2005 Ford Focus service brakes problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2005 Ford Focus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In a rear end accident the airbags never deployed. The seat belt also didn't catch me and my chest hit the steering wheel. I pressed hard on the breaks but it didn't feel like it was slowing down. I now have a fractured sternum and cannot drive or work. I have filed insurance claims and been to the…”
filed Nov 2, 2023
“I approached a red light, on farm to market road 1960 (state highway fm 1960) while in motion and I pressed the brake. The motor revved up and would not stop. It seemed like the gas pedal was stuck. I asked my daughter to reach down and pull the gas pedal up. This did not work though. The light by…”
filed Nov 4, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Increased brake pedal efforts required on initial stopping after cold start at high altitude. *kb
06185 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2007
Service Brakes problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 19 | 2% |
| 2017 Focus | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 Focus | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Focus | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 28 | 1% |
| 2013 Focus | 22 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 54 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 Focus | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 11 | 4% |
| 2007 Focus | 7 | 2% |
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.