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2005 Ford Focus repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 243 repairs.
2005 Ford Focus electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (1%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 68 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Ford Focus
Engine not specified
| 108000 mi US $1100 |
dash gauge went dead, radio flashed Low Batt and went dead, car surged too dangerously to drive, then went dead. replaced battery, alternator, serpentine belt, antifreeze. |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 45260 mi C $380 |
low oil pressure, low batt light flickering on. Found faulty ground in rear hatch harness. Not replaced due to high cost |
| 59560 mi C $200 |
Internal short causing quick batt. discharge. typical of Focus SW, rear hatch harness shorted. |
| 76880 mi C $50 |
damaged side light (from a block of ice) + internal short diagnostic (no side door locks work):no success yet.. |
| 81220 mi | Never located short. Used a small battery charger. |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111000 mi US $160 |
Intermittent position on wiper switch not working - relay replaced. |
| 87000 mi US $130 |
Electric tailgate latch replaced |
| 94000 mi US $25 |
Headlight dimmer switch repaired--stuck on high beam so headlights burned out |
| 105000 mi US $470 |
Alternator replaced along with original serpentine belt |
| 119000 mi US $55 |
Faulty headlamp socket replaced |
| 125000 mi US $40 |
Replaced both taillight sockets and modified taillight housings with a Dremel tool due to heat from the lamps warping the housings, causing the sockets to freeze inside and become inoperative. |
| 105500 mi US $50 |
Recharged the air conditioning. It was barely cooling. |
| 163000 mi US $50 |
rear brake lights and reverse lights. had to diagnose the problem. worked when the headlights were off. brake lights did not work when headlights were on. |
| 64000 mi | Rear electric defroster not working; mech. traced short, and got it working. After one or two days, it stopped working again. Mech. fixed problem; no cost, but no explanation of fix. 2 wks later, it has stopped working again! Have Not yet sched. job. |
| 137200 mi US $10 |
Tailgate license plate lights: poor weather sealing-awash with salt/road water; plastic bracket in tailgate has broken two of three brass-in-plastic bolts; bulb terminals BADLY corroded, 1 completely gone VERY FLIMSY DESIGN: LIGHTS ARE OUT |
| 111400 mi US $450 |
"Accumulator" in AC system required replacement; works fine now. |
| 142000 mi US $100 |
Master control switch for power windows replaced |
| 157500 mi US $200 |
The center dial for climate control- direction of vented air- is not working properly. A mechanical cable and another part were ordered, and I expect the repairs to take another day (1 + 1 more will = 2 days). |
| 161000 mi US $70 |
Two dials are "frozen" - dials will not turn. The temperature dial and the selector dial. This is a continuation of a prior condition/repair. Mechanic suspects the problem is farther down in the plenum. |
| 165000 mi US $473 |
Replaced alternator |
| 148500 mi US $170 |
The license plate lamp at the rear of my Focus wagon has been a problem for years. Poor design allowed salty water to collect in the socket. I switched to LED circuits twice before they failed. Ford now has replacement kit for problem. |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 84000 mi US $80 |
Replace window switch for driver's side window. |
| 3200 mi | Multi-Disc changer jammed, replaced under warranty. |
| 165000 mi US $500 |
Stock OEM alternator bit the dust which fried the battery as well. Replaced with Oreilly brand alternator which lasted for 2 weeks before also failing (VR). I will have to replace the new (but bad) alternator again this week. I also replaced the serpentine belt while I had it off as it looked rather old. Alternator's and ESPECIALLY the alternator pigtail connector are common failure items for this Focus generation. I will now be replacing battery/alternator/starter cables, alternator pgitail connector, and the alternator. |
| 100000 mi US $15 |
Burned out headlight. Replaced both myself. Due to very little room to work under hood, took over an hour and multiple scratches on hands. |
| 136000 mi US $360 |
New alternator. |
| 245000 mi US $15 |
The cable for the vent/floor/defrost selector needs replaced next payday (If I can remember) I love this car!!! |
| 263700 mi US $150 |
After 267,300 miles - the original starter konked out. Imagine that!!! 267300 MILES! Fast and easy repair. Did I ever mention that I LOVE THIS CAR??? |
| 26000 mi | Both tail light signals went haywire. |
| 47000 mi US $421 |
