2005 Ford Focus engine and engine cooling problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Ford Focus — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I bought my car from the original owner. I had to buy a re-furbished motor, the tires were splitting and the suspension and air conditioner all needed repairing. When I received the recall from dot, [xxx], I immediately contacted tallahassee ford. They denied there was a recall and I was mistaken…”
filed Nov 3, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 for focus zxw station wagon. The contact stated that when the key was in the ignition and the shift over ride button was depressed, the key would become locked in the ignition. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the vehicle was operating as…”
filed Dec 5, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt. *kb
06166 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 27, 2007
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 123 | 15% |
| 2017 Focus | 80 | 9% |
| 2016 Focus | 49 | 4% |
| 2015 Focus | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 8 | 0% |
| 2013 Focus | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 27 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Focus | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 Focus | 7 | 3% |
| 2008 Focus | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 Focus | 12 | 3% |
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.