2005 Ford Focus power train problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Ford Focus — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered abnormally while attempting to move from a stopped position. The vehicle was taken to bell ford located at 2401 w bell rd, phoenix, az 85023, where some unknow repairs were performed however, the failure…”
filed Feb 20, 2020
“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…”
filed Jul 20, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 315 | 38% |
| 2017 Focus | 449 | 51% |
| 2016 Focus | 671 | 57% |
| 2015 Focus | 556 | 55% |
| 2014 Focus | 1,571 | 61% |
| 2013 Focus | 1,098 | 52% |
| 2012 Focus | 1,441 | 38% |
| 2011 Focus | 20 | 18% |
| 2010 Focus | 45 | 16% |
| 2009 Focus | 39 | 17% |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 Focus | 43 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.