2005 Ford Focus Automatic Transmission Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that the second and third gears failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately 50,000 miles later, the failure recurred and the transmission began to slip. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10418556
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
Automatic Transmission
Stopping car and placing car in park sometimes the car will not go all the way in park and the keys will not release from ignition. When the car is restarted the button for the automatic shifter will shift out of park without pressing down the brake pedal. *tr
ODI 10355459
Automatic Transmission
O/d light came on. Automotive shop ran a test and retrieved code p0767. Shop replaced the solenoid and car would still not shift into 2nd gear. Shop wanted to replace the transmission but i declined as the car only had 52,000 miles. Took the car to a ford dealership and they said there was no 2nd or 4th gear. Dealership said it was a possible broken band or failed band apply piston. They removed the pan and verified…
ODI 10353881
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
I'm having problems with the car hesitating while driving. This has repeatedly happened. I have a little over 90,300 miles on the car. It really scares me when i'm going at least 60 mph on the highway and press the gas to accelerate and then get the hesitation or pullback as if it is going to cut off. I'm afraid it is going to cut off while i am driving it. It also happens when i'm driving 35 mph. When this happens…
ODI 10346927
Automatic Transmission
The ignition key sticks in my 2005 ford focus. It cannot be removed from the ignition. Research on the internet reveals that this a common problem. It has to do with shifter cable that costs $650. Is it safe? I am not certain. I am not sure whether the shift is locking adequately. Why hasn't ford recalled this problem? *tr
ODI 10314033
Automatic Transmission
Ford focus 2005, 20,000 miles can not remove key from ignition due to problem after shifting the car into park. This is not an isolated incident as we have discovered many other owners with ford focus from 200-2007 having the same problem. The dangerous issue here is that we have to leave the car parked with the key in the ignition. Even though the key can't be removed it can still start the car again and go. This…
ODI 10276767
Automatic Transmission
I purchased a used 2005 ford focus with exactly 30,000 miles on it, around 40,000 i noticed my transmission started to slip, further research revealed many people complaining of this same thing before they even reach 60,000. Seems to me it is a factory defect in the transmission. Even after being looked at i am going to have to pay lots of money to get it repaired due to the warranty only being at the 40,000 mark.…
ODI 10267724
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Equipment
The transmission on my 2005 focus was difficult to shift into 1st gear. The dealership replaced it under warranty during 7 - 16 march 2007. While doing the work they nicked the brake line just enough to create a slow leak. The location of the leak was near the front left tire. After one day of driving, all the fluid leaked out and the brakes failed while my wife was driving it. The dealership arranged to pick up the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10186152
Automatic Transmission
2005 ford focus automatic transmission complaints.*mr the transmission whined at low speeds (40-50 mph). Ford refused to send a factory rep. *nm
ODI 10119154
Automatic Transmission
Complaint received via e-mail. Problem concerned annoying low speed transmission at 40-50 mph. Ford refuses to send a factory representative. *ak
ODI 10099835
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION SLIPS & ERRATIC SHIFTS. *NM
ODI 10095564