2005 Ford Focus Suspension Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
The left lower control arm on the front suspension failed at approximately 45 mph on a [redacted] causing the wheel to fold under the vehicle. The car made an immediate left turn into oncoming traffic and control of the vehicle was lost. Fortunately the car came to a stop without hitting anything and no one was injured but the potential for a serious accident was certainly there. The control arm failed due to…
ODI 11004236
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension · Tires · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
I bought my car from the original owner. I had to buy a re-furbished motor, the tires were splitting and the suspension and air conditioner all needed repairing. When i received the recall from dot, [xxx], i immediately contacted tallahassee ford. They denied there was a recall and i was mistaken. My vin # was listed in the recall. I tried several times but ford kept giving me a run-around and they lied. So now, i…
ODI 10924031
Suspension · Tires · Wheels
All 4 eagle gt tires that are only 6 months old are worn and scalloped due to a know problem to ford technical service bulletin id: 10034585 july 10, 2010 and service bulletin no.: tb-21399 component(s): tires nhtsa id number: 10034585. Our mechanic ran a diagnostic and service bulletin search for possible manufacturing issues to cause the tire wear. The solution that ford has come up with it to add 4 additional…
ODI 10618111
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the rear passenger tire separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure and the current mileages were…
ODI 10438603
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior · Exterior Lighting · Latch · Rim · Seats · Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 for focus zxw station wagon. The contact stated that when the key was in the ignition and the shift over ride button was depressed, the key would become locked in the ignition. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact glued the shift over ride button in place and changed the ignition, which resolved the failure. The…
ODI 10487466
Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. While driving approximately 15 mph on normal road conditions, there were loud noises outside of the vehicle. Suddenly, the driver side rear tire disengaged from the vehicle. The drive was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. The mechanic stated that the failure was related to the suspension,…
ODI 10253090
Suspension
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…
ODI 10267175
Suspension
Vehicle will not stay aligned. During the 62,325 miles i owned the car i went through 3 sets of high quality tires and 7 alignments. After some research, it looks as though this happens a lot, ford denies any problems with this but tire shops and car owners will tell you different. I put about 25k miles a year on a car, someone that puts 10k would nt notice this problem as often. *tr
ODI 10224055
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Suspension
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!!!!!!! *tr
ODI 10238859
Suspension
2005 ford focus strut broke which caused the axle to break. The consumer lost control of the vehicle and flipped over. *kb *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10170131
Suspension
This is about a 2005 ford focus zx3, bought new with 8 miles on the car. Driving along @ 65 mph & according to witnesses in back of car, the driver-side front wheel came off of the car. The car then fish-tailed then started flipping front end to back end 5 to 7 times for a good 100 to 150 feet along the side of the road. The car was totaled and because of a seat belt there was only minor injuries. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10161058
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the rear end of the vehicle began to vibrate severely. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where both the passenger and driver side stabilizer arms were installed. Prior to the repair, both rear tires were replaced twice due to premature wear. In…
ODI 10505807
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Suspension
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph around a sharp curve, the brakes failed. Also, there was a loss of steering control which resulted in the vehicle running onto a sidewalk. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, where it was determined the steering and the brakes were not defective. The dealership further determined the ball joints were fractured as a result of the accident and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10152672
Hub · Suspension
Dt: the contact stated the wheel covers popped while driving, one of the covers came off the car. The contact was unable to get the cover because of traffic. He contacted ford, and they would review the problem only if the wheel cover was available for inspection. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they could not diagnose a problem. The vehicle pulled to the left, and the dealership was unable to diagnose…
ODI 10142645
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The exhaust manifold cadillac convertible causes slight noise and leaks connecting. To the engine. I think ford should take a look this car seems to have muffler and exhaust problems causing a lot to be repaired out the pocket on the highway it seems to suck air stall a little whole in motion
ODI 11195328
Fuel System, Other · Ignition · Steering · Suspension
Car bought sept 2004. Car regularly doesn't start, and if it does always runs at over 3500 rpm for up to 5 minutes with no accelerator pressure. Alarm goes off when driving, for no reason. Car swerves and vibrates on road in dry and wet conditions (seems like steering and / or suspension broken / defective). Brakes also creak. All problems from car purchase to now, march 2005. Taken to 2 dealerships on 4 separate…
ODI 10114587