and unable to go anywhere in it. I don't have the old parts. …”