Returning problem of the AC intake manifold hose leaking. Second time this has occured first time occurred under warranty. |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 105400 mi C $300 |
Replaced alternator |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 90000 mi US $300 |
Alternator needed replacement. |
| 146000 mi US $150 |
replaced a/c condenser and accumulator |
| 152000 mi US $192 |
alternator started making grinding noises, and only charging occasionally. |
| 91000 mi US $120 |
Senor |
| 40000 mi | Dealer had to repair loose Airbag sensor on Drivers side. Covered under warranty of used car. |
| 98000 mi US $120 |
Replacement of the right rear brake light/turn signal. The door ajar light kept coming on, even when the doors were all shut. The sensor was replaced. |
| 106000 mi US $359 |
The car's air conditioining needed to be recharged. This was done by the dealership. It marked the first time that the air conditioning needed to be recharged since the car was bought brand-new in November 2004. |
| 127000 mi US $110 |
The light bulb behind the speedometer was replaced. The fuse for the power outlet was replaced. |
| 131500 mi US $3 |
The car would not shift out of park. This refers to the transmission shift lever, not the transmission itself. A brake light fuse was replaced, and the transmission shift selector now works. |
| 154000 mi US $80 |
The car would not shift out of park. This refers to the transmission shift lever, not the transmission itself. A brake light fuse was replaced, and the transmission shift selector now works. |
| 164000 mi US $80 |
The fuse for the brake lights burned out again. This prevents the car from being shifted out of park. |
| 182000 mi US $900 |
The alternator needed to be replaced. As a result of the alternator failure, the battery and battery cable also had to be replaced. |
| 8990 mi | Trunk would not release with key fob or with dash button. Had to use key. Repaired under warranty. Works fine now. |
| 43800 mi US $3 |
Accessory port failed, fuse replaced |
| 77000 mi | Fan switch failed, replaced |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 39680 mi C $100 |
Wiring harness assembly for hatchback needed replacement due to short, rendering brakelights inoperable. Cost for parts and labour was $440.00 which was covered by extended warranty, less $100 deductible. |
| 63440 mi C $256 |
Relay for reverse indicator lights failed - replaced. License Plate light failed - assembly was replaced |
| 71920 mi C $100 |
Heater fan bearings failed - replaced under extended warranty. |
| 108500 mi C $130 |
Replaced reverse light switch |
| 119040 mi C $70 |
Replaced broken seat heater switch |
| 122140 mi C $150 |
Replaced failed starter |
| 46000 mi | Cruise will not activate periodically. Cruise control module replaced, but problem remains. |
| 46000 mi | Second unsuccessful repair trip for cruise control. |
| 62700 mi | Dead battery- battery cables were also corroded and new battery did not work initially |
| 70000 mi US $220 |
Control switch for driver power window was replaced; all four windows were not operating from driver's controls Clutch issue never resolved, however we did find out what was causing it: although the clutch was not engaged, the pedal was occasionally sagging enough to fool the cruise control unit that it was. Just had to lift the pedal up a little with my foot. |
2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 68200 mi C $800 |
Alternator & Battery |
| 65100 mi C $50 |
replace CD player |
| 71920 mi C $50 |
replace radio |
| 52000 mi US $25 |
Replaced a burnt out blinker bulb. |
| 105000 mi US $525 |
The alternator began to stop charging the battery. Nearby Midas shop was able to get one quickly and replace it the same morning. |
| 136000 mi US $715 |
Replaced alternator. |
| 156000 mi | The controls for the a/c and heater ceased to work and I was told it would cost over $1,700 to replace the parts. I was planning to drive the car for another year but I was not going to spend that much money to fix a 9 year old economy car. |
| 145800 mi | Headlight Bulb Change |
| 19840 mi | Air Conditioner tensioner rattling, berring shot. Service guy did not think it was a problem. I called over one the mechanics who indentified problem in 30 seconds. This was after they had my car all day. Had to go back for another appointment to have fix Fixed air conditioner tensioner. |
| 35000 mi US $420 |
electric door locking actuator for drivers door became inoperative. would not operate either manual or elect. |
2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 142000 mi US $136 |
Replaced starter due to solenoid failure |
| 145000 mi US $55 |
speedometer cluster. Vehicle sold |
| 146600 mi US $200 |
Starter lost teeth on gear. Replaced. |
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