2005 Ford Focus
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Ford Focus is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 187 on record.
2005 Ford Focus at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2005 Ford Focus recalls 5
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 PRIVATELY BRANDED PARTSMASTER WITH PART NUMBERS G68944 AND G68945. THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2000 THROUGH 2005 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSE…
Fix: 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 CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-800-999-3903.
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, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A BUILD-UP OF CORROSION AT THE PAWL PIVOT AREA OF THE REAR DOOR LATCH C…
Fix: 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 LATCH THAT DOES NOT PASS THE EVALUATION WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A STICKER WILL BE AFFIXED T…
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 THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Fix: 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.
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, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Fix: 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.
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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2005 Ford Focus common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 440 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2005 Ford Focus MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2005 Ford Focus worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2005 Ford Focus costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($2,163) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,095), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2005 Ford Focus trims & engines on record
2005 Ford Focus vehicles on record
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N65W127732
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N95W180120
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N95W279634
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES3FAFP31N15R114054
2005 Ford Focus ZXW SES1FAHP36N35W301827
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N85W288356
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N55W204008
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAHP34N15W115433
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N15W172240
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST1FAHP38Z55W210509
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N35W235435
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SE3FAFP37N95R103830
2005 Ford Focus ZXW SES1FAFP36N65W254395
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N55W291506
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N55W120089
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES3FAFP31N55R113604
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SE3FAFP37N05R147943
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES3FAFP31N95R160926
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N35W205366
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N15W211442
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34NX5W130097
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SE3FAFP37N25R103782
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N55W212979
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE1FAFP34N05W274578
Other Ford Focus model years
2005 Ford Focus — frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Ford Focus have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2005 Ford Focus. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Focus?
Based on 440 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Ford Focus get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2005 Ford Focus at about 25 mpg combined (21 city / 30 highway).
How much is a 2005 Ford Focus worth?
Comparable 2005 Ford Focus listings run roughly $1,000–$3,500, typically around $2,163 (from 184 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.