MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford Focus

▲ Better than typical
2005 Ford Focus
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Focus Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3686 complaints 2001: 1761 complaints 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 440 complaints 2005 2006: 204 complaints 2007: 391 complaints 2008: 250 complaints 2008 2009: 229 complaints 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3755 complaints 2013: 2103 complaints 2014: 2586 complaints 2014 2015: 1007 complaints 2016: 1174 complaints 2017: 882 complaints 2017 2018: 821 complaints 2018
2005: 440 complaints
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YearComplaints
199911
20003686
20011761
2002939
2003977
2004387
2005440
2006204
2007391
2008250
2009229
2010287
2011113
20123755
20132103
20142586
20151007
20161174
2017882
2018821

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 78 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 39 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231102

ON 2/26/2011 AT APPROXIMATLY 1900 HRS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120622

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 9%

9% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 38 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050309 — latches/locks/linkages

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL HAVE A LOWER ROCKER SEAL ADDED TO THE DOOR AND HAVE THE REAR DOOR LATCHES EVALUATED FREE OF CHARGE. A LATCH THAT PASSES THE EVALUATION WILL BE LUBRICATED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION. A

Campaign 05V030000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060804 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Campaign 06E056000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081217 — exterior lighting

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

Campaign 08E050000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

R 20120330 — equipment

RIDE CONTROL, LLC (RIDE CONTROL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES, P/N 746641MT AND 746646MT, WITH CORRESPONDING AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER PART NUMBERS: GABRIEL G56944 AND GABRIEL G56945, AND PRI

Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL SET UP PROCEDURES TO INSPECT, REPAIR, AND/OR REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CO

Campaign 12E007000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Ford Focus — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (78 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V030000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E050000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12E007000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford Focus reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Ford Focus is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Focus?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Focus have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.