2005 Ford Focus Power Train Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure failure · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- stuck ignition · 4 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
This car has delayed reaction or no reaction at all to pressing the gas pedal. It doesn't go, it'll move a little bit, but mostly just fevs really high then all of a sudden it'll kick in and bolt forward, while driving on highway or from a complete stop, doesn't matter. The car lunges a lot, forward and sideways while driving at 60 mph or faster. Accelerates sometimes on its own. This car is very scary to drive and…
ODI 11233592
Power Train
Key gets stuck in the ignition. Upon research it is obvious that this is an issue with the ford focus. Remedies suggest to move the piece on the shift upward, however, this is not working for my vehicle.
ODI 11003985
Electrical System · Power Train
First issue: on several occasions, when stopping the car, parking, and attempting to remove the key, the key has become stuck in the ignition and cannot remove it--- sometimes for a few days, other times for a few weeks, at which time it simply comes out when attempt is made. Second issue: gears occasionally slip upon accelerating, resulting in finally slamming into gear.
ODI 11011532
Power Train
Transmission started slipping at around 80,000 miles to the point where 2nd and 3rd gear were nearly non existent. When od light started blinking autozone told me that solenoids/transmission were shot. After replacing the solenoids as well as the transmission itself with an identical transmission from an identical vehicle, it is apparent that these transmissions are indeed faulty. It is still slipping and slamming…
ODI 11003922
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the transmission shifted from drive into neutral and upshifted/downshifted at random. The failure caused the rpms to also malfunction. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10985461
Power Train
Bought the car for my mother it had 91,000 miles on it and ran fine. It now has 106,000 miles on it and the automatic transmission has failed with a broken intermediate band, looked up the problem and found lots of complaints about the same problem again and again. It will show up as a shift solenoid "d" problem but if you fix it, it will not help. The band is broken and must be replaced. Car would not shift…
ODI 10810621
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that the engine had too much output and the transmission was not able to function properly and failed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in colorado where the transmission was rebuilt, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in arizona where the entire transmission was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11024226
Body · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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!!! *tr
ODI 10558618
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the gear shifter would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 83,600.... Updated 08/19/13 *bf the shifter was replaced on…
ODI 10532610
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. *tr
ODI 10515662
Electrical System · Power Train
Key stuck in ignition. The column was not locked. On the gear shift there is a plastic sleeve. I put the gear shift in park and slid my hand below the knob and pulled the sleeve up and the key comes out. *tr
ODI 10512358
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
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-[redacted] to work at approximately 60 mph. When all of a sudden my car…
ODI 10496277
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus wagon. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, he depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the solenoid in the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.
ODI 10478117
Air Bags · Power Train · Steering
Beginning last year, there have been multiple occasions when i was decelerating and the entire front end of the car would begin to vibrate and the steering would become difficult to handle. Took the car to an independent repair shop, they could not duplicate the problem, asked me to make note of road conditions, etc. Tires replaced sometime in the past year. Alignment performed within past two months. Tires are…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10522001
Electrical System · Power Train
After starting the car when it has set a few hours the overdrive off light is flashes yellow, odometer just shows dashes, and speedometer dosent work. Car still operates but shifts gears hard, when it reaches the speed for door to lock everything starts working. I have had multiple problems with the engine mgmt fuse, and have had 3 altenators changed out in the last 2 years. Also i had a problem with key not coming…
ODI 10452614
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, a loud noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The contact was able to continue to drive. The failure occurred whenever the transmission shifted in the first, second or third gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the failure could possibly be related to front end bearings or axle.…
ODI 10474111
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
So idk every [xxx] year! For the last few years! It goes good then she starts acting funny boom battery light comes on. I use the voltmeter and everything's fine full charge same with the alternator. A week or so passed then the starter went out replaced 7/3/13!! Wtf! Fried put a new one in. Now my[xxx] clutch feels different don't know what it's not slipping but it's really smooth.2 days go by and boom acts like…
ODI 10606955
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission would not shift into second or third gear. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the failure and advised that the shift solenoid and transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure who informed her to bring the vehicle in and they will perform a full diagnostic test at her expense. The manufacturer…
ODI 10426615
Power Train
Automatic transmission was in drive and under way when rpms raced up. It seemed to be out of gear. Transmission indicated it was in drive. I thought that the od gear had malfunctioned. After disengaging the od the vehicle seemed to be locked in 2nd gear (as engine rpm & sound indicated). After taking it to the repair shop it was determined the shift solenoids were ok & it required the transmission to be torn apart…
ODI 10366101
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle became resistance to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 66,000.
ODI 10402461
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission began to hesitate and shift gears erratically with a loud bang. The vehicle was taken to both the dealer and independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technicians informed the transmission exhibited internal damages and would require replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The…
ODI 10435043
Power Train
There was shaking in the front of my car...i finally went to the dealership where i bought my 2005 ford focus and when they checked it out, they said that they would have to replace the right front axle assembly....then in nov. 2005 i moved to sylva, and have been to andy shaw ford 3 or 4 different times for them to check the shaking in the front of my car, twice to be told that my tires were out of balance, and…
ODI 10159652
Power Train
Car surges when braking usually under 5 to 10 mph. Transmission does not want to gear down. Especially when braking fast. Problem not constant. Talked to dealer several times, they said they could not recreate. When it happens you have stand on brake or put in neutral to stop forward surge. *tr
ODI 10692811
Power Train
When braking coming up to stop light or stop sign usually under 15 mph transmission does not gear down and seems to surge. Happens randomly. You have to almost stand on brakes and shift to neutral. Surge may last approx 5 seconds. Varies depending on speed your braking from. In the beginning talked to ford dealer and was told they could not duplicate. Had a ford escort for my son in mid 80's and he experienced a…
ODI 10579442